Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer
A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less…
Why Are Family Doctors Leaving The Workforce? Retirement, Burnout Creating A U.S. Primary Care ‘Brain Drain’
TUESDAY, July 14, 2026 — A bad back led Dr. Dale Block to retire from family medicine in 2019, after nearly four decades treating patients….
Unruly Patients Are Stressing ER Staff, Undermining Care
TUESDAY, July 14, 2026 — Nevermind “The Pitt”: Real-life drama in America’s emergency rooms is wearing down doctors and perhaps impairing the care they can…
Heatwaves Raise Hospital Admissions For Mental Health Woes
TUESDAY, July 14, 2026 — Heatwaves are increasing in severity and duration for Americans, and research suggests they leave a rise in mental health crises…
Scientists discover why peach fuzz can suddenly make you itch
A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into…
Yale scientists found a hidden network inside the eye
Researchers have discovered that the retina uses an unexpected communication network that lets separate visual pathways cooperate instead of working alone. A newly identified “commander”…
Exercise doesn’t just strengthen the heart. It rewires it
Exercise doesn’t just make the heart stronger. It also rewires the nerves that regulate it, a discovery that could pave the way for more personalized…
What Is An Aortic Dissection? The Condition That Killed Sen. Lindsey Graham
MONDAY, July 13, 2026 — The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham this weekend has drawn attention to a fast-moving and often fatal emergency: aortic…
Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight
Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. Researchers found…
Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease
Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in…