Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyes
Depression appears to change what children notice in the faces around them, but the effect depends on family history. Kids with a higher inherited risk…
10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected
Diabetes and dementia appear to be closely intertwined, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Problems with insulin and glucose can affect the brain’s energy…
CDC, FDA Tackle New World Screwworm, Including Drug Authorization
TUESDAY, June 16, 2026 — Federal health officials are mobilizing against the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite recently detected in animals in the southwest…
New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease
A new study found that chronic wasting disease can sometimes spread silently, with infectious prions present even in animals that show no symptoms. While there…
Most people who stop GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic eventually return
Many people prescribed GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes (such as Victoza, Ozempic, or tirzepatide) stop taking them, but a surprising number later return to…
Organic Baby Formula Recalled Following Botulism Cases
MONDAY, June 15, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to Nara Organics Whole…
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children, The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System
MONDAY, June 15, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first over-the-counter wearable device to track blood sugar in young…
Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit
For years, calcium and vitamin D supplements have been promoted as a simple way for older adults to protect their bones and prevent falls. But…
This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter lifespans in men
A large-scale study suggests that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have shorter lifespans, potentially losing close to a year of…
You’ve Won The Game
MONDAY, June 15, 2026 — When a patient has made it to 85 years old in reasonable health, their instinct — and often their physician’s…