Closer MIND Diet Adherence Linked to Slower Gray Matter Loss in 1,647 Framingham Adults Followed About 12 Years
In 1,647 Framingham adults, closer MIND diet adherence was linked to slower gray matter loss over about 12 years. See the foods, MRI data, and limitations.
03-10-2026 20:00
Virginia Nursing Home Sanctions Guidance Takes Effect Without Mandatory Action for Repeat Serious Deficiencies, Despite Public Requests
Virginia's new nursing home sanctions guidance took effect September 28 and leaves penalties to state discretion, even for repeat violations. Here's what families should know.
03-10-2026 19:31
Massachusetts Lawmakers Press Health Officials on Nursing Home Vetting Before October 14 Vote on Tougher Ownership Rules
Massachusetts lawmakers want answers on how nursing home buyers were vetted as tougher ownership rules head to an October 14 state council vote.
03-10-2026 19:00
Draft CDC Redesign Would Drop Hearing Aid, Fatigue, and Wheelchair Questions From Nation's Largest Health Survey in 2028
A draft 2028 redesign of CDC's National Health Interview Survey drops questions on hearing aids, fatigue, and wheelchairs. HHS cites costs. Comments are due Oct. 19.
03-10-2026 18:30
Agrish Expands Recall of Adult Bed Rails Sold on Amazon to About 35,000 Units Over Entrapment Death Risk
Agrish Direct expanded its adult bed rail recall to about 35,083 units sold on Amazon. See the model numbers, the entrapment risk, and how to get a refund.
03-10-2026 18:16
Early Flu Cases Turn Up in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties as Metro Detroit Heads Into Flu Season
Doctors in Wayne and Oakland counties and Washtenaw County health officials report flu activity. Here is who needs a shot, where to get one, and when to seek care.
03-10-2026 18:00
More Than Half of Gun-Owning Parents of Young Children Leave a Firearm Unsecured, but Quick-Access Lockboxes Can Help
Research presented at the AAP conference found more than half of gun-owning parents of kids ages 1 to 5 store a gun unlocked, loaded, or both. Here's how to keep guns locked yet reachable.
03-10-2026 17:45
Experimental Regeneron Antibody Trevogrumab Cut Lean Mass Loss by About 42% in Semaglutide Users Over One Year
In a company-funded Phase 2 trial, Regeneron's experimental trevogrumab cut lean mass loss by about 42% at the 75 mg dose in semaglutide users over a year.
03-10-2026 17:30
Measles Exposures at Jamestown's UPMC Chautauqua ER on September 26 and 29 Prompt Symptom Watch Through October 20
Measles exposures at UPMC Chautauqua's Jamestown ER on Sept. 26 to 27 and Sept. 29 mean visitors should check MMR records, watch for symptoms, and call ahead.
03-10-2026 17:15
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna Shift 2027 Medicare Advantage Toward HMOs, Making Doctor Network Checks Vital Before Open Enrollment
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna are leaning on HMOs for 2027 Medicare Advantage plans. Here is how seniors, caregivers, and families can check doctors and networks before enrolling.
03-10-2026 17:00
Unvaccinated Fort Wayne Zoo Visitors Face 21-Day Measles Quarantine After Sept. 27 Exposure as Northeast Indiana Cases Rise
Visited the Fort Wayne Zoo on Sept. 27? Allen County says unvaccinated guests should quarantine for 21 days. See key dates, symptoms, and MMR steps.
03-10-2026 11:31
Arizona Man's Fatal Pneumonic Plague Followed Contact with Two Sick Cats, Offering Lessons for Southwest Pet Owners
A CDC report says an Arizona man who died of pneumonic plague had contact with two sick cats. Here is what Southwest pet owners should know.
03-10-2026 11:16
Fewer Than 1 in 10 Initial Screenings Asked About Sick Animals When Actors Posed as Bird Flu Patients
Unannounced drills in New York, New Jersey, and the U.S. Virgin Islands found staff rarely asked about animal exposure, and only 1 in 4 clinicians wore full protective gear.
03-10-2026 11:00
Experimental Stanford Urine RNA Test Detected 95% of Localized Bladder Cancers, but Cystoscopy Remains the Standard for Now
An experimental Stanford urine RNA test caught 95% of localized bladder cancers in a 683-sample study, but it still needs larger trials, validation, and comparison with existing tests.
03-10-2026 10:50
80% of Young Colorectal Cancer Patients in New Study Were Diagnosed Late, Putting Focus on Teen Warning Signs
In a study of 84 patients age 21 or younger, 80% were diagnosed with colorectal cancer at Stage 3 or 4. Here are the warning signs parents should know.
03-10-2026 10:40
Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Cutoff for More Than 800 Washington Immigrants on SSI as 10,000 Others Lose Coverage
A Seattle federal judge kept Medicaid for more than 800 Washington immigrants on SSI, but about 10,000 refugees, asylees, and others lost Apple Health on Oct. 1.
03-10-2026 10:30
San Francisco Reports First Flu Death of 2026–27 Season as Health Officials Urge Flu and COVID Vaccines
San Francisco reports its first flu death of the 2026–27 season. Learn who should get flu, COVID-19, and RSV shots, where to go, and when antivirals help.
03-10-2026 10:20
Oswego County Confirms First Measles Case in Over 25 Years, Walmart Shoppers Face Symptom Watch Through October 14
Oswego County has confirmed its first measles case in over 25 years. Anyone at the Route 104 Walmart in Oswego on Sept. 23 should watch for symptoms through Oct. 14.
03-10-2026 10:10
Arizona Sues Express Scripts and Optum, Alleging Drug Middlemen Steered Opioid Coverage Toward Profit for Two Decades
Arizona's attorney general alleges Express Scripts and Optum put opioid makers' payments ahead of patient safety for more than 20 years. The claims are unproven.
03-10-2026 10:00
Up to 900,000 NYC Medicaid Enrollees Face Coverage Risk When Federal Work Rules Start in January 2027
NYC health officials say up to 900,000 Medicaid enrollees could be at risk under federal work rules starting in 2027. See dates, exemptions, and help.
03-10-2026 09:50
This protective enzyme could help stop fatty liver disease from getting worse
Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans. The enzyme, called UBE2N, helps liver cells clear away damaged mitochondria and break d
03-10-2026 09:46
ESA’s Juice just used Earth as a slingshot to Jupiter
ESA’s Juice spacecraft raced past Earth on September 28, using our planet’s gravity to dramatically reshape its path toward Jupiter without burning much fuel. The flyby changed its direction by 20 degrees and increased its speed by 3.5 km/s, while also g
03-10-2026 09:34
At Least 20 Alabama Rural Hospitals to Get Birth Emergency Carts in Nearly $55 Million Federal Grant Round
Alabama's nearly $55 million Rural Health Transformation round includes $1 million to equip and train at least 20 rural hospitals for labor and delivery emergencies.
03-10-2026 09:30
Rabid Raccoons Trigger 60-Day Alerts in Orange Park and Stuart as Pet Owners Are Urged to Update Shots
Rabies alerts in Orange Park and Stuart run 60 days after raccoons tested positive. Here is how families can protect pets and report bites.
03-10-2026 09:20
Chang’e-6 lunar soil contains a surprising magnetic time capsule
Scientists studying Chang’e-6 lunar soil have discovered a previously unknown magnetic mineral in natural Moon samples: a form of metallic iron called γ-Fe. Found inside tiny impact-glass particles, the nanoscale iron can preserve a stable magnetic signa
03-10-2026 09:12
Maryland Safe Staffing Law Takes Effect, Requiring Hospital Nurse Staffing Plans by 2028 but Setting No Ratios
Maryland's Safe Staffing Act took effect October 1. Hospitals must form staffing committees by July 2027 and implement staffing plans by July 2028, with no nurse ratios.
03-10-2026 09:10
Schools Can Win Up to $1 Million in $10 Million Federal Student Fitness Challenge as Kids' Activity Lags
HHS opens a $10 million Presidential Fitness Challenge offering schools up to $1 million. See the prize tiers, the Feb. 5 deadline, and what CDC data show.
03-10-2026 09:01
Powerful simulations reveal how the first stars changed the universe
Ultra-detailed simulations are showing how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and seeded space with elements such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. The MEGATRON project could bridge JWST observations of the earliest galaxies with chemical clues preserve
03-10-2026 08:50
Rhode Island Medicaid Ends Coverage of Wegovy, Zepbound, and Other GLP-1 Drugs Prescribed Only for Weight Loss
Rhode Island Medicaid stopped covering Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, and Foundayo for weight loss on Oct. 1, 2026. Diabetes coverage continues. Here is what members should know.
03-10-2026 08:50
Liver Fat Fell to Normal in 23 of 26 Adults with Obesity in Small Wegovy Post Hoc Analysis
In a small Novo Nordisk analysis, 23 of 26 adults with obesity and excess liver fat reached normal levels on semaglutide. Here is what the numbers do and do not show.
03-10-2026 08:40
Leucine does more than build muscle. It powers up your cells
The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destroyed. The discovery reveals a new connection between nutrition and metabolism that could eventually lead to new approaches fo
03-10-2026 08:33
Brigham and Women's Nurses Set Open-Ended Strike for October 14: What Boston Patients with Scheduled Care Should Know
About 4,000 Brigham and Women's nurses plan an open-ended strike starting Oct. 14. Here is how patients with surgeries or visits can confirm their care plans.
03-10-2026 08:30
Fourth Texas Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Injection After Two Patients Needed Emergency Care Following IV Use of Under-the-Skin Product
Greenwich Rx recalled 10 lots of compounded glutathione over possible elevated endotoxin. Questions to ask your med spa, symptoms to watch for, and how to report a reaction.
03-10-2026 08:20
Your gut may be making a molecule that raises Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood could one day help slow or prevent deme
03-10-2026 08:13
Walmart Recalls Nearly 4.5 Million Expert Grill Wire Brushes Because Loose Bristles Can End Up in Food
Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill wire brushes because metal bristles can break off into food. Check model numbers and get a refund.
03-10-2026 08:10
Scientists just made a superconductor stronger using “empty space”
Researchers have demonstrated that quantum fluctuations in supposedly empty space can strengthen superconductivity, raising the transition temperature of an ultrathin material by as much as 5.4%. The discovery opens the possibility of using specially eng
03-10-2026 08:03
First Heart Valve That Expands as Children Grow Wins FDA Approval, Aiming to Cut Repeat Open-Heart Surgeries
The FDA approved the Autus valve, which doctors can widen with a balloon catheter as children grow. See trial results, reported risks, and what remains unknown.
03-10-2026 08:00
Vitamin C linked to fewer deaths in blood disorder trial
Vitamin C may do more than support the immune system. In a phase 2 trial of people with precancerous or low risk blood cancers, daily vitamin C did not slow abnormal cell growth, but it was linked to favorable changes in inflammation and fewer serious co
03-10-2026 07:17
A Man in Police Custody Hid Six Tramadol Ampoules in His Rectum, Then Passed Them Before Doctors Could Operate
A man in police custody denied hiding anything, then admitted to having six tramadol ampoules in his rectum. They came out before planned surgery.
02-10-2026 23:00
Five Balloons of Laughing Gas Later, an 18-Year-Old's Chest Pain Turned Out to Be Air Leaking Into His Chest and Neck
An 18-year-old's chest pain came from air leaking into his chest and neck. Hours earlier, he had inhaled five balloons of laughing gas.
02-10-2026 23:00
Years of Headspins Left a Breakdancer with a Cone-Shaped Scalp Lump That Surgeons Had to Cut Out
A breakdancer's headspins built a scarred lump on his crown that surgeons removed, as a new review maps the injuries of Olympic breaking.
02-10-2026 22:50
Steel, Titanium, or Tungsten? A Stuck Ring's Metal Can Decide Whether Doctors Cut It or Crack It
A hacksaw failed on a ring trapped on a man's penis. Other cases show why a stuck ring's metal decides whether doctors cut it or crack it.
02-10-2026 22:50
Five Missing Contact Lenses Slid Out From Under a Woman's Eyelid in the Middle of Facial Surgery
A woman with no eye symptoms had five soft contact lenses hidden under her eyelid until fat injected behind her eye pushed them into view.
02-10-2026 22:40
Typical Medicare Enrollee Has 28 Advantage Drug Plans for 2027, Down From 32, with Texas Losing the Most
KFF says the average Medicare enrollee will have 28 Advantage drug plans in 2027, down from 32. See which states lost the most and what to check now.
02-10-2026 22:40
Nonprofit Hospital Patients Can Ask for Charity Care Screening and Have 240 Days to Apply for Aid
Facing a large hospital bill? Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance. Learn how to ask for charity care screening before you pay.
02-10-2026 22:30
Lilly's Foundayo Pill Linked to 57% Lower Predicted Diabetes Risk in ATTAIN-1 Modeling, but No Cases Were Counted
A Lilly-funded modeling analysis tied Foundayo to a 57% lower predicted 10-year diabetes risk. No actual diabetes cases were counted in the study.
02-10-2026 22:30
Second Twin Cities Man Pleads Guilty in Minnesota Medicaid Housing Fraud Scheme That Took More Than $500,000
A second Pristine Health defendant pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a Minnesota Medicaid housing scheme that billed $820,000 for services never given.
02-10-2026 22:20
Minnesota Individual Health Plans Set to Rise 9.9% to 21.1% in 2027 Before Plan Prices Post October 15
Minnesota's 2027 individual health insurance rates will rise 9.9% to 21.1%. See insurer increases, MNsure deadlines, and how to limit what you pay.
02-10-2026 22:20
VA Will Require Signed Consent for Antidepressants in Veterans Under 30 and Opioid-Benzodiazepine Combinations Starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, VA patients under 30 must sign consent before antidepressants, and anyone prescribed opioids with benzodiazepines will, too.
02-10-2026 22:10
Breast Cancer Awareness Gap: 85% of Women in ACS Survey Link Alcohol to Risk, Yet 69% Still Drink
An American Cancer Society survey of about 33,000 U.S. women found that 85% know alcohol raises breast cancer risk, but 69% still report drinking.
02-10-2026 22:10
Oneida County Farm's Raw Milk Tests Positive for Listeria Again, Sales Halted Until New Samples Come Back Clean
Big Brook Farm in Lee Center, NY, cannot sell raw milk after Listeria was confirmed. No illnesses reported. Who is at risk, and what buyers should do.
02-10-2026 22:00
Starfish Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut and Trout Trio Sold Nationwide Tests Positive for Listeria in New York Sampling
New York inspectors found Listeria in a Starfish cold-smoked salmon, halibut, and trout trio sold nationwide. Check lot D139149161-153 now.
02-10-2026 22:00
Florida Sets October 8 Lake Mary Hearing on Dropping Chickenpox, Hepatitis B and Two Other School Vaccine Requirements
Florida will hold an Oct. 8 hearing in Lake Mary on ending school and day-care rules for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib, and pneumococcal shots.
02-10-2026 21:50
Bleeding After Sex Was the Only Clue to a Hidden 2-Centimeter Tear Inside a Man's Urethra
A 43-year-old man bled from the penis after sex, with no swelling or bruising. A scope found a 2 cm urethral tear that healed with a catheter.
02-10-2026 21:50
A Diver's Chest Pain and Body-Wide Numbness Looked Like the Bends, but His Dinner Was the Real Culprit
A diver's chest pain, breathlessness, and numbness pointed to decompression sickness, but a new case report traced it to ciguatera from fish.
02-10-2026 21:40
The Gas-Filled Mass Clogging an 80-Something Man's Catheter Was an Organized Clump of Bacteria
A frail man in his 80s kept getting catheter blockages and swollen kidneys. The cause was a gas-filled bladder mass linked to Proteus and Aerococcus.
02-10-2026 21:40
Three Scans Looked Normal Before a Ugandan Midwife Learned Her Baby Shared the Womb with a Molar Pregnancy
A Ugandan midwife carried a baby girl to 30 weeks, despite a rare molar pregnancy whose hormone levels neared 4 million. Both are doing well.
02-10-2026 21:30
The Pituitary Tumor Behind a Woman's Cushing's Syndrome Was Hiding in Her Cheek Sinus
A hormone-making pituitary tumor behind a woman's Cushing's syndrome turned up in her maxillary sinus after a pituitary scan pointed elsewhere.
02-10-2026 21:30
Pregnant While Taking Ozempic or Mounjaro? Large Review Offers Early Reassurance, but Stopping Before Pregnancy Is Still Advised
A review of 43,000+ women found no clear link between GLP-1 drugs and major pregnancy complications. Labels still say to stop before a planned pregnancy.
02-10-2026 21:20
Patients Can Look Up Overdue FDA-Required Studies on Their Medicines, but the Status Labels Need Careful Reading
FDA's free database shows whether a required study on your medicine is pending, delayed, or complete. Here's how to read the labels and what the FDA can do.
02-10-2026 20:10
LGBTQ+ Youth Can Again Press 3 on the 988 Lifeline as Specialized Crisis Counseling Returns After 14 Months
The 988 Lifeline's Press 3 option for LGBTQ+ youth resumed Sept. 30 after a 14-month pause. Here is what it offers and how families can get help.
02-10-2026 16:40
Peer-Reviewed Retatrutide Data Show 23.4% Weight Loss in Adults with Diabetes and BMI of 35 or Higher
Full Lancet results for Lilly's retatrutide show 23.4% weight loss in adults with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 35 or higher. The drug remains unapproved.
02-10-2026 16:30
Lilly's Ebglyss Cleared or Nearly Cleared Hand and Foot Eczema in 53% of Patients Versus 27% on Placebo
A Lilly-funded phase 3b trial found Ebglyss cleared or nearly cleared hand and foot eczema in 53% of patients at 16 weeks, versus 27% on placebo.
02-10-2026 16:10
Listeria Warning Letter to Ohio's Middlefield Cheese Cooperative Appeared Online Nearly Seven Months After FDA Sent It
FDA posted its Listeria warning letter to Ohio's Middlefield cheese co-op on Sept. 29, 2026, nearly seven months after issuing it in March.
02-10-2026 14:30
Connecticut Workers Gain Menopause Accommodation Rights as New State Law Sets 2028 Deadline for Doctor Toolkit
Connecticut's new menopause laws add workplace accommodation rights and order a doctor toolkit due by 2028. See what changes for workers and patients.
02-10-2026 14:15
Patients and Caregivers Have Until Mid-November to Seek FDA Consumer Representative Seats on Drug and Device Advisory Panels
FDA is recruiting consumer representatives for drug, vaccine, and device panels. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and the mid-November deadline.
02-10-2026 13:31
Shelby Township Boil Water Advisory Covers 14 Streets and Complexes After Water Main Break Near 25 Mile Road
A water main break near 25 Mile and Mound roads put 14 Shelby Township streets and complexes under a boil advisory. Here is what to do.
02-10-2026 13:15
HHS Launches SURPASS to Test AI Simulations and Digital Twins in Faster Clinical Trials but Budget Stays Undisclosed
HHS and ARPA-H launched SURPASS to speed clinical trials with AI and digital twins. Funding, diseases, and patient data safeguards remain unclear.
02-10-2026 13:00
A 9-Year-Old's Kidney Stone Climbed Back Up to His Kidney, Then Slid Down Again After Surgery
A 7-mm stone in a 9-year-old's lower ureter moved back up to his kidney, then returned weeks after surgery, in what doctors call a first in a child.
02-10-2026 12:45
Surgeons Opened a 31-Year-Old's Abdomen and Found Candle-Wax Spots Left by His Pancreas Digesting His Own Fat
Surgeons checking for a perforated ulcer found white candle-wax plaques in a man's abdomen, the mark of severe hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
02-10-2026 12:31
A Woman Had Two Heart Artery Tears Within Three Days, and Both Followed Gulping an Ice-Cold Drink
A 46-year-old had two coronary artery tears in three days, each after rapidly drinking an ice-cold beverage. Doctors say the link is a hypothesis.
02-10-2026 12:16
A 20-Year-Old's Suspected Ovarian Tumor Turned Out to Be Her Own Wandering Spleen
A young woman's pelvic mass looked like an ovarian germ cell tumor. A missing spleen on imaging hinted that the organ had drifted into her pelvis.
02-10-2026 12:00
Eight Months After Lung Cancer Surgery, a Strange Trio of Symptoms Flared Whenever He Stood Up
After losing two right lung lobes, a 67-year-old had palpitations, throat tightness, and a stuffy nose that worsened when standing and eased when lying down.
02-10-2026 11:46
Six in 10 Rural Voters Say Their Communities Lack Enough Mental Health Providers as Hospital Shortage Concerns Grow
A KFF/AP poll found that 62% of rural voters say their area lacks enough mental health providers, as concern about too few hospitals climbed to 35%.
02-10-2026 11:30
After Two FDA Rejections, Rare Lymphoma Cell Therapy Tab-Cel Is Resubmitted on a Study Design FDA Once Doubted
After two FDA rejections, tab-cel for a rare post-transplant lymphoma was resubmitted, raising questions about how consistently the FDA judges evidence.
02-10-2026 11:15
Connecticut Hospital Bills Must Now Tell Patients in English and Spanish That Financial Help May Be Available
A Connecticut law in effect Oct. 1 requires hospital bills to tell patients in English and Spanish that financial assistance may be available.
02-10-2026 11:01
Some Southern Indiana IU Health Patients Are Getting Breach Notices and Should Watch Insurance Statements for Misuse
An IU Health vendor incident exposed radiology data for some Southern Indiana patients. Here are the steps to check insurance statements for misuse.
02-10-2026 10:45
HHS Launches AI Clinical Trial Program Without a Disclosed Budget, Leaving Key Patient Data Privacy Questions Open
HHS and ARPA-H unveiled SURPASS, an AI program to speed clinical trials, but released no budget figure and few details on patient data privacy.
02-10-2026 10:30
Rabid Bat Bites Person at Cal Poly Humboldt in County's Fourth Rabies Exposure Needing Treatment in Two Months
A bat that bit someone at Cal Poly Humboldt tested positive for rabies, the county's fourth such exposure in two months. What students should know.
02-10-2026 10:15
Breastfeeding on Epilepsy Medications Was Not Linked to Poorer Language or Behavior Scores in Children at Age 6
A JAMA Network Open study found breastfeeding while taking newer epilepsy drugs was not tied to poorer language or behavior scores in 6-year-olds.
02-10-2026 10:00
Minnesota Nursing Home Flood Forced 36 Residents Out, and Families Choosing a Facility Can Ask About Evacuation Plans
After a flood forced 36 residents from a Minnesota nursing home, families can ask facilities about evacuation plans, backup power, and inspections.
02-10-2026 09:45
Participants Taking CagriSema Showed Changed Brain Responses to High-Calorie Food Images in Novo Study as FDA Decision Nears
Novo says brain scans showed CagriSema changed food-cue responses and cut cravings. The data are early, and an FDA decision is expected in late 2026.
02-10-2026 09:30
Antipsychotics Carry an FDA Boxed Warning in Dementia, so Memory Care Families Should Ask These Questions First
A Michigan family's clash with a memory care facility over sedating drugs shows why families should ask how antipsychotics are used in dementia care.
02-10-2026 09:15
A Poppers Candle Burning in a Small Nightclub Room Was Tied to Vision Loss in Both of a Man's Eyes
A 29-year-old lost vision in both eyes after breathing vapor from a poppers candle in a small nightclub room. His doctors call the case unique.
02-10-2026 09:01
Chocolate Chips Hiding Pills at a Rave Left a 19-Year-Old With an Upside-Down Broken Heart and Artery Clots
A teen ate chocolate chips containing unidentified pills at a rave, then developed reverse Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and dangerous artery clots.
02-10-2026 08:45
A Burst Aneurysm Set a Woman's Hands Against Each Other, Then the Strange Conflict Faded Over a Year
After a brain aneurysm burst, a woman's left hand kept undoing her right hand's work. The conflict faded over a year, but treatment evidence lags.
02-10-2026 08:30
NASA’s Roman telescope just opened its planet-hunting eye
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has demonstrated remarkable pointing stability and given its powerful planet-imaging coronagraph its first look at the cosmos. The telescope can already stay locked on a target with precision comparable to aiming a laser at a
02-10-2026 08:21
Four Dementia Patients Believed People in Photos Were Alive, and One Made Breakfast for Guests Who Weren't There
Belgian doctors proposed the name animated picture syndrome for dementia patients who believe people in photos are alive. It may signal decline.
02-10-2026 08:15
Nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it
Nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure in a large England study had never been diagnosed or treated, and half of those already taking medication still had elevated readings. Researchers say a more proactive approach to finding and controlling hyp
02-10-2026 08:03
One Man Logged 82 Sneezing Fits in 30 Days, and Most Came After a Sudden Surge in Brightness
A photic sneezer logged 82 sneezing fits in a month. Light jumped about tenfold before they hit, yet a lab couldn't trigger a single sneeze
02-10-2026 08:00
97-million-year-old fossils reveal the earliest known animal “GPS”
Mysterious 97-million-year-old magnetic fossils may be the oldest evidence of an animal using Earth’s magnetic field like a built-in GPS. Their sophisticated magnetic structure could have helped an unknown ocean creature navigate thousands of kilometers
02-10-2026 07:54
Insurers Rejected 84% of Commercial and 65% of Medicare Claims for Oral Blood Cancer Drugs at First Submission
A peer-reviewed study found insurers first rejected 84% of commercial and 65% of Medicare claims for oral blood cancer drugs in 2022.
02-10-2026 07:45
Roseland Community Hospital Will End Labor and Delivery by October 31, Widening Chicago's South Side Maternity Gap
Roseland Community Hospital will stop delivering babies on Oct. 31, adding to South Side maternity closures. Its OB clinic will stay open.
02-10-2026 07:30
The early universe wasn’t nearly as pristine as scientists thought
JWST has revealed that galaxies were spreading carbon, oxygen, and other heavy elements through space just 500 million years after the Big Bang. The surprising discovery suggests the young universe became chemically enriched much earlier than expected, p
02-10-2026 07:24
Most Nebraskans Denied Medicaid at Renewal Missed Paperwork Requests, Not Work Hours, as Other States Prepare for 2027
Nebraska data show that 92% of Medicaid renewal denials under work rules were for missing paperwork, not work hours. What enrollees should watch for.
02-10-2026 07:15
Scientists just pushed superconductors beyond their usual current limit
Ultrashort electrical pulses allowed scientists to push superconductors closer than ever to the point where their electron pairs actually break apart. The method revealed hidden differences between superconducting materials and could open new ways to pro
02-10-2026 07:08
Five Unvaccinated or Under-Vaccinated Siblings in Jasper County Have Measles as Georgia's 2026 Total Doubles Last Year's
Georgia confirmed measles in five Jasper County siblings, raising the 2026 total to 21, double last year's 10. The cluster is not tied to Cobb County.
02-10-2026 07:01
Los Angeles County Issues Extreme Heat Warning Through Oct. 8 as Valley Highs Could Reach 107 Degrees
LA County issued an extreme heat warning for Oct. 2 to 8, with valley highs forecast to reach the upper 90s to 107. Warning signs and cooling tips.
02-10-2026 06:45
Cancer stem cells have an “energy addiction” scientists may be able to exploit
High-risk MDS stem cells appear to have an unexpected “energy addiction,” relying far more heavily than healthy blood-forming cells on a molecule called NAD. Disrupting this energy pathway selectively weakened the cancer-driving cells, revealing a potent
02-10-2026 06:37
FDA Opens Third Listeria Investigation with No Named Food as E. Coli Outbreak Rises from 25 to 38
FDA added a new Listeria outbreak with no identified food, as E. coli O157:H7 cases rose from 25 to 38. Here's what the agency has posted.
02-10-2026 06:30
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