Scientists reveal the hidden danger of missing blood pressure medication
Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people. Patients who consistently took their medication experienced an 11% reduction in major cardi
25-10-2026 08:34
Just two drinks a day may be far riskier than you think
A major new study reveals that drinking just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. Researchers also found no significant ove
25-10-2026 08:18
Three giant black holes discovered in a galaxy from the dawn of time
Astronomers have discovered three actively feeding black holes inside a single galaxy more than 12.5 billion light-years away, revealing a remarkable scene from the universe’s infancy. Two of the black holes are separated by just 620 light-years and are
25-10-2026 08:07
New evidence suggests spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater
Millions of years after animals first conquered land, some took an extraordinary evolutionary U-turn and returned to the water. Using machine learning and thousands of fossil measurements, Yale scientists have uncovered surprising clues about which prehi
25-10-2026 07:52
Scientists discover how pancreatic cancer rewrites its DNA to escape treatment
Scientists have discovered how pancreatic cancer cells continually reshape their genetic makeup to become more aggressive, spread, and evade treatment. In laboratory experiments, blocking a key gene reversed some of these dangerous changes, revealing a p
25-10-2026 07:00
Low-dose aspirin linked to 70% lower dementia risk, but there's a catch
A common, inexpensive medication could hold an unexpected clue to preventing dementia. Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studie
25-10-2026 06:21
Japanese Macaques Played a Puppet Game for No Reward and Favored the Button That Was Just Unpredictable Enough
In a reward-free touchscreen game, Japanese macaques favored a button that made a puppet pop up in somewhat unpredictable spots, like curious humans.
25-10-2026 05:20
Hidden Cake Supports Have Pierced Eyelids in Birthday Face Smashes, From a Wood Dowel to a Plastic Straw
A wooden dowel and a plastic straw hidden in birthday cakes injured two patients' eye sockets, showing the hidden risk of cake face smashes.
25-10-2026 05:17
A Whole Lemon Lodged in a Nonverbal Teen's Esophagus Looked Like a Seizure Until One Doctor Doubted It
A nonverbal 17-year-old in Nepal seemed to be having a seizure, but a whole lemon was stuck in his esophagus. Here are the clues doctors caught.
25-10-2026 05:14
A Wood-Burning Tea Samovar Lit Indoors Poisoned 3 Relatives as They Slept, Until One Woke with a Headache
Three relatives in Türkiye lit a wood-burning samovar indoors and slept beside it. A woman's morning headache led them to care for carbon monoxide.
25-10-2026 05:11
After Hearing Ape Laughter, Orangutans Favored One Treat Hiding Spot Though Both Held Equal Rewards
Six zoo orangutans heard laughter before learning where treats were hidden, then favored that spot later. The bias matched the pull of a tripled reward.
25-10-2026 05:09
Ivonescimab Beat Imfinzi Regimen on Survival in China Bile Duct Cancer Trial, Akeso Says, as Details Await ESMO
Akeso says ivonescimab plus chemo improved survival over Imfinzi plus chemo in advanced biliary tract cancer in China. Full data will be presented at ESMO on Oct. 25.
25-10-2026 04:47
Pfizer's Atirmociclib Held Off Breast Cancer Progression for 9.4 Months Versus 6.6 After CDK4/6 Drugs Stopped Working
Atirmociclib delayed advanced breast cancer progression by 9.4 months vs. 6.6 in a Phase 2 trial after CDK4/6 drugs. Survival data are not yet available.
25-10-2026 04:43
Menopause Before 40 Linked to 30% Higher Coronary Heart Disease Risk, With Insulin Resistance Explaining Part of It
Menopause before 40 was tied to a 30% higher risk of coronary heart disease over two decades. Insulin resistance explained about 19% of the heart disease risk.
25-10-2026 04:39
Non-Dairy Creamer Passed Sugar and Milk as Top Coffee Calorie Add-In for U.S. Adults Between 2003 and 2018
Tufts data on 30,000 adults show that non-dairy creamer surpassed sugar and milk as the top coffee calorie add-in. The data end in 2018. What it means.
25-10-2026 04:34
This mysterious mushroom makes people see hundreds of tiny humans
For nearly a century, people in distant parts of the world have reported a bizarre experience after eating certain wild mushrooms: seeing dozens or even hundreds of tiny, colorful humans moving through the real world. Now, scientists have identified a mu
25-10-2026 02:36
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
A cannabis-derived ingredient commonly found in sleep gummies may be more habit-forming than previously thought, with new research showing that repeated exposure caused tolerance and withdrawal symptoms in mice. Scientists warn that CBN may carry risks s
25-10-2026 01:08
Hoisington Boil Water Advisory Lifted After Lab Tests, While Lebo and Admire Residents in Kansas Still Boil Water
KDHE lifted Hoisington's boil water advisory on Oct. 22 after lab tests found no bacteria. Lebo and Admire remain under advisories. Steps to take now.
24-10-2026 23:50
Older Women Using Vaginal Estrogen Had More UTIs Around Hip Fracture Surgery in Small Duke Study of 375
In a Duke study of 375 women with hip fractures, vaginal estrogen users had more UTIs around surgery. The link does not prove that estrogen caused them.
24-10-2026 23:39
Adding Belzutifan or a CTLA-4 Drug Failed to Beat Keytruda Plus Lenvima in 1,688-Patient Kidney Cancer Trial
Adding belzutifan or a CTLA-4 drug to Keytruda plus Lenvima did not improve survival at an interim look in advanced kidney cancer. Full data come Oct. 25.
24-10-2026 23:35
Ground Beef and Strawberries Cost More as New Federal Diet Advice Puts Protein at Every Meal
Ground beef rose 7.4% and strawberries 10.4% in a year, as federal dietary advice stresses protein. Beans, eggs, and frozen produce can ease the cost.
24-10-2026 23:30
WinCo Recalls Hoagie Rolls in Seven Western States Over Undeclared Sesame, With Best-By Dates Through November 3
WinCo recalled 16-oz hoagie rolls in 7 Western states over undeclared sesame. Check the UPC and best-by dates, and know when to use epinephrine.
24-10-2026 23:26
Tuberculosis Left a 16-Year-Old So Thin That an Artery Pinched His Intestine, and Feeding Fixed It
TB left a 16-year-old with a BMI of 12 until an artery compressed his intestine, a rare syndrome. Careful refeeding cleared it without surgery.
24-10-2026 23:21
Calcified Lump in a Man's Heart Resisted Blood Thinners and Looked Like a Tumor, but It Was an Old Clot
A calcified lump in a 60-year-old's heart resisted blood thinners and looked like a tumor. Surgery and lab tests revealed an old, hardened clot.
24-10-2026 23:18
Car Crash Surgery on a Torn Spleen Uncovered a Pus-Filled 12-Centimeter Colon Mass That Wasn't Cancer
While treating a man's ruptured spleen after a crash, surgeons found pus and a 12-cm fatty mass on his colon that looked like cancer. It was a lipoma.
24-10-2026 23:15
Astronomers may have discovered the first moon beyond our Solar System
Astronomers have uncovered evidence of a bizarre, potentially historic discovery: the first moon ever detected beyond our Solar System. Unlike familiar moons, this mysterious object is at least as massive as Jupiter and orbits a brown dwarf, which itself
24-10-2026 23:13
A Pelvic Mass Mistaken for a Fibroid Was Surgical Material Traced to a C-Section 46 Years Earlier
A 74-year-old's calcified pelvic mass looked like a fibroid. It was surgical material traced to a C-section 46 years earlier, a possible record.
24-10-2026 23:12
Plane Passenger Blacked Out After Takeoff, and Scans Found Air Bubbles Lodged in His Brain Arteries
A man passed out 20 minutes into a flight. Scans found air in his brain arteries and a giant lung bulla that likely swelled as cabin pressure fell.
24-10-2026 23:01
First Generic Weekly Estrogen-Progestin Patch Wins FDA Approval as Women Still Struggle to Fill Menopause Prescriptions
FDA approved the first generic Climara Pro, a weekly estrogen-progestin patch, as women report trouble filling patches. What it changes for access.
24-10-2026 22:37
Hepatitis B Model Projects 83% More Chronic Childhood Infections if Newborn Birth Dose Becomes a Family Choice
A new model projects 83% more chronic hepatitis B in U.S. children if the birth dose becomes optional. What the estimate means for new parents.
24-10-2026 22:34
Keytruda Wins Full FDA Approval for High-Mutation Tumors, but a Stricter Cutoff Could Narrow Who Qualifies
Keytruda now has full FDA approval for TMB-high tumors, but the cutoff rose from 10 to 13 mutations per megabase. What cancer patients should ask.
24-10-2026 22:30
India-Made Toothpaste Recalls Topped 4 Million Units Twice in Under 18 Months as Kids' Brands Join the List
A 4.3 million-tube toothpaste recall follows a 2025 recall of 4.6 million units, both from Indian makers. What parents should know about oversight.
24-10-2026 22:27
Manzanilla Sophia Eye Drops Drew an FDA Warning in 2023, and Counterfeit Versions Are Now in Southern Stores
A Manzanilla Sophia eye drop was flagged by the FDA as unapproved in 2023. Now, fakes are in Florida and Georgia stores. What families should check.
24-10-2026 22:23
Scientists discover a hidden flaw that challenges 40 years of superconductor science
A superconducting material studied for 40 years has turned out to be far more complex than scientists believed. Advanced 3D imaging revealed a hidden patchwork of crystal structures, with unusually wide boundaries that may weaken superconductivity. The d
24-10-2026 22:19
Florida Dengue Reaches 425 Local Cases as Orlando Area Logs October Infections and Seminole Issues First Advisory
Florida has 425 local dengue cases, with Orange, Brevard, and Seminole reporting infections. What Orlando-area families should watch for and how to cut risk.
24-10-2026 22:18
Toledo Chemical Tank Stops Leaking as Officials Tell Returning Families to Toss Garden Produce and Wipe Play Equipment
The Toledo chemical tank has stopped leaking. What returning families should toss, clean, and watch for as 64 households remain evacuated.
24-10-2026 22:15
Light-Up Princess Costumes Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Easy-to-Reach Button Batteries as Families Prepare for Halloween
CPSC recalled CIYTI light-up princess costumes because of accessible button batteries. How parents can identify them and what to do if a child swallows one.
24-10-2026 22:12
Marshall Faulk Says a Stiff Hand After Golf Was His First Parkinson's Sign, Urging People Not to Wait
Marshall Faulk says a stiff hand after golf was his first Parkinson's sign. Learn the early symptoms, how doctors diagnose it, and treatment options.
24-10-2026 22:08
Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging. Researchers at USC found that older adults who closely followed the diet had higher levels of two tiny proteins, humanin and
24-10-2026 21:38
Cencora Agrees to Take Controlling Stake in American Oncology Network in $2.4 Billion Deal Spanning 21 States
Cencora plans to take a controlling stake in American Oncology Network in a deal valued at $2.4 billion. Here is what cancer patients in 21 states should know.
24-10-2026 13:11
Video Consults with Pediatric Trauma Teams Failed to Ease Parent Distress or Cut Transfers in California ER Trial
A UC Davis trial found video consults for injured children did not improve overall parent experience or cut transfers, but parents rated the transfer process higher.
24-10-2026 12:56
Edwards PASCAL Precision Wins FDA Approval as the Second Catheter Repair Option for Severely Leaking Tricuspid Valves
The FDA approved Edwards' PASCAL Precision for catheter-based repair of severe tricuspid valve leaks in higher-risk patients. One-year trial data come at TCT.
24-10-2026 12:48
Rural Hospitals Took a Bigger Share of 2026 Layoffs as Closures Slowed, With 720 at Risk of Closing
Rural hospitals made up a larger share of 2026 layoffs as closures slowed. About 720 rural hospitals remain at risk of closing, raising access concerns.
24-10-2026 12:43
Measles Cases in Children Under 5 Rose an Estimated 40% Worldwide as Pandemic Disruptions Left Millions Unvaccinated
Global measles cases in children under 5 rose an estimated 40% from 2019 to 2023 as vaccination stalled, while U.S. cases reached 4,410 in 2026.
24-10-2026 12:39
Nigeria Confirms First Bundibugyo Ebola Case as Outbreak Tops 9,700 Cases, While CDC Keeps U.S. Risk Low
Nigeria confirmed its first Bundibugyo Ebola case as the CDC counts 9,735 confirmed cases. U.S. risk remains low, but the strain has no approved vaccine.
24-10-2026 12:34
Pennsylvania Warns Doctors About Congenital Measles After 66 Pregnant Women Were Infected in the State Outbreak
Pennsylvania tells doctors to treat every baby born to a mother who had measles in pregnancy as exposed, after 66 pregnant women were diagnosed.
24-10-2026 12:29
Millie Moon Diapers Draw 600-Plus Skin Reaction Reports as Consumer Reports Tells Parents to Stop Using Them
Consumer Reports urges parents to stop using Millie Moon diapers after more than 600 skin reaction reports to a federal database. No recall has been issued.
24-10-2026 12:15
H1N1 Flu Season Starts Early on the West Coast, With October Hospital Rates Highest in Over a Decade
CDC data show H1N1 flu rising early, led by West Coast states. Experts urge flu shots now, though an early start does not necessarily mean a severe season.
24-10-2026 12:06
Personalized mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Cut Recurrence or Death Risk 42% in Phase 3 Trial, but Survival Data Pending
A personalized mRNA vaccine plus Keytruda cut the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% in a Phase 3 trial. Overall survival data are not yet mature.
24-10-2026 12:02
Future Doctors at 80 Institutions Could Get 40 Hours of Nutrition Training Under a Voluntary HHS Pledge
Eighty institutions pledged at least 40 hours of nutrition training for future doctors. What it could mean for patients with diet-related disease.
24-10-2026 11:16
Connecticut Child Care Workers Can Get Up to $1,200 a Year for Health Premiums as Enrollment Opens Friday
Connecticut child care workers can get $1,000 to $1,200 a year toward Access Health CT premiums. Who qualifies and how to apply.
24-10-2026 11:06
Rabid Bat in Bucyrus, Ohio, Had Contact with Vaccinated Dogs, and No Human Bites Were Reported
A bat found in Bucyrus, Ohio, tested positive for rabies. No human bites were reported. When bat contact needs a doctor's evaluation.
24-10-2026 10:57
If Passed, Idaho's Proposition 1 Would Allow Abortion Before Viability and Protect Contraception and Fertility Care Decisions
Idaho's Proposition 1 would allow abortion before viability and protect contraception and fertility care. What would change if it passes.
24-10-2026 10:53
Hundreds of Thousands Losing Their ACA Insurer for 2027 Could Be Auto-Matched to Plans They Never Chose
At least a dozen insurers are leaving ACA marketplaces after 2026. How automatic re-enrollment works and what to check before Dec. 15.
24-10-2026 10:47
Could lowering high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?
A small device that gently stimulates nerves through the ear could offer a new way to tackle stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial of 63 patients already taking medication, the treatment proved safe, easy to use at home, and well tolerated. A
24-10-2026 09:15
A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science
A groundbreaking study challenges 70 years of assumptions about how human language works. By analyzing billions of word uses, scientists discovered that meaning is organized around power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone. Even more surprisingl
24-10-2026 09:01
NASA’s asteroid Bennu samples reveal a 4.5-billion-year-old secret
Tiny samples from asteroid Bennu are rewriting scientists' understanding of how our Solar System formed. New evidence suggests that Bennu was born where material from the inner and outer Solar System mixed, with Jupiter playing a surprising role in shapi
24-10-2026 08:50
Supplement Makers Get Final FDA Guidance on Identity and Safety Evidence Before Selling New Dietary Ingredients
The FDA finalized guidance on safety evidence for new supplement ingredients. What changed, what it does not do, and how shoppers can check.
24-10-2026 08:41
Scientists propose a way to detect dangerous “mirror life” before it exists
Scientists have proposed a way to detect “mirror life,” a hypothetical form of life that could pose serious risks to humans, animals, and ecosystems if artificially created. Using special fluorescent molecules and a type of polarized light also used in 3
24-10-2026 08:39
Home Aerobic Exercise Sped Youth Concussion Recovery at Three Months, but the Edge Faded by Six Months
A 210-patient trial found video-coached home exercise sped youth concussion recovery at three months but not at six. What parents should know.
24-10-2026 08:30
Astronomers uncover a mysterious magnetic web above the Sun
The Sun’s seemingly peaceful regions are hiding a surprisingly complex magnetic world. Using a balloon-borne telescope high above Earth, scientists discovered delicate, thread-like magnetic structures woven through the solar atmosphere, apparently shaped
24-10-2026 08:23
New York Shopper's Lawsuit Says Vive Organic's 'Doctor Crafted' Immunity Shots Cannot Boost the Immune System
A New York lawsuit claims Vive Organic's Immunity Boost shots can't boost immunity. How to read wellness shot and supplement label claims.
24-10-2026 08:20
These tiny snakes roll four times faster than they slither
Tiny snakes in Southeast Asia have mastered an extraordinary escape technique: rolling across the ground at speeds up to four times faster than ordinary slithering. Scientists discovered that dwarf reedsnakes accomplish this feat through precisely coordi
24-10-2026 08:12
Heavier Phone Use Past 10 at Night Linked with Teens Falling Asleep About 65 Minutes Later
On nights with extra phone use after 10 p.m., teens fell asleep about 65 minutes later, a JAMA Pediatrics study found. What parents can do.
24-10-2026 08:10
Up to One in Five American Lung Cancer Patients Never Smoked, and Current Screening Rules Leave Them Out
Up to 20% of U.S. lung cancer patients never smoked, CHEST 2026 speakers said. Learn the risk factors, symptoms, and screening gaps.
24-10-2026 08:01
Your blood could reveal inflammatory bowel disease 10 years before diagnosis
A major study has uncovered hidden warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease in the blood up to 10 years before diagnosis. Researchers discovered distinct antibody patterns that could help predict who would later develop Crohn’s disease or ulcerative c
24-10-2026 07:52
Scientists discover a hidden switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells
Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved musc
24-10-2026 07:16
This 150-million-year-old bird had dinosaur teeth and a strange secret
A 150-million-year-old fossil discovered in China reveals a bizarre early bird with sharp teeth, a dinosaur-like claw, and a body built for life on the ground rather than flight. Scientists believe it represents the earliest known example of flight loss
23-10-2026 22:42
Glioblastoma breakthrough reveals how brain cancer cells become more aggressive
Scientists discovered that the thick, sticky fluid surrounding glioblastoma tumors can make brain cancer cells smaller, more flexible, and better at invading surrounding tissue. Even more troubling, some of these changes persist after the cells leave the
23-10-2026 20:48
First Human Shamonda Virus Case Found in France Raises Questions About Midges, Cattle, and U.S. Food Safety
France reported the first known human Shamonda virus case. Here is what the midge-borne cattle virus is, how it spreads, and what it means in the U.S.
23-10-2026 20:15
Years of Weakness in a 76-Year-Old Were Blamed on Aging Until a Brain Scan Revealed a Birth Defect
A bedridden 76-year-old admitted for a lung infection had Dandy-Walker malformation, a brain defect present from birth that is rarely found so late.
23-10-2026 20:11
Surgery on a 3-Year-Old Revealed Three Ureters on One Kidney, an Anomaly Reported Fewer Than 100 Times
Surgeons operating on a 3-year-old's swollen, duplicated kidney found a third ureter, a birth anomaly reported fewer than 100 times worldwide.
23-10-2026 20:08
A Bodybuilder Felt a Pop During Weighted Crunches, Kept Training, and Ended Up with a Ruptured Kidney
A 49-year-old bodybuilder's kidney ruptured during heavy lifting despite no known kidney disease. Doctors suspect strain and steroid use.
23-10-2026 18:26
A Healthy 17-Year-Old's Severe Cough Caused Bleeding Inside His Abdominal Wall, with No Bruise to See
Severe coughing caused a rectus sheath hematoma in a healthy 17-year-old with no bruise or lump. A simple bedside test pointed doctors to it.
23-10-2026 18:21
Mumps-Like Swelling Puffed Up a Mother's Face After Two C-Sections, and No Virus Was Involved
A 42-year-old's salivary glands swelled after two C-sections under spinal anesthesia. Doctors diagnosed anesthesia mumps, a rare, temporary reaction.
23-10-2026 18:17
Xocova Users Who Still Caught COVID Reported Fewer Severe Symptoms in Small, Exploratory Company-Sponsored Trial Analyses
New exploratory Xocova data from IDWeek suggest fewer severe symptoms in breakthrough COVID cases. What households should know about the limits and cost.
23-10-2026 12:00
Liver Transplant Candidates Who Improved Frailty Scores by 0.4 Points Had Roughly Half the Risk of Waitlist Death
A study tied modest frailty gains in a prehab program to lower waitlist death risk in liver transplant candidates. Here is what caregivers can ask the care team.
23-10-2026 11:30
New York City's Free Eviction Lawyers Linked to Fewer ER Visits in Highest-Risk ZIP Codes but Not Citywide
NYC's free eviction lawyers were tied to fewer ER visits in high-risk ZIP codes, but not citywide, while mental health ER visits rose, a study found.
23-10-2026 11:02
Integris Health Agrees to Join Kaiser's Risant Health as Oklahoma's Largest Nonprofit System Keeps Deal Terms Private
Integris Health will join Kaiser Permanente's Risant Health, but the deal terms are private. Here's what its finances and merger research mean for patients.
23-10-2026 10:45
Mississippi's $32 Million Rural Health Award Includes Three Planned Psychiatric Emergency Units Next to Hospital ERs
Mississippi's $32 million rural health award funds 60 projects, including three planned psychiatric emergency units next to rural hospital ERs.
23-10-2026 10:31
Tennessee Phases Out Hospital Certificate of Need Rules as Federal Rural Health Grants Reward States That Loosen Them
Federal rural health grants reward states that loosen certificate of need laws, and Tennessee is phasing out key rules. Here is what it means for rural patients.
23-10-2026 10:15
Supreme Court Lets Transgender Federal Inmates Keep Hormone Therapy as Lawsuit Over Prison Care Policy Moves Forward
The Supreme Court refused to let federal prisons halt gender-affirming care for transgender inmates while the lawsuit continues. Here is what happens next.
23-10-2026 10:02
Elevance Earns $1.4 Billion Quarterly Profit as Membership Falls by 487,000 and Insurer Calls 2026 the Medicaid Trough
Elevance posted a $1.4 billion Q3 profit as membership fell by 487,000. Here is what its Medicaid outlook means for low-income patients and families.
23-10-2026 09:45
Early Heart Rhythm Control After Stroke Tied to 44% Lower Risk of Another Stroke or Clot in AFib
Restoring heart rhythm within eight weeks of stroke was linked to a 44% lower risk of another stroke or clot in AFib patients. Here is what the study can't
23-10-2026 09:30
Molina Medicare Advantage Drug Plans End After 2026, Leaving Thousands to Pick New Coverage by December 7
Molina is ending its traditional Medicare Advantage drug plans after 2026. Here is how members can compare plans and get free help before Dec. 7.
23-10-2026 09:16
Humor Mixed with Viktor Frankl's Meaning Therapy Eased Student Stress, but the Mood Boost Faded Fast
A six-session program pairing humor with logotherapy eased stress and depression in 40 rural Korean students, but the mood gains faded within a month.
23-10-2026 09:15
Depression Memes Got the Biggest Laughs, but Procrastination Memes Felt Most Like Real Life
Among 225 young adults, depression memes were rated funniest and procrastination memes most relatable, with links to rumination and self-esteem.
23-10-2026 08:45
Funny Dog and Rope Swing Clips Helped Psychology Students Unlearn a Stubborn P-Value Mistake
A German trial found a 10-minute lesson cut p-value myths among psychology students, and watching funny clips first gave it a modest extra boost.
23-10-2026 08:31
A Violent Video Made Pressure Hurt Sooner on the Left Side of the Body, but a Funny Clip Did Nothing
In a Swedish trial of 152 adults, a violent clip lowered pressure pain thresholds on the left side of the body, while a funny clip had no clear effect.
23-10-2026 08:15
Fake Curses Fouch and Twizpipe Got Laughs but Failed the Ice Water Test a Real Swear Word Passed
Volunteers found the invented curses fouch and twizpipe funny, yet only a real swear word helped them keep a hand in ice water longer.
23-10-2026 08:12
Mailed Stool Kits Kept Colon Cancer Screening Higher at San Diego Clinics for Two Years Before Gap Faded
Mailed stool test kits kept colon cancer screening higher at San Diego County clinics for two years, then the edge faded. What the trial found.
23-10-2026 07:45
Newborns Whose Borderline Oxygen Screen Cleared on Retest Had Over Five Times the Risk of NICU Admission
Babies whose borderline newborn oxygen screen passed on retest had over 5 times the NICU risk in a Finnish study. What parents should ask.
23-10-2026 07:31
One of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes is refilling with fresh magma
Deep beneath Japan’s Kikai caldera, a massive magma reservoir is refilling 7,300 years after one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in Earth's recent geological history. Scientists used underwater seismic surveys to reveal a vast store of magma that
23-10-2026 07:23
Xgeva Use Beyond 12 Months in Prostate Cancer Tied to More Jaw Bone Damage Without Fewer Fractures
A study of 3,307 men links Xgeva use beyond 12 months to more jawbone damage without fewer fractures. Questions to ask your oncologist.
23-10-2026 07:16
Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover
Researchers have uncovered a surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: the implants themselves can contribute to the problem. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigge
23-10-2026 07:12
Suburban Chicago Counseling Owner and Five Others Charged with Billing Blue Cross for Fake Therapy Over 15 Years
Six people are charged with billing Blue Cross of Illinois for therapy that never happened from 2010 to 2025. What the case means for your plan.
23-10-2026 07:04
Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial
A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transfo
23-10-2026 07:02
Phoenix SARMs Seller Gets Four Months in Prison as Judge Shuts His Company and Orders $1.8 Million Forfeited
A Phoenix SARMs seller got four months in prison as a judge shut down his company and ordered $1.8M to be forfeited. Here are the health risks to know.
23-10-2026 06:45
MIT scientists build a tiny robot that swims using living muscle cells
MIT engineers have built a paper-thin swimming robot powered by living muscle cells that respond to flashes of light, allowing it to swim and steer through water. The breakthrough could pave the way for tiny, self-healing biological robots capable of exp
23-10-2026 06:33
Healthfirst Sues CMS Over 3.5-Star Medicare Advantage Rating, Saying the Drop Will Cost It Over $380 Million
Healthfirst sued CMS after its Medicare Advantage rating fell to 3.5 stars, citing a $380M+ loss. What New York seniors should know now.
23-10-2026 06:30
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