April 18, 2026 Intermittent fasting’s real benefit may come after you start eating again A new study from Texas researchers suggests intermittent fasting's longevity benefits depend not on the fast itself, but on how the body recalibrates during refeeding.
April 17, 2026 Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns A study in mice found artificial sweeteners may cause multigenerational changes in metabolism and gut bacteria even without direct exposure to future generations.
April 17, 2026 Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn Over three million people travel for cosmetic surgery yearly, but doctors warn the budget-friendly prices often come with extreme risks and complications.
April 17, 2026 Doctors in training learn cooking skills to help patients amid America's chronic disease crisis Future doctors are learning to prepare healthy, flavorful meals and turn nutrition advice into patient guidance in new culinary medicine programs at medical schools.
April 16, 2026 This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results A study in Nature found a specific genetic variant that may boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide.
April 15, 2026 Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success Rory McIlroy tracked his heart rate during his Masters victory using a wearable device, sparking debate over whether health trackers help or harm users.
April 15, 2026 Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country A Chinese researcher was sentenced to over four months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling concealed E. coli DNA into the United States.
April 15, 2026 Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests New research reveals a widening gap in cancer mortality improvement between high-income urban areas and low-income rural U.S. counties.
April 14, 2026 Florida doctor charged after allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery Former Florida surgeon indicted for manslaughter after allegedly removing a 70-year-old patient's liver instead of his spleen during surgery in 2024.
April 14, 2026 Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests A study of over 620,000 people found that weight gain in your 20s carries disproportionately high and lasting risks of premature death later in life.