September 4, 2026

Vitamin B6 Shows Promise as Depression Treatment

A daily high-dose vitamin B6 supplement could significantly reduce symptoms of depression in people who already experience them, new research from the University of Reading in the UK has found.
August 28, 2026

Daily 20 mg Dose of Zinc Reduces Infections by Nearly 40 Percent in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

A daily 20-milligram dose of zinc reduced infections by nearly 40 percent among Ugandan children younger than 5 with sickle cell anemia, according to new research led by scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine and their study partners in Uganda.
August 28, 2026

Living Near Dry Cleaners Linked to Increased Likelihood of Parkinson’s Disease

People living near dry cleaners may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new nationwide study led by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
August 28, 2026

High-Dose Vitamin D May Improve Cognition Among Those at Risk of Dementia

With more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's dementia – a number projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050 – new Emory University research suggests that higher vitamin D supplement intake may be associated with better cognitive function in adults at elevated risk of dementia.
August 28, 2026

Former US Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Conspiracy Charge for Concealing COVID-19 Documents

A former U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) official, who was a senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for concealing government records regarding COVID-19 research grants.
August 28, 2026

Common Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Increased Kidney Disease Risk

Millions of patients who take popular blood pressure medication may be at risk of developing deadly kidney problems, experts have warned.
August 21, 2026

More Than 200 Deaths with Suspected Links to Weight Loss Injections Reported to UK Health Officials

More than 200 reports from people who suspect deaths were related to ingredients contained in weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have been made to UK health officials, according to new figures.
August 21, 2026

Congo Says 2,000 People Have Died in History’s Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak

At least 2,000 people have died in DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues challenge the urgent response in a remote region.