"Almost 50% of Americans have the diagnosis of hypertension. And aside from quitting tobacco, it's the most modifiable risk that we have. Many people don't realize they have high blood pressure. That's why check-ups are important." www.npr.org/2026/01/22/n...

The impact of Kennedy's policies will be hard to reverse, echoing public health experts' worries, who also said they will lead to preventable illnesses and deaths. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer death for males and females combined. Researchers emphasized the need for timely colorectal cancer screening, which is recommended to begin at age 45 for people at average risk. www.medpagetoday.com/oncology/col...

One of the first things that could change for U.S. scientists is their access to databases that are important for monitoring infectious diseases like influenza, as well as emerging threats that could affect the health of Americans, such as COVID. time.com/7357180/us-w...

State health officials say people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the virus. Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases, spreading through the air with up to 90% of unvaccinated people getting infected if exposed. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The chair of the federal vaccine advisory panel charted a new course for the committee suggesting that the public might want to reconsider the use of polio vaccines while he downplayed the established science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/22/v...

Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has eliminated the virus’ spread, but a newly appointed public health leader said Tuesday that the potential change is not a big concern. www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/h...

The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate. The humanitarian organization, said the demand from hospitals has outpaced the available supply of blood. abcnews.go.com/Health/red-c...

Poor sleep can trigger brief attention failures. During these moments, brain-cleaning fluid moves like it does during sleep. The brain may be trading focus for cleanup mode when sleep is short. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) launches a first-of-its-kind AI-ready immunotherapy database designed to accelerate research and treatment development, and to overcome long-standing problems in cancer research by standardizing and sharing data globally. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ai-...

Health Canada is warning consumers of counterfeit versions of Ozempic and Mounjaro being sold in various retailers nationwide. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

"Our places of healing are under siege where doctor after doctor told of patients suffering amid the clampdown." apnews.com/article/immi...

The hope is that health outcomes can be improved by returning to the old-fashioned medical practice of bringing the nurse to the family. www.npr.org/2026/01/20/n...

For people who are not vaccinated when they’re exposed to the virus, there still is a chance to benefit from the protection the vaccine provides — but quick action is required. www.cnn.com/2026/01/15/h...

58% of those who were diagnosed with mpox during the 2022 outbreak still had lingering physical effects between 11 and 18 months later. abcnews.go.com/Health/half-...

Researchers found dozens of chemicals in popular bottled water brands, including some chemicals that are not regulated by the government. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Exercise acts at a molecular level to prevent muscle loss as we get older. Exercise restores muscle growth by inhibiting a pathway that leads to muscle deterioration and activates proteins that encourage repair. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exe...

"The most important thing that we can do is to make sure the people who aren’t vaccinated get vaccinated. We have not issued a clear enough message about that." apnews.com/article/us-m...

A new study found that just an extra 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day, or sitting 30 minutes less per day, could help prevent as much as 10% of deaths. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mov...

The Atlantic Forest once stretched across much of Brazil’s coast and was home to hundreds of animal species. Today, only about one-third of the forest remains. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

The fast-moving South Carolina measles outbreak has spread to Clemson University. The state’s Department of Public Health has told Clemson officials that an “individual affiliated with the University” has come down with a confirmed case of the contagious disease. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

He helped create a new unit in the Public Defender's Office dedicated to representing people with cognitive disorders. www.npr.org/2026/01/18/n...

Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026. theconversation.com/viral-outbre...

Dr. King is rightly remembered for his leadership in the civil rights movement but far less attention is paid to his views on health and justice. He once observed, "Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman." www.npr.org/2026/01/18/g...

"To decrese our odds of getting dementia we all know we should be exercising, eating a nutritious diet with plenty of fruits and veggies, not drinking alcohol and quitting smoking. It’s also helpful to spend time with other people." www.huffpost.com/entry/early-...

There have been at least 18 million illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths from flu so far this season. Currently, 14 states are seeing very high levels of flu-like illnesses while 19 states are seeing high levels. abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...

Growing evidence suggests that social connections are good for your health — both mentally and physically. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Ultraprocessed foods make up more than half the calories consumed by most U.S. adults. Studies that track people’s diets over time increasingly link them with obesity and age-related chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. theconversation.com/eating-less-...

Flu cases and hospitalizations are surging, already breaking last season's records. Here's where activity is highest, what symptoms to watch for and how to protect yourself. www.today.com/health/cold-...

"Most of the adults who got vaccinated did so because they felt a strong sense of duty to get the vaccination, not just to protect themselves but to protect their community. When they know that they're making a difference, it matters." abcnews.go.com/Health/measl...

More than 1 in 7 Americans have chronic kidney disease. It often goes undiagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage. Diet, exercise and regular checkups can head off damage. www.healthday.com/a-to-z-healt...

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Since heat is the factor that triggers plastic release, avoid putting boiling liquids directly into plastic-lined containers. Making the coffee slightly cooler before pouring it can reduce the physical stress lowering the overall exposure to microplastics. www.sciencealert.com/takeaway-cof...

"It is not ‘cool’ that we don’t have OBGYN’s in many rural counties in America. It is an international embarrassment. In the richest country on earth, we need more doctors, nurses, dentists and mental health counselors, not more robots.” thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Anyone on the long flight or present in the arrivals and baggage area at the Montreal-Trudeau airport between 3:51 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on Jan. 8 may have been exposed to the measles virus. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

The authors said they undertook their research to clear up any confusion about Tylenol since an untreated fever can pose health risks to both the mother and her baby. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days. The South Carolina health department reported 124 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the state’s total to 558 in a wave of highly contagious infections that keeps on spreading. www.statnews.com/2026/01/16/m...

"As biodiversity declines and animal species go extinct, more mosquito food sources are disappearing. However, unlike many of the animals on which they feed, mosquitoes are adaptable creatures. There’s almost always a ready-made alternative, including humans." www.popsci.com/environment/...

"People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress." www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...

For the first time, a map has been created that allows people to type in their ZIP code and see an estimated percentage of their neighbors who have been vaccinated against measles, which can help determine the risk of the disease in their area. abcnews.go.com/Health/new-m...

2025 was Earth’s third-hottest year on record, pushing it closer to breaching the Paris climate agreement’s 1.5-degree limit. www.latimes.com/science/stor...

Even in this starkly divided country, Americans can agree on one thing: They want the U.S. to be a global leader in the sciences. www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/a...

AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development. At the top of Brookings' list of risks is the negative effect AI can have on children's cognitive growth — how they learn new skills and perceive and solve problems. www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...

"This is a dangerous example of how even small pockets of under-vaccinated people can result in widespread transmission of a highly infectious virus, finding every susceptible person in a population, regardless of what the overall vaccination coverage is." www.reuters.com/business/hea...

“Vaccines are victims of their own success, because people don’t understand what these diseases are. They don’t get to see them, and so they’re not afraid of them.” www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of the diet supplement powder. apnews.com/article/live...

The American Cancer Society shows that, for the first time, over 70% of Americans diagnosed with cancer can expect to live at least five years. The increase from the mid-1970s, when that number was just 49% is huge. But not all Americans are benefitting equally. www.latimes.com/science/stor...

"Exercise has been adopted as a first-line treatment for depression globally with good acceptability and safety, yet it remains underappreciated and underutilized." www.npr.org/2026/01/12/n...

The South Carolina health department reported 434 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 124 additional cases since its last update on Friday. Of those infected, 378 were unvaccinated, and 47 had an unknown vaccination status. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Federal regulators have escalated a nationwide cheese recall to their most serious warning level after lab tests confirmed the presence of Listeria, a potentially deadly bacteria. www.healthday.com/health-news/...