Public HealthJuly 9, 2026
Cases of an explosive diarrhea-causing parasite are rising fast in the U.S.
Cyclosporiasis case numbers have skyrocketed from several dozen nationwide in June to now more than 1,000 in the state of Michigan alone
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SleepJuly 9, 2026
Early bird, night owl or something else? Five patterns may define how we sleep
New research identifies five distinct sleep subtypes, revealing links between brain patterns, behavior and health
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Public HealthJuly 8, 2026
RFK, Jr., is turning his attention to another vital health advisory group
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent group that offers guidance on what health screenings and medications health insurance should cover
NutritionJuly 7, 2026
Should you be taking creatine?
The sport supplement is popular among health influencers and athletes, who say creatine can help build stronger muscles and sharper brains—but is it legit?
SleepJuly 6, 2026
Just getting 90 minutes less sleep could lead to weight gain
Getting as little as 90 minutes less sleep than usual may lead to gaining weight and becoming more sedentary, a new study finds
ReproductionJuly 6, 2026
Can AI help improve the chances of a successful IVF pregnancy?
Some IVF clinics are using AI to perform tasks such as sperm and embryo selection, but some fertility experts question whether the technology will lead to more live births
Artificial IntelligenceJuly 5, 2026
Is AI ruining our skills? Early results are in—and they’re not good
Reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers, studies show
ReproductionJuly 3, 2026
The biological dogma that women don’t make new eggs after birth may be wrong
Female mammals have long thought to be born with all the eggs they would ever have, but new research is challenging that consensus
ExerciseJuly 2, 2026
Male marathoners might be twice as likely to ‘hit the wall’ as women—the reason why might surprise you
The way women use energy while running is fundamentally different from men
Public HealthJuly 2, 2026
The heat feels unbearable—here’s how to stay safe
A heat wave over the Fourth of July weekend could put millions at risk of heat-related illnesses. Here’s what to do to stay safe—and why you don’t just need to drink lots of water
Public HealthJune 30, 2026
Botulism outbreaks linked to infant formula underscore the limits of testing
The toxin behind two outbreaks in seven months is hard to find—and just a handful of labs are equipped to look for it at all
WeightJune 25, 2026
Weight loss drugs don't work for everyone—here’s why
Some people who take GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide see little to no changes to their weight. The reason why may be genetics