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January 29, 2026

Syphilis-linked bacteria circulated in the Americas thousands of years before Columbus: study

Ancient DNA from 5,500-year-old remains in Colombia reveals syphilis-related bacteria existed some 3,000 years earlier than previously known, says a new study.

January 28, 2026

Sleep timing could directly impact chances of heart attack or stroke, study suggests

New research reveals evening people experience circadian misalignment that may lead to cardiovascular problems, affecting diet, sleep and heart health.

January 27, 2026

Red light therapy could boost brain health in certain groups, new research suggests

Red light therapy could protect football players from brain damage, a new study suggests. Treatment reduced inflammation in athletes with head impacts.

January 27, 2026

Depression, anxiety and other disorders may have the same genetic cause, study finds

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder groups sharing DNA patterns.

January 26, 2026

Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds

Heavy drinking linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in a major study of 88,000 U.S. adults. Consistent alcohol use shows strongest connection to disease.

January 25, 2026

Smart pill confirms when medication is swallowed

MIT engineers design smart pill that confirms medication ingestion using biodegradable antenna technology. The pill safely breaks down in stomach within days.

January 23, 2026

Colorectal cancer now deadliest type for certain group of Americans, study finds

New American Cancer Society research reveals colorectal cancer deaths rising among younger adults, while other cancer mortality rates decline significantly.

January 23, 2026

Pill instead of CPAP? New sleep apnea drug could be ‘holy grail,’ expert says

Breakthrough sleep apnea medication AD109 shows promising results in phase 3 trials, potentially helping 30 million Americans with the condition.

January 22, 2026

Common vitamin in everyday foods may control speed of digestion, study says

New research reveals that a vitamin found in common foods may influence how often people go to the bathroom, according to a study of over 268,000 people.

January 22, 2026

Trump admin stops funding for research that involves aborted baby tissue

Trump administration ends federal funding for fetal tissue research programs. NIH announces major policy change just before March for Life gathering.