Why grieving a pet can be as hard as grieving a person
For many of us, pets are more than just animals. They are family. So, when a beloved pet dies, the grief can feel overwhelming.
Jan 8, 2026
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Childhood deafness: Researchers identify over 200 mutations, including previously unknown variants
Deafness, the most common sensorineural hearing loss at all stages of life, occurs either independently or as part of syndromes associated with other symptoms, such as Usher syndrome type 1. In a study published in the Proceedings ...
Jan 7, 2026
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A high-protein diet can defeat cholera infection, according to study
Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.
Jan 8, 2026
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There's a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food ads
New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or sugar. From now on, TV, radio or online adverts that feature these foods will be ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Holiday flu surge drives record illness across the United States
The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S.
Jan 5, 2026
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Shroom3 mutation linked to kidney scarring offers new drug target
Nearly 1 in 7 adults in the United States lives with chronic kidney disease, a condition that often advances quietly until serious damage has occurred. While diabetes and high blood pressure are well-known culprits, researchers ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Trump says he takes high-dose aspirin, links it to hand bruising
President Donald Trump, 79, says he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, a choice he says explains the bruising that's often seen on his hands.
Jan 5, 2026
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Dramatic decline in new cases of orphanhood in Uganda driven by HIV treatment and prevention programs
The scale-up of HIV treatment and prevention programs has led to remarkable declines in orphanhood rates in Rakai, Uganda, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Antiretroviral therapy ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Massachusetts deaths from flu rises to 4 children, with two Boston deaths under 2 years old
On Jan. 6, Boston reported two children have died related to the flu this season, the first pediatric flu-associated deaths in the city since 2013, bringing the total related deaths of Massachusetts children up to four.
Jan 7, 2026
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Infant brain development reflects families' financial ability to meet everyday needs
Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families rarely experience just one ...
Jan 6, 2026
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