Trump Calls Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring the street drug fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction.The order, signed D
New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth
The Dark Side Of True Crime Reporting
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 Grieving friends and family of homicide victims or missing people often feel pressure these days to participate in true crime podcasts o
New Rapid Test IDs Bacteria Involved In Urinary Tract Infections, Possibly Improving Treatment
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each indiv
High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it s grandma s cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift baske
L.A. Wildfires Linked To ER Surge In Heart Attacks, Lung Ailments
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 Heart attacks, lung problems and other illnesses spiked within three months of the Los Angeles wildfires early this year, a new study re
Vapes Or Cigs, Doesn’t Matter — Nicotine Is Toxic To Heart Health, Experts Say
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 It s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argu
Anxious, Depressed About An Uncertain World? Training Can Help You Cope, Study Says
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 Young adults are inheriting a world filled with turmoil and unrest, and this instability is leaving its mark on their mental and emotion
Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.Data from
CDC Officially Moves Away From Universal Hepatitis B Shot at Birth
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded its long-standing advice on universal hepatitis B vaccination of ne