Tongue Pacemaker Might Improve Sleep Apnea Patients' Health

Do you have sleep apnea, but find CPAP machines too uncomfortable or noisy?

A pacemaker for the tongue might help improve your sleep and overall health, a new study says.

People who received a hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) implant for sleep apnea wound up with lower risk of diabetes or high blood pressure after two years of tr...

Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora Outbreak, Recalls And Political Questions

TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 — A recent multi-state parasitic outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has thrust Taylor Farms, one of North America’s largest fresh produce suppliers, back into the public health spotlight.

As federal health officials continue investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that feels a lot larger tha...

Measles Cases Set 35-Year US Record With Months To Go In 2026

The United States has recorded more measles cases this year than in any year since 1991, with more than five months still left on the calendar.

The country had logged 2,295 cases as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker. 

That total edges past the 2,289 cases reported for all of last year and i...

GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity

Obesity treatment for young people in the U.S. is rapidly changing.

Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, while rates of bariatric surgery are declining, according to a study published July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.

"This research is the first national-scale Epic Cosmos analysis, to ...

TV Does Indeed Rot Your Brain, Study Says

It just so happens your mother’s warnings were on the mark — TV does indeed rot your brain, a new study says.

Heavy TV watching is associated with increased shrinkage in areas of the brain connected with memory and thinking, researchers reported recently in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer&rsqu...