HHS Proposes COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Table to Expand Compensation Access
HHS plans a November 2026 COVID-19 vaccine injury table rulemaking, creating a presumption of causation to ease CICP claims. Public comment runs into 2027.
Venom Peptides in Drugs and Cosmetics: What the Science Shows
Venom peptides have become approved drugs like captopril and ziconotide and inspired cosmetic actives such as Argireline and Syn-ake. Here is what the science shows.
FDA Elevates Potato Chip Recall to Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella
FDA upgraded the recall of nine Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips to Class I over potential Salmonella contamination from a seasoning supplier.
Anthropic’s Claude Powers a New AI Scientist Built for Research Labs
Anthropic launches Claude for Life Sciences, a domain-tuned configuration of Claude aimed at biomedical research and drug development, with lab and pharma partnerships.
5 Foods With More Choline Than Eggs
Beef kidney, beef liver, caviar, chicken liver, and soybeans each deliver more choline per serving than a large egg, per USDA data.
Common Health Supplement Could Accelerate Dementia
Alzheimer’s patients taking glucosamine showed 25% faster progression to severe disability or death in a new registry analysis of 12,000 patients.
Sun Exposure, Sunscreen, and Vitamin D: Why Melanoma Rates Are Still Climbing
Melanoma rates have tripled since the 1970s despite widespread sunscreen use. Evidence links low vitamin D and chemical sunscreen absorption to rising skin cancer risk.
The Thymus: The Hidden Organ That May Control How You Age
AI analysis of chest CT scans links thymus health to a 50% lower risk of all-cause death and 63% lower risk of cardiovascular death in two 2026 Nature studies.
Tick Population Explosion 2026: Lone Star Ticks, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and What Hospitals Actually Do After a Tick Bite
CDC confirms 2026 ER visits for tick bites at a near-decade high, 25% above 2025. Lone star ticks, alpha-gal syndrome, and the 72-hour prophylaxis window explained.
AI Cancer Treatment Prediction: Two New Tools Aim to Sharpen Oncology
SCORPIO predicts immunotherapy response from routine blood tests (72-76% accuracy); Ultra-Rapid ddPCR identifies brain tumor mutations in 15 minutes during surgery.
The Role of Vitamins in a Balanced Diet: Are Supplements Necessary?
Most healthy adults get what they need from a varied diet; supplements only help in specific cases like pregnancy, vegan diets, or B12 needs.
Top 10 Essential Nutrients for Optimal Health
Discover the 10 most critical nutrients your body needs, what they do, how much you need daily, top food sources, and deficiency risks.
Understanding Micronutrients: A Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals your body needs in small amounts to run every system. Learn their functions, deficiency signs, and best food sources.
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: Which Supplements Are Right for You?
Prebiotics feed the beneficial bacteria already in your gut, while probiotics introduce live ones. Learn the key differences, evidence, and when each supplement makes sense.
How to Choose the Right Supplement for Your Health Needs
Match supplements to your diet, bloodwork, and life stage, then verify quality and interactions. A practical, evidence-based 7-step framework.
