Deadly New Opioid Nitazene Found on Long Island
Authorities seized nitazene in Nassau County, marking first Northeast discovery.
Health & Medicine
New Drug Targets Five Pathways for Obesity, Diabetes
Researchers test new drug combining five pathways to fight obesity and diabetes.
Ozone Exposure Found to Damage Liver
Researchers link ozone exposure to lung microbiome changes that trigger liver damage.
Jail Treatment Program Cuts Overdose Deaths
Providing treatment for opioid addiction in jails lowers overdose risk and improves post-release recovery.
Fetal Movement Linked to Stronger Prenatal Bonds
Study finds frequent fetal movement strengthens maternal bonding during late-stage pregnancy.
Smoking Linked to All Forms of Diabetes
Smoking significantly increases risk across all type 2 diabetes subtypes.
New Mexico Reports 9 Percent Rise in Suicide Deaths
Suicides in New Mexico increased in 2024, reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Rising Heat Waves Drive Higher Sugar Intake
Climate change has driven higher sugary drink consumption, worsening health risks nationwide.
Study Finds School Closures Had Lasting Costs
Researchers show mask mandates outperformed school closures in reducing COVID spread.
Brain Study Shows Smells Trigger Taste
Researchers finds brain processes certain aromas as real tastes, shaping a person’s eating behaviors.