Health Science

New Research Links Climate Shifts With Rising Antibiotic-Resistance Risk

New research on Salmonella adds to evidence that climate shifts may put more pressure on antibiotic resistance, a public-health problem already shaped by drug use, sanitation and food safety.

May 29, 2026

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BRIEF

Small Trial Points to Mobility Gains in Rare Bone Disorder Treatment

A small open-label trial found improved phosphate levels and mobility measures after 48 weeks of burosumab treatment, but larger studies are still needed.

May 28, 2026

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STANDARD

NIH Study Adds Detail to How GLP-1 Drugs Affect Appetite Circuits

A new NIH-supported mouse study offers a closer look at how semaglutide acts inside brain cells, but researchers say the findings do not yet change patient care.

May 27, 2026

A person checks blood pressure at home beside care notes and a phone.

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Team-Based Care Study Points to a Practical Way to Lower Blood Pressure

NIH-supported research found that coordinated care, home monitoring and coaching helped low-income patients with uncontrolled hypertension lower blood pressure.

May 22, 2026

A kitchen counter with grilled food, cooking tools, and a notebook represents food-safety research.

STANDARD

New Food-Safety Review Puts High-Heat Cooking Risks in Context

Research on chemicals formed during grilling, frying and smoking shows why cooking method matters, but scientists caution against turning normal meals into panic.

May 22, 2026

A calm bedroom at night with soft light, folded blankets, and a glass of water beside the bed.

STANDARD

Sleep Is Not a Luxury. It Is One of the Body’s Most Important Health Tools

Research continues to show that sleep supports the brain, heart, mood, metabolism, immune system, and everyday safety.

May 20, 2026