Jerry Thompson

PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled more than 122,000 cases of four Gatorade flavours sold in 37 US states because artificial yellow dyes were not listed on labels.

Oct 06, 2026

A worker at a Siberian plague research institute has died of severe pneumonia, prompting monitoring of nearly 200 contacts as Russian authorities deny a confirmed link to plague.

Oct 06, 2026

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognises three scientists whose work transformed an algae protein into a light-controlled tool for activating or silencing nerve cells.

Oct 05, 2026

The US and China are competing to establish bases near the lunar south pole, reviving legal questions over resource ownership, commercial mining and the limits of the Outer Space Treaty.

Oct 05, 2026

A standard Red Bull can contains 80 milligrams of caffeine. Adult guidance allows up to 400 milligrams daily, while pregnancy, sleep, sensitivity and age require stricter limits.

Oct 05, 2026

Small HIV trials suggest combinations of immune therapies may help some people control the virus without daily medication, although larger studies and sustained funding are still needed.

Oct 05, 2026

The MEGATRON simulations model how thousands of early galaxies, including starless gas systems, merged and evolved into a Milky Way-like galaxy after the Big Bang.

Oct 05, 2026

A Lancet Oncology analysis estimates that infections caused 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, with vaccines, screening and treatments capable of preventing much of the burden.

Oct 05, 2026

Florida has reported more than 250 locally acquired dengue cases, mostly around Tampa, in what experts say appears to be the largest continental US outbreak in decades.

Oct 05, 2026

Breast cancer diagnoses are increasing in the US, but earlier detection and improved treatments have lifted five-year survival above 90%. Racial disparities remain.

Oct 03, 2026

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Thursday's launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station, with a Friday backup window available if weather or technical issues intervene.

Oct 02, 2026

AI is accelerating longevity research through drug discovery, protein redesign and biological-age testing, but experts caution that early laboratory and clinical signals do not yet prove longer, healthier lives.

Oct 01, 2026

A national survey found 68% of US adults reject the false claim that childhood vaccines cause autism, while uncertainty persists amid rising measles cases and mixed messages from health leaders.

Oct 01, 2026

A Texas A&M study found that middle-aged adults taking creatine gained lean tissue and strength over 12 weeks, with larger improvements among those who also exercised.

Oct 01, 2026

Pennsylvania has recorded 903 measles cases and four deaths, with hospitalisations increasing as the outbreak spreads through largely unvaccinated communities and officials dispute the fatality count.

Sep 30, 2026

Romania records the world's highest per-person alcohol consumption in the latest internationally comparable WHO data, ahead of Georgia and Latvia, although the figures are based on a 2022 three-year average.

Sep 29, 2026

SpaceX is preparing Starship's 14th test flight from Texas, aiming for the vehicle's first orbital mission while deploying 26 Starlink satellites and testing heat-shield upgrades.

Sep 28, 2026

A Commonwealth Fund survey found that 32% of working-age Americans with private health insurance carry medical debt, forcing many to cut essentials, delay care or drain savings.

Sep 28, 2026

A study found heavy drinking rose among US adults aged 50 to 64 between 2018 and 2024, even as younger adults and overall consumption began to decline.

Sep 27, 2026

Researchers found that the rare inherited EGFR T790M variant was associated with substantially higher lung cancer risk, including among never-smokers, but screening benefits remain unproven.

Sep 27, 2026

Health experts recommend getting the annual flu vaccine by late October, as updated shots take about two weeks to provide protection before seasonal activity peaks.

Sep 27, 2026

Brain fog is a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause, linked to hormonal changes, poor sleep and stress. Experts outline treatment options and lifestyle strategies.

Sep 27, 2026

San Diego County has confirmed 11 West Nile virus cases, including four hospitalisations, prompting mosquito spraying in Coronado and renewed warnings about prevention during peak transmission season.

Sep 27, 2026

A University of Arizona paper proposes that some normal age-related memory changes may reflect an adaptive shift towards understanding meaning and drawing on accumulated knowledge, rather than straightforward cognitive decline.

Sep 27, 2026

Gastroenterologists say healthy bowel frequency varies widely, while stool consistency, straining, comfort and lasting changes are more important signs of constipation, diarrhoea or possible illness.

Sep 27, 2026

A study found 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise offered memory benefits comparable to a 90-minute nap after sleep deprivation, but researchers stressed that exercise cannot replace sleep.

Sep 27, 2026

Federal and state health officials are warning about cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid that standard fentanyl test strips may not detect, while naloxone remains effective in overdoses.

Sep 26, 2026

A study of about 2,000 children taking GLP-1 medications found 17% developed a nutritional deficiency or related complication within a year, while few received early dietary counselling.

Sep 24, 2026

Doctors are urging people to receive flu vaccinations before activity rises, warning that influenza can weaken the immune system and lead to serious complications such as pneumonia.

Sep 24, 2026