MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic, federal health officials say.

The recall, listed as ongoing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves more than 38,000 cases of frozen potatoes made by McCain Foods ... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — California health officials are warning residents to avoid eating wild mushrooms after a sharp rise in poisonings that has left multiple people dead and others with severe liver damage.

Thirty-five people in the state were poisoned by wild mushrooms between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4, according to the... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed 99 new measles cases since Jan. 6, bringing the state’s total to 310 cases, officials said in their lat... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is undertaking its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station.

The evacuation of four astronauts — two from the U.S., and one each from Russia and Japan — is a safety precaution, NASA said. 

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Young women could be injecting long-lasting birth control meds themselves, but few have been told by their doctor that it’s an option, a new study says.

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) can prevent pregnancy for up to three months, and is available in a form that can be self-inje... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s a new — and somewhat creepy — way to make sure people are taking their prescription medications on schedule.

Researchers have developed a pill that can report when it’s been swallowed, by sending out a radio signal from inside the stomach.

The experimental... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More kids than ever are surviving cancer, but a new study shows how their childhood brush with the disease continues to haunt their health into adulthood.

Teenage and young adults who survived childhood cancer appear to age faster than people their age who never had cancer, researchers reporte... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Worried about your oral health?

Eat more tomatoes, a new study suggests.

Insufficient intake of lycopene — a nutrient found in tomatoes and other red fruits — is associated with a significantly higher risk of gum disease in older adults.

Seniors who get enough lycopene ... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Millions of women and girls worldwide suffer from chronic urinary tract infections that defy treatment and stump both doctors and microbiologists.

But researchers now think they have figured out one way chronic UTIs occur.

A growing body of evidence suggests that the cause of these UTIs ... Full Page

MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Are you facing upcoming surgery?

One of the best ways to prepare is to de-stress, a new study says.

People who are stressed out prior to surgery appear to suffer more pain afterward and take longer to recover, researchers report in the January issue of the journal Anesthesiology... Full Page

SUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.

From medical stigma to insurance denials and doctors who are unfamiliar with the regimen, a new report finds that many LGBTQ+ people have had negativ... Full Page

SATURDAY, Jan. 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.

While anybody can be infected, young children and seniors are at risk of becoming very sick, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns in its January newsletter Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.

Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within about 18 months after s... Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns that fewer kids will be protected as a result.

Flu shots, along with vaccines for RSV, COVID-19 and more are now advised mainly for kids who are at high risk o... Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially those facing economic hardship.

A new study suggests one overlooked factor may help explain why: Evictions.

University of Chicago researchers found that ... Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.

The recalled products were sold in California and Nevada and were made between Oct. 10, 2024, and Oct. ... Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.

More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES)Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.

"The Pitt" — which returned to HBO Max for its second season Thursday — is well-known for its com... Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Experts agree that keeping a regular sleep schedule is important for everyone, even night-owl teenagers and young adults.

But catching a few extra Z’s over the weekend might be good for young folks’ mental health, a new study says.

Young people who sleep in on weekends to catc... Full Page

FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A family’s financial difficulties might shape how an infant’s brain develops, potentially altering the course of their life, a new study says.

Babies tend to have signs of delayed brain development if their caregivers are struggling to make ends meet, researchers reported Jan. 5 in ... Full Page