Health

The average age for egg freezing has fallen from 37 to 35, and clinics report rising demand as awareness of age-related fertility decline grows.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA Commissioner David Kessler have raised concerns about ultra-processed foods and the 1958 GRAS law; Kessler has petitioned the FDA to reconsider the GRAS status of refined processed carbohydrates.

About 7 million Americans have dementia, and experts say physical signs such as trouble walking or balance, changes in smell or taste, swallowing difficulties, incontinence and sleep disturbances can accompany cognitive decline.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis after a colposcopy and cone biopsy that reportedly showed clear margins; she says a PET scan is next and treatment decisions may follow based on those results.

A four-week progressive program pairs heavy compound lifts with built-in mobility work across two 60-minute sessions per week, and includes stepwise progression using RPE, load, or sets.

A 58-year-old woman with cirrhosis asked relatives to avoid alcohol at an Easter gathering to reduce triggers; several in-laws objected, and she decided to avoid family holidays and weddings this year.

Zoe Atkin, the reigning freeski halfpipe world champion and top qualifier, says she has learned to accept fear while preparing to compete against defending champion Eileen Gu in the Olympic final.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma diagnosis and said it was caught early; the article reports she will see an oncologist and have a PET scan and is planning a hysterectomy. Experts quoted note that HPV testing is more sensitive than Pap testing and can detect high-risk virus years before cancer develops.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma; she plans further evaluation, including a PET scan and a consultation with an oncologist.

Ronda Rousey told The Jim Rome Show that specialists at the Cleveland Clinic suggested migraine-related events may explain many of her concussion-like episodes, and she says she has begun preventive medication; the California State Athletic Commission still requires medical testing before licensing fighters for the May 16 bout.

The article outlines recommended times for five common teas: matcha and black tea in the morning, green tea in the morning or early afternoon, oolong after lunch, and herbal teas any time, especially in the evening.

The FDA has approved Optune Pax, a wearable device that delivers electric fields for inoperable, locally advanced pancreatic cancer; clinical trial results reported roughly a two-month average survival benefit and a delay in pain.

Two sleep experts told the author that one to two hours of deep sleep is typical for most adults, and the Apple Watch uses motion and an algorithm to estimate sleep stages but is not exact.

In 1962 four Black teenagers and two White friends entered the Pullen Park pool in Raleigh, prompting a temporary closure; the city reopened pools in 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 integrated public facilities.

Dermatologists say edge thinning often stems from traction alopecia caused by repeated tension from tight hairstyles, and internal factors like hormones, nutrition, and stress can also contribute; the author tested several formulas and selected five edge-regrowth products, noting that results take time.

Washington health officials say measles cases are rising; 24 cases confirmed in the state and nearly 1,000 nationwide this year. State kindergarten measles vaccination coverage was 90% in 2025, below a 95% threshold officials cited.

Houston Methodist researchers report that, in a mouse model, the peripheral retina shows early changes in Muller glia and increased Aquaporin‑4 before other disease signs, suggesting the eye may reflect early Alzheimer's-related changes.

Experts say scalp massagers can help create a healthier scalp by exfoliating, removing buildup and boosting circulation; small studies have reported increased hair thickness after regular massage, and professionals recommend using them alongside other treatments rather than as a sole solution.

A study in Science Immunology found that men showed higher levels of interleukin‑10, an immune molecule linked to shutting off pain, and that men in a 245‑person trauma cohort and in mouse experiments experienced faster resolution of post‑injury pain.

Researchers report that a subset of immune cells (monocytes) producing interleukin‑10 were more active in males, a pattern linked to faster pain resolution in multiple mouse tests and in people recovering from car accidents.

UN agencies warned that attacks on Ukraine’s energy and health infrastructure have left many women at heightened risk, a UN report linked most gangs in Haiti to child trafficking and exploitation, and the World Food Programme said Somalia’s emergency food assistance could stop by April without new funding.

A mediator helped secure a tentative agreement between NewYork‑Presbyterian and the New York State Nurses Association that, if ratified by about 4,200 nurses, would end nearly six weeks of strikes involving roughly 15,000 nurses.

The daughters of Kathleen and Gerard Boucher have launched "Kit & Jerry's Foundation for Good" to honor their parents and their dog after the Eastham couple fell through ice at First Encounter Beach; Kathleen was pronounced dead and Gerard has not been found.

A Colorado neurologist is using wearable neurotechnology and AI to study brain-wave patterns linked to brain age and seizure prediction, and he helped lead state and federal efforts to protect neural data.

A national cohort study of more than 27.8 million U.S. Medicare recipients aged 65+ (2000–2018) found long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution was associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, with the link appearing largely direct rather than driven by common chronic conditions.

A Saskatoon town hall drew more than 150 people and many speakers voiced support for Prairie Harm Reduction's supervised consumption site; organizers said comments will be compiled for Health Canada ahead of the site's exemption renewal.

A caregiving researcher suffered a stroke and describes how her husband became her primary caregiver, taking on daily logistics, emotional support and financial burdens; she highlights study findings on caregiver numbers and costs and points to policy ideas like a tax credit and better health data sharing.

A cancer survivor who tore her ACL describes how Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic fall and resilience helped her regain confidence and return to bolder skiing.

Actor Eric Dane died at 53, his family said he passed about 10 months after an ALS diagnosis; the family said he spent his final days with loved ones and had become an advocate for ALS awareness and research.

Federal officials have credited tougher enforcement with helping drive a provisional 19% drop in overdose deaths to an estimated 72,108 for the 12 months ending September 2025, while public-health experts report growing polydrug mixes that complicate detection and clinical response. Undetermined at this time.