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A Harvard-affiliated study followed 317 older adults and found that higher or rising blood pTau217 levels were associated with faster accumulation of Alzheimer's pathology and often increased before amyloid PET scans became positive.

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in more than 300 chemical reactions in the body, and experts note it plays roles in nerve, muscle and heart function. A 2025 meta-analysis reported that magnesium supplementation over 12 weeks lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure by a little over 2 mm Hg in randomized trials.

Consistent, well-prepared home measurements generally give a clearer picture than occasional office readings, and errors such as a wrong cuff size, poor positioning, or not resting first can change a reading by about 5 mmHg.

Doctors told Fox News Digital that several less obvious foods — including kiwis, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, barley, oily fish and chamomile — contain nutrients linked to improved sleep, and research notes diet can influence sleep for many Americans.

An observational study of more than 521,000 adults reported in JAMA found similar treatment-failure and adverse-event rates for standard-dose amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate for uncomplicated acute sinusitis, while secondary infections were more common with amoxicillin-clavulanate.

On 20 April 2026 Zambia launched a Sub National Immunization Day campaign using the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) to reach children under five in six provinces, with about 3.7 million children expected to be reached; an upgraded National Polio Laboratory was handed over to strengthen real-time detection.

bioLytical's INSTI HIV Self Test, which provides results in 60 seconds or less, will be distributed through the CDC-funded Together TakeMeHome program to provide free mailed HIV self-tests across the United States.

A former triathlete noticed wavy vision in 2019 that led to removal of an eye and discovery of Stage 4 lung cancer; he is now receiving Rybrevant infusions every three weeks while taking part in awareness efforts.

A trial at Preston Crown Court heard that a former teacher and his partner are accused of abusing and causing the death of a 13-month-old adopted boy; both men deny the charges.

Sen. Mark Warner and his wife said their daughter Madison died at 36 after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues; they described themselves as heartbroken. The article notes that Type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile diabetes) is a chronic autoimmune condition and cites a 2026 CDC estimate of about 2.1 million Americans living with it.

The article reports that nutritionists highlight plant-forward eating patterns like the MIND diet and foods high in flavonols—notably berries such as blueberries—as being associated in some studies with slower cognitive decline. It also notes that other foods and compounds (omega-3s, olive oil, cocoa, curcumin) are discussed, with some findings described as preliminary or mixed.

UK prosecutors say a former teacher and his partner are on trial over the July 2023 death of a 13-month-old placed with them; both defendants deny the charges and court proceedings are ongoing.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite review of certain psychedelics and asking the Attorney General and HHS to review rescheduling for products that complete late-stage clinical trials.

A fire at the Premier Garden Apartments in Clayton County burned 18 units and displaced dozens of residents; mental health professional Breyonna Reese says she is relying on therapy, community support and donations as she works to recover.

Christina Applegate posted on Instagram saying she is focusing on her health and getting stronger after reports of a late‑March hospitalization; her representative declined to confirm the hospitalization when contacted.

The ECDC report says Iceland, Portugal and Norway reached 90% HPV vaccination among girls by age 15, and the agency reported decreased cervical cancer incidence among vaccinated women; the ECDC also launched a dashboard to display vaccination coverage across the EU.

UFC president Dana White offered to pay for U.S. medical treatment and accommodations for 12‑year‑old Maya Gebala after she was wounded in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, and the family announced on April 9 that they accepted the offer to pursue private rehabilitation.

The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues opened in New York to focus on Indigenous Peoples' access to healthcare, including during conflict, and Aluki Kotierk was re-elected chair.

Actor Lucy Liu says a past breast cancer misdiagnosis led to an unnecessary surgery and has since prompted her to learn about screening tools and to advocate for early cancer screening.

Doctors say unexplained fatigue can be an early sign of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women over 50; the condition often has no early symptoms and is commonly detected by blood tests or imaging.

Authorities say eight children ages 3 to 11 were killed at a Shreveport home and police identified the alleged shooter as Shamar Elkins; several others were wounded and officers say the suspect was shot after a reported carjacking and pursuit.

A man killed eight children, seven of whom were his own, and wounded two adults in Shreveport; the gunman died after a confrontation with police and authorities say the motive is under investigation.

Jordan Peterson has a reported recurrence of akathisia after a diagnosis of chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and a subsequent bout of pneumonia with sepsis, and his daughter said he has not taken psychiatric medication since January 2020.

Target obtained 72 licenses to sell low‑potency THC hemp drinks at all its Minnesota stores, effective April 1 for one year; federal hemp rules changed in late 2025 and a scheduled restriction in November leaves the legal outlook uncertain.

Psychedelic retreats offer drug-assisted experiences worldwide but are generally illegal under U.S. federal law; officials have directed faster FDA review of psychedelics and researchers report potential harms.

Austrian authorities say multiple jars of HiPP baby food tested positive for a rodenticide, prompting a precautionary recall and removal of products in neighboring countries; a criminal investigation is under way.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of decades of neonatal research found no significant difference between newborn boys and girls in attention to faces and other social stimuli, drawing on roughly 40 experiments and nearly 2,000 infants.

Eli Lilly is set to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion, including an initial $3.25 billion cash payment and additional milestone-based payments; Kelonia's in vivo CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma is in early-stage clinical trials with patient enrollment underway.

Three students in Weymouth were confirmed to have meningitis and hundreds of pupils in school years 7–13 were given precautionary antibiotics, with a meningitis B vaccination planned.

Clinical follow-up and studies report that many people regain substantial weight after stopping GLP‑1 drugs such as semaglutide, and trial data show continued treatment maintained or increased weight loss while stopping led to measurable regain.