Health

Researchers report two blood markers, ANPEP and PIGR, and a four-marker panel that distinguished pancreatic cancer from noncancer cases with 91.9% overall accuracy and detected 87.5% of early-stage (I/II) cases.

A Lancet study tested a new single-tablet combining bictegravir and lenacapavir in about 550 people on complex HIV regimens and reported results comparable to their prior multi‑drug treatments; the article mentions Gilead Sciences plans an FDA filing and a possible launch in the second half of the year.

A jury has reached a verdict in the murder and manslaughter trial of Colin Gray, whose son used an AR-15-style rifle in a September 2024 school shooting; the verdict will be read in court shortly.

Skin purging is a temporary reaction linked to new active ingredients that speed cell turnover and often appears within two to six weeks, typically improving within four to six weeks; breakouts that persist beyond eight weeks, spread to new areas, or come with burning or itching are more likely irritation or true acne, experts report.

Hearing Research International officially launched on World Hearing Day as an international research foundation focused on Hearing Health and Deaf Studies. The article reports the foundation has awarded more than $1.46 million in research grants since 2022 and says it will deepen global collaboration and research leadership.

About 95% of U.S. teens use at least one social media platform, and research reported in the article links excessive or problematic social media use to higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleep problems. The U.S. Surgeon General issued a 2023 advisory noting adolescent brain vulnerability during these years.

An 8-year-old who received a bone marrow transplant has stayed at the new Ronald McDonald House in Brookhaven while receiving care; the facility opened in December near Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Abazeed, the founding director of Dearborn's public health department, has joined Mayor Sheffield's administration to help integrate health into city policies, with attention to chronic disease, lead poisoning, asthma and maternal and infant health.

Several retirees began dance classes in later life and describe new social, creative and performance opportunities; researchers cited in the piece say dance can activate brain reward systems, support emotion regulation and add exercise benefits to mental and social health.

Under MAHA-era FDA leadership, the agency has tightened the accelerated approval pathway, and accelerated approvals fell from 20 in 2024 to nine in 2025, the article reports.

Denmark's One of Us program trains people with mental health challenges to speak about recovery in schools, hospitals and police stations; a 2025 survey found large immediate shifts in health workers' readiness to care for patients, but long-term effects remain undetermined.

Experts say checking the time or using phones during a 3 a.m. awakening can increase anxiety and make it harder to fall back asleep; brief night awakenings are common.

Sierra Leone vaccinated more than 1 million girls in a week-long multi-age HPV campaign, reaching 116% of its initial target and expanding eligibility to ages 11–18. The campaign is part of a national strategy that combines vaccination with expanded screening and treatment as the country advances toward the 2030 cervical cancer elimination targets.

A UK hospital study of 911 dental patients found that a quick finger‑prick HbA1c test given at the dental chair identified previously undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes in about 35% of patients without a prior diagnosis.

Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon on April 26 to raise funds for the National Deaf Children's Society after his son George was recently diagnosed as moderately deaf.

A study of 38 donated adult brains found superagers had about twice as many immature neurons in the hippocampus as other healthy older adults, and people with Alzheimer’s showed reduced neurogenesis.

British Columbia will permanently adopt daylight time starting March 8, ending the twice-yearly clock changes; the government said residents and businesses will have eight months to prepare for the usual November change in 2026.

A small red berry grown in South Florida, Synsepalum dulcificum, can temporarily alter taste buds for about 30 to 40 minutes. Researchers and some cancer centers have studied or made the fruit available to patients experiencing chemotherapy-related taste changes.

Many U.S. adults report difficulty falling or staying asleep, and experts in the article describe strategies such as keeping a consistent sleep-wake schedule, timing light exposure, limiting long naps, and creating a sleep-friendly bedroom.

Henrietta Lacks' cervical cells were taken without her consent in 1951 and became the immortal HeLa cell line widely used in biomedical research; the article notes the Lacks family reached settlements with Thermo Fisher (August 2023) and Novartis (February 2026).

Bridget Williams runs Red Horse Healing in Rapid Valley and uses horses in therapy sessions for children and adults; she works with about 45 clients and is opening a new facility in Piedmont.

Kelly Osbourne’s appearance at the Brit Awards drew social media attention and she posted that criticism felt cruel while she is grieving; experts told USA TODAY that commenting on weight or appearance can harm people and may reflect underlying health issues.

Jeff Allen, who won the show 'Beast Games,' is using his platform and prize money to support research into creatine transporter deficiency (CTD), a rare genetic condition that prevents creatine reaching the brain. He and advocates have funded fellowships and recent projects at Stanford and Johns Hopkins as part of efforts aimed at moving potential treatments toward clinical testing.

Preventive tests can help find health problems early, and most health plans including Medicare cover many preventive services; a blood pressure check is often done at least once a year when readings are below 120/80 and more frequently when higher.

A Virginia Tech pig study found formulas high in medium‑chain fats led to faster liver fat accumulation than formulas with long‑chain fats. The researchers also reported that developing livers showed increases in both fat‑making and fat‑burning pathways.

At Gwinnett Intervention Education Center East, Dr. Candice Richardson started a 'Sneaker Spirit Squad' incentive for perfect weekly attendance and says attendance rates have nearly doubled; the Gwinnett County School District named her Teacher of the Year.

Daylight saving time begins March 8 and shifts clocks forward by one hour; the article lists three approaches—short afternoon naps, gradual earlier bedtimes, and morning light exposure—to help reset the body's circadian rhythm.

Ashley Dalton has resigned from her ministerial role while undergoing chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer and will return to the backbenches to continue as MP for West Lancashire.

A six-month trial of 120 adults aged 65 and older found those who ate about three tablespoons of natural peanut butter daily improved their five-times sit-to-stand test by roughly 1.2 seconds versus a control group. The study found no change in walking speed or overall strength and did not measure actual fall rates.

The article presents ten alternatives to minoxidil, noting that scalp scrubs and products with ingredients such as rosemary oil and shea butter are reported by users to improve hair thickness and scalp condition; a dermatologist cited in the piece recommends sugar-based scrubs to avoid over-scrubbing.