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More than 1,000 people have volunteered to be tested as potential kidney donors for Bijou Phillips, but doctors have not yet found a compatible match; she remains hospitalized and family members are reported to be at her side.

More than 70% of teens have used AI companion services, and experts report emerging concerns about possible AI-linked psychosis and isolation as researchers begin investigations.

Northwestern researchers report that the anti‑seizure drug levetiracetam can block early production of the amyloid‑beta 42 protein in laboratory models, and the team says the effect would require treatment long before symptoms appear.

Harris County officials said two toddler girls were found in a home swimming pool in Katy and were later pronounced dead at a hospital; detectives are continuing to investigate.

Authorities identified Russell Kot as the suspect in shootings at homes in Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota that left six people dead; officials say the suspect died of an apparent self-inflicted wound and investigations are ongoing.

High school senior Ford Mauntel was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, had three surgeries before age four, and now plays football while raising awareness about congenital heart disease.

A University of Pennsylvania study of 25 healthy adults found that pink noise around 50 decibels was linked with about 19 fewer minutes of REM sleep, while earplugs largely prevented deep-sleep loss from aircraft noise.

A JAMA Psychiatry study of 93 recovered patients found that wearable sensors recorded irregular sleep and reduced day–night activity differences that often preceded depression relapse, based on more than 32,000 days of data.

Light therapy using roughly 10,000‑lux lamps is reported to provide short-term relief from fatigue and low mood after the Daylight Saving Time change, and some studies suggest blue and green wavelengths may be most effective.

The White House launched TrumpRx, an online portal listing 43 discounted prescription drugs that directs users to manufacturers' sites and currently offers discounts only to cash-paying patients.

NextSense's Smartbuds use six EEG sensors and timed audio to detect brain activity and play targeted soundscapes intended to return users to deep sleep; in a 106-night beta the company reported increased slow-wave activity and about half of participants saying their sleep was improved.

Buddhist monks concluded a roughly 2,300-mile Walk for Peace at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, urging mindfulness and kindness as supporters gathered.

Officials say a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left at least nine people dead, and police identified an 18-year-old former student as the alleged shooter who was reported found dead; authorities say there is no ongoing threat. Undetermined at this time.

Stacy Keibler posted a photo of James Van Der Beek watching a sunset from a wheelchair and wrote about spending his final days with him. Van Der Beek was reported to have died early Wednesday and no official cause has been announced.

Officials say an 18-year-old female allegedly shot people at a Tumbler Ridge home and then at the local secondary school, with multiple people killed and others injured. Police reported the alleged shooter was found deceased at the school and said the investigation is ongoing.

Friends launched a GoFundMe with a $500,000 goal after James Van Der Beek’s death; the page had raised more than $200,000 to assist his wife and six children. The article also reports that Bijou Phillips is hospitalized, back on dialysis, and urgently needs a second kidney transplant.

A phase 4 randomized trial in Brazil of 500 people without HIV found one- and three-month isoniazid–rifapentine preventive regimens had high completion rates and mostly mild or moderate adverse reactions.

Teddi Mellencamp says she is physically in a good place while continuing cancer care and therapy; doctors have not yet declared official remission.

Colorectal cancer diagnoses have risen among younger adults, and research identifies four early warning signs that can appear months to years before diagnosis: abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding and iron‑deficiency anemia.

A study of 434 children presented at the Society for Maternal‑Fetal Medicine meeting found no differences on four autism screening tools between toddlers born to mothers who received COVID‑19 mRNA vaccines before or during pregnancy and those born to unvaccinated mothers.

Otolaryngologists say earplugs are useful for temporary noisy situations but regular nightly use can disturb epithelial migration that clears earwax, potentially causing impaction or raising the risk of outer-ear infection.

French authorities said they are investigating a third infant death after the baby consumed recalled formula; 14 other babies who drank the recalled products were hospitalized and later discharged, and officials have not established a causal link to the toxin cereulide.

A randomized controlled trial that began in the late 1990s followed more than 2,800 adults aged 65 and older and reports that one specific type of cognitive training was associated with an approximately 25% lower risk of developing dementia over about 20 years; participants received fewer than 24 hours of training with booster sessions at one and three years.

WHO preliminary data show measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fell about 75% in 2025 to 33,998 from 127,412 in 2024, while UN agencies warned that immunity gaps and misinformation continue to pose outbreak risks.

At least 10 people were killed and 25 injured in a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia; police say the suspected shooter was found dead and they do not believe there are other suspects.

A psychologist notes that about 10% of people are estranged from a parent or child and that estrangements are often initiated by adult children; he says repair commonly involves listening, acknowledging harm and showing a willingness to change.

Approximately 10,500 members of the New York State Nurses Association reached tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai systems and could return to work after ratification votes; about 4,200 nurses remain on strike at NewYork‑Presbyterian.

Lisa Sheinhouse said Mattel’s Autism Barbie risks reinforcing stereotypes by depicting certain features and accessories, and many families she works with shared that concern; the interview also noted that diagnosis and support often begin through pediatricians or school evaluations under educational services and programs.

A school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left at least nine people dead and at least 25 injured, and police said one of the dead may be the shooter while two other people were found dead nearby.

Dr. Katherine Freeman outlines a seven-day plan focused on anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, prebiotics and probiotics, fiber and daily movement to support digestion and immune function. She recommends checking with a primary care physician, gastroenterologist or nutritionist before starting.