Health

Six juvenile green sea turtles were found debilitated by cold-stunning across the Upper Florida Keys and are receiving intensive care at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon; staff are slowly warming them and monitoring for complications.

About 7.1 million of 18.7 million new cancer cases in 2022 were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, and tobacco smoking was identified as the largest single contributor.

The World Food Programme suspended operations in Baliet County after repeated attacks and looting of a 12‑boat river convoy carrying more than 1,500 metric tonnes of food and relief items; renewed fighting in Jonglei has displaced hundreds of thousands and strained health services.

Kenya has launched a national action plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 that aligns with WHO targets; it emphasizes free HPV vaccination, early screening and timely treatment to reach girls and women in rural communities.

WHO, UNICEF and Gavi said increased global oral cholera vaccine supplies now allow preventive vaccination campaigns to restart, with Mozambique the first country to receive doses; about 20 million OCV doses are being deployed for prevention.

Dermatologists report that collagen and oil production slow with age, which can lead to drier, thinner skin, and they recommend switching to body lotions formulated for mature skin because those products are typically more hydrating and contain higher concentrations of active ingredients.

Dave Coulier says he is in remission from two cancers after treatment, and doctors discovered the second cancer during a PET scan following his recovery from lymphoma.

Jamie Lee Curtis marked 27 years of sobriety and credited late friend and costar Richard Lewis with helping her toward recovery; Lewis died in 2024 of a reported heart attack.

Dave Coulier announced he is in remission from tongue cancer after completing 35 rounds of radiation, and this follows his recovery last year from Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

A Japanese research team reported in PNAS that an oral compound called Mic-628 shifted the circadian clock forward in mice; researchers say more mouse and human studies are needed to confirm effectiveness.

On World Cancer Day Dave Coulier said his tongue cancer is in remission after treatment, following a prior remission from Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Experts say lips dry in winter because they lack oil glands and have a thinner outer layer, and they report that layering hydrating and occlusive ingredients plus sun protection helps reduce chapping.

A long-term Swedish study found that about two-thirds of 16-year-olds with irritable bowel syndrome no longer met diagnostic criteria by age 24, while 34% had persistent symptoms.

Bri Over, 23, has posted TikTok videos and started a GoFundMe to pay for extensive dental work after years of deterioration; she has sought cost estimates in the U.S. and abroad and has raised nearly $2,000 so far.

A WHO/IARC analysis of 30 risk factors found about 7.1 million of 18.7 million global cancer cases in 2022 were preventable; UK data show 32.6% of new cases (about 148,000) linked to avoidable risks, with tobacco, excess body fat and ultraviolet radiation as the top causes.

A pooled review of about 50 studies found transgender women had similar strength and aerobic fitness to cisgender women months to years after starting hormone therapy, while body composition measures showed differences between groups.

A trainer-designed seated chair workout requires only a stable, non-swivel chair with both feet flat and is recommended for two to four sets, about three times per week; the author reports doing four sets three times weekly and felt strong burning in the core and thighs.

Penny, a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher, was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York; Reserve Best in Show went to Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Melissa Joan Hart says she lost about 18 pounds after discovering fasting and cutting sugars and alcohol, and she reports feeling stronger while pursuing a longevity-focused fitness routine.

Reviewers tested more than 30 mattress toppers and reported that toppers can soften or firm a mattress and change how it sleeps; the Helix Premium and the Linenspa Memory Foam toppers were highlighted among top-tested models.

UCLA researchers engineered tetrapod-shaped zinc oxide for mineral sunscreen that produced about SPF 30 in tests and appeared warmer on skin, reducing the white cast seen with conventional zinc oxide formulas.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million STREETS Initiative to connect people experiencing addiction and homelessness with treatment, housing and recovery supports, and also unveiled a $10 million grant for assisted outpatient treatment as part of broader SAMHSA funding for 2026.

A retired internal-medicine physician says he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 57 after a positive p‑tau217 blood test and confirmatory PET and spinal tap, and reports improvement after anti-amyloid treatment while arguing the U.S. system often delays early diagnosis and access to care.

A 34-year-old groom suffered a reported cardiac arrest at his wedding and was resuscitated by a guest EMT; he was taken to Kaplan Medical Center in "serious but stable" condition.

A Spanish hospital said it performed a facial transplant last fall for a woman who developed necrosis and sepsis after an infected insect bite; the donor had chosen medical aid in dying and offered her face. The hospital described the operation as complex and involving roughly 100 professionals.

Autopsies found the Ohio couple died of multiple gunshot wounds; authorities have arrested and charged the wife's ex-husband, who has pleaded not guilty.

Newly released files include a diary and emails alleging Jeffrey Epstein sought to spread his DNA and an account that a baby was taken from a teenage victim; authorities have not publicly confirmed he fathered any children.

More than 20 million Americans are facing sharply higher ACA premiums after Congress did not pass a vote to extend pandemic-era subsidies, and nearly 50 million people rely on the law for health coverage.

An American Psychological Association study of nearly 3,000 grandparents (average age 67) found those who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests after adjusting for age and health.

WHO said five patients and seven companions were evacuated to Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Feb. 2; more than 18,500 patients in Gaza remain on evacuation waiting lists, including over 3,000 children.