Health

A 30-year-old man’s shortness of breath, bloating and jitters were diagnosed in 2024 as late-stage heart failure, and he later received a left ventricular assist device while awaiting a transplant.

HHS announced a $100 million 'Streets' initiative and $794 million in block grant allocations to support community mental health and substance use services.

On Jan. 30 Angola marked World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day and launched its first Self-Care Group for case management of lymphedema and dracunculiasis.

Physical therapist Molly Ruecker says posture and gait can cause uneven wear on walking shoes and outlines signs to watch for as well as a 28-minute walking routine intended to redistribute pressure and improve posture.

Two sleep physicians say stress can raise baseline cortisol so the nervous system treats late-night information as a threat, which can lead to early-morning wakefulness; they report that setting limits on late news and using calming, predictable night routines are among the measures they recommend.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US; the article describes two quick at-home checks — timing stair climbs and measuring resting and exercise heart rate — that can give a general indication of heart health, though they are not as accurate as clinical tests.

Research from Worldpanel by Numerator shows Britons increased purchases of fruit, yoghurt and other nutrient-rich foods as annual grocery inflation eased to 4% in the four weeks to 25 January.

WHO's Regional Director for Africa says cancer is a growing public health emergency in the African Region, with more than 1 million new cases and nearly 1 million deaths each year, and urges embedding prevention, diagnosis and treatment initiatives into national health systems.

The Gates Foundation will concentrate at least 70% of its funding on preventing maternal and child deaths and on controlling key infectious diseases, and plans to hold spending near $9 billion a year for the next five years despite cuts to overseas aid.

Los Angeles County confirmed a third travel-related measles case this week and named a Jan. 24 exposure at a Sherman Oaks restaurant; officials said those present should monitor for symptoms through Feb. 14.

The CDC reports U.S. life expectancy reached 79 years in 2024, the highest on record, reflecting large declines in drug overdose deaths and lower death rates from heart disease and cancer; officials also flagged rising measles and whooping cough rates, changes to vaccine recommendations and concerns about healthcare affordability.

An 11-year-old Fort Collins girl, Gracie Greenlaw, received a combined heart and liver transplant in 2025 at Children's Hospital Colorado and has returned home and is recovering; the surgery was reported as the 37th such pediatric procedure in U.S. history.

Two Nipah virus cases were confirmed in West Bengal, and Nepal has intensified surveillance and health checks at border crossings while contact tracing identified 196 potential contacts.

The CDC reported that U.S. life expectancy at birth rose to 79 years in 2024, up 0.6 years from 2023. Mortality fell for several leading causes including heart disease, cancer, Covid and overdoses.

In a new interview with The Cut, 59-year-old Halle Berry said she refuses to be 'erased' as she ages and is focusing publicly on menopause and women's health; she stars in the film Crime 101, which opens Feb. 13.

A Newsmax article describes the liver’s roles — removing waste, storing energy and producing bile — and notes that a healthy diet, regular exercise and moderate alcohol use are proven ways to support it; the piece also lists foods and supplements such as milk thistle, artichoke leaf, dandelion root, beetroot, ginger and choline that research has linked to markers of liver health.

A USDA rule requiring many dogs entering the U.S. to be at least six months old meant comedian Ben Jenkins and his three-month-old pug, Croissant, are staying in Cairo until the pup reaches six months.

A GoFundMe for Nassau County officer Patricia Espinosa raised nearly $170,000 in under 24 hours after she was killed in an early-morning crash; authorities say a 20-year-old driver has been charged with driving while intoxicated and is awaiting arraignment while recovering in hospital.

The Coast Guard identified seven people who were aboard the Lily Jean after the vessel sank off Gloucester; the search was suspended and all are presumed dead.

Only 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest on record; two were in South Sudan and four each were in Chad and Ethiopia.

A Nebraska woman was arrested and charged after authorities reported a 12-year-old in her care was brought to a hospital in critical condition; the child has been placed in state custody and criminal charges were filed.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the Executive Board that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps have weakened health systems, and WHO has mobilised about 85% of its core budget for 2026-27 after increases in assessed contributions.

Doctors say cortisol is an essential hormone that normally fluctuates through the day and that true cortisol disorders are uncommon; they caution that single tests and unregulated supplements can be misleading.

Snoop Dogg posted a photo supporting his daughter after she announced the death of her 10-month-old daughter; the baby had been born prematurely and spent months in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Javi Gracia has left his role at Watford, and readers told the outlet they were unsurprised and expressed concern about a recurring pattern of short-term managerial changes.

Derek Hough says his wife Hayley asked doctors about future fertility after an emergency craniectomy two years ago; the couple welcomed a daughter, Everley, in a planned home birth on Dec. 29.

A large analysis by Vitality and the London School of Economics used millions of wearable sleep nights and found that getting at least seven hours of sleep and keeping bedtime within a one-hour window (the '7:1' rule) is associated with lower mortality and an estimated 2–4 extra years for some people.

Katie Weimer launched GenesisTissue in 2024 to develop 3D-printed, cell-friendly breast-tissue scaffolds intended to be filled with a patient's own fat cells; the technology is not yet commercially available.

Milagros Ortiz, 92, died on Jan. 19 after a marked Orlando police cruiser ran a red light and struck the car she was in; the Orlando Police Department says internal and traffic homicide investigations are underway.

Personal trainer Won Dolegowski, in her 50s, highlights the B-stance goblet squat as a simple lower-body exercise that supports muscle, balance and mobility as people age.