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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.

The Department of Homeland Security and ICE said two detainees at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center tested positive for measles and the facility has paused all movement while quarantines and monitoring proceed.

Four brothers were each diagnosed with prostate cancer within six months and told the BBC the experience strengthened their bond.

Serena Williams said she lost about 30 pounds after starting a GLP-1 medication and reported improved cholesterol and a lower projected lifetime cardiovascular risk.

State and local officials reported a total of 88 deaths across several states after consecutive winter storms, and forecasters warned another surge of Arctic air could bring more dangerous cold, heavy snow and strong winds.

Officers Freddy Cerpa and Megan Ficken responded on Jan. 16 to a 911 call and body‑camera footage shows them working to clear a 2‑year‑old boy's airway; police said the child was choking on mucus, was taken to Jacobi Hospital as a precaution, and is reported to be doing well.

The NHS will work with employers and charities to help almost a million cancer patients and survivors stay in or return to work, and government modelling warned cancer could otherwise reduce the UK workforce by about 170,000 people per year over the next 25 years.

A sleep expert lists seven simple lifestyle and bedroom adjustments that may help reduce waking at 3 a.m.; the article notes that waking once in the night is common but repeated awakenings that cause ongoing sleep loss may need further attention.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and many common lifestyle habits are reported to influence cardiovascular risk.

After two weeks of daily 15-minute Pilates, the writer reports improved posture and greater awareness of deep core muscles.

A nutritionist in the article explains that protein supplies amino acids used to make neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, and researchers say evidence directly linking increased protein to improved mood is still evolving.

Clinicians interviewed for the article emphasize caffeine-free herbal teas—including chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm—as calming options that can support relaxation and sleep.

A Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow collided with the van carrying the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers youth hockey team, killing the van's driver and injuring eight passengers, one critically, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Most lower back pain begins with a muscle spasm that can lead to nerve sensitisation rather than clear structural damage, and experts link regular movement and healthier lifestyle factors with fewer or shorter episodes.

Researchers developed ONCO-ACS, an AI model that combines cancer-related and clinical data to predict six-month risks of another heart attack, major bleeding, or death; the analysis used nearly 50,000 patients and was published in The Lancet.

TikToker Hannah Gaborko posted a video of a loudly snoring man on an American Airlines flight from Orlando to Phoenix and asked him to consult a doctor about a CPAP; viewers were divided over whether the post was appropriate.

A mouse study found low-dose THC combined with the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib improved learning and memory and reduced hallmark Alzheimer’s brain changes; researchers say both drugs are already approved, which could help move the approach toward human testing.

A certified sleep coach outlines five practical resolutions — a consistent sleep schedule, a bedtime routine, stress management, reduced late-day caffeine, and limiting late-night eating — to support the recommended 7–9 hours of nightly sleep for most adults.

A study from Chalmers University and Oslo University Hospital reports blood biomarkers tied to DNA repair and cellular stress that can appear up to about 20 years before Parkinson's motor symptoms, and the authors say blood tests could enter clinical use within roughly five years.

Journalist Stephen Pollard said his Apple Watch warned of a high resting heart rate while he was being treated for leukemia and on a prescribed antibiotic, prompting medical review and a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.

Two Canadian trials reported that fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) capsules were associated with fewer immunotherapy-related digestive side effects in a 20-patient kidney cancer group and higher response rates in some lung cancer (80% vs 39–45%) and melanoma (75% vs 50–58%) patients.

Detective Sergeant Chris Johnson collapsed after chest pain last March and was diagnosed with an aortic dissection requiring emergency open-heart surgery; he survived, completed rehabilitation, and returned to full duty.

A journalist used ChatGPT across a two-year IVF journey to clarify terms, track cycle data and set expectations. She verified information with her doctor and expressed concern about sharing medical records with AI.

A proof-of-concept study reported that brief, rhythmic increases in inhaled carbon dioxide altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and raised blood markers of brain waste in older adults, including people with Parkinson's. Whether these changes persist or affect disease progression remains unknown.

Since October, South Carolina has reported more than 840 measles cases concentrated in the Spartanburg area, mainly among unvaccinated people. Public health officials say the spread could affect the United States' measles elimination status and will be reviewed by regional health authorities in April.

Incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing in adults in their 20s to 40s for decades, with cases among 20–39-year-olds rising about 2% per year since the mid-1990s; a recent study reported colorectal cancer is now a leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under 50.

Tony Herrera, who helped defend his Altadena neighborhood during last year’s Eaton Fire, died less than a year later after cancer spread to his lungs.

Studies report that many women experience new sleep problems during perimenopause, and sleep expert Dr. Lindsay Browning describes hormonal causes and offers practical strategies to address hot flashes, nighttime anxiety and frequent awakenings.

Auditors and federal officials say hospice providers in Los Angeles have allegedly billed Medicare for billions using ghost patients and sham companies; California has imposed a moratorium on new hospice licenses while investigations continue.