Health

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.

The article reports testing of eight fiber supplements and consultation with dietitians and physicians, noting most adults fall short of the recommended 25–38 grams of daily fiber; the top pick was checked on Jan. 30, 2026 and remained unchanged.

New data show seven in 10 Americans diagnosed with cancer now survive five years or more, with the largest gains occurring in some high‑mortality cancers such as multiple myeloma and liver cancer.

The CDC reports 52 pediatric flu deaths this season and says 90% of those children were unvaccinated; overall flu activity and child hospitalizations have risen.

Two small trials published in Nature Medicine reported that oral fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) pills were associated with fewer immunotherapy side effects in advanced kidney cancer and higher response rates in advanced lung cancer and melanoma.

A three-drug combination that targets KRAS, a KRAS-related pathway and STAT3 eliminated pancreatic tumors in multiple mouse models and caused no major toxicity; researchers plan further preclinical testing and drug development.

Safety Training Seminars has launched an Online Pet First-Aid Course available nationwide for pet owners and animal-care professionals. The course covers recognizing distress, bleeding and wound care, choking response, poisoning awareness, heat-related illness, shock, and safe transport techniques.

A posture corrector is presented as helping relieve back pain, with a user saying it made them feel like a new person. Expert Liza Egbogah is cited saying poor posture can cause headaches, neck and back pain and may be linked to digestive symptoms and higher stress.

Maryland recorded 1,315 overdose deaths in 2025, a 26% decrease from 2024 and a 53% decline from the 2021 high of 2,800; fentanyl-related deaths fell 31% to 906, according to the state dashboard.

Sue Radford says she lost three stone through diet changes, daily exercise and a daily fasting window, and she has been sharing her progress while returning to television and social media.

Episode 4 of The Pitt reveals student doctor Javadi as a TikTok creator whose online presence shapes patient trust, and pairs that arc with cases drawn from viral internet trends and the habits of content creators.

Quinton Aaron's family confirmed he suffered a spinal stroke and said he is alert, aware and recovering after being intubated earlier this week.

A UK nutritionist says many adults fall short of recommended fibre intake — guidance points to about 30g a day while typical intake is nearer 18g — and reports that increasing a wider variety of plant foods gradually can support digestion, steadier energy and heart health.

Researchers at Spain’s CNIO reported in PNAS that a three-drug combination removed pancreatic tumors in mice and appeared to prevent resistance; the team says clinical testing is not yet possible.

World NTD Day 2026 reports that over one billion people remain affected by neglected tropical diseases and that by early 2026 fifty-eight countries had eliminated at least one NTD.

The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Watch for all of Central Florida as an Arctic blast is expected to bring overnight lows into the low 20s over the weekend.

Studies show average testosterone in American men has fallen over recent decades, but experts say the average decline is modest and major clinical concern is limited.

A Medicare Advantage enrollee received a $340 bill for glaucoma tests after her insurer said the clinic was in-network for vision (glasses) but out-of-network for medical care; UnitedHealthcare later paid the bill as an exception.

A blood test can detect hypothyroidism; for hyperthyroidism doctors look for signs such as an enlarged gland, a fast pulse, or a tremor and may use blood tests, thyroid scans or a radioactive iodine uptake test to assess function.

A 13-year-old boy, identified as Deivson Rocha Dantas, died after a reported shark attack while swimming at Del Chifre Beach near Recife; he was taken to Tricentenário Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival. Undetermined at this time.

South Korea passed the AI Basic Act on January 22, 2026, creating a country-wide legal framework that addresses generative AI, deepfakes, labeling and mental health in broadly stated terms. The law sets up a National AI Committee, uses a single "High-Impact AI" category, and contains some enforcement provisions while leaving many details open.

WHO Regional Director for Africa notes that neglected tropical diseases persist because of inequities, while more than 1 billion people remain at risk and 22 countries in the region had eliminated at least one NTD by December 2025.

WHO and Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health have expanded services against lymphatic filariasis, achieving full national mass drug coverage in 2023 and training 348 health workers between September and December 2025 to strengthen patient care and surgical capacity.

Rima Horton marked the 10-year anniversary of Alan Rickman’s death and said pancreatic cancer symptoms are often hard to detect and diagnosed late; she is supporting fundraising with Pancreatic Cancer UK for research and a breathalyzer test.

Quinton Aaron's family says he suffered a spinal stroke and is "alert, aware and recovering," and a GoFundMe was set up to help with medical expenses.

Eliza Morales, a 30-year-old who was five months pregnant, was found dead after a Facebook Marketplace meeting; 19-year-old Nedas Revuckas has been arrested, charged with multiple crimes and appeared in court on Jan. 28.

A Spanish research team published results in PNAS showing a three‑drug (CNIO) regimen fully eliminated pancreatic tumors in mice; the authors say clinical trials are not yet possible and optimization for patients will be complex.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced 21 new members of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, including clinicians, advocates and some individuals reported to hold anti-vaccine views. The change follows policy directions by HHS leadership and a CDC wording update about vaccines and autism in November 2025.