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Brooke Eby posted a video saying she has developed bulbar symptoms—trouble swallowing, changes in speech and extra saliva—and that she has been choking more over the past two months while adjusting her diet.

The article explains differences among light, deep and REM sleep and reports that adults typically need about 1.5 to 2 hours of deep sleep while REM usually begins around 90 minutes after falling asleep.

Researchers at Spain’s CNIO report a triple‑target approach completely removed pancreatic tumors in mouse models, and the team says clinical trials are not imminent.

Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, died Jan. 28 in Las Vegas at age 58; she had six children and her eldest son, Demetrius, died in 1990.

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to 79 years in 2024, its highest level on record, as the overall death rate fell nearly 4% and deaths from COVID-19 and several drug overdoses declined, the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics reported.

The USPTO issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent application covering use of masitinib to treat metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer, AB Science announced. The company says the patent, once granted, would provide US protection until May 2042 and adds to existing European coverage.

The article outlines seven common supermarket foods reported to help lower cholesterol naturally and explains how each may work, and it also notes that diet, activity and, where needed, medical advice or supplements are part of managing cholesterol levels.

Researchers at the University of Florida say influenza D virus and a strain of canine coronavirus have animal origins, have been detected in humans in limited studies, and that improved surveillance, diagnostics and treatments are needed.

A 2025 European Heart Journal study found that people who drank coffee before noon had lower overall and cardiovascular mortality than non-drinkers, while drinking coffee throughout the day showed no reduced risk.

Hims & Hers will air a Super Bowl ad titled "Rich People Live Longer," narrated by Common, highlighting research the company cited that people in the top 1% live about seven years longer than those in the bottom 50%.

Five-year cancer survival has improved substantially over the past decades, and experts say the growing number of survivors now face physical, mental and financial needs that require more focused care.

The article describes a suet-free "Marvel Meal," a high-fat mix of peanut butter, vegetable shortening, flour and cornmeal, that can be offered on pinecones, in log feeders, or cut for suet cages to feed winter birds.

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance within a wider set of free resources to help people assess digital mental health tools, noting chatbots and apps are widely used but are not a replacement for professional care.

Authorities say a 19-year-old was arrested and charged after a pregnant woman died during a Facebook Marketplace meetup; investigators report the woman and her unborn child were killed and the suspect is in custody.

Yoga teacher Dr. Jordan Ashley recommends Pigeon Pose for hip mobility and releasing tension, and she suggests holding it for one to three minutes with options like cushioning or a Figure‑4 alternative if the pose causes discomfort.

U.S. life expectancy reached 79 years in 2024, up 0.6 year from 2023, after reported drug-overdose deaths fell by more than 26% between 2023 and 2024.

A study of more than 3,800 adults aged 70 and older found an association between prior shingles vaccination and lower measures of biologic age, including markers of inflammation; researchers say the link persisted for participants vaccinated four or more years earlier.

An unsealed autopsy and court filing report that Xana Kernodle confronted and resisted the attacker during the Nov. 13, 2022, murders of four University of Idaho students, and the accused, Bryan Kohberger, has pleaded guilty to four counts of murder.

Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz, died at 58, the Clark County Coroner's Office confirmed; the cause of death is pending.

California has joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and Illinois is preparing to join, after the U.S. withdrew from WHO in January 2025.

Charity Pierce, who appeared on My 600-lb Life, has died at 50; her daughter announced she passed while surrounded by loved ones. She had been in hospice care for two months and no official cause of death has been released.

CMS proposed rules to strengthen oversight of organ procurement organizations and to encourage greater use of medically complex donated organs, after a recent drop in deceased donations and amid a long-running transplant system overhaul.

An Australian program that offered self-collected cervical samples to all eligible women raised uptake of HPV screening, especially in underserved groups, and found similar detection of high-grade lesions and cancer compared with clinician-collected samples.

An American Heart Association report says overall cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. returned toward pre‑COVID levels in 2023, while stroke death rates among 25‑ to 34‑year‑olds have continued to rise.

Trey Yesavage spoke to students at Toronto Metropolitan University to launch Rogers' new Screen Break national school program promoting healthy screen use and active living.

A Northwestern Medicine analysis of CARDIA data found that men’s risk of heart disease begins to rise around age 35, and researchers say earlier screening could identify risk factors sooner.

Police say Joseph D. Johnson has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder after a Joliet mother and her 4-year-old son were found dead; Johnson remains in hospital custody and will be taken to the Will County jail once released.

Chappell Roan received the Harmonizer Award at the 2026 Resonator Awards and used her acceptance speech to emphasize community, kindness and giving. She referenced listening to trans people and earlier fundraising work with the nonprofit Backline.

Emma Heming told a podcast that Bruce Willis does not recognise his frontotemporal dementia and appears to think his current behaviour is normal. The family first disclosed an aphasia diagnosis in 2022 and announced a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in 2023.

The Trump administration announced a new round of Medicare drug price negotiations that, for the first time, includes office-administered drugs covered under Part B. Fifteen high-spending drugs were selected and negotiated prices are scheduled to take effect in 2028.