Health

A Calgary mother says her four-year-old son with leukemia recently tested positive for influenza B during a late-season rise in Alberta; provincial positivity rates have since dipped to just over 10%.

A TikTok post showing a Towson, Maryland Chick-fil-A sign inviting diners to place phones in a container for a free Icedream cone has been viewed almost 17 million times and prompted mixed online reactions.

A hiker who was airlifted after a fall on New Zealand’s South Island was separated from her border collie. After strangers raised more than 11,000 NZ dollars, a helicopter search located the dog, Molly, and reunited her with her owner.

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman called police after killing her 14-year-old daughter and told them she acted to protect the child from Elon Musk, according to a criminal complaint.

A petition signed by actors, musicians and other public figures is calling for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas; the petition had 45,287 verified signatures at publication. Federal officials say the facility meets established standards, while advocates and medical signatories cite harms from family detention.

Veterinarian Eliza O'Callaghan explains that fish oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and is commonly recommended to help manage inflammation-related conditions in dogs, including joint, skin and heart concerns.

England's regulator NICE has recommended semaglutide (sold as Wegovy) for overweight or obese patients with certain heart and circulation conditions, opening NHS eligibility to about 1.2 million people based on trial evidence that the drug reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death.

Dr. William Lu says the timing of bedtime tasks acts as a cue that helps the body wind down, and the author reports that doing their bedtime routine earlier led to faster sleep onset and more time for skincare.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans more than 200 road projects in 2026 at an estimated cost of about $1.5 billion. A full closure of Highway 280 between I-94 in St. Paul and I-35W in Roseville is scheduled this spring through late August for resurfacing and bridge and ramp repairs.

A study published in eClinicalMedicine reports that two phthalates, DEHP and DINP, were estimated to be linked to millions of premature births and tens of thousands of newborn deaths worldwide in 2018.

Authorities said Woods' vehicle clipped a trailer and rolled, with deputies reporting signs of impairment; Woods has entered a written not guilty plea and said he will step away to seek treatment and focus on his health.

A Wisconsin woman allegedly killed her 14-year-old daughter and told police she acted to protect the child from Elon Musk; she then attempted suicide and was hospitalized.

Effie Kutsogiannis, chair of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, said she welcomed Health Canada’s suspension of the exemption that allowed Prairie Harm Reduction to operate a supervised consumption site in Saskatoon; Health Canada cited a funding shortfall and concerns about organizational capacity.

Kennedy Bingham, who lost a leg in a 2021 car accident, trained for about six months and completed a HYROX relay with her husband while documenting the experience on TikTok, where her videos reached millions.

A lawsuit and criminal charges allege a home health nurse abused at least two medically fragile children in Bucks and Delaware counties; the nurse, identified as Cindy Dresser, is in custody in Bucks County.

Novo Nordisk has begun offering three-, six- and 12-month subscription plans for its Wegovy pen, with the 12-month option priced at $249 per month, and the article reports the company's shares are down roughly 30% this year.

The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance that emphasizes shifting from meat to plant proteins and recommends limiting saturated fat, red meat, ultra-processed foods, full-fat dairy, and alcohol.

The APA's Work in America survey found 27% of workers at companies strongly affected by policy changes reported emotional exhaustion, and the WHO classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon tied to chronic workplace stress; experts note personal life and systemic factors also play a role.

The article reports that food coloring on hard‑boiled eggs does not itself pose a health risk, but time, temperature and handling determine whether a dyed egg is safe to eat; hard‑boiled eggs left at room temperature for more than two hours (about one hour in warmer conditions) can allow bacterial growth.

Novo launched subscription-style pricing for Wegovy through telehealth partners, offering lower monthly rates for three-, six- and 12-month commitments; the program lists Wegovy at $249/month with a 12-month plan and mainly targets self-pay patients.

A UK study reports a direct-from-urine microcapillary test that returned antibiotic susceptibility results in about six hours and agreed with standard laboratory methods in most samples.

California requires folic acid to be added to corn masa flour used in tortillas and similar foods to lower rates of neural tube defects; other states are considering similar steps.

Research links alcohol to multiple cancers through DNA damage, inflammation, and hormonal changes, and estimates attribute about 100,000 U.S. cancer cases and nearly 20,000 deaths each year to alcohol. The article reports calls for clearer warning labels and public education, while noting that the long-term effectiveness of those measures is undetermined.

Kenya has begun distributing lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, but the initial rollout excludes some high-prevalence informal settlements such as Kibera, raising concerns about access and future costs.

Stage4Hope announced a $2.5 million multi-year commitment to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support translational precision oncology research led by Alexander Drilon.

MLAs voted to support a motion calling for funding to prevent future cancellations of summer schemes at special schools after the Education Authority briefly cancelled them and the Department of Health agreed to provide nursing support.

Lilly will pay $38 a share upfront, or $6.3 billion, for Centessa and may pay up to $1.5 billion more if Centessa's drugs meet FDA approval deadlines; the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter pending regulatory approval.

The FDA is moving toward allowing compounding pharmacies to make 14 injectable peptides that were removed from its list in 2023, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly advocated reversing the ban; the agency plans to convene its Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee to review the matter.

Migraine attacks are a neurological disorder that commonly cause severe head pain and temporary cognitive symptoms; experts report that evaluation and treatment can reduce attack frequency and help restore days without migraine-related cognitive impairment.

The article reports that AI is being used to detect Alzheimer’s earlier and to speed patient matching for clinical trials, addressing delays and specialist shortages that affect dementia care.