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A randomized trial of 399 adults with long COVID found fluvoxamine reduced self-reported fatigue at 30 and 60 days compared with placebo, though the benefit lessened by 90 days; a separate test of metformin showed no fatigue benefit.

AstraZeneca reported mixed late-stage trial results for efzimfotase alfa: two infant studies were positive while an adult/adolescent study did not meet its primary endpoint. The company said the drug was well tolerated, plans to submit data to regulators, and expects broader market availability than its predecessor with reported peak sales of $3–5 billion.

Céline Dion said she will return to the stage in Paris beginning in September and announced presale dates; she paused performances after revealing a stiff person syndrome diagnosis.

With WHO technical support, Nigeria has expanded access to TB testing and treatment, and reported notifications rising from 106,533 in 2018 to 458,534 in 2025.

As HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to address Lyme disease, while Pfizer said it plans to seek US regulatory approval for a new Lyme vaccine after reporting trial results.

Queen's University Belfast is leading a four-year MosquitoNI project to document mosquito numbers and assess any potential risk in Northern Ireland; residents of Ballykelly say mosquitoes have tormented them in recent summers and researchers are asking the public to report sightings.

A Dartmouth preclinical study reported that telmisartan, an FDA‑approved blood pressure drug, increased tumor DNA damage signals and type I interferon production and enhanced response to the PARP inhibitor olaparib in lab and animal models. Dartmouth researchers have opened two clinical trials testing telmisartan combined with cancer therapies in advanced prostate and ovarian cancers.

New guidelines in Surrey allow items such as juice cartons, empty aerosol cans and aluminium foil to go in mixed recycling bins as part of England-wide reforms; further kerbside collections for plastic films are planned from March 2027.

Researchers report that FLAV-27, which inhibits the enzyme G9a (EHMT2), restored memory and social behaviour in mouse models and produced benefits in nematode and cell studies; the compound has not been tested in humans.

The BA.3.2 'Cicada' COVID variant has been detected in wastewater and traveler samples across at least 25 U.S. states and is being tracked by the CDC and WHO.

Noelia Castillo, 25, died by legally authorised euthanasia on March 26, 2026 after an 18-month legal fight in which courts, including the European Court of Human Rights, ruled she could end her life.

Gastroenterologist Wendi LeBrett describes five supports — more fiber, probiotic foods, a bidet, a toilet stool, and regular movement — that she says can help stool consistency and regular bowel habits.

The National Institutes of Health named 15 teams as winners of the NOURISH: Autoimmunity Challenge, awarding each team $10,000. Submissions explored dietary interventions, microbiome and multi-omic approaches, personalized nutrition, and community- and patient-centered research.

Thomas Markle, 81, told The Daily Mail he is in a relationship with nurse Rio Canedo after a leg amputation in December 2025; Meghan reportedly reached out after learning of his surgery.

Olivia Munn told Good Morning America she is "doing great" while on treatment for bilateral luminal B breast cancer and said the medication has been tough.

A University of York team identified a protein called ESB2 that selectively removes specific RNA messages, explaining how the sleeping sickness parasite maintains a dominant protective surface coat; the study appears in Nature Microbiology.

Health Canada suspended the exemption for the only supervised consumption site in Saskatoon after Prairie Harm Reduction reported a significant financial shortfall; the site is closed while the exemption remains suspended.

New cardiology guidelines link coronary artery calcium scan scores to recommended LDL targets, and short CT scans that take under 10 minutes can help clarify risk for some middle-aged adults.

Experts report that mattress quality — including support, spinal alignment and movement transfer — can fragment sleep and cause awakenings, and that simple adjustments like alignment pillows or mattress toppers are often recommended when replacement isn't practical.

Prosecutors say Jenna Strouble has been charged with nine counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of a man identified as the father of her children and his parents near Crete, Illinois, and they have asked a judge to hold her in custody until trial; a hearing on the request was rescheduled for Tuesday.

Walking raises daily calorie burn and can improve insulin sensitivity and muscle preservation; research and experts cite about 45–90 minutes of daily walking as a threshold for measurable weight-loss effects, with typical modest losses over weeks to months.

A global analysis published in The Lancet Neurology estimates more than 2.5 million meningitis infections and over 250,000 deaths in 2023, and reports that about one-third of deaths were children under age five.

Beyond Facials announced the Volume Boost Spicule Facial, a needle-free treatment using microscopic marine spicules combined with Poly-L-Lactic Acid to stimulate collagen; the protocol is performed in three professional steps and is reported to require no downtime.

Alea O'Shea, 25, is undergoing treatment for brain cancer and recently had surgery; a GoFundMe was launched to help cover medical and related expenses.

Several U.S. states are weighing laws to require folic acid fortification of corn masa flour; California has enacted a law and Alabama’s requirement is set to begin June 1.

The article reports that stress can keep the nervous system alert and fragment sleep, leaving people tired even after eight hours in bed, and it describes three habits—keeping a bedtime routine, writing down worries and positives, and using cognitive shuffling—that doctors said can help the mind relax before sleep.

Novartis reported final two‑year Phase III APPLAUSE‑IgAN results showing Fabhalta produced a statistically significant improvement in eGFR slope versus placebo. The findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2026 World Congress of Nephrology.

A study of 96,408 UK Biobank participants who wore activity trackers for a week found that short bursts of vigorous activity were associated with lower risks of type 2 diabetes and dementia over seven years.

A 19ft by 7ft inflatable model of the bowel will be on Market Hill in Luton from Tuesday to Thursday so people can walk inside and learn about bowel cancer symptoms; Bowel Cancer UK says the exhibit is intended to break down barriers and start conversations.

Olivia Munn, three years after a breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy, says ongoing medication can be "exhausting" and that she feels "lucky" to be alive.