Health

Peptides are appearing in hair serums, shampoos and supplements and are reported to support hair growth by improving scalp blood flow and strengthening hair follicles.

Ontario is adding $1.1 billion to home health care under its 2026 budget while officials acknowledge the province is unlikely to meet its target of 58,000 new or upgraded long-term care beds by 2028.

Alberta announced about $34 million for Indigenous primary care and related initiatives, but Indigenous leaders and clinicians say the amount and its structure fall short and lack clear accountability to communities.

A large observational study of 461,586 people using UK Biobank data found that drinking about 2–3 cups of coffee per day was associated with the lowest observed risk of developing anxiety or depression over a median 13.4 years; drinking five or more cups was linked to an increased risk.

The Manitoba budget includes a $5.2 million commitment for a specialized menopause clinic in south Winnipeg, and a local advocate says the service should be holistic—covering education, supports and care beyond hormone therapy.

Amy Robach says she declined a 2013 on-air mammogram at first but agreed after a colleague's encouragement; that mammogram led to a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis and she later had a double mastectomy and chemotherapy.

Researchers compiled data from nearly 200 studies and more than 30 million cells to build an open-access, high-resolution atlas of the developing human neocortex.

Caffeinated coffee can cause short-term rises in blood pressure that usually fade once the caffeine leaves the body; how long pressure takes to adjust varies by factors such as dose, tolerance, metabolism and other caffeine sources.

The 7:1 sleep rule — falling asleep for seven hours within the same one‑hour window at least five nights a week — is linked by a large Vitality/LSE study to a 24 percent lower risk of early death and as much as four additional years of life expectancy.

Dermatologists and product testing in the article report that retinol in body lotions can improve skin texture on arms, legs, chest and hands; consistent use over time is needed and higher concentrations or more frequent use may cause irritation.

Banana color—green, yellow, or brown—reflects changes in starch and sugar that influence taste and digestion; all stages provide nutrients such as potassium and vitamin B6.

A study of nearly 4,000 people diagnosed with childhood ADHD found that those prescribed methylphenidate during childhood were not at increased risk of psychosis by age 22, and a secondary analysis showed lower adult psychosis rates when treatment began in childhood.

The clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, and the article describes a '15-minute rule'—moving bedtime and wake time 15 minutes earlier each night—to limit the sleep lost. It also notes light exposure, meal timing and limiting afternoon caffeine as measures the author and sleep experts discuss.

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent and failing to warn users in a lawsuit brought by a now-20-year-old who said social media harmed her mental health; the jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and a punitive damages phase is pending.

Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya told staff the White House may nominate a permanent CDC director soon and said he will continue to lead the agency while efforts to fill leadership gaps proceed.

A phase 3 randomized trial of a Lyme vaccine with 9,400 participants reported at least 73% efficacy, and Pfizer and Valneva say they plan to seek federal approval.

The article reports that the gluteal muscles support mobility and independence, and it cites research noting that about one hour of strength training per week is associated with a reported 17% increase in life expectancy.

The FDA approved Wegovy HD, a 7.2 mg semaglutide injection that is triple the prior 2.4 mg dose, for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance in adults; the decision was supported by clinical data showing greater average weight reduction.

A Japanese study using data from 2016–2022 found that older adults who cooked at least once a week had about a 30% lower risk of dementia overall, and that novice cooks showed larger reductions in risk; researchers said further study is needed.

The World Health Organization and aid officials report that a drone strike wrecked Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, putting the facility out of service and leaving more than 2 million people without proper referral care; the WHO said the strike killed 70 people and wounded 146.

Sarah Mullally, the Church of England's first female archbishop, acknowledged the pain of victims and survivors of abuse in her first sermon at Canterbury Cathedral and called for truth, compassion and action.

Sam Champion told viewers that shortness of breath during a nuclear stress test prompted doctors to perform cardiac catheterization and place a stent; he returned to Good Morning America after a two-day absence and is reported to be doing well and expected to make a full recovery.

A Medicaid 'spend down' uses a person’s assets on allowable expenses so they can meet state income and asset limits for Medicaid coverage of nursing-home or assisted-living care; rules such as five-year look-back periods vary by state and experts in the article urge professional planning.

The article lists five common triggers linked to bipolar mood episodes—stress, sleep loss, seasonal changes, substance use, and hormonal shifts—and notes that therapies such as CBT, family-focused therapy, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy are commonly used in care.

After sharing post-COVID hair loss, Alyssa Milano credited the Nioxin three-product anti-thinning system with helping her regrow hair; several Nioxin items are listed as 50% off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale through March 31, with some kits reported under $30.

Amanda Peet wrote a New Yorker essay saying she was diagnosed with breast cancer after routine monitoring and subsequently had a lumpectomy and radiation; the diagnosis unfolded alongside the deaths of both her parents.

Former Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers says she is pressing for the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act to require upfront health care prices, and the article notes studies showing wide price variations for the same treatments.

P.E.I.'s chief public health officer says RSV hospital admissions fell from over 100 two years ago to 28 this season after the province expanded free vaccine access to older seniors and eligible infants.

Huub Lelieveld received the World Food Prize for developing hygienic food processing methods that the prize organization says have helped avert millions of foodborne illnesses; he also founded the Global Harmonization Initiative to promote food safety and trade regulations.

A proposal to begin legislation for a sugar tax and a ban on selling energy drinks to under-16s will be voted in the Bundesrat, and proponents say revenue would be used for health initiatives.