Health

At Davos, Laila Nutraceuticals unveiled a science-led women's wellness initiative led by Yuthika Gokaraju and publicly supported by Smriti Irani; the platform is rooted in decades of botanical research and aims to offer life-stage preventive care using clinically validated bioactives.

Doctors explain that flu vaccines do not cause influenza and that common mild side effects reflect the immune response and usually resolve within a day or two.

The article presents two-minute, mantra-less meditation as a free, workplace-ready pause and reports experts linking meditation to lower cortisol (up to 30%) and increased prefrontal activity after mindfulness training.

Lizzie Ens says she developed disordered eating while growing up in a Swartzentruber Amish community, where comparison with her twin, bullying and heavy manual labor affected her relationship with food; she later studied holistic nutrition and launched UnDiet You in 2020.

A British Heart Foundation study and related surveys report many adults consume more salt than recommended; the article lists five common signs linked to higher salt intake: intense thirst, bloating, headaches, frequent urination and fatigue.

UnitedHealth Group says it will return profits it earns in the Affordable Care Act marketplace to consumers in 2026, an item CEO Stephen Hemsley is expected to announce in testimony before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. The company reports about 1 million ACA marketplace enrollees and says details are still being worked out.

Gwyneth Paltrow said she tempers anxiety with gratitude, deep breathing, walks and "shouting at the bushes," and that she is working on burnout by prioritizing sleep, boundaries and therapy.

A critical seasonal blood shortage in New York City is prompting leaders and the New York Blood Center to urge donations as hospitals face higher winter demand and donor turnout declines.

The article mentions Moderna shares rose over 15% after the company and Merck reported five‑year phase 2 data showing their individualized mRNA therapy, intismeran autogene, reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 49% when added to Keytruda in high‑risk melanoma patients.

About 100 Maine Coon cats were removed from a West Islip home, and the owner was charged with misdemeanor animal neglect.

A nationally representative APPC survey of 1,637 US adults (Nov. 17–Dec. 1, 2025) found majorities would recommend RSV vaccination for older adults (64%) and pregnant people (61%), and would recommend monoclonal antibody injections for infants in some cases (59%). The survey also found rising awareness of FDA-approved RSV products and increases in confidence about their safety.

Health experts say frostbite and hypothermia can set in within minutes in very cold or windy conditions, and note that an internal temperature drop to about 95°F can cause mild hypothermia; they also report warming centers and backup shelters are operating and recommend keeping boots, a hat and gloves in a vehicle.

Authorities say a 51-year-old West Virginia woman was indicted Jan. 20 on a child murder charge after her 11-year-old stepdaughter was found unresponsive; the woman is being held without bail.

A winter system bringing freezing temperatures, snow and ice is expected to spread across large parts of the U.S. this week, and medical experts warn that infants and young children lose heat more quickly and can develop hypothermia or frostbite.

Jelly Roll says his 275-pound weight loss has made him 'a better father' and allowed him to coach his 9-year-old son's basketball team; he attributes the change to exercise, diet changes and therapy for food addiction.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley said the company will rebate 2026 profits from Affordable Care Act plans to about 1 million enrollees; the company says rebate details are still being worked out.

A national Australian hospital surveillance study published in Eurosurveillance reported that nirsevimab was associated with an 83.1% reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations among infants under 12 months in jurisdictions using population-wide programs during 2024; Western Australia and Queensland had notably lower total case counts than other states.

Daiichi Sankyo has opened a permanent Canadian headquarters in Toronto, and the company supports 18 oncology clinical trials across 43 specialized sites nationwide.

Research cited by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute reports that companion animals are linked to better mental health, increased physical activity, and measures related to heart health, and may be associated with longer life.

Lacey Leonard posted an Instagram Reel showing her husband, former NFL defensive tackle Louis Leonard, using a wheelchair while receiving care; she said he is living with Parkinson's disease and stage‑4 kidney disease and urged people not to romanticize life after the league.

Meghan Trainor announced that her family welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy and shared photos; the opinion column criticizes the decision and questions whether post-birth skin-to-skin contact can replace gestational bonding.

A House Commerce Committee approved a provision in a transportation bill (HB 543) that would bar towing or ticketing of vehicles with permanently installed mobility access equipment when they occupy more than one space and would allow double-parking when reasonably necessary.

Some nurses are moving from hospital bedside work into med‑spa and aesthetic roles, citing understaffing and strain during and after the COVID-19 period; a number report that pay can eventually match or exceed prior hospital earnings.

LeAnn Rimes posted a video saying she underwent a plasma exchange in Nashville that Next Health lists at $10,000 and showed IVs and removed fluid; she described it as a second treatment aimed at clearing “micro-toxins.” Her post follows a June incident in which a dental bridge fell out during a performance.

A woman was found guilty after a trial that reported she kept a vulnerable woman with learning difficulties confined and forced to perform labour for about 25 years; the victim was found by police in March 2021 and is now living with a foster family, and the defendant will be sentenced on 12 March.

Five-year Phase 2b data reported by Moderna and Merck showed their cancer vaccine plus Merck’s immunotherapy Keytruda reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 49% compared with Keytruda alone.

Meghan Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara have three children: sons Riley (born February 2021) and Barry (born July 2023), and a daughter, Mikey Moon, born via surrogate in January 2026.

A cardiologist and a dietitian list foods — including oats, legumes, fatty fish, nuts, olive oil, fruits, leafy greens, soy, green tea, tomatoes and chia — that are reported to help lower LDL and improve lipid profiles; studies cited say dietary changes can reduce LDL by about 5–30% depending on adherence and genetics.

A small 12-week study reported single-cell changes in immune signaling after daily intake of a kimchi powder equivalent to 30 grams of fresh kimchi; researchers saw increased activity in antigen-presenting cells and shifts in CD4 T cells. The article also reports a physician's caution that the study did not measure clinical illness and noted kimchi can be high in sodium.

A Florida therapist, Rebecca White, was stabbed and later died after a former patient entered her office during a session; the attacker was later found dead and another patient is in critical condition.