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A personalized mRNA vaccine in a 16-person Phase 1 trial produced durable T cell responses, and six-year follow-up data show seven of eight vaccine responders were alive while two nonresponders were alive.

About 30,000 runners from around the world gathered in Boston ahead of Monday's 130th Marathon, with a runners expo at the Hynes Convention Center and a Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza.

Jamie Siraj experienced a prolonged and serious illness beginning in 2019 that led to changing diagnoses, surgery and extended medical treatment; the article reports he later battled back. Undetermined at this time.

A trainer quoted in an AOL article lists seven words that, when paired with calm tone, relaxed body language and consistent associations, can help redirect a dog's attention and lower arousal.

Rotavirus levels have been rising across the U.S. since January, and the CDC notes oral rotavirus vaccines prevent an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 hospitalizations each year.

Boston partnered with nonprofit OUTnewcomers on a program called Belonging Matters to provide small wellness vouchers to low‑income LGBTQ+ migrants; OUTnewcomers said media reports misrepresented the program and paused it after threats to staff and participants.

An ultra-filtered, lactose-reduced 2% high-protein milk has started appearing in some Texas Costco locations and is sold under the Kirkland label in three half-gallon cartons for $10.59. The product was confirmed in Austin-area stores and is being tested regionally before any wider rollout.

Experts and researchers told HuffPost that diet influences brain health and that certain foods — including blueberries, leafy greens, fatty fish, eggs, turmeric and fermented items — contain nutrients or compounds linked in studies or expert commentary to measures associated with cognitive function; a 2022 Neurology study reported higher intake of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with lower dementia risk.

Sex experts shared 13 questions intended to help partners talk about desires, boundaries and sexual health. Topics reported include fantasies, solo routines, aftercare, anxiety and past trauma.

Everyday athletes are using general-purpose chatbots and dedicated A.I. fitness tools to create and adjust training plans, and reported experiences include both measurable gains in structure and motivation and limitations such as occasional errors and lack of contextual awareness.

Two board-certified sleep physicians outline five Apple Watch settings—Sleep Focus, Wrist Detection, Sleep Apnea notifications, Wrist Temperature, and Charging Reminders—that they say can help the device collect more reliable sleep data, while cautioning that wearables estimate sleep and are not as precise as clinical sleep studies.

Three cases of meningitis B were confirmed in Weymouth and antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to pupils at two secondary schools; temporary traffic diversions will manage high turnout at Budmouth Academy this weekend.

The article describes older adults known as super-agers who use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT to stay mentally engaged, and it notes both potential cognitive benefits and concerns about AI errors, sycophantic responses, and privacy.

The article reports Phase II data from an investigator‑initiated trial combining botensilimab (BOT) and balstilimab (BAL) with agenT‑797 in PD‑1 refractory gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, showing a 77% disease control rate and long‑term survival beyond 20 months in a subset; the induction arm showed longer PFS (6.9 vs. 3.5 months; HR 0.19; p=0.015) and OS (9.5 vs. 5.2 months).

The article, medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN, lists 13 foods that provide more calcium per serving than a cup of dairy milk and gives examples such as yogurt (about 415 mg per cup) versus dairy milk (about 306 mg per cup).

A planned executive order would direct federal agencies to reduce research barriers for psychedelic compounds and provide $50 million for state-level ibogaine studies, officials said.

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, told a WFAA interviewer that reuniting with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings feels “special” and gives her “a little bit of comfort” as she adjusts to the pro league. The Wings had earlier limited media questions about players’ personal lives, and Fudd did not label Bueckers as her girlfriend in the interview.

An animal study reported that a specific group of brainstem neurons called pFL neurons influenced blood pressure in rats, and experts link this pathway to breathing disruptions and stress; researchers say the finding could point to new ways of understanding hard-to-control hypertension.

An observational study of 187 young-onset lung cancer patients presented at the AACR reported an association between higher Healthy Eating Index scores and cases among mostly female nonsmokers; the study is not yet peer-reviewed. Researchers also noted higher-than-average oral contraceptive use among female participants and suggested environmental contaminants as one possible area for further study.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced Democratic criticism at a House hearing about rising U.S. measles cases, and he denied being anti-vaccine while disputing that his tenure caused the increase.

Ontario says it will introduce legislation to prioritize residents who studied medicine abroad for first-round residency applications after rescinding a prior high-school-based policy; the new law broadens eligibility to include those with two years at an Ontario university or 24 weeks' continuous residency.

The 15th Winner Jerusalem Marathon will go ahead after City Hall approved the event following a recent ceasefire; the full marathon distance was cancelled because of weather and those runners were moved to the half marathon.

CNN Underscored reports experts recommend washing jeans about every 10 wears and using spot treatment, airing and short machine cycles as alternatives; Levi's research found consumer care habits account for roughly 23% of a pair's lifecycle water use.

Officials said a Walter Johnson High School employee was reported to have placed a camera that recorded students; the person was arrested, charged with sex abuse of a minor and is awaiting a bond hearing while police investigate.

A parent shares six grocery items — pancake mix, peanut powder, chicken bone broth, protein bagels, cottage cheese, and chickpea pasta — used to increase protein in breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine research finds 24.7 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas and that rural residents travel, on average, about 3.2 times longer than urban residents to reach dental specialists; more than 98 percent of dental specialists practice in urban areas.

Three approachable recipes — dal, spatchcocked roast chicken and zucchini fritters — are presented with step-by-step preparations and chef notes on technique and finishing.

The CDC reported 34 new measles infections, bringing the U.S. total for 2026 to 1,748 and marking the smallest weekly increase so far this year; a WHO/Africa CDC analysis says roughly 19.5 million measles deaths were averted in Africa since 2000 through expanded vaccination.

A study published in Radiology reported an association between higher intake of ultraprocessed snacks and greater fat inside thigh muscles, and the authors said the findings show correlation rather than proof of causation.

A Florida surgeon has been indicted after prosecutors allege a second patient died following surgery; the son of an earlier patient spoke about his family's grief and has filed a civil suit.