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Alix Earle has launched Reale Actives, a four-product skin care line developed with dermatologist input for acne-prone skin; she says the brand aims to normalize breakouts rather than sell perfect skin.

Two former nuns who admitted abusing children at Nazareth House in Glasgow in the 1970s and 1980s were given probation, unpaid work and victim payments instead of prison.

Perez Hilton says he was hospitalized for 21 days with complications that included an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis, and that during the stay he experienced what he described as a direct encounter with God.

Merck agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for nearly $6 billion, paying $53 a share (about $5.7 billion including Terns' cash) to gain an experimental pill for chronic myeloid leukemia; Keytruda, Merck's top drug, is set to lose main patent protection in 2028.

A study published in Anesthesiology Open reported that supplies of O-negative “universal donor” blood have been critically low each year since 2019, and researchers said use of O-negative in some emergency situations is contributing to shortages.

Researchers analyzed about a year of Fitbit and health data from roughly 14,500 people and reported that those who exercised in the morning had lower rates of cardiometabolic risk factors and a 31% lower reported risk of coronary artery disease.

A Tom's Guide reviewer wore an Oura Ring every day for more than a year and reports it highlighted the importance of deep and REM sleep, the value of tracking chronotype, and how daily habits like alcohol and late meals affect sleep quality.

A study of roughly 14,500 people using Fitbit data found that exercising in the morning—especially between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.—was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk and a 31% lower risk of coronary artery disease; the research will be presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting and has not yet been peer‑reviewed.

Novo Nordisk reported that UBT251 produced up to a 9.8% mean body-weight reduction after 24 weeks and up to a 2.16% mean blood-sugar reduction in a phase 2 trial in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Chad Gilbert, guitarist of New Found Glory, underwent emergency surgery after scans found three brain tumours and has reported immediate improvement in left-hand function while continuing recovery.

A Stanford Medicine study published in Nature Immunology reports a method that equips immune cells with metabolite-sensing receptors, which increased tumor infiltration and improved control of human breast and ovarian tumors in mice.

A study of more than 53,000 people monitored over eight years found that adding about 11 minutes of sleep nightly, plus small increases in activity and vegetable intake, was associated with an estimated 10% lower risk of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke.

Persistent new difficulties with routine daily activities can appear years before dementia is diagnosed, and recent studies link these ongoing functional changes to biological markers associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Chad Gilbert says he underwent surgery on Feb. 27 to remove three brain tumors and has been recovering in hospital; he reported noticing weakness and movement problems during a Nashville show earlier in February.

Lee Haney posted that he is alive after false death rumors, and his children announced he needs a living kidney donor and shared an application link and QR code.

An NIH-funded team developed a model using blood p‑tau217 levels to estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms begin, reporting a median absolute error of three to four years; the models are not yet accurate enough for individual use.

A small JAMA trial of 200 adults with atrial fibrillation found that those who continued about one cup of caffeinated coffee daily had fewer recurrent AFib or atrial flutter episodes over six months than those who avoided caffeine, though researchers say the findings are preliminary and require larger trials.

The article lists whole foods that often provide more protein than many protein bars, including chicken breast, canned tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tempeh, canned salmon, edamame, eggs, and turkey breast. It notes specific nutrients for several items, such as selenium and omega‑3s in tuna and salmon, calcium in Greek yogurt, and choline in eggs.

Barry Manilow, 82, had surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his lung and is recovering after a lobectomy; he has postponed Florida shows and his return to touring remains uncertain.

WHO recommended three new classes of rapid molecular tests for tuberculosis detection, and Valneva received FDA breakthrough designation for its chikungunya vaccine candidate.

WHO issued new guidelines recommending near-point-of-care molecular tests and tongue swabs to speed tuberculosis detection, noting the tests are faster, battery-powered and cost about half of current options; the agency urged governments to expand access while warning that funding shortfalls put progress at risk.

Barry Manilow was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer late last year and underwent a lobectomy; he spent seven days in the ICU and has been declared cancer free after the surgery.

Perez Hilton says taking flu medication on an empty stomach led to an ulcer, perforation and sepsis, and he spent 21 days in a Las Vegas hospital; he posted a video on March 23 describing the ordeal.

In Kigoma Region, WHO-recommended molecular tests now return tuberculosis results within hours, allowing people to start treatment sooner. Tanzania reported a 75% decline in TB deaths between 2015 and 2024 while remaining a high-burden country in 2024.

CNN Underscored lists seven shampoos dermatologists recommend for managing dandruff and explains key active ingredients such as ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione and salicylic acid.

The article reports that poor or disrupted sleep is linked to erectile dysfunction (ED) through vascular, hormonal and mental health pathways. It notes that sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea have been associated with higher risk of ED and that treating sleep problems has been associated with reduced ED in some studies.

A JAMA study using Medicare claims from 2019–2023 found that 75% of Medicare prescription beneficiaries paid $35 or less per month for insulin after the Inflation Reduction Act’s 2023 cap, and average out-of-pocket monthly costs fell from just over $50 in 2019 to about $22 in 2023.

Dermatologists say dandruff can come from multiple causes, including an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, and advise choosing shampoos that target the specific type of dandruff and using them consistently.

Jane Fallon had surgery on March 23 after publicly revealing a recent breast cancer diagnosis; she says the operation went well and she is recovering at home. She is awaiting pathology results in 8–10 days to confirm whether the surgical margins are clear.

A JAMA Network Open study of more than 1 million fathers in Sweden found diagnoses of depression and stress-related disorders fell during pregnancy and the early postpartum months but increased by over 30% toward the end of the child's first year.