Health

NBC Select editors tested hundreds of facial skin-care products over a year and selected the top 100 that caused minimal irritation for people with sensitive skin.

A personalized mRNA therapy developed by Moderna and Merck, given with Merck’s Keytruda after surgery, was reported to reduce the combined risk of death or cancer recurrence by 49% at five years in a mid-stage melanoma study; the companies have begun a late-stage skin cancer trial with results possible later this year.

Louisiana indicted a California doctor for allegedly mailing abortion pills into the state, and California's governor refused the extradition request citing a state shield law; the case is at an impasse and its next procedural outcome is undetermined at this time.

Fight Co.Lab is a women-only, three-day retreat that blends basic boxing practice with guided coaching for senior executives; the first session took place at Gleason's in Brooklyn and a second session is planned for March in Los Angeles.

A Tom's Guide editor who speaks with sleep experts reports that four doctors recommended getting natural morning daylight; after a week of spending about 10 minutes outside with her coffee she described less brain fog, steadier energy and faster sleep onset.

The new US dietary guidance, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shifts emphasis toward higher protein, avoiding ultra-processed foods and reframing fats; UK nutritionist Professor Thomas Sanders praised some points but called aspects such as the higher protein targets and certain fat recommendations 'nonsense'.

Dietitian Amy Shapiro describes 'fiber layering'—adding varied fiber sources to meals—as a return to established nutrition guidance, and the article reports that more than 90% of Americans do not meet recommended fiber intake.

Katie Thurston, who is undergoing treatment for stage 4 breast cancer, posted that her mother was diagnosed after additional imaging found suspicious masses and that she traveled to Seattle for her mother's first appointment.

On Jan. 9 in Weber Canyon, 41-year-old Jenna Guerra died after falling from a bridge while stopping to assist a vehicle; her partner recalled her final words were "love you." Her family is raising funds to bring her remains home to North Carolina.

Nutritionist Sheridan Genrich presents a sample meal plan and recipes aimed at easing constipation‑predominant IBS symptoms, and the article explains how IBS alters gut‑brain signals.

LeAnn Rimes posted that she received therapeutic plasma exchange and a stem-cell infusion at a Nashville clinic while taking a day off from filming 9-1-1: Nashville.

A review and related studies report that bamboo shoots can lower blood sugar and LDL cholesterol and are rich in fiber, amino acids and vitamins.

Katie Thurston, who announced her own breast cancer diagnosis in February, said her mother was recently diagnosed after additional imaging following a routine mammogram.

Colleen Hoover wrote that she no longer has cancer after a successful surgery and finishing radiation, and she had first disclosed a diagnosis in December without naming the cancer type.

A lab study found that how nasal cells respond to rhinovirus — especially how quickly they produce interferon — helps determine whether an infection causes symptoms. Rapid interferon activity limited infection to under 1% of cells, while delayed responses were linked to wider infection, inflammation and more mucus.

Author Colleen Hoover said she completed radiation and wrote that she no longer has cancer; she also reported genetic testing did not show an inherited cause.

Storm noise, light and air-pressure shifts can disrupt sleep and increase anxiety; the article reports reviewers and experts recommending noise-reducing headphones, blackout coverings, acupressure masks, heated/cooling eye devices and relaxation techniques.

An NPR Life Kit episode reports about one in five 17–18 year olds vaped in the past year and that many e-cigarettes contain high nicotine levels, which increase the risk of addiction.

Naomi Watts says she ignored dry eyes during menopause until learning it can be linked to hormonal changes; she is partnering with Johnson & Johnson to raise awareness about eye health for women in midlife.

Toogi Dorjbayar walked 20,000 steps daily for eight months and lost about 45 pounds; she also reported increased energy and improved mental wellbeing.

Lindsey Vonn had a partial knee replacement with a titanium implant in April 2024 and soon returned to high-level activity. She has since won World Cup races and recorded multiple podiums while preparing to compete at the Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

OrsoBio published Phase I data for TLC-2716 in Nature Medicine showing favourable safety and dose-dependent lipid reductions in healthy volunteers, and the drug is now being tested in a Phase IIa trial for MASLD and severe hypertriglyceridemia with final data expected by mid-2026.

Protein is a core macronutrient involved in growth, repair and many body processes, and recent U.S. guidance raised the adult recommended intake to about 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Federal officials in early January pared back the list of routinely recommended childhood vaccines and reclassified some shots under a shared clinical decision-making model, and many pediatricians and at least 19 states are continuing to follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidance while families express confusion.

GLP-1 drugs that reduce appetite have coincided with major chains adding smaller-portion and higher-protein menu items. Examples in the article include Smoothie King, Olive Garden, Chipotle, Shake Shack and Subway.

Experts say three sleep metrics — time in sleep stages, nighttime awakenings, and time asleep versus time in bed — are most useful for interpreting tracker reports and linking behavior to sleep quality.

A Forbes column reviews a proposal to make generative AI and large language models the required first-line screen and initial intervention for mental health, noting that some states have adopted AI-related rules while federal legislation remains undeveloped.

Officials said a welfare check found a 1-year-old child and an 81-year-old man living in a home reported to have roaches and mold; the child's parents were arrested and are scheduled to return to court on February 4.

A photo gallery highlights Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado meeting with U.S. lawmakers on Jan. 15, 2025, and a 1926 house section moved in West Hollywood on Jan. 16, 2026 to be restored for a family affected by the Eaton Fire.

Mount Sinai officials refuted claims that patients died after the Jan. 12 nurses' strike, saying more than 1,400 replacement nurses staffed hospitals and the city Department of Health reported no record of any such death.