Health

A university freshman developed meningitis after attending a college party; his mother recognized symptoms, took him to hospital, and he later recovered following intensive care. The case has been cited amid calls for greater awareness of the meningitis B vaccine.

Vitamin D supports bone, muscle and mood during perimenopause and menopause, and sunlight can help rebuild stores in spring; the article notes many women still have low levels after winter and may rely on supplements because indoor time, clothing and glass reduce UVB exposure.

Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, compiled with Statista, highlights leading hospitals across 32 countries and profiles top centers in Latin America. The piece notes Brazil's Einstein Hospital Israelita, Chile's Clínica Alemana, Colombia's Fundación Valle del Lili and Mexico's Hospital Médica Sur for recent efforts in PROMs, telemedicine, digital imaging and training.

DJ Wonnum had a MRSA skin infection and blood clots following quad surgery in 2024, and the article reports he has since recovered and signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Preliminary U.S. figures and other data suggest global HIV treatment levels remained close to pre-2025 levels despite a U.S. pause in foreign aid, while testing, prevention and many support services declined.

The US FDA granted premarket approval for LivaNova's aura6000 system, and the company is preparing for a commercial launch targeted for H1 2027 pending a PMA supplement review. Regulatory support was based on positive results from the 150-patient OSPREY trial, which reported substantial reductions in AHI and oxygen desaturation index at six months.

Salt rooms, also called halotherapy, expose visitors to microscopic salt particles and are promoted for relaxation and possible respiratory or skin benefits, though medical experts say evidence is limited and formal standards are lacking.

Sleep specialists say dozing off during TV or movies is often caused by the natural evening rise in sleep drive and the low-stimulation environment of watching screens; persistent or surprising sleepiness during engaging programs may indicate poor sleep quality or an underlying sleep disorder.

Sudden crashing fatigue is an abrupt, overwhelming tiredness that can occur even after rest, and it may stem from lifestyle, medical, or mental-health factors.

The author used the Withings Sleep under‑mattress tracker, which the company says was tested against clinical polysomnography, and reports it helped identify a consistent bedtime, reduce awake time after night wakings, and link habits such as late eating or evening alcohol to poorer sleep metrics.

Producer John Wells told Deadline that an episode of HBO Max's The Pitt draws on real emergency-department experiences to show ICE agents brought a patient into an ER, and that the presence of enforcement agents can deter people from seeking care.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the victim as 34-year-old Nicholas Crews and the gunman as 51-year-old Lawrence Michels after a shooting at a Jasper VA clinic; authorities say the shooter was shot by police and the victim later died, and state and federal agencies are investigating.

Recent research and expert guidance report that for most healthy adults, eating eggs daily does not significantly raise LDL cholesterol, and eggs provide protein plus several vitamins and minerals.

Stanford's Accelerator for Learning held five events in winter 2025–26 where researchers and educators examined five common myths about AI in classrooms, including whether AI will replace teachers and whether it simply enables cheating. Participants emphasized the continuing importance of human relationships in learning and discussed the need to redesign assessment practices.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to amend the 2022 rent ordinance so tenants can defer two months of rent before landlords may begin eviction proceedings; the rule takes effect April 16 and applies at specified fair-market rent thresholds.

Metallica's All Within My Hands partnership with the American Red Cross, launched in April 2025, is reported to have helped collect about 25,000 donations in the U.S. and roughly 40,000 worldwide. The campaign included drives tied to the M72 World Tour and a donor promotion running from July 29, 2025, to Feb. 28, 2026.

A randomized six-week trial by Cardiff University found children ages 4–8 who played with dolls showed larger improvements in false-belief understanding than peers who played open-ended tablet games.

A new startup and clinicians are promoting a 10-week, 74-day preconception program aimed at improving sperm quality through diet, sleep, exercise, stress management and supplements; the program's price range is reported as $950 to $1,500. Researchers have reported long-term declines in sperm counts since the 1970s, and male factors are estimated to contribute to roughly half of infertility cases.

Podiatrists say many popular women's sandals lack arch support, cushioning, and rear-foot stability; the article highlights features to seek in supportive sandals and flags minimalist flip‑flops and unsupportive slides as styles to avoid.

Two large studies using AI analysis of routine CT scans reported that higher 'thymic health' scores in adults were associated with lower risks of death, cardiovascular death, and lung cancer, and that stronger thymic health was linked to better outcomes for cancer patients receiving immunotherapy.

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic will lose patent protection this weekend in several populous countries, with generic versions expected first in India and then in China, Canada and other markets; the United States and Europe are not expected to see generics until the early 2030s.

Research finds regular coffee consumption is linked with improved mental and physical performance and a lower dementia risk for people who drink about two to three cups daily, while higher amounts can cause side effects such as jitters and sleep disruption.

CNN Underscored compiled a list of 25 sandals recommended by four podiatrists, highlighting models across uses such as hiking, water activities, everyday recovery and beach wear; experts emphasized features like arch support, heel cups, adjustable straps and shock-absorbing midsoles.

A couple in north Wales were each jailed for eight years after admitting causing or allowing the death of their adult daughter in May 2023, which a pathologist linked to sepsis and severe malnutrition.

World Down Syndrome Day, observed on March 21, highlights friendship and inclusion for people with Down syndrome, a condition present in about one in 700 births.

A study in Science Advances estimates up to 155,000 Covid-19 deaths were not recorded on death certificates in 2020–2021, representing about 16% of deaths in those years, with higher undercounts among Hispanic people and other people of color.

Lilly reported late‑stage results showing its experimental diabetes drug retatrutide produced an average 15.3% body‑weight reduction at the highest dose and lowered A1C by 1.9% over about nine months. The trial also recorded common side effects including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and about 5% of patients on the top dose stopped treatment due to adverse events.

A couple in Wrexham were jailed for eight years after admitting they caused or allowed the death of their 32-year-old daughter, who was found at home weighing about five stone and recorded as dying from sepsis and low body weight.

After writing a letter to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore posted an emotional video describing his experiences with depression and urging expanded access to mental health care.

Chelsea Leyland, who has long managed endometriosis, co-founded Looni to offer menstrual-health products and a free WhatsApp support community, and the brand's products are now carried in more than 370 Whole Foods Market locations.