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Sixty Pittsburgh Public Schools students toured the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to see a working lab, try equipment, and speak with researchers. Dr. Devin Dressman said the center also runs an eight-week immersive summer research program for high school students.

On January 1, 2026 Ontario introduced a standardized blue box list that allows items such as disposable coffee cups, toothpaste tubes, black plastic and some deodorant containers in residential recycling bins; batteries and other hazardous materials remain excluded and require separate drop-off programs.

Each jar contains 60 gummies with 25 mg CBD isolate and 3 mg melatonin per piece, and the product is sold for about $59.99 in berry flavors.

A BMJ analysis of 9,341 overweight or obese patients across 37 trials found that weight lost on prescription weight‑loss drugs was projected to return to pre-treatment levels in about two years after stopping, and improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol were projected to revert in about 1.4 years.

Tiffany Howard of Heath, Texas, says she has lost 200 pounds and gained muscle, which she reports has given her the energy and strength to better care for her eldest daughter with severe disabilities.

A spinach-and-cottage-cheese egg-bite recipe is described as easy to make ahead and mainly built from spinach and scallions, with frozen chopped spinach noted as a convenient option after thawing.

The Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed numeric daily alcohol limits and now advises people to "consume less alcohol," with abstinence recommended for certain health conditions. Some scientists and nutritionists say the guidance is vague, and reports from outside committees linking alcohol to cancer were reportedly not considered.

Dietitians told TODAY.com that ultraprocessed foods are widely available, often low in nutrients, and linked to many long-term health issues. They recommend making whole or minimally processed foods easier to access as a central strategy to reduce ultraprocessed intake.

The National Weather Service warned millions in Central California about the dangers of improper generator and indoor fuel use as a cold snap pushed temperatures near or below freezing. Cold-weather advisories were in effect and were scheduled to expire Friday morning.

With the Jan. 15 enrollment deadline near, many ACA enrollees face large premium increases — KFF reports average 26% hikes — and some are weighing off‑market plans, short‑term policies, cost‑sharing ministries or indemnity plans that generally cost less but offer fewer consumer protections.

A widow asked the University Hospital of Morecambe Bay Trust for changes after her husband died following an unwitnessed fall while at Furness General Hospital; the trust said it has identified and implemented actions including a staff-break protocol and extra handover training.

Health officials report a rapid rise in flu cases in Massachusetts, with pediatric hospitalizations for children under five up about 150% over two weeks and four child deaths reported; Boston plans to open six free flu vaccine clinics starting Wednesday.

A peer-reviewed study reports a rare group of 'Gifted Word Learner' dogs can pick up the names of new toys simply by listening to owners talk; researchers tested 10 dogs and found seven learned new toy names in one experiment.

Federal officials moved six childhood vaccines from the routine immunization schedule to a 'shared clinical decision-making' category, and those vaccines will remain covered by federal programs and private insurers through 2026.

Crisp County High School and the Crisp County Sheriff's Office report a rise in vape pens found among students, including devices containing THC and nicotine. The district said confiscated pens will be handled to the fullest extent, with potential law enforcement involvement.

A bodyguard assigned to protect Vivek Ramaswamy's family was arrested Dec. 30 and has been charged by federal prosecutors with drug‑trafficking offenses, the article reports.

The CDC announced changes that reduce recommended routine childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11 diseases and removed broad recommendations for illnesses including flu, hepatitis A, rotavirus, and meningitis; several public health groups and some states have rejected the new guidance.

Officials say a woman in Anderson, Indiana, shot and killed her 17-year-old daughter on Dec. 28 after believing the teen was an intruder; the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced her arrest on preliminary felony charges and she is in custody.

A 2019 Global Sauna Survey reported that about 83.5% of respondents perceived sleep benefits after sauna use, and small studies have linked sauna sessions to more deep sleep and less awake time at night. Experts explain this may relate to the rapid body cooling after leaving a sauna and to stress-relief effects such as endorphin release.

Rusty Yates works at NASA's Johnson Space Center and maintains limited contact with his ex-wife Andrea Yates, who has lived in a Texas mental health facility since 2007.

Louisville includes multiple census tracts that meet federal food desert definitions, and the article outlines a 2026 plan of local strategies residents use to supplement food access.

GLP-1s are gut hormones used in diabetes care and, in specific FDA-approved forms, for weight management; they act by reducing appetite, slowing digestion and helping control blood sugar, and are commonly given as injections with some pill options now available.

CNN Underscored compiled 15 shampoos recommended by board-certified dermatologists and editors to help thinning hair look fuller and healthier. Experts noted gentle, scalp-supporting ingredients (for example biotin, rosemary, peptides and niacinamide) and said visible changes often take weeks to months.

H2Tab's molecular hydrogen tablet kits release molecular hydrogen when dissolved and the brand recommends starting with one tablet daily; the Reset Kit also includes bath tablets for at-home soaking.

High blood pressure can damage brain cells and raise the risk of stroke and dementia; the article also highlights checks of vision, hearing, oral health and shingles vaccination as linked to cognitive health.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced a freeze on new provider enrollments for 13 Medicaid service categories it says are at high risk for fraud, slated to last at least six months without a listed start date. The agency says currently enrolled providers can continue serving clients and client enrollment is not affected.

Authorities arrested a former Arvada High School teacher after a digital forensics investigation found sexually explicit material involving minors on devices linked to him; officials say multiple victims have been identified and investigators are seeking additional information.

The FDA announced a Jan. 7 recall of Primavera Nueva Inc. four-count tamales sold in California and Nevada for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination; no illnesses have been reported and affected lots were produced between Oct. 10, 2024 and Oct. 10, 2025.

A BMJ review found people who stop GLP-1 weight-loss drugs regained weight at about 0.4 kg per month, with modelling suggesting metabolic risk markers return to pre-treatment levels within two years.

A French cohort study of about 105,000 adults found an association between sodium nitrite and a 32% higher risk of prostate cancer; the research was observational and does not prove cause and effect.