Health

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.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal dietary guidelines on Jan. 7 that return to a pyramid visual and emphasize protein and healthy fats while making grains a much smaller category.

A Florida woman says she lost two toes after spider bites in her apartment and has sued her former complex, which denies responsibility.

Linda Brown, a 53-year-old Chicago special education teacher, was last seen Saturday driving to a scheduled appointment in Bronzeville and is now reported missing; police say she may need medical attention.

House Republican leaders invited five major health insurer CEOs to testify on Jan. 22 about rising costs, after enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired Dec. 31 and led to larger out-of-pocket bills for millions.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected DHS's description of a fatal ICE shooting as self-defense; DHS said the agent fired after someone tried to run over the officer and called the action domestic terrorism.

Aniston’s trainer Dani Coleman told the Daily Mail that the actress stays consistent by moving daily and using PVOLVE workouts and strength training; Coleman also launched a 2026 Worth It Everytime campaign about carving out time for exercise.

A 28-year-old woman who did not know she was pregnant went to a hospital on Christmas and was found to be in active labor; she delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce within three hours of arrival.

A study published in Science links a mid-2023 disruption in the illicit fentanyl supply — likely tied to tighter controls on precursor chemicals in China — with a fall of more than a third in US deaths involving synthetic opioids by the end of 2024.

AARP Maryland is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, to fund quick-action projects that improve livability for people of all ages.

A UK study found that a single 10-minute bout of intense exercise (cycling in the study) produced rapid blood changes linked to reduced inflammation and improved blood vessel function, and those changes appeared to activate genes for DNA repair while suppressing genes tied to cancer cell growth.

A CDC study published in JAMA Internal Medicine estimates about 101,300 COVID-19 deaths from Oct 2022–Sep 2023 and about 100,800 deaths from Oct 2023–Sep 2024, and finds older adults accounted for a large share of severe outcomes.

A Journal of Women's Health study reports that about 2.3% of surveyed women described peri‑orgasmic phenomena — emotional and physical responses such as laughter, tears, nosebleeds, headaches and hallucinations — based on an anonymous survey of viewers of an informational video.

CNBC anchor Becky Quick says her 9-year-old daughter Kaylie was diagnosed with SYNGAP1, a rare genetic condition that can affect brain development and lead to seizures; Quick went public to raise awareness and CNBC has launched an initiative called CNBC Cures.