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Experts describe seven habits — including more fiber, fermented foods, a Mediterranean-style diet, regular sleep and exercise, limiting alcohol, and colorectal screening — that can support gut health and regular bowel function.

Vitamin B12 is a water‑soluble vitamin important for making red blood cells and for central nervous system function. People who eat little or no animal products or who have conditions that impair absorption are often checked with blood tests before clinicians recommend oral supplements or injections.

London Drugs' Downtown Eastside store in the Woodward's building will close on Feb. 1, and the retailer said ongoing vandalism, theft and violence made operating the location unsustainable.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, said alcohol can act as a social lubricant and may have healthy effects when used safely in social settings. The administration's new dietary guidance removes specific numeric drink limits and instead advises limiting alcohol intake.

Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old retired teacher with dementia, was last seen leaving her Ellenwood home early Jan. 4 and a Mattie's Call alert was issued; family and her church have been searching while police reported no new updates.

Neurologists interviewed in the article say physical activity is the top behavior for brain health, and studies link regular exercise to better attention, memory and a lower long-term risk of dementia. The article asks participants to spend at least 20 minutes exercising and to choose activities they can do consistently.

Officials reported measles exposures at several major U.S. airports, and CDC data show nearly 2,100 cases across about 44 states in 2025.

Police say a Minnesota man was arrested after officers found his 70-year-old roommate dead; he has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, is being held without bail, and a court date is pending.

MIT researchers reported that long-term high-fat diets in mice shifted liver cells from normal metabolic and detoxifying roles to stress‑survival programs associated with tumor development, and similar declines in normal liver activity were observed in human samples; the study was largely in mice, so human implications remain uncertain.

Wegovy’s oral pill reached U.S. pharmacies after FDA approval in December 2025, and the 1.5 mg starter dose is priced at $149 per month with higher doses running up to $299.

Nestlé has voluntarily recalled SMA infant and follow-on formulas sold in multiple regions because of a quality issue involving an ingredient from a leading oil supplier; the company said no illnesses have been reported.

Officials say a 15-month-old was found with significant injuries and later died at a hospital; a 24-year-old woman identified in arrest records as Carmen Anita DeGregg was taken into custody and charged with homicide and being under the influence, and is being held on $2 million bond with an arraignment set for Jan. 8.

A PNAS study reported that one week of 40 Hz auditory stimulation in nine aged rhesus macaques increased cerebrospinal fluid levels of Aβ42 and Aβ40 by about 206% and 201%, and those elevated levels persisted for up to five weeks.

Audrey Tyrell, 13, told This Morning she was diagnosed with Usher syndrome and has made a bucket list of experiences to enjoy before potential vision loss; she was surprised on the show by Stranger Things actress Nell Fisher.

NBC Select editors tested a range of under-eye patches and compiled dermatologist guidance on ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid that target puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.

A 31-year-old in South Yorkshire who thought his pain came from weight training had a seizure that led to scans revealing a high-grade brain tumour; he underwent a nine-hour operation and later completed radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Researchers will sequence tumor samples preserved at St. Mark's since the 1950s to compare historical and modern DNA signatures and investigate reasons for rising colorectal cancer among younger adults.

The article reports that tightly knit friend groups are not the common pattern; many adults maintain close one-on-one friendships and many respondents report roughly five close friends.

A state audit by the Office of the Legislative Auditor found the Minnesota Department of Human Services' Behavioral Health Administration did not comply with many grant requirements and lacked adequate internal controls; the department distributed more than $425 million to 830 grantees between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024.

Her fitness coach posted an Instagram Story showing her squatting 70 pounds and said she fractured her back more than a year and a half ago after a pelvic floor injury.

A 24-year-old man in Norfolk, England, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in June 2024, died peacefully in his sleep on December 27; his mother has donated his brain and other tissue to researchers.

Finland ranks as the happiest country in Gallup's World Happiness Report and is noted for strong public services, high safety rankings, and abundant nature — factors the article cites as reasons retirees often consider it appealing.

Jesy Nelson said her eight-month-old twin daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 and have begun treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital; doctors said the girls will probably be unable to walk.

Trainer Heather Robertson outlines a 30-minute Pilates routine using light dumbbells (or filled water bottles) that targets the core and the whole body through two circuits; each exercise is performed for 45 seconds with 15 seconds rest and each circuit is repeated three times.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham proposed adding waist and body‑fat measures to BMI; applying their criteria to about 300,000 adults raised the estimated U.S. obesity rate from 42.9% to nearly 70%, and nearly 80% of participants over 70 met the new threshold.

Stopping smoking produces measurable changes within hours and days, such as a return toward normal pulse and improving oxygen levels, and it also lowers risks of heart disease and some cancers over years.

They have been together 12 years and, after a difficult birth two years ago, the wife's need for a recovery period limits sex to about once a week; the writer is considering recording a joint session for later solo use and was advised to weigh consent, comfort, and alternatives such as memory and mindfulness.

Health Canada approved Plosbrio and Poviztra on Dec. 22 and said they are identical to Ozempic and Wegovy except for name and packaging; Novo Nordisk Canada says it is considering introducing a version of semaglutide to compete with generics once they enter the Canadian market.

Ascentage Pharma announced that its next-generation BTK-targeted protein degrader APG-3288 has received IND clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will enter a global, multicenter Phase I study in patients with relapsed or refractory B‑cell and other hematologic malignancies.

The New Zealand High Court has issued an injunction preventing access or publication of stolen patient records after a breach of the Manage My Health portal; about 127,000 patients are reported as potentially affected.