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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.

Blood donations are lower than usual across the Philadelphia region after winter illnesses, colder weather and holiday scheduling reduced donor turnout; nearby New Jersey declared a blood emergency and reported about a 40% decline in recent weeks.

Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an inherited particle not measured on routine lipid panels and can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and aortic valve disease; experts estimate more than 20% of adults have levels that raise cardiovascular risk.

Utah has authorized a program letting Doctronic's AI renew some routine prescriptions for patients with certain chronic conditions; medical groups, including the American Medical Association, say removing physician input poses serious risks.

Kamloops RCMP say the sudden death of Muhammad "Ash" Zafar, found during a wellness check on Dalgleish Drive, is being treated as a homicide; investigators say the death appears isolated and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

In a four-month trial of 212 men with low-risk prostate cancer, a supplement containing broccoli, pomegranate and other phytochemicals was linked to a slowing of PSA rise; adding a Lactobacillus probiotic was associated with a larger reduction in PSA progression and MRI-supported changes.

A Belfast actor diagnosed with motor neurone disease says he regained some sensation in his feet after receiving doses of a trial drug that targets a rare FUS gene; he remains under care and is due to have a tracheostomy this month.

A 42-year-old snowmobiler from Bend, Oregon, died after an avalanche near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak in Truckee on Jan. 5; friends and nearby passersby recovered him and performed CPR but he did not survive.

Federal health officials announced they will stop recommending some vaccines universally for children, and CDC data report at least 11 million flu illnesses and 5,000 deaths this season.

Health officials report the drug-resistant yeast Candida auris has spread in hospitals and nursing homes in New York and New Jersey, and U.S. cases topped more than 7,000 in 2025.

Influencer Tineke 'Tini' Younger posted a new arm tattoo honoring her late twin daughter Arya; Younger previously announced Arya died after a pregnancy-related complication and said her surviving twin is breathing on her own.

Southfield has agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit over the 2020 case in which 20-year-old Timesha Beauchamp was pronounced dead, later found alive at a funeral home, and died weeks afterward.

Savannah Guthrie has been absent from 'Today' since mid-December for vocal cord surgery to remove a polyp and nodules, and on Jan. 5 she posted that she is 'all good' and expects to return soon.

The Wyoming Supreme Court invalidated the state's abortion ban in State v. Johnson, finding that the law's exceptions were legally inconsistent with the Wyoming Constitution's recognition of health-care decision rights.

An 18-year-old in California reportedly died of an overdose after months of conversations with ChatGPT seeking drug information and emotional support, the family says. OpenAI expressed condolences and said newer models deploy stronger safety measures.

John Godwin said his daughter Johanna Mata’s twin daughters were born early and spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit; Mata later posted that both babies are off CPAP, light blankets and feeding tubes and are working on feeding and gaining weight.

Johns Hopkins Provost Ray Jayawardhana has been appointed president of the California Institute of Technology, effective July 1. He has served as Johns Hopkins provost since October 2023.

Experts say there is no separate "lean" or "bulk" muscle; skeletal muscle is the same tissue, and how it looks depends on muscle mass, body fat, training, nutrition and genetics.

Many people 65 and older who start GLP-1 drugs for diabetes or weight loss stop them within a year, with studies reporting discontinuation rates near half or higher; common reasons include side effects, muscle loss, cost, and changes in insurance coverage.

Dr. Janell Green Smith died on January 2, 2026, from complications shortly after delivering her first child. The American College of Nurse‑Midwives called the death heartbreaking and unacceptable and described it as a failure of systems meant to protect birthing people.

Harvard experts and studies report growing concerns about gambling-related harms as U.S. sports wagers rose from $4.9 billion in 2017 to $121.1 billion in 2023, and a Pew poll finds 43% of adults view legalized sports betting as bad for society.

A 2025 report found 44% of men said fear of being labeled "creepy" reduced their likelihood of initiating contact, while surveys cited in the article say many women (77% of ages 18–30) want to be approached more.

Chefs and nutritionists are promoting more bean consumption for health and environmental reasons, and a kitchen test of chickpeas, butter beans and kidney beans found jarred beans scored highest for taste while costing more than tinned or dried options.

The Drinking Water Inspectorate told MPs that South East Water lacked electronic monitoring and other operational visibility for weeks before a water-quality problem left about 24,000 properties without reliable supply and prompted a nine-day boil-water notice.

Researchers at Queen Mary University London report that thermoception—the perception of temperature—helps shape self-awareness, and that warm touch such as a hug can increase body ownership and a sense of security; the authors also note that prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may affect mood and self-awareness.

Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of SMA infant and follow‑on formula after tests suggested an ingredient may contain the cereulide toxin, and the UK Food Standards Agency says affected batches should not be fed to infants.

Withings unveiled the Body Scan 2 at CES 2026, a $599.95 smart scale that performs a 90‑second assessment and tracks more than 60 biomarkers. The company says two features will seek FDA clearance and the device is planned for release in Q2 2026.

The Larimer County coroner confirmed a hiker was killed in a mountain lion attack, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife said human DNA was found on the paws of one of two juvenile lions that were euthanized.

Gold Star Distribution has recalled hundreds of grocery and pet products after the FDA reported unsanitary conditions and pest contamination at a Minneapolis storage facility; the distributor says it will issue refunds if customers provide proof that affected items were destroyed.