Health

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Kresladi, a one‑time gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency‑I, based on phase 1‑2 trial results showing sustained immune reconstitution in treated children. The trial was led by Dr. Donald Kohn at UCLA and sponsored by Rocket Pharmaceuticals.

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report that metformin engages a brain pathway involving the Rap1 protein in the ventromedial hypothalamus, and mice lacking Rap1 in that area did not show blood sugar improvement from low-dose metformin.

Several members of the Post's commerce team tried ARMRA bovine colostrum and reported changes such as reduced bloating, altered energy levels, and some hair or skin improvements; the brand highlights a cold‑chain pasteurization process, third‑party testing, and specific sourcing claims.

The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Philips' DeviceGuide, an AI-based software that provides real-time visual assistance during mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair. The tool was developed with Edwards Lifesciences, is intended for use with the Edwards PASCAL Ace device, and Philips has not announced a market release date.

Viking Therapeutics has completed enrolment in its Phase III VANQUISH-2 trial of subcutaneous VK2735, enrolling about 1,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity; the 78-week, randomised study will compare three dose levels with placebo and uses percent change in body weight at 78 weeks as the primary endpoint.

Major U.S. heart organizations released revised cholesterol and lipid guidelines that introduce the PREVENT risk calculator, set specific LDL targets by risk level, and recommend at least one Lp(a) test for adults.

A Swedish observational study of 2,157 adults found that carriers of APOE 3/4 or 4/4 who ate more meat had slower cognitive decline and a lower reported risk of dementia; the study was observational and does not establish causation.

The MIND diet blends Mediterranean and DASH approaches and is presented as a pattern aimed at slowing brain ageing; reporting cited about a 53% lower dementia risk among strongest adherents and about a 35% lower risk among moderate adherents.

A recurring commercial prompted 45-year-old Haleema Burton to request a colonoscopy; doctors found and removed stage I colorectal cancer during that procedure.

AstraZeneca reported that its experimental antibody tozorakimab reduced annualised rates of moderate-to-severe COPD flare-ups versus placebo in two late-stage trials, and said detailed trial data will be presented at a medical conference.

ADHD symptoms such as impulsivity and distractibility can complicate paying bills and budgeting. People with lived experience and clinicians in the article describe using systems, automation and professional resources to address those challenges.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen training with his son Joseph Baena at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, where he helped him with posing and muscle positioning during their workout.

A 56-year-old man in Nuneaton says a GP referral to a social prescribing team helped him recover from isolation and worsening mental health; the NHS-backed programme was introduced in 2019 and now reports about 3,300 link workers and over one million referrals each year.

Government guidance recommends limiting screen time for children under five to one hour a day and advises that under-twos should not watch screens alone.

An Aurora officer performed nearly five minutes of CPR on a 1-week-old infant after the mother ran to his stopped car when the baby stopped breathing; he then translated the mother's Spanish for arriving medics, and the family later reunited.

A Guttmacher Institute report found interstate travel for abortions fell from about 170,000 in 2023 to 142,000 in 2025, while telehealth abortion provisions in 13 total-ban states increased from about 72,000 to 91,000.

Sam Champion underwent an emergency heart procedure after a nuclear stress test identified a problem that earlier exams had not shown, and doctors say he is expected to make a full recovery.

Peptides are appearing in hair serums, shampoos and supplements and are reported to support hair growth by improving scalp blood flow and strengthening hair follicles.

Ontario is adding $1.1 billion to home health care under its 2026 budget while officials acknowledge the province is unlikely to meet its target of 58,000 new or upgraded long-term care beds by 2028.

Alberta announced about $34 million for Indigenous primary care and related initiatives, but Indigenous leaders and clinicians say the amount and its structure fall short and lack clear accountability to communities.

A large observational study of 461,586 people using UK Biobank data found that drinking about 2–3 cups of coffee per day was associated with the lowest observed risk of developing anxiety or depression over a median 13.4 years; drinking five or more cups was linked to an increased risk.

The Manitoba budget includes a $5.2 million commitment for a specialized menopause clinic in south Winnipeg, and a local advocate says the service should be holistic—covering education, supports and care beyond hormone therapy.

Amy Robach says she declined a 2013 on-air mammogram at first but agreed after a colleague's encouragement; that mammogram led to a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis and she later had a double mastectomy and chemotherapy.

Researchers compiled data from nearly 200 studies and more than 30 million cells to build an open-access, high-resolution atlas of the developing human neocortex.

Caffeinated coffee can cause short-term rises in blood pressure that usually fade once the caffeine leaves the body; how long pressure takes to adjust varies by factors such as dose, tolerance, metabolism and other caffeine sources.

The 7:1 sleep rule — falling asleep for seven hours within the same one‑hour window at least five nights a week — is linked by a large Vitality/LSE study to a 24 percent lower risk of early death and as much as four additional years of life expectancy.

Dermatologists and product testing in the article report that retinol in body lotions can improve skin texture on arms, legs, chest and hands; consistent use over time is needed and higher concentrations or more frequent use may cause irritation.

Banana color—green, yellow, or brown—reflects changes in starch and sugar that influence taste and digestion; all stages provide nutrients such as potassium and vitamin B6.

A study of nearly 4,000 people diagnosed with childhood ADHD found that those prescribed methylphenidate during childhood were not at increased risk of psychosis by age 22, and a secondary analysis showed lower adult psychosis rates when treatment began in childhood.

The clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, and the article describes a '15-minute rule'—moving bedtime and wake time 15 minutes earlier each night—to limit the sleep lost. It also notes light exposure, meal timing and limiting afternoon caffeine as measures the author and sleep experts discuss.