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A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent and failing to warn users in a lawsuit brought by a now-20-year-old who said social media harmed her mental health; the jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and a punitive damages phase is pending.

Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya told staff the White House may nominate a permanent CDC director soon and said he will continue to lead the agency while efforts to fill leadership gaps proceed.

A phase 3 randomized trial of a Lyme vaccine with 9,400 participants reported at least 73% efficacy, and Pfizer and Valneva say they plan to seek federal approval.

The article reports that the gluteal muscles support mobility and independence, and it cites research noting that about one hour of strength training per week is associated with a reported 17% increase in life expectancy.

The FDA approved Wegovy HD, a 7.2 mg semaglutide injection that is triple the prior 2.4 mg dose, for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance in adults; the decision was supported by clinical data showing greater average weight reduction.

A Japanese study using data from 2016–2022 found that older adults who cooked at least once a week had about a 30% lower risk of dementia overall, and that novice cooks showed larger reductions in risk; researchers said further study is needed.

The World Health Organization and aid officials report that a drone strike wrecked Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, putting the facility out of service and leaving more than 2 million people without proper referral care; the WHO said the strike killed 70 people and wounded 146.

Sarah Mullally, the Church of England's first female archbishop, acknowledged the pain of victims and survivors of abuse in her first sermon at Canterbury Cathedral and called for truth, compassion and action.

Sam Champion told viewers that shortness of breath during a nuclear stress test prompted doctors to perform cardiac catheterization and place a stent; he returned to Good Morning America after a two-day absence and is reported to be doing well and expected to make a full recovery.

A Medicaid 'spend down' uses a person’s assets on allowable expenses so they can meet state income and asset limits for Medicaid coverage of nursing-home or assisted-living care; rules such as five-year look-back periods vary by state and experts in the article urge professional planning.

The article lists five common triggers linked to bipolar mood episodes—stress, sleep loss, seasonal changes, substance use, and hormonal shifts—and notes that therapies such as CBT, family-focused therapy, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy are commonly used in care.

After sharing post-COVID hair loss, Alyssa Milano credited the Nioxin three-product anti-thinning system with helping her regrow hair; several Nioxin items are listed as 50% off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale through March 31, with some kits reported under $30.

Amanda Peet wrote a New Yorker essay saying she was diagnosed with breast cancer after routine monitoring and subsequently had a lumpectomy and radiation; the diagnosis unfolded alongside the deaths of both her parents.

Former Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers says she is pressing for the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act to require upfront health care prices, and the article notes studies showing wide price variations for the same treatments.

P.E.I.'s chief public health officer says RSV hospital admissions fell from over 100 two years ago to 28 this season after the province expanded free vaccine access to older seniors and eligible infants.

Huub Lelieveld received the World Food Prize for developing hygienic food processing methods that the prize organization says have helped avert millions of foodborne illnesses; he also founded the Global Harmonization Initiative to promote food safety and trade regulations.

A proposal to begin legislation for a sugar tax and a ban on selling energy drinks to under-16s will be voted in the Bundesrat, and proponents say revenue would be used for health initiatives.

Alix Earle has launched Reale Actives, a four-product skin care line developed with dermatologist input for acne-prone skin; she says the brand aims to normalize breakouts rather than sell perfect skin.

Two former nuns who admitted abusing children at Nazareth House in Glasgow in the 1970s and 1980s were given probation, unpaid work and victim payments instead of prison.

Perez Hilton says he was hospitalized for 21 days with complications that included an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis, and that during the stay he experienced what he described as a direct encounter with God.

Merck agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for nearly $6 billion, paying $53 a share (about $5.7 billion including Terns' cash) to gain an experimental pill for chronic myeloid leukemia; Keytruda, Merck's top drug, is set to lose main patent protection in 2028.

A study published in Anesthesiology Open reported that supplies of O-negative “universal donor” blood have been critically low each year since 2019, and researchers said use of O-negative in some emergency situations is contributing to shortages.

Researchers analyzed about a year of Fitbit and health data from roughly 14,500 people and reported that those who exercised in the morning had lower rates of cardiometabolic risk factors and a 31% lower reported risk of coronary artery disease.

A Tom's Guide reviewer wore an Oura Ring every day for more than a year and reports it highlighted the importance of deep and REM sleep, the value of tracking chronotype, and how daily habits like alcohol and late meals affect sleep quality.

A study of roughly 14,500 people using Fitbit data found that exercising in the morning—especially between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.—was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk and a 31% lower risk of coronary artery disease; the research will be presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting and has not yet been peer‑reviewed.

Novo Nordisk reported that UBT251 produced up to a 9.8% mean body-weight reduction after 24 weeks and up to a 2.16% mean blood-sugar reduction in a phase 2 trial in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Chad Gilbert, guitarist of New Found Glory, underwent emergency surgery after scans found three brain tumours and has reported immediate improvement in left-hand function while continuing recovery.

A Stanford Medicine study published in Nature Immunology reports a method that equips immune cells with metabolite-sensing receptors, which increased tumor infiltration and improved control of human breast and ovarian tumors in mice.

A study of more than 53,000 people monitored over eight years found that adding about 11 minutes of sleep nightly, plus small increases in activity and vegetable intake, was associated with an estimated 10% lower risk of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke.

Persistent new difficulties with routine daily activities can appear years before dementia is diagnosed, and recent studies link these ongoing functional changes to biological markers associated with Alzheimer's disease.