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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.

Chad Gilbert says he underwent surgery on Feb. 27 to remove three brain tumors and has been recovering in hospital; he reported noticing weakness and movement problems during a Nashville show earlier in February.

Lee Haney posted that he is alive after false death rumors, and his children announced he needs a living kidney donor and shared an application link and QR code.

An NIH-funded team developed a model using blood p‑tau217 levels to estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms begin, reporting a median absolute error of three to four years; the models are not yet accurate enough for individual use.

A small JAMA trial of 200 adults with atrial fibrillation found that those who continued about one cup of caffeinated coffee daily had fewer recurrent AFib or atrial flutter episodes over six months than those who avoided caffeine, though researchers say the findings are preliminary and require larger trials.

The article lists whole foods that often provide more protein than many protein bars, including chicken breast, canned tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tempeh, canned salmon, edamame, eggs, and turkey breast. It notes specific nutrients for several items, such as selenium and omega‑3s in tuna and salmon, calcium in Greek yogurt, and choline in eggs.

Barry Manilow, 82, had surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his lung and is recovering after a lobectomy; he has postponed Florida shows and his return to touring remains uncertain.

WHO recommended three new classes of rapid molecular tests for tuberculosis detection, and Valneva received FDA breakthrough designation for its chikungunya vaccine candidate.

WHO issued new guidelines recommending near-point-of-care molecular tests and tongue swabs to speed tuberculosis detection, noting the tests are faster, battery-powered and cost about half of current options; the agency urged governments to expand access while warning that funding shortfalls put progress at risk.

Barry Manilow was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer late last year and underwent a lobectomy; he spent seven days in the ICU and has been declared cancer free after the surgery.

Perez Hilton says taking flu medication on an empty stomach led to an ulcer, perforation and sepsis, and he spent 21 days in a Las Vegas hospital; he posted a video on March 23 describing the ordeal.

In Kigoma Region, WHO-recommended molecular tests now return tuberculosis results within hours, allowing people to start treatment sooner. Tanzania reported a 75% decline in TB deaths between 2015 and 2024 while remaining a high-burden country in 2024.

CNN Underscored lists seven shampoos dermatologists recommend for managing dandruff and explains key active ingredients such as ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione and salicylic acid.

The article reports that poor or disrupted sleep is linked to erectile dysfunction (ED) through vascular, hormonal and mental health pathways. It notes that sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea have been associated with higher risk of ED and that treating sleep problems has been associated with reduced ED in some studies.

A JAMA study using Medicare claims from 2019–2023 found that 75% of Medicare prescription beneficiaries paid $35 or less per month for insulin after the Inflation Reduction Act’s 2023 cap, and average out-of-pocket monthly costs fell from just over $50 in 2019 to about $22 in 2023.

Dermatologists say dandruff can come from multiple causes, including an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, and advise choosing shampoos that target the specific type of dandruff and using them consistently.

Jane Fallon had surgery on March 23 after publicly revealing a recent breast cancer diagnosis; she says the operation went well and she is recovering at home. She is awaiting pathology results in 8–10 days to confirm whether the surgical margins are clear.

A JAMA Network Open study of more than 1 million fathers in Sweden found diagnoses of depression and stress-related disorders fell during pregnancy and the early postpartum months but increased by over 30% toward the end of the child's first year.

A registry study of nearly 100,000 people in Sweden found periods of GLP-1 use were associated with a 42% lower need for psychiatric hospital care or extended sick leave; rates of depression and anxiety were also lower. Researchers say the study shows a strong association but does not prove causation.

A study published in Annals of Neurology found that people with chronic back pain reported stronger unpleasant reactions to certain noxious sounds and showed stronger brain responses, and participants in a trial of pain reprocessing therapy experienced modest reductions in sound unpleasantness alongside improvements in back pain.

Sleep posture experts say side sleeping can reduce pressure on the lower back and promote spinal alignment, and that it may also improve airway flow and reduce nighttime awakenings linked to snoring or sleep apnea.

WHO reports that Eswatini adopted a six-month, all-oral regimen for multidrug-resistant TB in 2023 and recorded an 86% treatment success rate for MDR-TB diagnosed in 2022, while an estimated 54% of people with MDR-TB remained undiagnosed or untreated as of 2024.

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has spent more than $850 million on rural health care since 2009 and provided $6 million toward a new cancer center in Miles City, Montana.

An online fundraiser for Boston police officer Nicholas O'Malley has raised about $414,000 while he faces a voluntary manslaughter charge in a March 11 shooting; he has pleaded not guilty.

Pennsylvania State Police say speed was a factor in a crash that killed four Yough High School students, and investigators are seeking information about the hours before the collision.

Medical and behavioral research reports that living with a dog is linked to benefits such as increased daily activity, reduced stress responses, stronger social contact, and routines that support emotional stability.

Researchers report a protein interaction they call a 'death complex' appears at higher levels in an Alzheimer's mouse model, and the experimental compound FP802 blocked that interaction and reduced nerve-cell damage; further drug development and clinical testing are required.

A UnitedHealth/Health Action Council report finds catastrophic medical cases rose nearly 40% from 2020 to 2025 and says employees who engaged with a primary care provider for three years had 27% lower average catastrophic costs.