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The article reports that instituting a strict phone cut-off at 8 p.m. doubled the author's recovery scores and focus within a few weeks, and it cites research linking nightly screen use to poorer sleep and higher stress.

A Washington University team engineered CD4 CAR-T helper cells that bound amyloid beta and reduced plaques in the meninges of mice; the study used temporary dosing over four weeks and authors say much more work is needed before testing in people.

An NIH-funded team used a LiverMap pipeline to produce cellular-level 3D reconstructions of human liver tissue and reported architectural changes in cirrhosis, including rearranged vessels, fewer central veins, and more fragmented bile ducts.

DEXA scans measure bone density, lean mass, and body fat distribution and are generally more precise than skinfold or BIA methods. Results remain sensitive to machine calibration, timing, clothing and hydration.

Police in Jasper, Georgia, said a shooting at a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic left one person injured who was airlifted to a hospital, and the suspected shooter was shot during a confrontation with officers, according to a city statement.

Kate Middleton said she has rarely consumed alcohol since her cancer diagnosis and chose a soda while visiting breweries on London's Bermondsey Beer Mile.

At a Hill event, health officials and advocates discussed using smokeless nicotine products as a bridge away from combustible cigarettes for current and former service members, noting tobacco use rates in the military are higher than in the general U.S. population.

A research letter in JAMA Pediatrics analyzed electronic health records for 9,491 adolescents seen at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia clinics and found 79% completed the HPV vaccine series before sexual activity while 12% had received no doses.

Dante Moore wrote a March 3 letter to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek describing past struggles with depression and urging increased access to mental health services; he cited that suicide is the No. 2 cause of death for young adults in Oregon.

Clinical observations, animal studies and an analysis of more than 600,000 VA patient records suggest people taking GLP-1 drugs had lower rates of substance-related deaths, overdoses and new substance use diagnoses, and several randomized trials are underway though the drugs are not approved for addiction.

Former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper has died at 28, and the school said his cause of death was not announced. He had previously overcome testicular cancer while playing at Syracuse.

The American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and other groups now recommend measuring lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), at least once in adulthood, and they say cholesterol-lowering medication can be considered as early as age 30 when lifestyle changes do not bring LDL-C into target ranges.

Former News12 anchor Amy McGorry needs an urgent living liver donor after long-term autoimmune liver disease, and a GoFundMe has raised $4,770 toward a $100,000 goal.

A long-term observational study of about 25,000 people reported the lowest insulin resistance near seven hours and 18 minutes of weekday sleep, while both shorter and longer sleep were associated with worse insulin sensitivity. The study was published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care and authors noted it shows associations rather than cause and effect, with sleep duration self-reported.

Pfizer said its experimental drug atirmociclib plus fulvestrant lowered the risk of disease progression or death by 40% in a mid-stage trial. The company reported a manageable safety profile, with 6.4% of patients stopping treatment due to side effects.

A TikTok trend called “rawdogging boredom” asks participants to sit alone without phones, TV or music for a set time, and mental health experts say unplugging can support mindfulness and emotional processing; separate research has linked short-form videos to reduced attention.

A New York patient discovered a 99% blockage in a major heart artery after testing, and cardiologists say choosing tests depends on individual risk factors and symptoms.

A nurse in her 20s was diagnosed with stage 3A endometrial cancer after a large tumor was found; she completed chemotherapy and radiation and now shares her experience publicly to reduce stigma around gynecologic cancers.

Deep sleep (N3) is a restorative stage of non‑REM sleep that supports repair and immune regulation; typical nightly amounts fall with age—for example, babies about 90–150 minutes, adults about 45–90 minutes, and older adults about 30–60 minutes.

Susie Wiles announced an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and said she will begin treatment soon while remaining at work.

The American Heart Association issued updated cholesterol management guidance stressing early lifestyle measures and medication when needed, noting about one in four adults have high LDL cholesterol. A separate study found some AI-generated diet advice for teenagers can recommend dangerously low-calorie meal plans.

A 24-year-old Arizona woman developed botulism after eating a small piece of fermented swordfish and is recovering in a Phoenix rehab center after receiving treatment.

A randomized trial of more than 1,700 adults found that people given daily vitamin D3 for four weeks showed a modestly lower rate of persistent symptoms at eight weeks (21% vs 25%); researchers reported no difference in acute COVID severity, hospital visits, or deaths between the vitamin D and placebo groups.

Bill Gifford's Hotwired examines human sweating and its evolutionary role, and cites studies that link heat exposure and sauna use to cardiovascular, cellular and mood-related findings.

A NIH‑supported randomized trial found weekly injectable extended‑release buprenorphine produced higher rates of abstinence from illicit opioids during pregnancy than daily sublingual buprenorphine, and serious maternal adverse events were less common; neonatal withdrawal outcomes were similar.

An Australian tech entrepreneur used AI tools to help design a personalized mRNA vaccine for his dog, which a university lab manufactured and which the owner says reduced the tumor burden by about 75% and improved the dog's mobility.

Research distinguishes passive screen use, such as prolonged TV viewing, from active use like internet searching or learning on tablets; studies have linked high TV time to faster memory decline and higher dementia risk in some samples while other research finds active, purposeful digital use is associated with slower cognitive decline.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an established medical treatment that increases oxygen delivery to tissues, and it is now being promoted in wellness circles for anti‑aging and longevity. The article reports that these longevity and cognitive claims lack robust research support and that safety incidents at private clinics have raised concerns.

A data engineer used AI tools including ChatGPT and AlphaFold with university researchers to design a personalized mRNA vaccine for his dog Rosie; the tumor reportedly shrank by about 75% after treatment.

Merit Medical announced the US commercial release of the Resilience Through-the-Scope Esophageal Stent on March 16, 2026; it is indicated for treatment of esophageal fistulas and strictures caused by malignant tumors.