Health

Los Angeles County issued ocean water use warnings after lab tests found bacteria levels above state standards at multiple beaches from Malibu to Marina del Rey; two previously affected sites were later cleared after follow-up testing.

Dr. Jon Marashi says mouth taping can encourage nasal breathing and help reduce mouth dryness, but he views it as a temporary aid rather than a cure.

A JAMA study followed 2,766 U.S. women aged 65–79 for up to 25 years and found higher baseline blood levels of p-tau217 were linked with later mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

A Samsung survey released for World Sleep Day reports that about 80% of sleep apnea cases go undiagnosed and that roughly 23% of surveyed users are at risk; the study and clinicians say sleep tracker metrics such as snore detection, nighttime awakenings, and reduced REM and deep sleep can signal possible signs.

Emma Heming announced the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support while accepting an award; Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023.

Hatch's State of Sleep report analyzed millions of anonymized Restore smart clock patterns and found that wake times are often consistent while bedtimes are not; over 30% of users lack a regular bedtime and nearly half shift bedtimes by two or more hours in a week. The report notes simple wind-down routines, like dimming lights or putting the phone down, can signal the brain it's time to sleep.

The CDC reported 1,362 confirmed measles cases in the United States and a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report described New Mexico’s 99-case outbreak last year, noting a 55% increase in MMR doses administered during the response.

Research highlighted by clinicians indicates deep (slow-wave) sleep helps clear harmful proteins from the brain, and experts say adults should aim for about one to two hours of deep sleep within seven to nine hours of total sleep.

A phase 2 European trial reported that sulthiame reduced nighttime breathing interruptions and improved overnight oxygen in adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Governor Mikie Sherrill proposed that large employers either provide insurance to workers on Medicaid or pay up to $725 per Medicaid-enrolled employee, and the administration estimates the change would raise about $145 million a year.

Ernie Anastos, an Emmy-winning New York television anchor, died at 82 from pneumonia, his wife Kelly Anastos confirmed; colleagues and former employers issued tributes to his decades-long career.

A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted for Mattress Firm found 76% are strict about their sleeping practices and 79% of those say they sleep better when they follow a regular bedtime routine.

A new study finds rising maternal deaths among white women with no higher education are a major driver of a narrowing racial gap, while maternal deaths declined for college‑educated Black women; the analysis used national data from 2000–2019.

NIH-funded researchers developed machine-learning models that predict patients at risk of intimate partner violence; the multimodal model showed about 88% accuracy and detected risk on average more than three years earlier. The team plans to embed the decision-support tool into electronic health records for real-time risk evaluations.

GSK's Arexvy received expanded FDA approval to cover all high-risk adults, increasing the eligible U.S. population by about 21 million; a U.S. vaccine advisory panel is scheduled to consider recommendations for this age group next week.

Authorities say an 11-year-old reported missing from Duarte in July 2020 was located in Washington County, North Carolina, enrolled at a school under an alias and taken into protective custody.

CMS's GLP-1 Bridge program will let eligible Medicare beneficiaries pay $50 a month for Wegovy and Zepbound beginning July 1, 2026; the Bridge runs through Dec. 31, 2026 and the longer-term BALANCE option for Part D plans is voluntary starting in 2027.

Team Italy brought an espresso machine into its World Baseball Classic dugout and players have used shots during celebrations; experts say caffeine can boost alertness and reaction time but benefits depend on dose, timing and individual tolerance.

The FDA on March 11 launched the Adverse Event Monitoring System, a consolidated platform that folds several existing reporting systems into a single searchable database. Officials say the system will standardize reporting, publish data in real time, and is expected to lower costs.

A randomized trial of 298 people reported that higher doses of the repurposed drug sulthiame roughly halved breathing pauses in moderate to severe sleep apnea, and the results were published in The Lancet.

Nicole Presley is UCLA's senior executive director of student resilience and mental health services, overseeing CAPS, RISE and CARE while co-chairing Campus Community Conversations. She helped launch the CORE mobile crisis unit in October 2025 and is involved with the suicide prevention initiative 'Hope Connects Us.'

Early studies report that people with ADHD have higher rates of cardiovascular conditions, and ADHD treatments and related factors can affect blood pressure and heart rate.

Volunteers at the Anne Arundel Food Bank packed 600 boxes of non-perishable food for about 600 BWI TSA agents who are working without pay amid a partial federal government shutdown. The boxes were scheduled for pick-up Thursday for distribution at the airport.

A licensed veterinarian notes daily tooth brushing is ideal and mentions gauze or dental wipes as alternatives. The article reports most dogs require professional dental procedures under general anesthesia each year, including x-rays and a full oral assessment.

Dr. Anna Persaud and Dr. Michael Breus outline sleep hygiene practices and select over-the-counter aids; they emphasize consistent sleep-wake timing, daytime light exposure, cooler bedroom temperatures, and limiting alcohol and bright screens before bed.

Officials say a vehicle struck Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and security and an individual exchanged gunfire; police are on scene and nearby schools and places of worship were locked down.

Valerie Bertinelli says posing nude for the cover of her new memoir at 65 helped her confront a long‑standing fear, and she told Yahoo she does not intend to pose again; the memoir also details her healing after divorce, career changes and childhood sexual abuse.

Officials say Amanda Wixon held a young woman in her home and forced her to work for about 25 years; Wixon was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Five sleep experts reviewed popular sleep products and found a mixed evidence base: some items like sleep earbuds, sunrise alarm clocks, weighted blankets and bed cooling systems have supporting studies, while mouth tape, many sleep headbands, and vagus nerve stimulators lack strong or consistent proof.

Sleep scientist Tom Coleman says bright, cool blue-white LEDs in evening spaces can signal daytime to the brain and shift circadian timing; the article reports that switching to warm, amber-toned bulbs, using eye masks, or installing blackout curtains are suggested ways to reduce evening light exposure.