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A sleep expert, Dr. Lindsay Browning, says waking in the middle of a roughly 90‑minute sleep cycle can cause sleep inertia, and timing sleep to about 7.5 or 9 hours is more likely to coincide with lighter sleep stages.

A GoFundMe for Hall County teacher Jason Hughes has surpassed $390,000 to support his wife and two young sons after he died during a senior prank; a driver faces a vehicular homicide charge and five students face misdemeanor charges.

A Hebrew University study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology reported that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) reduced liver fat and improved metabolic markers in experimental models; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects about one-third of adults.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said state agents removed over 3,300 kratom and related 7‑OH products, and the California Department of Public Health has treated kratom products as illegal to sell since October.

Medical debt can build quickly and is a common factor in bankruptcy; nonprofit programs such as debt management plans and hospital financial assistance applications helped one family resolve their balance.

A 32-year-old MD/PhD student at Penn has a rare inherited form of ALS and is working with a Penn researcher to develop a gene therapy; her father died of the same form in 2024.

The family of Georgia teacher Jason Hughes says they want charges dropped and asks for mercy after officials reported five teens carried out a toilet-paper prank during which Hughes slipped and was struck by a vehicle; one teen faces vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges and the group has been released on bond.

CNN Underscored tested 10 SAD light therapy lamps and named three top models: Circadian Optics Lumos 2.0, Carex Day‑Light Elite, and Circadian Optics Lora. The review measured light output, evaluated design and durability, and included expert guidance on timing and medical consultation.

An analysis of randomized trial data found that taking a daily multivitamin for two years was associated with about four months less biological aging on five epigenetic clocks, with larger effects in participants who were biologically older than their chronological age.

A CNN Underscored writer tracked sleep for 30 days using an Evie Ring, tested small habit shifts and several products, and reported achieving an eight-hour night after using the Eight Sleep Pod.

WHO Regional Director for Africa reported that oral diseases affected 42% of the region in 2021 and that only 17% currently have access to essential oral health services; Member States endorsed a regional framework in 2025 aimed at advancing universal oral health coverage by 2030.

Beverley Mitchell said blood work years ago prompted her to insist on a colonoscopy in her early 30s, which revealed a large precancerous polyp; a follow-up three years later was clear.

A letter argues that osteoporosis affects millions of American women and that most bone density is built in the teenage years, so calcium and exercise should begin early to reduce later treatment needs.

White House officials are pressing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to temper his vaccine policies while some MAHA supporters push for stricter actions on COVID-19 vaccines and pesticides; an Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting on vaccine injuries was postponed to mid-March.

Colorectal cancer has risen among people under 50, and U.S. guidance now recommends routine screening beginning at age 45; certain medical conditions, inherited syndromes, family histories, or persistent symptoms are reasons a clinician might advise earlier testing.

The FDA approved Sotyktu (deucravacitinib), an oral TYK2 inhibitor, to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis after positive results from the Phase III POETYK PsA-I and POETYK PsA-II trials.

A writer reports that using a Pranamat acupressure mat for about a week reduced their 3 a.m. wake-ups and produced faster, uninterrupted sleep.

Organizers say runners may turn off at Mile 18 and still receive finisher and challenge medals this year, a temporary measure introduced amid warmer-weather concerns; official results will be updated later to reflect time and mileage.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Sotyktu for adults with active psoriatic arthritis, citing positive results from the POETYK PsA‑1 and PsA‑2 trials that showed improvements in ACR20 and Minimal Disease Activity measures.

A study of more than 3,500 adults found that consuming above the study average of 21 grams of fiber per day was associated with about 3.4% more deep sleep, and eating more than five types of plant foods daily was linked with slightly faster sleep onset.

Kristaps Porzingis has been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and has played only 17 of a possible 533 minutes since joining the Warriors; doctors say POTS deregulates the autonomic nervous system and can cause rapid heart rate and lightheadedness when standing.

Green tea generally contains much less caffeine than a typical cup of coffee and provides L-theanine, which experts and some studies link to a steadier, calmer focus; the article also cites long-term research associating regular green tea drinking with lower risks of several diseases.

Michaeleen Doucleff's book Dopamine Kids argues screens and ultraprocessed foods act as 'dopamine magnets' that affect children and recommends strict household changes; the reviewer says the program is mentally demanding and runs counter to some liberal parenting views.

An optometrist cautions that eye‑whitening or red‑eye drops can mask underlying problems and may cause rebound redness; she recommends preservative‑free lubricating tears as a gentler alternative, and the FDA has recently warned about 26 over‑the‑counter eye drop products.

Daylight Saving Time began at 2 a.m. on March 8, when clocks were set forward one hour so sunrise and sunset occur an hour later. A YouGov poll reported about two-thirds of Americans favor ending the twice-yearly clock changes.

The interview with eHealth's Whitney Stidom notes Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs Jan. 1–March 31 and that people who compared plans in 2025 potentially saved about $1,600 on average by choosing plans that fit their needs.

Sleep Awareness Week 2026 runs March 8–14 and spotlights the '7:1 Rule' — at least seven hours of nightly sleep plus a one-hour regular bedtime window — based on a large Vitality and LSE tracker study linking sleep regularity to lower mortality.

Finland is ranked the world's happiest country by Gallup and combines strong public services and safety with higher taxes, long winters, and some delays for non-urgent medical care.

Joan Eichner, who turned 100, said she credits wine and chocolates and a routine of three weekly aqua fitness classes for her long life; she celebrated at the Moody Family YMCA in Dallas and values the friendships formed there.

Experts interviewed for Sleep Awareness Week 2026 say adults over 65 commonly wake around 3 a.m., and they report that long daytime naps are linked with more nighttime awakenings while brief naps and morning daylight are associated with more consolidated sleep.