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A direct commercial flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying Americans arrived at JFK on Thursday after passengers sheltered in Dubai during regional drone strikes; reports say the role of the U.S. government in organizing the flight was unclear.

An Annenberg poll found 67% of adults trust career scientists at the CDC, NIH and FDA, while 43% trust the political leaders of those agencies. The survey of 1,650 adults also found higher trust in professional medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.

An analysis of about 11,000 people with chronic migraine found that those taking GLP-1 drugs had lower rates of emergency room visits and hospitalizations compared with patients on topiramate, though researchers say the findings are preliminary and show an association rather than causation.

The Buck Institute announced Healthspan Horizons, a new initiative to build a federated research platform that links wearable, clinical and other longitudinal data to better measure and study healthspan under privacy-preserving governance.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that more than 50 medical schools have agreed to a federal nutrition education framework after a monthslong campaign that included pressure from the department; the framework recommends 71 competencies and at least 40 hours of nutrition education per student.

A Spanish study of 179 women found an average near 5% reduction in gray matter during pregnancy, with partial recovery after birth that was associated with stronger mother–infant bonding at six months.

Experts say Lassa fever is underdetected in parts of West Africa and testing remains limited, and more than 32 imported cases — including some in the United States — have been reported.

A published study reports lab-grown hair follicles that follow the natural growth cycle in mice after researchers identified a previously unrecognized mesenchymal cell as part of the minimal stem-cell set needed for full regeneration; researchers say human treatments would be several years away.

Billy Porter says a severe urosepsis episode in September 2025 left him unresponsive for about three days and required intensive treatment, and he has since reported ongoing recovery.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 12 measles cases so far this year, all among unvaccinated residents in Lancaster, Montgomery and Chester counties. Public health departments are beginning targeted campaigns as vaccination rates have declined and national cases have risen.

Experts and major medical organizations report there is not enough evidence that dietary supplements prevent cardiovascular disease, and clinical trials have shown mixed or limited effects for products such as fish oil, CoQ10, psyllium and red yeast rice.

Eli Lilly launched an Employer Connect platform to help employers offer obesity drugs at a net price of $449 per month for a multi-dose form of Zepbound and to connect them with third-party administrators; employer coverage of these drugs remains uneven, with many insured people unable to start or stay on treatment.

More than 50 U.S. medical schools have agreed to assess curricula and post plans aiming for roughly 40 hours of nutrition education or an equivalent beginning this fall, a move announced as voluntary by the Department of Health and Human Services. The effort follows Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push for more nutrition training and a January HHS list of 71 subject areas schools could consider.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched an initiative asking medical schools to review and increase nutrition education, including a public plan to reach 40 hours of training; officials said 52 schools have agreed to take part.

Reports show ADHD diagnoses among women aged 30 to 49 rose markedly between 2020 and 2022, and clinicians say perimenopause can reveal or worsen lifelong ADHD as estrogen levels change and affect focus.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Ohio's request to prohibit sugary carbonated drinks from purchases using SNAP benefits; the change affects about 1.3 million Ohio recipients and is scheduled to take effect October 1, 2026.

A longevity doctor and a sleep expert recommend using an alarm to signal bedtime as well as wake time, citing a one-hour consistent bedtime window as important for circadian rhythm, deep sleep, and overall sleep quality.

The article lists five common breakfast items—cereal, white bread, fruit juice, flavoured yoghurts and instant oats—that it reports can cause rapid blood sugar rises, and it names six higher-protein or higher-fibre alternatives including eggs, avocado, wholegrain bread, protein-rich smoothies, Greek yoghurt and rolled or steel-cut oats.

Workplaces still often include social drinking at events, and people in recovery can find those settings daunting. Treatment professionals and a former lawyer quoted in the article say many colleagues are less concerned than expected and that setting boundaries and non-drinking options have become more visible.

The article says one in four Americans — more than 84 million — are affected by skin diseases and promotes a topical ivermectin cream that combines ivermectin, azelaic acid, and metronidazole.

A BMJ analysis of more than 600,000 US veterans with type 2 diabetes found that starting GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with lower rates of new substance use disorders and with fewer overdoses and substance-related deaths compared with starting SGLT-2 inhibitors; the study was observational and cannot prove causation.

A Rhode Island state investigation reported that 75 clergy allegedly abused more than 300 victims since 1950 and documented patterns of reassignment and limited criminal accountability; the Diocese of Providence disputed aspects of the report.

Daniel Neeson, 29, posted that he underwent surgery to treat a congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve and described his recovery as patient and rewarding.

Daniel Neeson, 29, said on Instagram he was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and recently had heart surgery after developing left ventricle dilation and aortic enlargement.

A Veterans Affairs data analysis of more than 600,000 patients with type 2 diabetes found that treatment with GLP-1 drugs was associated with fewer emergency visits, hospitalizations and deaths related to substance use across alcohol, opioids, stimulants and nicotine. The study’s authors and an accompanying editorial note that randomized trials are needed and several clinical trials are already underway.

A study of more than 10,000 adults found an optimal nightly sleep duration of about 7 hours 19 minutes linked with estimated glucose disposal rate, a measure used for insulin resistance; weekend catch-up sleep showed mixed effects depending on weekday sleep habits.

Family says a 12-year-old Reseda High student died after being struck in the head during an alleged bullying incident; the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case as a homicide.

A small chart-review study of 34 patients reported that after 36 weeks most who spaced out their standard GLP-1 injections maintained weight loss and improvements in measures such as blood pressure and blood sugar; the study was observational and had no control group.

Medicube has released a new hair care line built around PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide), and early reviews say the shampoo, conditioner and scalp serum feel lightweight while helping to hydrate and strengthen hair.

A Mayo Clinic study published Nov. 16 found monoclonal antibody treatment was linked with a lower hospitalization rate among 1,395 breakthrough COVID-19 cases; U.S. and international agencies also reported an imported monkeypox case, an investigation of smallpox-labeled vials at a Pennsylvania lab, and an out-of-season flu increase in South Africa.