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A 12-year-old girl, identified as Khimberly Zavaleta, died after being struck at Reseda High School, her mother said; the Los Angeles Police Department says the death is being investigated as a homicide but will not release further information because juveniles are involved.

Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died last month, was an early public advocate on HIV/AIDS and publicly tested and spoke about the disease to reduce stigma and call for more research and attention.

About one in three U.S. adults reports not getting enough sleep and an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans live with chronic sleep disorders. The article describes experts' recommendations on routines, light exposure and sleep environment that are reported to help with falling asleep and staying asleep.

A wearable-based study of 105,000 people and 47 million nights found that sleeping at least seven hours and keeping bedtime within a one-hour window on most nights was associated with a lower mortality risk and an estimated 2–4 extra years of life.

The article describes Pilates toe taps as a slow, controlled tabletop movement that targets deep core muscles, pelvic floor stability, and hip flexor mobility; the author reports using them daily and during postpartum recovery.

Dermatologists report rising cases of perioral dermatitis linked to overuse of active products and barrier damage. Experts say simplified, hydration-focused Korean-style formulas that emphasise ceramides and calming ingredients are often better tolerated for reactive skin.

Mark Seguin was surprise-diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 35 after recurring severe stomach pain; he underwent surgery and several months of chemotherapy and, five years later, is nearing release from oncology care pending a final scan and blood tests.

A study of more than 130,000 U.S. adults (1980–2023) found that caffeinated coffee and higher tea intake were associated with lower dementia rates and better cognitive test performance, while decaffeinated coffee showed no association.

Families at Cunningham Elementary protested the visit of U.S. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., expressing concern about his views on childhood vaccinations even as they welcomed attention to the school's PEAS Farm and Teaching Kitchen programs.

Public interest rose after advocate John Davidson involuntarily vocalized offensive language during the BAFTAs, and doctors say tics are involuntary neurological symptoms that typically begin in childhood and often lessen by adulthood.

After the CDC altered its childhood vaccine guidance in January, states including Colorado have introduced laws aimed at keeping vaccines free and expanding legal protections for providers.

After following fitness influencers' nutrition tips for about a year, Hailey Groski unintentionally gained 20 pounds; she later lost the weight by learning calorie awareness and building sustainable habits.

Dr. Casey Means testified before the Senate HELP Committee on Feb. 25, 2026, and gave measured answers on vaccines, birth control and pesticides while declining to reinstate her lapsed medical license.

The article examines using AI personas to create simulated therapist-supervisors for therapist training and psychological research. It notes potential benefits alongside risks such as prompt drift and AI hallucinations.

Lesotho has received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, the twice‑yearly injectable PrEP approved by WHO in July 2025; the handover was attended by senior government officials and development partners.

Heights University Hospital’s emergency room will stay open for two more weeks after local talks, and officials say further operations depend on state assistance and ongoing negotiations.

Experts say three common metrics—shorter sleep duration, reduced deep (slow wave) sleep, and more fragmented sleep—often lower sleep-tracker scores for people over 65, and they describe simple lifestyle steps that can help improve sleep patterns.

The Charles R. Drew University–UCLA partnership has trained physicians for underserved South Los Angeles since 1981 and is transitioning as CDU opens a four-year medical school; CDU will graduate its first class in 2027 while the Drew/UCLA program will end.

A mobile mammogram unit visited Skid Row after Union Rescue Mission found that 87% of women at its shelter were not up to date on breast or cervical cancer screenings; shelter medical staff, including a UCLA faculty physician, helped organize the outreach.

The European Medicines Agency recommended marketing authorization for mCombriax, Moderna's combined mRNA vaccine for people aged 50 and older, based on phase 3 trial data. The recommendation will go to the European Commission for a final decision and national authorities would decide any rollout.

Researchers analyzed more than 15,000 semen samples from donor applicants collected in Denmark and Florida between 2018 and 2024 and found sperm motility was highest in June–July and lowest in December–January, while ejaculate volume and sperm concentration showed no clear seasonal change.

Colorectal cancer often begins as a polyp and is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S.; major medical groups now recommend regular screening begin at age 45.

Reggie Dunbar II has lived with HIV for more than 40 years and now leads an advocacy group for veterans, and the Department of Defense has paused shipping HIV-positive recruits after a court upheld the enlistment ban.

The article reports Taco Bell offers several menu items with measurable fiber, citing a beef Nachos Bell Grande at about 13 grams and a cantina chicken bowl at 10 grams.

A large umbrella review found daily collagen supplementation was linked to modest improvements in skin elasticity and hydration but did not show convincing reductions in wrinkles; the analysis pooled 16 systematic reviews and more than 100 randomized trials.

Novartis reached an undisclosed settlement with the estate of Henrietta Lacks in federal court, resolving a 2024 lawsuit that alleged cells taken without Lacks' knowledge in 1951 were commercialized.

Active Minds and student peer groups have expanded across hundreds of campuses as rates of mental illness remain highest for 18–25 year-olds, and the organization recently announced funding increases for suicide-prevention programs.

On March 8, 2026 most U.S. states (except Arizona and Hawaii) will move clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, causing a one-hour overnight loss of sleep; experts say this shift can lead to short-term sleep deprivation, reduced REM sleep, and circadian disruption. The article reports that specialists reference a '7:1' sleep rule—aiming for at least seven hours nightly within a one-hour window—and mention morning light and gradual bedtime adjustments as strategies discussed to ease the transition.

Putnam County deputies found Andrew Giddens, missing since Feb. 14, stuck in mud at a Vulcan Materials site; he was freed after a multi-hour rescue and flown to a trauma center in critical condition. Authorities said they will not pursue trespassing charges because of his mental health.

The article cites the Cleveland Clinic saying some researchers found rosemary oil comparable to Rogaine for encouraging hair growth, and that biotin could help with hair fullness; consumer reviews describe an all‑type rosemary oil that users report improved scalp condition and reduced shedding over weeks to months.