Health

Studies report that some plastic and nonstick cookware, tea bags and plastic packaging can release microplastic particles into food, and the article describes non-plastic alternatives such as stainless steel, glass, cast iron and wooden utensils.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy in an 8-1 decision, and the author reports that major medical groups say the practice is harmful and linked to higher suicide risk among LGBTQ youth.

Psychologist Dr Bijal Chheda outlined seven strategies reported to help train the brain for more deep sleep; about a third of adults reportedly do not get the roughly 120 minutes of deep sleep each night.

A 15-year-old girl's OCD has shifted between rituals and is increasingly disrupting school, reading and daily routines, the article reports. Experts cited recommend cognitive behavioural therapy that includes exposure and response prevention and say therapy should be experiential.

The Donate Life Family Fun Run at Baltimore's Camden Yards brought donor families, transplant recipients, waitlist candidates and supporters together to benefit Infinite Legacy; organizers and participants honored donors like Demetrias “Dewey” Waters, whose organ gifts were reported as saving four lives.

Experts report many people notice better sleep and improved hydration within days of stopping alcohol, and immune function and some liver recovery can begin within a week.

Officials reported the Springs wildfire east of Moreno Valley has grown to more than 4,000 acres with about 45% containment, and mandatory evacuations are in effect for multiple Moreno Valley zones.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids and include some approved medicines as well as many experimental products sold online. Researchers and regulators say much of the publicised benefit for unregulated peptides lacks robust human evidence and that products claiming medicinal effects may face regulatory action.

A study of nearly 200,000 Americans age 65 and older found that receiving a high-dose influenza vaccine was associated with about a 55% lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia over roughly two years, with stronger and more consistent associations reported in women. Researchers noted limitations including possible healthy-user bias and missing data on mortality and socioeconomic factors.

A Florida man who stopped on the 429 near Walt Disney World to assist a driver was assaulted and hospitalized, and authorities arrested a suspect who faces multiple charges.

A large review of more than 100 studies involving 15,812 people found kinesiology (KT) tape may offer immediate and short-term pain relief and some functional improvement, but the authors described the overall evidence as very uncertain and inconsistent.

Dr. Ursina Teitelbaum highlights that family history affects colorectal cancer risk and that screening guidance recommends starting at age 45.

A UK RNID survey of 1,810 people found many undiagnosed hearing issues, and audiologists identified six subtle signs—raising TV volume, asking people to repeat, hearing mumbling, struggling in noisy places, mishearing words, and withdrawing socially.

A health article lists 13 everyday foods reported to raise LDL cholesterol and explains how saturated fats, trans fats, and refined carbohydrates influence the liver and blood lipids.

Several premature infants evacuated from Al Shifa Hospital in November 2023 have been reunited with family members in Gaza; 11 returned on March 30 while others remain in Egypt and medical teams report ongoing prematurity-related complications.

Hyrox began in Germany in 2017 and has grown to more than 1.5 million participants across 30 countries, offering races that combine running with functional strength exercises.

The Pilates teaser targets deep core muscles, including the transverse abdominis, to support spinal mobility and spinal control; the article describes it as a challenging bodyweight move and notes progressions such as a Pilates ring, ball, or light weights.

Dr. Russell Martin, a general surgeon at St. Agnes Medical Center, has performed more than 3,000 robotic surgeries and has proctored other physicians in robotic techniques.

Experts say red and near‑infrared light penetrate skin to stimulate cellular activity and may help improve skin texture, reduce inflammation and aid muscle recovery; the evidence base is growing and the treatment is generally considered safe when used as directed.

Prosecutors said surveillance video showed a 16-year-old raping a non-verbal 7-year-old with autism on a Jennings County school bus, and a jury convicted the teen on all counts on April 2. The boy's family has filed a lawsuit against the school corporation and two staff members; the next legal steps are undetermined at this time.

After five days in an ICU for meningococcal meningitis, Anna Gallo shared photos showing severe matting of her hair and has since been released and is recovering.

Research links stronger male friendships to a lower risk of premature death, and surveys report a marked decline in the share of men with multiple close friends since 1990.

Jamie Lee Curtis told Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson that Hollywood's 'fakery'—including filters, social media and cosmetic procedures—contributed to feelings of fraudulence, and she said plastic surgery did not resolve underlying self‑esteem issues.

A new review in Nutrition Research examined probiotics, prebiotics, dietary interventions and fecal microbial transfer (FMT) in more than 4,200 adults aged 45 and older and concluded that modulating the gut microbiome might help older adults with early cognitive decline; the authors say more research is needed.

A juvenile was arrested after 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa later died following an incident at a Los Angeles school; her family has filed a lawsuit alleging the Los Angeles Unified School District failed to address prior bullying.

Ruby's Pantry, a volunteer-run food pantry network, ceased operations on April 1 and closed more than 80 distribution sites across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota; Second Harvest Heartland said it will work with partners to address increases in demand.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert after New York State testing reported elevated lead in Great Value dinosaur-shaped frozen chicken nuggets; the product is no longer sold at retail and FSIS is continuing an investigation.

CNET reviewed reusable earplugs for 2026 and highlights options such as Minuendo and the Loop Switch 2; the article cites the CDC warning that exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing damage.

A New York Post reviewer tested Rhode's full skincare and makeup lineup and found the brand emphasizes layerable, hydration-forward formulas and a unified 'glazed' finish; the Peptide Glazing Fluid and Pocket Blush were highlighted as standouts.

The administration is expected to send its fiscal 2027 budget request to Congress, which will show whether prior proposals to cut NIH and CDC funding and to create a new agency remain under consideration. Congress rejected those changes last year and funded the agencies at or near 2025 levels.