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Researchers recovered a 5,000-year-old Psychrobacter strain from a Romanian ice cave and found laboratory resistance to multiple modern antibiotics; the study noted no evidence the microbe is infecting people.
Blood test may predict when Alzheimer's symptoms will begin
Researchers reported that blood levels of the protein p‑Tau217 followed a consistent pattern and that a model combining age and p‑Tau217 estimated symptom onset within about a three- to four-year margin in the study cohort.
Lindsey Vonn says she nearly had her leg amputated
Lindsey Vonn said a fasciotomy performed by Dr. Tom Hackett prevented the amputation of her left leg after a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics; she has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering with limited mobility.
Zepbound now offered in KwikPen with a month's worth of doses
Eli Lilly introduced a KwikPen multi-dose device for Zepbound that holds four weekly doses and is being sold on LillyDirect starting at $299 per month after an FDA label expansion approved the device.
Parents charged with murder of three-month-old son in London
Emergency services were called to a home in North Finchley on 30 January after reports of an unresponsive three-month-old boy; the child later died in hospital and a post-mortem has been scheduled. The parents have been charged with murder and are due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court today.
First diet at 10 shaped Natasha Devon's experience with bulimia
Natasha Devon says she first went on a diet at age 10 and later lived with severe bulimia; she reports being free of bulimia relapse for more than a decade.
SEND funding to make schools more inclusive, ministers say
The government announced £1.6bn over three years for schools, early years settings and colleges and £1.8bn for specialist services as part of wider SEND reforms, with full plans due in the Schools White Paper on Monday.
Hailey Bieber donates to GoFundMe for Eric Dane's family
Hailey Bieber gave $20,000 to a GoFundMe for Eric Dane's family; the campaign had raised more than $290,000 toward a $500,000 goal.
Anti-aging skin care: 12 products Dr. Doris Day recommends for mature skin
Dr. Doris Day, a 63-year-old board-certified dermatologist, recommends 12 anti-aging skin care products that include sunscreens, retinol serums and barrier-support moisturizers. The list appears in CNN Underscored's Guide to Age-Defying Beauty.
Abortions at Home: Hotline Support Grows as Clinic Access Tightens.
The M+A hotline handled about 14,000 calls last year and receives roughly 40 texts a day; volunteers report more callers managing abortions at home when they cannot get clinic appointments.
Adopt this simple sleep habit to avoid rushing, a time expert says.
Time-management author Laura Vanderkam says keeping a consistent bedtime can help prevent last-minute rushing and structure the day; a July 2025 Nature study of about 79,000 working adults linked irregular bedtimes with lower productivity and disengagement.
Itzhak Perlman discusses polio, music and memory in extended interview
Itzhak Perlman told Dr. Jonathan LaPook he contracted polio as a child before a vaccine existed and described life adjustments from his disability; he also spoke about music's effect on the brain and how he wishes to be remembered.
Polio risk in America depends on vaccination coverage.
Polio still circulates in parts of the world, and an imported case four years ago in an under-vaccinated New York community paralyzed a 20-year-old; experts in the report say U.S. vaccination levels influence the risk.
Sleep banking account is in the red — why weekend catch-up sleep leaves you tired
Dr. Carleara Weiss explains that extra weekend sleep can partly restore attention and cardiovascular function but will not fully undo some longer-term effects of chronic sleep debt, and that shifting wake times by as little as two hours can create social jet lag.
Survivors Who Killed Their Abusers Face Life Sentences in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s 2024 Survivors' Act lets people serving long sentences seek resentencing if abuse substantially contributed to their crimes; one woman was freed under the law while several others were denied and are pursuing appeals.
Sleep shame affects how people rest
Experts report that many people experience "sleep shame," facing judgment from others and themselves for when and how they sleep, and psychologists say cultural norms, close relationships and self-criticism drive much of this response.
After midday: five things I avoid to reduce 3 a.m. wake-ups.
A sleep writer describes five daytime habits they stopped after midday—late naps, heavy caffeine, large meals, vigorous evening exercise, and evening rumination—and adopted three sleep-friendly replacements, reporting fewer 3 a.m. wake-ups and easier sleep onset.
Grandfather receives life-saving liver donation from his granddaughter in Virginia
A 25-year-old granddaughter, Makaela Hayes, donated a portion of her liver to her grandfather, Brian Walls, who had been awaiting a transplant for NASH; the operation took place on Dec. 23, 2025.
Blood donors honor Capital Gazette journalist as shortage widens
Donors gave blood Saturday in honor of Wendi Winters, and the American Red Cross said the drive comes amid a nationwide blood shortage.
More women are freezing their eggs earlier than before
The average age for egg freezing has fallen from 37 to 35, and clinics report rising demand as awareness of age-related fertility decline grows.
RFK Jr and David Kessler seek changes to Big Food rules
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA Commissioner David Kessler have raised concerns about ultra-processed foods and the 1958 GRAS law; Kessler has petitioned the FDA to reconsider the GRAS status of refined processed carbohydrates.
Dementia can have physical signs to watch for
About 7 million Americans have dementia, and experts say physical signs such as trouble walking or balance, changes in smell or taste, swallowing difficulties, incontinence and sleep disturbances can accompany cognitive decline.
Snooki Says She Has Stage 1 Cervical Cancer and Doctors Found It Early
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis after a colposcopy and cone biopsy that reportedly showed clear margins; she says a PET scan is next and treatment decisions may follow based on those results.
Lift heavy, move easy with a 4-week strength and mobility plan
A four-week progressive program pairs heavy compound lifts with built-in mobility work across two 60-minute sessions per week, and includes stepwise progression using RPE, load, or sets.
Relatives resist attending an alcohol-free holiday.
A 58-year-old woman with cirrhosis asked relatives to avoid alcohol at an Easter gathering to reduce triggers; several in-laws objected, and she decided to avoid family holidays and weddings this year.
Zoe Atkin, world champion, embraces fear as she aims for Olympic title
Zoe Atkin, the reigning freeski halfpipe world champion and top qualifier, says she has learned to accept fear while preparing to compete against defending champion Eileen Gu in the Olympic final.
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi urges routine testing after cervical cancer diagnosis and asks if HPV tests are better than Pap smears
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma diagnosis and said it was caught early; the article reports she will see an oncologist and have a PET scan and is planning a hysterectomy. Experts quoted note that HPV testing is more sensitive than Pap testing and can detect high-risk virus years before cancer develops.
Snooki Reveals Stage 1 Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma; she plans further evaluation, including a PET scan and a consultation with an oncologist.
Ronda Rousey says Cleveland Clinic offered alternative explanation for symptoms
Ronda Rousey told The Jim Rome Show that specialists at the Cleveland Clinic suggested migraine-related events may explain many of her concussion-like episodes, and she says she has begun preventive medication; the California State Athletic Commission still requires medical testing before licensing fighters for the May 16 bout.
The Best Times to Drink Five Popular Teas
The article outlines recommended times for five common teas: matcha and black tea in the morning, green tea in the morning or early afternoon, oolong after lunch, and herbal teas any time, especially in the evening.
