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A PLOS One analysis of 69 studies involving nearly 3 million people found links between regular physical activity, about seven hours of sleep, and lower late-life dementia risk, while long periods of sitting were associated with higher risk; the combined lifestyle changes were estimated to reduce average late-onset dementia risk from about 11% to about 8%.

A new analysis of nearly 200,000 people age 65 and older found those who received a high‑dose flu vaccine had about a 55 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease; the study’s authors say more research is needed to confirm the finding.

American Girl has reissued the original eight Historical Character dolls for its 40th anniversary; preorders are open and the company says dolls will begin shipping May 1 from AmericanGirl.com and retail locations.

CoBank's quarterly report says rising fuel and energy costs are likely to weigh more heavily on rural America because of longer driving distances and diesel-dependent industries, and that higher energy costs could boost headline inflation by about 1% in the coming months.

Dietitians named 16 foods that provide more protein per serving than an egg, spanning legumes, dairy, poultry, fish, nuts, and soy.

Federal officials have months to decide how to divide Colorado River flows that supply about 40 million people, and the article reports rising water demand from hyperscale data centers alongside large agricultural water use in Colorado.

A study using 23andMe Research Institute data of 27,885 people found a GLP1R gene variant was associated with modestly greater weight loss with GLP-1 and GIP-targeting drugs and with higher rates of nausea and vomiting; other health conditions were linked to lower effectiveness.

An opinion argues that rechartering the Federal Home Loan Bank System, created in 1932, could redirect funding to so-called 'missing middle' multifamily housing and is estimated to spur about 200,000 new homes a year, including roughly 40,000 below-market units.

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch asked for Honest brand hand lotion aboard the mission, and a TikTok clip shared by Jessica Alba drew more than 1.3 million views within 18 hours.

A Social Security rule lets retirees who delay claiming until after full retirement age request up to six months of back pay as a lump sum; accepting it reduces future monthly payments because delayed retirement credits are forfeited.

During an April 6 check-in on the Artemis II lunar-orbit mission, pilot Victor Glover told his wife and their daughters, 'I love you from the moon.' NASA reports Glover and his wife have been married for more than two decades.

CareCloud reported unauthorized access to a single electronic health record environment on March 16, 2026, and says the affected systems were restored the same day; a forensic investigation is ongoing to determine whether patient data were accessed.

NASA is evaluating key design choices for Artemis III while Artemis II is returning to Earth; officials are debating whether Artemis III should rendezvous in low-Earth orbit or high-Earth orbit and which human landing systems will be involved.

AtaiBeckley reported that 12 adults with treatment-resistant depression improved within two days after a single intranasal dose of BPL-003, with effects lasting up to 12 weeks and no serious adverse events reported.

U.S. adult cigarette smoking has fallen under 10 percent, a milestone that still represents tens of millions of people who smoke. Nicotine use has shifted toward e-cigarettes and other products while cessation tools and policy frameworks lag behind these changes.

U.S. clinics reported more than 11,500 gestational carrier cycles in 2023, a large increase since 2004. State laws differ on compensation, legal parentage, and genetic surrogacy, which can affect arrangements across state lines.

Andy Reid spent an extended offseason reassessing the Chiefs after a 6-11 season, making staff changes and rehiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator. Owner Clark Hunt said Reid is “reinvigorated,” and the team added running back Kenneth Walker III while preparing for the draft and Mahomes' rehab.

Shisa kanko, or "pointing and calling," is a Japanese rail safety practice that a 1994 Railway Technical Research Institute study reported reduced human error by almost 85%. Therapists told HuffPost that the method’s use of sight, movement and speech may help some people with ADHD stay more conscious of everyday tasks.

The University of Washington's computer science director emailed more than 2,000 students to say AI is expanding, not eliminating, career options, and market signals show software job listings are rising — Indeed postings are up about 11% annually and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15% employment growth for developers through 2034.

Garrett Crochet allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings and Trevor Story's two-run double in the sixth lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Kalpakkam Nuclear Complex reached first criticality on April 6, 2026, and is reported to mark entry into the second stage of the country's three-stage nuclear program.

Malta has ranked number one on ILGA‑Europe's Rainbow Map for ten consecutive years, and Malta Pride is scheduled for September 4–13, 2026.

Naturalist Bill Volkert told a public audience about long-distance bird migration and said that storms, wildfires and hurricanes can reduce local bird numbers.

Christina Koch told colleagues on the International Space Station that viewing Earth from the Artemis 2 lunar flyby emphasized its beauty and the blackness around it; Artemis 2 is scheduled to splash down April 10 after the mission's moon flyby.

Kaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, says a UN-linked report he authored shows 'water bankruptcy'—where use exceeds natural renewal and systems lose the ability to recover—is occurring across all inhabited continents, and that global freshwater is being depleted at scale.

A survey from AHIP and Blue Cross Blue Shield found about 6.5 million fewer prior authorizations after major insurers pledged to reduce pre-treatment reviews; claim reviews in Medicare Advantage fell more than 15%.

Keller Family Chiropractic raised $4,435 for the Millersport Community Food Pantry by offering chiropractic visits for a $30 donation and by selling raffle tickets, and presented the check to pantry representative Sharon Steingass.

Many abortion clinics have closed and some urgent care centers, including Marquette Medical in Michigan, have begun offering medication abortion to replace lost in-person services.

President Trump announced a two-week suspension of U.S. attacks on Iran after receiving a 10-point proposal, and Iran said it would halt defensive operations if attacks cease. Despite the ceasefire taking effect, several Gulf countries reported incoming missiles and drones and activated air defenses.

WHO marked World Health Day 2026 with the theme "Together for health. Stand with science" and featured Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend, who described how evidence-based practices have improved care for mothers, newborns and children in Africa.