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CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz urged Americans to receive the measles vaccine as the CDC reports 733 confirmed cases this year and several states are experiencing outbreaks.

The Whole Health for Veterans Act would limit co-payments for VA whole-health well-being services and includes a reported $30 monthly cap for some co-pays; the bill was introduced Dec. 18 and referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Health.

Alejandra Lavalley kept a healthy lifestyle yet was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in her early 30s, and cardiologists note cholesterol checks should begin at age 18.

Lenders, nonprofit credit counselors and debt relief firms offer hardship programs, debt management plans and settlement options that can provide faster relief for borrowers facing urgent debt problems.

The Vedders' EB Research Partnership has raised more than $80 million and supported research that helped lead to recent FDA approvals and dozens of clinical trials, a story chronicled in the new documentary Matter of Time.

Embark Studios released Arc Raiders update 1.15.0, which returns the Shared Watch PvE event with new rewards and runs through Feb. 24, and issued a hotfix that addressed a recent item duplication glitch.

A 20-year randomized trial of 2,021 adults 65 and older found that only speed-focused, adaptive brain-training was associated with a lower rate of dementia, with a stronger effect among participants who received booster sessions; memory and reasoning drills showed no clear benefit.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a budget measure to refund about 10% of annual property taxes for senior homeowners, an initiative her office estimates would cost roughly $90 million statewide and save the average eligible senior about $345 a year.

A Los Angeles volunteer took a shelter dog named Rain out for a final 'sleepover.' After the volunteer's TikTok video drew wide attention, Rain was adopted.

NASA's SPHEREx spacecraft detected organic molecules such as methanol, cyanide and methane on the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, and some researchers say these findings prompt questions about the origin of those materials.

Clips of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance drew tens of millions of views on the NFL's Instagram, while game action clips had under a million views; the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13.

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority said Apple and Google committed to fairer store rankings, clearer review processes and protections for developer data, while commission fees and steering to alternative payments were not addressed.

An op‑ed reports that HPV vaccination has led to large reductions in cervical cancer and precancer in multiple countries, and that a newly formed ACIP working group plans a multi‑year comprehensive review of the vaccine’s efficacy, safety, and dosing, including questions about single‑dose protection and adjuvant concerns.

An NIH-funded 20-year follow-up of adults 65 and older found that adaptive visual speed training — delivered in short courses with later boosters — was associated with a 25% lower rate of Medicare-claimed dementia diagnoses, while memory and reasoning training did not show the same association.

Andrew McCutchen changed his Twitter profile image after the Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year deal; the team has not yet decided whether to re-sign McCutchen.

UNICEF says more than half of children in parts of North Darfur are acutely malnourished, and UN-backed IPC data describes catastrophic malnutrition in three localities.

Medicare began a six-year pilot in six states that uses artificial intelligence to review prior authorization requests for 14 services; researchers say it could reduce spending but also risks delaying or denying necessary care.

A Johns Hopkins analysis of roughly 3,000 adults over 65 reported that speed-focused brain-training exercises were associated with about a 25% lower dementia risk and benefits that may last up to 20 years. Some neuroscientists cautioned that evidence is still limited.

A Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness report says federal definitions and one-night counts undercount people who are doubled up and estimates 58,625 people experienced homelessness in Chicago in 2024.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker received a warm tribute in his return to Minnesota as the Timberwolves beat Atlanta 138-116, and newly acquired Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 points in his second game while beginning to learn the Wolves' system.

A small clinical trial found that adults with Crohn's disease who limited eating to an eight-hour daily window experienced a 40% drop in bowel movement frequency and about a 50% reduction in abdominal pain after 12 weeks.

The SPCA Albrecht Center is running Doggie Day Out over the Valentine's Day weekend, allowing community members to take shelter dogs out for a few hours without a long-term commitment. Staff provide supplies and guidance, and participants complete a short form and a brief report after the outing.

Silvermine Galleries opens "The Power of Love" exhibition Feb. 14 through March 13, featuring work that explores love as a force for healing, connection and transformation.

Protein helps build and preserve muscle and can modestly increase fullness, but experts say visible benefits usually require pairing higher protein with regular strength training; current guidance cited ranges about 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram daily.

Fatih Harpci, Marquette University's new Muslim chaplain who joined Campus Ministry in summer 2025, is focusing on listening, interfaith dialogue and student advocacy; talks about a larger prayer space are ongoing.

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would permanently authorize telehealth and telescreening mammography through the VA to expand access for women veterans, especially in rural areas. The measure was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and has a Senate companion.

Mark and Linda Secord were chosen as Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year for 2025 by the Marrowstone Island Community Association. The award recognizes volunteers whose leadership and activism have affected life on the island and in Jefferson County.

A foster carer posted a TikTok of an orange kitten rescued from a busy street 48 hours earlier; the clip has more than 866,400 views and 234,800 likes.

Actress Tamzin Outhwaite underwent a course of NeoGen nitrogen plasma treatments and reported tighter skin, smaller pores and a more radiant complexion; she had eight low-energy sessions over a year at a reported total cost of £4,950 and will have maintenance every three to four months.

A JAMA Pediatrics review pooling 190 studies with 2.8 million participants found genetics do not fully explain childhood food allergies and identified factors such as antibiotic exposure and delayed introduction of allergenic foods as linked to higher risk.