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A 15-year-old's intermittent leg pain was initially called growing pains, but a physiotherapist urged further scans that revealed metastatic Ewing sarcoma; he began emergency chemotherapy and his family reported the tumor has since shrunk.

Former Sen. Ben Sasse says he was diagnosed in December with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer, received a three- to four-month life expectancy, and is taking an oral drug in clinical trials that he reports has reduced tumor size though his prognosis remains terminal.

AT&T opened a Connected Learning Center inside the Albany Police Athletic League using a $47,000 community investment to provide free internet, computers, and digital learning resources to students who face barriers to online participation.

Wastewater monitoring shows elevated rotavirus levels in several Bay Area and other California cities, and federal data indicate increases across much of the U.S.; a recent change in federal vaccine guidance was temporarily blocked by a court.

Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, reports it has invested more than $2 billion in research and offers free resources and personalized support for patients and families.

A dietitian reported that giving up added sugars for seven days led to a few difficult days of irritability and low energy, then by day three or four energy stabilized, sleep improved, and sugar cravings softened.

After a 10-day lunar flyby that set a distance record, the four Artemis II astronauts are due to splash down in the Pacific late Friday; the mission is described as a step toward returning humans to the Moon and testing technologies for future exploration.

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia; Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030.

Ben Sasse said his tumors have shrunk about 76% after taking RevMed’s experimental pill, which targets RAS mutations common in pancreatic cancer. RevMed expects Phase 3 results this quarter and says regulators want evidence the drug improves overall survival.

Several common teas contain plant compounds and antioxidants that research links to modest liver-related benefits, and the article reports cases where detox tea blends or concentrated extracts have been associated with liver injury.

A large Multiethnic Cohort study published in Neurology followed about 93,000 adults for an average of 11 years and found associations between higher-quality plant-based diets and lower dementia risk, while less healthy plant-based patterns were linked to higher risk.

NASA released a timelapse showing Artemis 2 astronauts observing a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their April 6 far-side flyby, with totality lasting about 53 minutes and the solar corona visible.

Jason Day was diagnosed with vertigo in 2015 and has experienced on-and-off recurrences that have affected his play; he has linked some flare-ups to stress and has pursued testing and lifestyle changes to manage symptoms.

Ontario will end provincial funding for Kingston's supervised drug consumption site, which is set to close Sept. 30 and reopen Oct. 1 as a HART Hub offering mental health, addictions support, primary care and social services; the ministry says HART Hubs do not provide supervised consumption, safer supply or needle exchange.

Researchers combined medieval observations and ultra-precise carbon-14 dating of buried trees to identify a peak in solar activity around 1200–1205 CE.

Dick Vitale, 86, said recent scans showed abnormalities and doctors have recommended further testing including a biopsy; he also reported feeling physically well and mentally sharp.

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year extension reported as worth $140 million and up to $150 million with escalators, and Paul Skenes said the move reinforces the club's long-term plans.

Cardiologists say brief blood pressure spikes often follow triggers like excess salt, caffeine, certain medications or stress, and that resting quietly in a dark, calm space while doing deep breathing is a commonly recommended short-term way to lower a temporary rise.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Steve Kapala of Alpena, Michigan, is part of a four-member U.S. Navy dive medical team that will open the Orion capsule and perform initial checks when Artemis II splashes down about 60 miles off San Diego at roughly 8:07 p.m. ET on April 10.

Artemis 2, scheduled to launch no earlier than April 1, will be the first crewed flight of the Artemis program and will carry four astronauts on a free-return flyby that goes beyond the moon; the Artemis effort is focused on establishing a sustainable lunar presence rather than a short-term demonstration.

An ATTOM report found property taxes rose in 40 states and the District of Columbia last year, while $396.8 billion was levied on 89.6 million single-family homes and the average tax bill was $4,427.

Yale researchers screened 774 FDA-approved drugs in zebrafish models and found that levocarnitine appeared to reverse autism-like behaviors in fish carrying SCN2A or DYRK1A mutations, but those mutations are rare and human testing has not yet been done.

Lauren Twigge, a registered dietitian and mother of two, says she prioritizes protein at each meal and snack, aiming for about 30 grams per meal and 10 grams per snack; she pairs protein with fiber, whole grains, and healthy fats and uses simple swaps like milk in oatmeal, protein smoothies, and prepared snack plates.

Research cited by the CDC and NIH links close relationships with pets to daily routines, lower stress markers such as cortisol and blood pressure, and increased social interaction for some people.

The article states fad diets rarely keep weight off long term and recommends a lasting way of life that includes enjoyable food, exercise, and healthy habits. It also notes a balanced intake of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and other nutrients is important and that excluding necessary nutrients can raise health risks over time.

The piece notes that blood pressure tends to fall during sleep, giving the heart and blood vessels a period of rest, and that shorter sleep keeps blood pressure higher for longer. It also reports that inadequate sleep can reduce energy, slow reaction times, and affect endurance sports by limiting recovery and motivation.

NASA's Artemis II is expected to splash down about 5:07 p.m. Friday, April 10, roughly 50–70 miles off San Diego between Catalina and San Clemente islands as the four-person crew ends a 10-day lunar mission.

Dietitians report that low vitamin E can cause muscle weakness, nervous-system problems (including ataxia and peripheral neuropathy), vision and skin changes, and hemolytic anemia. The article notes dietary sources of vitamin E and says people with malabsorption conditions may need testing and professional guidance.

FibroBiologics presented preclinical data at the Keystone Symposia showing a transplantable thymic organoid that generated multiple T cell lineages in immunodeficient mice and produced antigen-specific responses that slowed tumor growth in a melanoma model.

Four eighth-graders from Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School won the Iowa Track I Middle School competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with a web app that provides live updates on available shelter beds, and the team will present at regionals with regional winners announced April 16.