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Lancaster University has been awarded almost £11m to establish a community-focused Mental Health Research Group, one of five across England funded through a £55m NIHR investment. The programme aims to move research out of clinical settings and work alongside local groups to develop more preventative, accessible care.

Ascletis has dosed the first participants in a US Phase II study of ASC30 for type 2 diabetes, a 13-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial, and expects to report top-line data in the third quarter of 2026.

Dario Stephen, known as Chef D, teaches cooking and life skills to students in South Florida through after-school classes connected to Barry University and plans youth cooking camps abroad.

This flu season has been unusually active, with the CDC reporting about 19 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths so far; a large University of Surrey study of 36,200 people found that severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to a higher chance of hospitalization for respiratory infections, and hospitalization risk fell modestly as vitamin D levels rose.

A University of Chicago study reported that adults who met a five-a-day fruit-and-vegetable guideline and ate complex carbohydrates saw an average 16% improvement in sleep quality within 24 hours; the article's author then tried the approach for one week and reported fewer nighttime awakenings and faster sleep onset.

Sigma Zeta Omega will open its first Legacy Library at Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy in Bear with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Feb. 2, and the Delaware Community Foundation is preparing to mark its 40th year in 2026.

Save the Redwoods League has an agreement to acquire 200 acres adjoining the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve, including nearly 35 acres of old-growth coast redwood, and is raising $4 million to complete the purchase and protect the land.

A reader says her fiancé died by suicide 10 months ago and she partly blames herself while seeing a counselor; the column notes counseling and bereavement support groups as resources.

Comedian Andy Dick says he left a Palm Springs rehab program and moved into a sober living house after a December overdose; he told TMZ he will focus on recovery one step at a time.

Roche reported that its weekly shot CT-388 produced 18% more weight loss than placebo in a mid-stage trial, and nearly half of high-dose participants lost 20% or more of their body weight by week 48.

Unsealed autopsy findings describe medical and movement details for the four University of Idaho students killed in November 2022, and the accused, Bryan Kohberger, later pleaded guilty and received a life sentence.

The University of Denver Alpine Club expanded access this year by giving away more than 45 Ikon passes and using an Alterra grant to offer heavily discounted winter trips, while also opening a student-run gear space called Base Camp.

Southwest will retire its open seating policy after nearly 60 years; the final flight using the old boarding system is set to depart Honolulu Monday night on the airline’s 'Desert Gold' Boeing 737-8 MAX and arrive in California early Tuesday.

Researchers using data from nearly 2,900 people in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing report that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests than those who did not.

Canada has conditionally approved Marineland's application to export about 30 beluga whales to facilities in the United States pending more information, after rejecting an earlier proposal to send them to China; Marineland has said it plans to send four dolphins to the U.S. as well.

Stanford and the family of former Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer said they have reached a resolution in the family's wrongful death lawsuit, and announced plans to work together on mental health initiatives for student-athletes.

A hidden camera was discovered in a staff-only bathroom at Kaiser Permanente's West Los Angeles hospital, and police say an employee was arrested and has been formally charged.

Santa Barbara deputies arrested a Los Angeles certified nursing assistant on Jan. 20 on multiple felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse of dependent and elderly patients; he is being held on $100,000 bail.

Mayor Mike Johnston announced 2026 priorities that include adding affordable housing, reducing street homelessness and cutting gun-related violence, and he cited past progress such as 5,600 affordable units added since taking office.

The six-year Dark Energy Survey published its final results after observing 669 million galaxies and mapping one-eighth of the sky; the findings tighten measurements but do not settle whether dark energy is constant or evolving.

Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson gave conditional approval for Marineland to export its remaining 30 belugas and four dolphins to U.S. institutions; final permits will be issued once Marineland submits the required information.

A massive winter storm swept across much of the United States, leaving at least 29 people dead and causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions; federal disaster declarations and state emergency orders were announced as authorities responded.

Alabama fans gave Charles Bediako a standing ovation during Saturday's 79-73 loss to Tennessee after a judge allowed him to play; a hearing Tuesday will determine whether he can remain with the team.

Seven people were killed and one crew member was seriously injured after a private jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport; officials say the cause is under investigation and the airport will remain closed until at least noon Wednesday.

Meridian-based MEP Meals now offers free Sunday pickup in Emmett at La Costa Mexican Restaurant after owner RJ Valadez received repeated requests; the company serves about 270–330 customers weekly and prepares roughly 1,800–2,200 meals each week.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive vaccines for 18 diseases, while the CDC's revised federal schedule now recommends universal vaccination against 11 diseases.

A Cochrane review of 73 randomized trials with nearly 5,000 adults found that exercise produced effects similar to antidepressants or psychotherapy for mild to moderate depression in the available studies, though direct comparisons were limited; authors and clinicians noted it is important to discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider.

Flatbush Cats and Flatbush Vet ran a low-cost clinic that saw 109 animals and provided 162 vaccines and 23 microchips; the next clinic is on Feb. 28.

The City of Palm Bay will honor several Palm Bay Fire Rescue members at a Feb. 5 ceremony; two lieutenants will also be recognized for assisting in the resuscitation of a runner at a December race.

UNICEF and the WFP report that the fragile ceasefire has improved food access and allowed over 10,000 aid trucks into Gaza, while many children still face malnutrition, unsafe shelter and ongoing threats to their lives.