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Former Miss Universe Puerto Rico finalist Jaylene Álvarez diagnosed with breast cancer

On Jan. 21, former Miss Universe Puerto Rico finalist Jaylene Álvarez, 33, revealed on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Álvarez placed as second runner-up at the national pageant in 2021. Posting a series of photos, Álvarez opened her caption with, "I Was Given a Diagnosis,

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Hidden camera found in staff bathroom at Kaiser Permanente West LA; suspect arrested

Employees at the Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center say they found a hidden camera inside a staff-only bathroom stall in November 2025, and police now have a suspect in custody. Registered nurse Tyesha Sullivan, who works in the emergency room, first noticed the device in the back of

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Alan Rickman's widow seeks funds for breath test to spot pancreatic cancer early

A decade after Alan Rickman’s death, his widow Rima Horton appeared on BBC Breakfast on January 27 to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK and promote the charity’s effort to “flip the script” on the disease. MovieWeb notes pancreatic cancer is the fifth-most lethal form of cancer in

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Dave Bautista says he lost 75 lbs. after bulking for Knock at the Cabin

Dave Bautista says he lost 75 pounds by late 2024 after bulking up for the 2023 horror film Knock at the Cabin, and now weighs about 240 lbs. at 6'4", which he says feels more like himself. On the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast in September

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Emma Heming says Bruce Willis 'never connected the dots' on his dementia

Emma Heming told her 'Conversations with Cam' podcast Wednesday that Bruce Willis 'never tapped in' and does not know he has frontotemporal dementia, a diagnosis he received in 2023. Heming said Willis believes his behavior is normal — not out of denial, but because his brain is

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European study finds widespread maternal ill health and career penalties

A new European study by Make Mothers Matter of 9,600 mothers across 12 countries found high levels of maternal ill health and persistent work‑life and career penalties in the UK and mainland Europe, with more than two‑thirds of participants saying they felt mentally overloaded. Globally, the World

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Experts outline practical strategies to make and keep adult friendships

Researchers and friendship experts say making and maintaining friendships in adulthood in the United States is difficult, and they offered practical strategies for building stronger platonic bonds. The article notes a bleak backdrop: around one in six Americans report feeling lonely or isolated much of the time, and the share

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Doctors say compression socks can reduce swelling and improve circulation

Compression socks, once associated with hospitals and older adults, have become a popular travel and wellness accessory on social media — and doctors say they reduce swelling and improve blood flow by applying extra pressure around the legs. Known as graduated compression stockings, the socks are knit to apply the most

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Therapists say A.I. chatbots have contributed to patient delusions and psychosis

Mental health workers across the United States told The New York Times that conversations with A.I. chatbots have led some patients into psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits; Julia Sheffield, a psychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, said she saw seven such patients last year. More than 100

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Thomas Fogarty, Inventor of the Balloon Catheter, Dies at 91

Dr. Thomas J. Fogarty, the vascular surgeon and inventor whose balloon embolectomy catheter transformed treatment for blood clots, died at 91 on Dec. 28 at his home in Los Altos, Calif., his sons Thomas Jr. and Jonathon confirmed. Fogarty developed the catheter while a medical student at the University of

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Tester urges breathable natural-fibre bedding to improve winter sleep

Monica Horridge, deputy editor of the Filter, writes that after years of struggling with insomnia she has learned to "hibernate" properly and now prefers staying in during winter, having developed a set of bedding strategies that help her sleep. Horridge notes that winter darkness can boost melatonin but

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Jack, the sacked police sniffer dog who helped a consultant through chemo

Jack, a cocker spaniel dismissed from police service as a detection dog, became the companion of an NHS hospital consultant during her breast cancer treatment. His career with the police was a failure: he was reportedly more interested in people than cannabis and made mistakes such as begging for treats

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Science shows mechanical tension, not microtears, is main driver of muscle growth

Current evidence in exercise science suggests that mechanical tension, rather than the old “tear and repair” idea, is the primary driver of muscle hypertrophy, says Dr Anne Brady, a kinesiology professor who specialises in muscle quality, physical function and body composition. When a lift is heavy enough or repetitions reach

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UCL surgeon says red light masks lack strong evidence for wrinkle prevention

Afshin Mosahebi, a professor in plastic surgery at University College London, says red light therapy has been around for some time and is moving from clinic treatments to consumer “light-up” masks you can wear at home. He says reasonable reports show the treatment is good for wound-healing, which is why

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Ten European retreats for creativity, nature and restorative breaks

A travel roundup lists ten retreats across Europe offering creative, nature and restorative programmes, from a family-friendly farm break in Montenegro to rewilding sites, horse-based therapy and intensive inner-work courses. Highlights include the Art and Play holiday on a farm outside the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, a family-friendly retreat

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Acupressure mats are popular but evidence for pain, stress and sleep benefits is limited

Users such as Keith, 39, from Kansas say acupressure mats (often sold as Shakti mats) have helped with his chronic mid‑back and shoulder pain after a 2023 car accident, but there is still no compelling evidence that the mats relieve stress, pain or sleep problems, according to the report.

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Creatine: a low-cost, well-researched supplement for muscle, fat loss, and brain health

Businessinsider reports that creatine may be the best-value fitness supplement for performance and health, with experts saying it can help build muscle, burn fat, and even support brain health. Creatine is a combination of amino acids the body produces, and supplementing provides extra fuel to muscles and other tissues so

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Adults increasingly hire sleep coaches to cut through online advice

Adults in the UK are increasingly turning to one-to-one sleep consultants after finding online advice inadequate or overwhelming, according to clients and practitioners. Thorsten, who sought a coach after trying extensive online tips, said: "I devoured advice and implemented it all." Practitioners say demand has grown over the

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Long-haul trucker lost more than 75 pounds after joining employer nutrition program

Businessinsider reports that Jerry Clark, a 58-year-old long-haul truck driver, lost more than 75 pounds after joining an employer-offered nutrition program run by Virta Health. Clark, who gained weight during decades of long hours and frequent fast-food meals after leaving the Army, changed his habits by packing meals, eating more

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William H. Foege, Architect of Smallpox Eradication, Dies at 89

William H. Foege, the public health leader who developed the vaccination strategy credited with helping wipe out smallpox and who led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, died on Saturday night at his home in Atlanta. He was 89; Dr. Mark Rosenberg said the cause was congestive heart failure.

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Carbon monoxide alarm leads to evacuation and 23 students hospitalized in Florida

People reports that Cypress Junction Montessori School in Winter Haven was evacuated after a gas leak at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, and 23 students were taken to a hospital. Winter Haven Public Safety Department said a carbon monoxide detector was triggered inside one of the school’

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Journalist attends week-long surf and EMDR retreat in Tamraght to face fear of waves

A journalist travelled to Tamraght, Morocco, for a week-long trauma surfing retreat run by Resurface in an effort to confront a long-standing fear of waves. The writer said the fear may trace back to a large wave in Biarritz nearly 20 years earlier and has been compounded by nearly two

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Petal bra insert monitors menstrual cycle, heart and body with bio-impedance sensors

Petal is a health-tracking insert designed to fit inside a bra and monitor the menstrual cycle, heart and body, the company says. The device uses bio-impedance sensors and electrical measurements to monitor blood flow near the heart. Because the insert sits next to the heart, Petal says it can capture

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Six podcasts on medicine, health care and medical misinformation

Emma Dibdin for The New York Times highlights six podcasts that aim to help listeners navigate soaring health insurance costs, confusing policy changes and medical misinformation by delivering expert knowledge about medicine and health care in America. The list includes: "This Podcast Will Kill You," launched in 2017

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Man who lost 44 pounds says extreme fasting cost him muscle and taught lasting lessons

According to Businessinsider, Mike Prytkov lost 44 pounds in a year but later learned his extreme methods were unhealthy after a body-composition scan showed he had lost muscle as well. In 2017 Prytkov either ate one meal a day or followed a 16:8 eating window and completed three seven-day