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Sephora UK will open its first store on the island of Ireland at Victoria Square in Belfast on February 12, marking the retailer's 13th outlet in the UK.

Researchers report links between gut microbiome diversity and healthier ageing, and individual tests can show differences in gut profiles; studies and experts say evidence is promising but still emerging.

Zoopla predicts housing markets in Scotland and northern England have the strongest prospects for house price growth in 2026, while southern England and London are expected to see weaker growth due to higher mortgage rates and property tax effects.

Researchers and clinicians are exploring whether the gut microbiome influences ageing, and the author visited St Mary’s Hospital to discuss personal gut analysis with Dr James Kinross.

Zoopla's analysis ranks markets in Scotland and northern England as having the strongest house price prospects for 2026, with a former steel town topping its list; southern England and London show weaker outlooks amid higher mortgage costs and tax-related uncertainty.

Officials say the immediate bushfire emergency in Victoria has eased, with no emergency warnings for the first time in days, while assessments put damaged or destroyed structures at nearly 500.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said the company is preparing for a large consumer market for obesity drugs and plans to launch 10 phase 3 studies of Metsera compounds by the end of the year.

Four NHS trusts in Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents after a surge in A&E admissions linked to increases in flu, norovirus and other respiratory illnesses.

Anthropic has launched Claude for Healthcare, an opt-in feature that can connect to platforms like Apple Health and HealthEx to read lab results, fitness data and appointment notes. The company says the tool offers HIPAA-compliant features for clinicians to help with prior authorizations, claims appeals and other administrative tasks.

On The Howard Stern Show, Matt Damon said he supported longtime friend Ben Affleck through public personal struggles, including his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The article notes Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024 and a settlement was reported in January 2025, with both sides forgoing spousal support.