Health

Experts say scalp massagers can help create a healthier scalp by exfoliating, removing buildup and boosting circulation; small studies have reported increased hair thickness after regular massage, and professionals recommend using them alongside other treatments rather than as a sole solution.

A study in Science Immunology found that men showed higher levels of interleukin‑10, an immune molecule linked to shutting off pain, and that men in a 245‑person trauma cohort and in mouse experiments experienced faster resolution of post‑injury pain.

Researchers report that a subset of immune cells (monocytes) producing interleukin‑10 were more active in males, a pattern linked to faster pain resolution in multiple mouse tests and in people recovering from car accidents.

UN agencies warned that attacks on Ukraine’s energy and health infrastructure have left many women at heightened risk, a UN report linked most gangs in Haiti to child trafficking and exploitation, and the World Food Programme said Somalia’s emergency food assistance could stop by April without new funding.

A mediator helped secure a tentative agreement between NewYork‑Presbyterian and the New York State Nurses Association that, if ratified by about 4,200 nurses, would end nearly six weeks of strikes involving roughly 15,000 nurses.

The daughters of Kathleen and Gerard Boucher have launched "Kit & Jerry's Foundation for Good" to honor their parents and their dog after the Eastham couple fell through ice at First Encounter Beach; Kathleen was pronounced dead and Gerard has not been found.

A Colorado neurologist is using wearable neurotechnology and AI to study brain-wave patterns linked to brain age and seizure prediction, and he helped lead state and federal efforts to protect neural data.

A national cohort study of more than 27.8 million U.S. Medicare recipients aged 65+ (2000–2018) found long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution was associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, with the link appearing largely direct rather than driven by common chronic conditions.

A Saskatoon town hall drew more than 150 people and many speakers voiced support for Prairie Harm Reduction's supervised consumption site; organizers said comments will be compiled for Health Canada ahead of the site's exemption renewal.

A caregiving researcher suffered a stroke and describes how her husband became her primary caregiver, taking on daily logistics, emotional support and financial burdens; she highlights study findings on caregiver numbers and costs and points to policy ideas like a tax credit and better health data sharing.

A cancer survivor who tore her ACL describes how Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic fall and resilience helped her regain confidence and return to bolder skiing.

Actor Eric Dane died at 53, his family said he passed about 10 months after an ALS diagnosis; the family said he spent his final days with loved ones and had become an advocate for ALS awareness and research.

Federal officials have credited tougher enforcement with helping drive a provisional 19% drop in overdose deaths to an estimated 72,108 for the 12 months ending September 2025, while public-health experts report growing polydrug mixes that complicate detection and clinical response. Undetermined at this time.

Office for National Statistics data show healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined; men's healthy life begins to fall at 60.7 years and women's at 60.9 years.

Danone reported 4.7% like-for-like sales growth in the fourth quarter and forecast 3–5% sales growth for the year; the company said the current financial effects of infant formula recalls are not material and that an impact assessment will be completed after the recalls finish.

Actor Eric Dane died Feb. 19, about a year after his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis; medical sources report many people with ALS live about three to five years after diagnosis, though outcomes can vary.

Authorities say a 29-year-old man allegedly shot and killed 67-year-old Caltech researcher Carl Grillmair outside a home in Llano; the suspect was charged and his bail set at $2 million.

Experts say brief exposure to morning sunlight — about five to fifteen minutes soon after waking — can help regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle, and Banner Health recommends natural light within 30 to 60 minutes of waking.

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse said he has metastatic stage-four pancreatic cancer and spoke about faith, family and how the diagnosis has reshaped his priorities in an interview published on Sola Media's YouTube page.

The article lists nine fast-food menu items that are relatively high in fiber, with examples from Taco Bell, Chipotle, Starbucks, Panda Express, Subway, and Five Guys. Selections were identified using fiber per 1,000 calories from chain nutrition information and social media feedback.

King Charles attended Tolu Coker's Fall-Winter 2026 show at London Fashion Week and sat front row on a gold cushion; he arrived about 25 minutes late.

Two recent studies report that COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy was associated with lower odds of preeclampsia—especially with a booster—and found no increased risk of miscarriage before 20 weeks among recipients of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will not enforce a rule that rated disabilities based on how veterans function while medicated, and Secretary Doug Collins announced the agency will continue to collect public comments on the proposal.

The FDA reversed an earlier refusal and agreed to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based influenza vaccine, with a target decision date of Aug. 5.

Federal and state legal actions have accelerated after recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule; the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked a court for a preliminary injunction that could affect the ACIP meeting set for Feb. 25–26.

The World Health Organization announced Libya has officially eliminated trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness, and is the 28th country to do so; Libya's Ministry of Health prioritized elimination from 2017 with WHO technical support.

Sleep banking means extending sleep by about 60–90 minutes for several nights before an important event to build a reserve that reduces performance loss after a poor night.

Researchers sequenced tumor and healthy tissue from almost 500 pet cats across five countries and identified shared genetic changes, including frequent alterations in FBXW7 and PIK3CA, that resemble mutations seen in human breast cancer.

A Northwestern study found that finishing the last meal three hours before bedtime—creating a 13–16 hour overnight fast—was associated with modest reductions in nighttime blood pressure and heart rate and improved daytime blood-sugar control after about 7½ weeks.

A North Carolina woman says her dog’s unusual behavior led her to find a painful lump that was diagnosed as triple‑negative breast cancer; she received treatment and now has no sign of disease.