Health

A phase IIa randomized trial reported that a single intravenous dose of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) produced significant reductions in depressive symptoms within one to two weeks in adults with moderate to severe depression, with benefits persisting for months in some participants.

Researchers developed a model using plasma p‑tau217 that estimated the age of Alzheimer's symptom onset to within three to four years in a study of 603 older adults, and they released the model code and a web tool for exploration.

Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are returning to the bargaining table as their strike enters its sixth week. The talks center on staffing levels and follow an arbitrator award of nearly $400,000 to pediatric ICU nurses over chronic staffing issues.

Amber Glenn sought professional treatment for severe depression in the mid-2010s, returned to competitive skating in 2016, later won U.S. national titles and competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Amber Glenn faced severe depression beginning in the early-to-mid 2010s and sought professional treatment that included a week in a psychiatric facility in 2015. She returned to competition, won three consecutive U.S. national championships and qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Mitochondria produce the cell’s energy and both their number and function decline with age; exercise, a balanced diet and sleep are linked to better mitochondrial health while many popular supplements and therapies lack clear evidence in people.

Amber Glenn previously struggled with depression and sought treatment; she won a team Olympic gold with the U.S. and is competing in the women's singles at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

A CPJ report says 59 Palestinian journalists detained after October 2023 reported widespread abuse in Israeli custody, with most describing physical or sexual violence and severe food deprivation. Many were held under administrative detention and CPJ called for accountability; next steps are undetermined.

A reported Labour proposal would restrict automatic Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to pupils with severe needs and move decisions and much of the funding for other support to schools from the 2029 academic year.

Many Lenten fish fries serve deep-fried fish, and doctors say frequent fried-food intake is linked with higher heart risks; some events offer baked or grilled options and experts noted balancing those meals with healthier choices the rest of the week.

ViiV Healthcare reported that final 48-week data from the LATITUDE phase III trial showed its long-acting injectable, Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine), maintained viral load suppression better than daily oral therapy in people with past adherence challenges; the results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Go Raw LLC voluntarily recalled one lot of Quest brand Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets after testing found low thiamine (vitamin B1); the lot was distributed in 10 states and one illness was reported and resolved.

A hospice nurse says the common belief that hospice means 'giving up' is a myth and explains that hospice focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life for people with a terminal illness.

Oregon Health Authority reports a modest decline in newborn hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination and in prenatal hepatitis B screening since 2020; the state is tracking both trends on a new dashboard.

Harvard Chan shared guidance after a Boston Globe grocery-store visit with nutrition expert Jerold Mande, who said ultra-processed products are often calorically dense and highly palatable. He suggested avoiding items that list a sweetener as the second or third ingredient and looking for lower sodium and saturated fat and higher fiber, while noting small swaps can be helpful.

Carelon CIO Jack Brock says the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated access and demand for behavioral health and that technology and interoperability are helping integrate behavioral and physical health. He emphasizes keeping the consumer at the center while addressing data sharing, workflow, and trust challenges.

Researchers report that GLP-1 receptor agonists, now widely used for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, are being studied for other conditions including heart failure, chronic liver disease, sleep apnea and substance use disorders, with multiple clinical trials ongoing.

Christy Carlson Romano said a precautionary cancer screening returned a non‑negative result and she is awaiting a PET scan; she emphasized this is not an official diagnosis.

A late-stage trial of 274 patients reported that 27.1% receiving Taltz plus Zepbound achieved complete skin clearance and at least 10% weight loss at 36 weeks, compared with 5.8% on Taltz alone.

The FDA will advance its review of Moderna’s previously rejected flu vaccine after the company met with regulators and amended its application. Moderna proposes full approval for ages 50–64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older with a required additional study in older adults.

Emma Heming Willis says she is caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, who has frontotemporal dementia nearly three years after his diagnosis, and she highlights the heavy unpaid, often unseen labor of dementia caregiving.

A Guttmacher Institute report says federal funding freezes and new state restrictions likely reduced the number of brick-and-mortar abortion clinics over a 21-month period ending in December, and physical clinics still provide about 80% of abortions in states without bans.

Prince William joined a BBC Radio 1 panel on male suicide and described a personal 'toolkit' he builds to manage mental health, urging people to learn to love and understand themselves.

An analysis of 113,630 private prescriptions found about 80% of users were women and uptake was highest among people aged 30–49; people in the most deprived areas were around a third less likely to be receiving the injections and often started treatment at higher BMIs.

After the Palisades Fire and the loss of her husband, Ellen Rudolph had $38,000 stolen by scammers; her synagogue and a GoFundMe campaign have raised funds to help her rebuild.

Michael Guthrie arrived in Arizona while Pima County officials said DNA from a glove found about two miles from Nancy’s home did not match the federal CODIS database, and the FBI is using genealogy testing to pursue leads.

CMS head Mehmet Oz pledged that insurance will continue to cover vaccines on the new federal schedule and urged measles vaccination as officials reported more than 900 cases across 24 states.

Research finds more than half of people experiencing homelessness have had a brain injury, and about 22.5% live with moderate or severe injuries — nearly ten times the rate in the general population.

A Cochrane review of 22 randomized trials involving about 2,000 adults found intermittent fasting produced little to no difference in weight loss compared with standard dietary advice or no intervention; most studies lasted up to 12 months and had population and outcome limitations.

Students gave audio-only testimony about their experiences after the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting as the criminal trial of Colin Gray, the accused shooter's father, began; a related status hearing is scheduled for mid‑March.