Health

Michael Pollan told 60 Minutes that ultraprocessed foods have helped drive higher calorie intake and rising rates of obesity and related chronic diseases, and he reiterated his guideline: 'eat food, not too much, mostly plants.'

Analysts say the 18-year-old suspect spent years engaging with firearms-related posts and graphic violent content online; the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot after a school attack that left several people dead.

AdventHealth Transplant Institute at Porter in Denver is using the National Kidney Registry's voucher program so living donors can donate now and give their intended recipients priority access to a compatible kidney later.

Demi Edmunds, 17, died in a three-vehicle collision on the A4042 in Cwmbran on Feb. 12; Gwent Police said inquiries are ongoing and they are asking anyone with information to contact them.

A study in the World Journal of Men's Health reports that PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra may be linked with benefits for heart health, stroke risk, diabetes and urinary symptoms; an estimated 30–50 million U.S. men have erectile dysfunction and about 24% report taking medication.

Jadey, launched in October 2025 by Michelle Reiss and Shiry Zofnat Yosef, offers articles, product guides and a registry for people facing cancer; American Cancer Society research in 2024 reported 17 cancer types rising among Gen X and millennials.

Transient ischemic attacks cause brief stroke-like symptoms and are reported as possible precursors to full strokes; experts say some who experience them face increased short-term risk, with estimates up to about 1 in 5 within 90 days.

Family and friends of 21-year-old Benjamin Montalvo held a vigil near the site where he was killed in a 2020 hit-and-run on the same day the driver was released from prison early. The family says the release followed earned credits and is pursuing changes to state law after meeting with the governor's office.

About 76% of people report experiencing burnout, and experts describe it as a stress response linked mainly to chronic work-related demands rather than a medical disease.

The Trump administration moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding that linked six greenhouse gases to risks to public health and welfare; public health experts cited in the article say evidence since 2009 has strengthened connecting climate-driven heat, air pollution, infectious disease and extreme weather to health harms.

More than 10,000 nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai returned to work on Feb. 14 after ratifying new three-year contracts; more than 4,200 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian remain on strike after rejecting a mediators' proposal.

Dr. CJ Henley of Baptist MD Anderson in Jacksonville reports that radiation for HPV-related head and neck cancer can lead to rapid dental decline in survivors and is urging more intensive, lifelong dental care protocols.

An early trial at Tygerberg Hospital tested a drug called DM199 for severe preeclampsia and reported rapid blood pressure stabilization in several participants; researchers say larger studies are needed.

Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge where hundreds gathered to mourn victims of this week's mass shooting. Police said the suspected shooter was found dead and the RCMP is continuing its investigation.

Chef Danielle Turner tells Tasting Table that eggs often stick to cast-iron pans because protein can seep into tiny pores and the pan's strong heat retention can cause overcooking; she notes using plenty of oil, controlling heat, or clarified butter (about a 450°F smoke point) as reported options.

Veterinarians report that inconsistent or overstimulating bedtime routines can stress dogs and often show as restlessness, clinginess, or trouble settling; sleep needs vary by age and factors like late meals, intense evening activity, or screen noise can affect canine sleep.

Experts in the article describe yoga as a complementary practice that can provide mental and social benefits for people with depression, and a longtime yoga teacher profiled credits yoga with playing a central role in her recovery.

A clip of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. saying on a podcast that he once "used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats" has been widely shared online, with one post reported to exceed two million views in about three hours. Kennedy made the remarks while discussing his long recovery and his practice of attending daily recovery meetings.

The WHO voiced scientific and ethical concerns about a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau and said the country has paused the study pending further technical review.

Kelli Finglass said one of five skin biopsies was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma while four were clear, and she plans to schedule Mohs micrographic surgery.

Reports say drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region have damaged civilian infrastructure and disrupted humanitarian access, while UNICEF warns that fighting in South Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands and pushed health services toward collapse.

Jefferson County officials identified the gunman in the Evergreen medical office shooting as 62-year-old Lance Black; investigators said he died by a self-inflicted gunshot and no other injuries were reported.

A long-term study of about 198,473 adults found that healthy versions of both low-fat and low-carb diets were linked with lower risk of coronary heart disease, while unhealthy versions were linked with higher risk.

A Dutch study of more than 65,000 adults followed for four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with more active pursuits was associated with an 11% lower likelihood of developing major depression, with larger reductions reported for middle-aged adults and for longer time swaps.

Colorectal cancer cases are rising in younger adults in Canada, with an estimated 26,400 diagnoses in 2025. The article reports that Barry Stein, a stage 4 survivor and leader of Colorectal Cancer Canada, described his diagnosis and highlighted five behaviours the piece links to higher risk, including skipping screening and a sedentary lifestyle.

UW-Madison is asking students to report their vaccination status for measles and several other diseases after a campus measles case was found; the university says reporting is required but vaccination is not.

DeKalb County School District has proposed closing or repurposing 27 schools in response to declining enrollment, and the district board is scheduled to vote on a final plan in the fall.

A suspected shooter killed at least nine people and injured others at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; the suspect was found dead and police say investigations and community support operations are ongoing.

A parent and statistician describes uncertainty about routine childhood vaccines after recent CDC recommendation changes, and reports public trust in U.S. public health fell from 72 percent to 40 percent over five years.

Authorities say an 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed nine people at a British Columbia school and a nearby home and later died of an apparent self-inflicted injury; archived social media posts reported by news outlets describe the suspect's mental health diagnoses and past drug use.