Health

Stacy Keibler posted a photo of James Van Der Beek watching a sunset from a wheelchair and wrote about spending his final days with him. Van Der Beek was reported to have died early Wednesday and no official cause has been announced.

Officials say an 18-year-old female allegedly shot people at a Tumbler Ridge home and then at the local secondary school, with multiple people killed and others injured. Police reported the alleged shooter was found deceased at the school and said the investigation is ongoing.

Friends launched a GoFundMe with a $500,000 goal after James Van Der Beek’s death; the page had raised more than $200,000 to assist his wife and six children. The article also reports that Bijou Phillips is hospitalized, back on dialysis, and urgently needs a second kidney transplant.

A phase 4 randomized trial in Brazil of 500 people without HIV found one- and three-month isoniazid–rifapentine preventive regimens had high completion rates and mostly mild or moderate adverse reactions.

Teddi Mellencamp says she is physically in a good place while continuing cancer care and therapy; doctors have not yet declared official remission.

Colorectal cancer diagnoses have risen among younger adults, and research identifies four early warning signs that can appear months to years before diagnosis: abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding and iron‑deficiency anemia.

A study of 434 children presented at the Society for Maternal‑Fetal Medicine meeting found no differences on four autism screening tools between toddlers born to mothers who received COVID‑19 mRNA vaccines before or during pregnancy and those born to unvaccinated mothers.

Otolaryngologists say earplugs are useful for temporary noisy situations but regular nightly use can disturb epithelial migration that clears earwax, potentially causing impaction or raising the risk of outer-ear infection.

French authorities said they are investigating a third infant death after the baby consumed recalled formula; 14 other babies who drank the recalled products were hospitalized and later discharged, and officials have not established a causal link to the toxin cereulide.

A randomized controlled trial that began in the late 1990s followed more than 2,800 adults aged 65 and older and reports that one specific type of cognitive training was associated with an approximately 25% lower risk of developing dementia over about 20 years; participants received fewer than 24 hours of training with booster sessions at one and three years.

WHO preliminary data show measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fell about 75% in 2025 to 33,998 from 127,412 in 2024, while UN agencies warned that immunity gaps and misinformation continue to pose outbreak risks.

At least 10 people were killed and 25 injured in a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia; police say the suspected shooter was found dead and they do not believe there are other suspects.

A psychologist notes that about 10% of people are estranged from a parent or child and that estrangements are often initiated by adult children; he says repair commonly involves listening, acknowledging harm and showing a willingness to change.

Approximately 10,500 members of the New York State Nurses Association reached tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai systems and could return to work after ratification votes; about 4,200 nurses remain on strike at NewYork‑Presbyterian.

Lisa Sheinhouse said Mattel’s Autism Barbie risks reinforcing stereotypes by depicting certain features and accessories, and many families she works with shared that concern; the interview also noted that diagnosis and support often begin through pediatricians or school evaluations under educational services and programs.

A school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left at least nine people dead and at least 25 injured, and police said one of the dead may be the shooter while two other people were found dead nearby.

Dr. Katherine Freeman outlines a seven-day plan focused on anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, prebiotics and probiotics, fiber and daily movement to support digestion and immune function. She recommends checking with a primary care physician, gastroenterologist or nutritionist before starting.

Danny Casper is competing as the U.S. curling skip at the Cortina Olympics while living with Guillain-Barré syndrome; he was diagnosed after months of tests and has returned to play while managing ongoing symptoms.

Bruno Peek is auctioning six items used by Queen Elizabeth II at Bonhams to raise money for Cancer Research UK; he says the sale has become more poignant after a recent diagnosis of incurable blood cancer.

A writer describes how a daily morning tea ritual coincided with clearer skin, and Dr. Lamees Hamdan notes that regular and herbal teas are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that may help calm inflammation and support gut and liver health.

Canadian police said at least nine people, including the suspected shooter, were found dead after shootings in Tumbler Ridge that involved Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; authorities say the active-shooter alert was cancelled and they do not believe any suspects remain at large.

Nearly two dozen Buddhist monks finished a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C., after walking across nine states through winter storms and bitter cold; organizers said some participants were injured in a vehicle crash during the trek.

Senators John Boozman and Michael Bennett supported the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and extends federal funding for preterm birth research and related programs through 2030. Officials said the law allows the CDC and HRSA to continue researching premature births, collect data, and provide grants for risk-factor research and support services for pregnant people.

The article notes a growing “friendship famine” with fewer close ties and describes ways women, especially in midlife, are finding and strengthening friendships. It presents practical meeting places and the ADORE method (Appreciation, Desire, Openness, Reliability, Experiences) to help new connections deepen.

British Columbia will invest $475 million over three years to create a new disability benefit and an income-tested supplement, expanding funding eligibility from about 30,000 to about 48,000 children; first supplement payments are scheduled for July 2027.

The American Medical Association announced a new evidence-based review process for vaccine safety and effectiveness for the next respiratory viral season, conducted with CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project and focused on flu, COVID-19 and RSV. The move follows changes to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices after HHS replaced its members.

Alejandra Lavalley kept a healthy lifestyle yet was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in her early 30s, and cardiologists note cholesterol checks should begin at age 18.

A pooled analysis of about 130,000 participants found that higher intake of caffeinated coffee (about two to three cups daily) or caffeinated tea (about one to two cups daily) was associated with a modestly lower risk of dementia; decaffeinated drinks did not show the same link.

Harvard researchers reported a set of molecular signals that converted cortical NG2 progenitor cells in vitro into corticospinal neurons, producing a lab model of the cells affected in ALS and spinal cord injury.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust advertised a neonatal nurse role to work with families in close-relative marriages and to promote genetic testing and awareness; the posting has since closed. The job description said the nurse would support local delivery of a national strategy and hold sensitive conversations about recessive genetic disorders.