Health

Hims & Hers will air a Super Bowl ad titled "Rich People Live Longer," narrated by Common, highlighting research the company cited that people in the top 1% live about seven years longer than those in the bottom 50%.

Five-year cancer survival has improved substantially over the past decades, and experts say the growing number of survivors now face physical, mental and financial needs that require more focused care.

The article describes a suet-free "Marvel Meal," a high-fat mix of peanut butter, vegetable shortening, flour and cornmeal, that can be offered on pinecones, in log feeders, or cut for suet cages to feed winter birds.

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance within a wider set of free resources to help people assess digital mental health tools, noting chatbots and apps are widely used but are not a replacement for professional care.

Authorities say a 19-year-old was arrested and charged after a pregnant woman died during a Facebook Marketplace meetup; investigators report the woman and her unborn child were killed and the suspect is in custody.

Yoga teacher Dr. Jordan Ashley recommends Pigeon Pose for hip mobility and releasing tension, and she suggests holding it for one to three minutes with options like cushioning or a Figure‑4 alternative if the pose causes discomfort.

U.S. life expectancy reached 79 years in 2024, up 0.6 year from 2023, after reported drug-overdose deaths fell by more than 26% between 2023 and 2024.

A study of more than 3,800 adults aged 70 and older found an association between prior shingles vaccination and lower measures of biologic age, including markers of inflammation; researchers say the link persisted for participants vaccinated four or more years earlier.

An unsealed autopsy and court filing report that Xana Kernodle confronted and resisted the attacker during the Nov. 13, 2022, murders of four University of Idaho students, and the accused, Bryan Kohberger, has pleaded guilty to four counts of murder.

Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz, died at 58, the Clark County Coroner's Office confirmed; the cause of death is pending.

California has joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and Illinois is preparing to join, after the U.S. withdrew from WHO in January 2025.

Charity Pierce, who appeared on My 600-lb Life, has died at 50; her daughter announced she passed while surrounded by loved ones. She had been in hospice care for two months and no official cause of death has been released.

CMS proposed rules to strengthen oversight of organ procurement organizations and to encourage greater use of medically complex donated organs, after a recent drop in deceased donations and amid a long-running transplant system overhaul.

An Australian program that offered self-collected cervical samples to all eligible women raised uptake of HPV screening, especially in underserved groups, and found similar detection of high-grade lesions and cancer compared with clinician-collected samples.

An American Heart Association report says overall cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. returned toward pre‑COVID levels in 2023, while stroke death rates among 25‑ to 34‑year‑olds have continued to rise.

Trey Yesavage spoke to students at Toronto Metropolitan University to launch Rogers' new Screen Break national school program promoting healthy screen use and active living.

A Northwestern Medicine analysis of CARDIA data found that men’s risk of heart disease begins to rise around age 35, and researchers say earlier screening could identify risk factors sooner.

Police say Joseph D. Johnson has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder after a Joliet mother and her 4-year-old son were found dead; Johnson remains in hospital custody and will be taken to the Will County jail once released.

Chappell Roan received the Harmonizer Award at the 2026 Resonator Awards and used her acceptance speech to emphasize community, kindness and giving. She referenced listening to trans people and earlier fundraising work with the nonprofit Backline.

Emma Heming told a podcast that Bruce Willis does not recognise his frontotemporal dementia and appears to think his current behaviour is normal. The family first disclosed an aphasia diagnosis in 2022 and announced a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in 2023.

The Trump administration announced a new round of Medicare drug price negotiations that, for the first time, includes office-administered drugs covered under Part B. Fifteen high-spending drugs were selected and negotiated prices are scheduled to take effect in 2028.

South Carolina's measles outbreak has reached 789 confirmed cases, and 557 people are under 21-day quarantine.

A report from the Williams Institute and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health finds that, one year after the 2025 Eaton Canyon fires, LGBTQ+ residents and businesses experienced greater housing vulnerability, reported discrimination when seeking recovery services, and faced elevated mental health impacts.

South Carolina reports 789 measles cases and 557 people in quarantine; most reported cases are among unvaccinated children.

Serena Williams appears in a new Super Bowl commercial for telehealth provider Ro that highlights GLP-1 medications and their effects. The spot is intended to launch a broader "healthier on Ro" campaign and features other participants who reported large weight losses.

Winter storms have reduced blood donations in Illinois and the American Red Cross reports a 35% drop in the supply over the past month.

Certain non-motor signs — loss of smell, acting out dreams, chronic constipation and dizziness on standing — can appear years or even decades before a Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

After initial insurer resistance over its roughly $30,000 annual list price, the twice-yearly PrEP injection Yeztugo is now reported to be covered by more than 85% of U.S. insurers, though some payers still exclude it.

Oral polio vaccines have helped drive wild poliovirus to near extinction but can rarely mutate into vaccine-derived strains; a newer, more stable oral vaccine reduces that risk though rare recombinant viruses have been detected.

Bird feeders can concentrate and spread infections among visiting wild birds; common illnesses named include salmonellosis, aspergillosis, avian pox, trichomonosis, and mycoplasmosis.