Health

Dr. Doris Day, a 63-year-old board-certified dermatologist, recommends 12 anti-aging skin care products that include sunscreens, retinol serums and barrier-support moisturizers. The list appears in CNN Underscored's Guide to Age-Defying Beauty.

The M+A hotline handled about 14,000 calls last year and receives roughly 40 texts a day; volunteers report more callers managing abortions at home when they cannot get clinic appointments.

Time-management author Laura Vanderkam says keeping a consistent bedtime can help prevent last-minute rushing and structure the day; a July 2025 Nature study of about 79,000 working adults linked irregular bedtimes with lower productivity and disengagement.

Itzhak Perlman told Dr. Jonathan LaPook he contracted polio as a child before a vaccine existed and described life adjustments from his disability; he also spoke about music's effect on the brain and how he wishes to be remembered.

Polio still circulates in parts of the world, and an imported case four years ago in an under-vaccinated New York community paralyzed a 20-year-old; experts in the report say U.S. vaccination levels influence the risk.

Dr. Carleara Weiss explains that extra weekend sleep can partly restore attention and cardiovascular function but will not fully undo some longer-term effects of chronic sleep debt, and that shifting wake times by as little as two hours can create social jet lag.

Oklahoma’s 2024 Survivors' Act lets people serving long sentences seek resentencing if abuse substantially contributed to their crimes; one woman was freed under the law while several others were denied and are pursuing appeals.

Experts report that many people experience "sleep shame," facing judgment from others and themselves for when and how they sleep, and psychologists say cultural norms, close relationships and self-criticism drive much of this response.

A sleep writer describes five daytime habits they stopped after midday—late naps, heavy caffeine, large meals, vigorous evening exercise, and evening rumination—and adopted three sleep-friendly replacements, reporting fewer 3 a.m. wake-ups and easier sleep onset.

A 25-year-old granddaughter, Makaela Hayes, donated a portion of her liver to her grandfather, Brian Walls, who had been awaiting a transplant for NASH; the operation took place on Dec. 23, 2025.

Donors gave blood Saturday in honor of Wendi Winters, and the American Red Cross said the drive comes amid a nationwide blood shortage.

The average age for egg freezing has fallen from 37 to 35, and clinics report rising demand as awareness of age-related fertility decline grows.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA Commissioner David Kessler have raised concerns about ultra-processed foods and the 1958 GRAS law; Kessler has petitioned the FDA to reconsider the GRAS status of refined processed carbohydrates.

About 7 million Americans have dementia, and experts say physical signs such as trouble walking or balance, changes in smell or taste, swallowing difficulties, incontinence and sleep disturbances can accompany cognitive decline.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis after a colposcopy and cone biopsy that reportedly showed clear margins; she says a PET scan is next and treatment decisions may follow based on those results.

A four-week progressive program pairs heavy compound lifts with built-in mobility work across two 60-minute sessions per week, and includes stepwise progression using RPE, load, or sets.

A 58-year-old woman with cirrhosis asked relatives to avoid alcohol at an Easter gathering to reduce triggers; several in-laws objected, and she decided to avoid family holidays and weddings this year.

Zoe Atkin, the reigning freeski halfpipe world champion and top qualifier, says she has learned to accept fear while preparing to compete against defending champion Eileen Gu in the Olympic final.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma diagnosis and said it was caught early; the article reports she will see an oncologist and have a PET scan and is planning a hysterectomy. Experts quoted note that HPV testing is more sensitive than Pap testing and can detect high-risk virus years before cancer develops.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma; she plans further evaluation, including a PET scan and a consultation with an oncologist.

Ronda Rousey told The Jim Rome Show that specialists at the Cleveland Clinic suggested migraine-related events may explain many of her concussion-like episodes, and she says she has begun preventive medication; the California State Athletic Commission still requires medical testing before licensing fighters for the May 16 bout.

The article outlines recommended times for five common teas: matcha and black tea in the morning, green tea in the morning or early afternoon, oolong after lunch, and herbal teas any time, especially in the evening.

The FDA has approved Optune Pax, a wearable device that delivers electric fields for inoperable, locally advanced pancreatic cancer; clinical trial results reported roughly a two-month average survival benefit and a delay in pain.

Two sleep experts told the author that one to two hours of deep sleep is typical for most adults, and the Apple Watch uses motion and an algorithm to estimate sleep stages but is not exact.

In 1962 four Black teenagers and two White friends entered the Pullen Park pool in Raleigh, prompting a temporary closure; the city reopened pools in 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 integrated public facilities.

Dermatologists say edge thinning often stems from traction alopecia caused by repeated tension from tight hairstyles, and internal factors like hormones, nutrition, and stress can also contribute; the author tested several formulas and selected five edge-regrowth products, noting that results take time.

Washington health officials say measles cases are rising; 24 cases confirmed in the state and nearly 1,000 nationwide this year. State kindergarten measles vaccination coverage was 90% in 2025, below a 95% threshold officials cited.

Houston Methodist researchers report that, in a mouse model, the peripheral retina shows early changes in Muller glia and increased Aquaporin‑4 before other disease signs, suggesting the eye may reflect early Alzheimer's-related changes.

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.