Health

Cartoonist Scott Adams is receiving hospice care at his Northern California home, and his ex-wife told TMZ that his health is declining rapidly amid a battle with prostate cancer.

The American Cancer Society reports five-year relative survival for all cancers has reached 70%, while incidence of several common cancers including breast, endometrial, prostate and pancreatic cancers is rising.

A 2026 republication of a Cochrane review analyzed 73 randomized trials with nearly 5,000 adults and found that exercise can reduce depressive symptoms and may show similar effects to psychological or pharmacological treatments in some small trials.

Start TODAY trainer Stephanie Mansour says the best choice depends on personal needs, and the key is exercising consistently; gyms offer equipment and social motivation while home workouts offer convenience, privacy and lower cost.

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases about whether states may bar males from competing in women's school sports; the decision will determine how federal law treats sex-based distinctions in school athletics.

Experts cited research linking high-sugar diets to increased dementia risk and noted that sugary snacks eaten in the afternoon can cause larger blood sugar spikes and may disturb sleep.

Stanford researchers trained an AI called SleepFM on nearly 600,000 hours of polysomnography from over 60,000 participants and reported it could predict risk for more than 100 health conditions, including dementia, cancer and stroke; the team says the tool is experimental and not yet validated for clinical use.

Nearly 15,000 nurses began a citywide strike at five privately run hospitals after contract talks stalled; the New York State Nurses Association says its main demands include pay raises, full health benefits, safe staffing levels and protections from workplace violence.

The article reports that open earbuds sit on the ear cartilage instead of sealing the ear canal, and it cites ENThealth.org saying typical in-ear earbuds can be up to 9 decibels louder than over-ear headphones and may carry more bacteria into the ear.

Officials report a worse-than-usual flu season linked to an H3N2 subgroup called subclade K, and about 44 percent of U.S. adults have received the flu vaccine so far.

A dietitian-researcher outlined three simple food swaps—using olive or avocado oil instead of butter, choosing poultry or fish over red and processed meats, and preferring whole grains over refined grains—to support heart health; he cited research linking Mediterranean-style diets, higher fiber, and lower LDL cholesterol with reduced cardiovascular risk.

Forbes Vetted reviewed moisturizers for aging skin and highlighted SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 as a top pick while noting CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for affordability; experts cited hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, vitamin C and niacinamide as key ingredients.

A group of Buddhist monks is walking roughly 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. as a months-long moving meditation called the Walk for Peace, and their Facebook following has recently passed one million.

Amgen said patients on its experimental drug MariTide maintained weight loss for two years, reporting topline results from a phase 2 study at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference; the company did not release detailed data.

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction restoring nearly $12 million in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics and blocking cuts while the lawsuit proceeds; the judge said the Department of Health and Human Services likely acted with a retaliatory motive.

A journalist had their gut microbiome tested and found broadly healthy but with some bacteria linked to risk; the report reviews studies that link greater gut diversity to longer, healthier lives while noting research is still emerging.

Mattel released a Barbie designed to represent autism, featuring a functional fidget spinner, noise‑reducing headphones and a tablet meant to represent an AAC device; the company worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and families said the doll helped some people on the spectrum feel seen.

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said the newly launched GLP-1 pill will broaden access by removing barriers tied to injections; the company launched the first FDA‑approved oral GLP‑1 in the U.S. last week.

The USDA posted an edited image of President Trump with a milk mustache on Jan. 11 to promote new dietary guidelines that emphasize whole-fat dairy; the post drew mixed reactions online.

Nearly 15,000 nurses at several major New York City hospitals are authorized to strike early Monday if no agreement is reached; union leaders said bargaining had made little progress as of Sunday.

Both are contagious respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. Flu is caused only by influenza viruses while colds can be caused by rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, or seasonal coronaviruses, and symptoms often overlap so special tests are used to confirm flu.

Jenna Fischer, who was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer in October 2024, posted that her hair has grown back enough to style into a bob and thanked her hairstylist for supporting her through treatment.

CNN Underscored compiled a list of 10 shoes recommended by health care workers and podiatrists for people who stand long shifts, naming models such as the Asics Gel‑Nimbus 27, Hoka Arahi 8 and several Skechers and Dansko options.

The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a Charter challenge by patients, advocacy groups and a physician who say faith-based hospitals denied in-facility access to medical assistance in dying and forced transfers. Providence Health Care says its religious beliefs allow it to opt out of providing MAID and defends its actions.

The CDC has moved the routine pediatric flu vaccine recommendation to a shared clinical decision-making approach, and this change follows an earlier HHS shift on childhood COVID shots. The adjustment comes as the U.S. is seeing high levels of flu illness and increased pediatric hospital visits.

North Carolina health officials reported a new measles case in Rutherford County, raising the state's total to five, and said individuals who may have been exposed have been notified.

The pandemic-era expansion of ACA premium subsidies expired at the end of 2025, reducing the federal share of premiums for affected enrollees from about 88% to about 83%. The piece argues that subsidies ease household costs in the short term but do not address the underlying drivers of rising health care prices.

CDC data show flu cases and wastewater signals are falling in early January after a record-high December, but the season has caused roughly 180,000 hospitalizations and 7,400 deaths and remains driven largely by an H3N2 subclade called K.

CN Guidance & Counseling Services has added Arnie, a 4-year-old facility dog from America's VetDogs, to its team to support clients and staff through animal-assisted therapy, while the nonprofit continues to provide mental health and substance use services across Long Island including a 24-hour community crisis center.

A new Cell study using brain scans from nearly 5,800 children found that stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall increase activity in brain reward and wakefulness regions rather than attention circuits, and the drugs helped children with ADHD and those who slept less than recommended.