The article reports that cardiologists recommend five screenings for men over 50 — blood pressure, a lipid panel with ApoB, hemoglobin A1c, a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, and lipoprotein(a) — and notes that many cardiovascular events involve at least one preventable risk factor.
Engineers detected an interrupted helium flow to Artemis 2's interim cryogenic propulsion stage after a wet dress rehearsal, and NASA will roll the SLS and Orion back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for inspection, removing the March launch window from consideration.
Protara reported interim ADVANCED-2 results showing a 68% complete response rate at six months in the BCG-unresponsive cohort and no Grade 3 or greater treatment-related adverse events; the company expects to complete enrollment of the BCG-unresponsive cohort in the second half of 2026.
Blackmore's Night opened their tour at the Birchmere in Alexandria, and lead singer Candice Night said the band will spotlight a different local animal shelter at each stop.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has consolidated two previous annual gatherings into a single signature gala and is preparing the 2026 event under the theme Watch Her Rise to support year‑round programs for local girls.
Iona Marcine Knight, 100, of Richland Center, died peacefully on February 21, 2026, at Pine Valley Community Village surrounded by family and staff. Funeral services are scheduled for February 25, 2026, at Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial at Five Points Cemetery.
Artists Toni Scott and Rod Rolle will present the Black History Month art salon 'Images With a Global View' at Elevate Gallery in La Cumbre Plaza on Feb. 28, with a public exhibition from 1–5 p.m. and an artist talk from 2–3:30 p.m.
The federal government has opened a national consultation, partnering with Movember Canada, and will collect input via an online questionnaire from March 2 to June 1 to inform a men's and boys' health strategy expected later this year.
Ijams Nature Center is organizing its 37th annual River Rescue on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and aims to fill about 500 volunteer slots to remove shoreline trash; registration is listed as open through March 15 and a rain date is set for March 28.
The Brooklyn Nets will hold their annual Pride Night at Barclays Center on Feb. 24 when they play the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m.; the event will include halftime entertainment, special merchandise and an awards ceremony honoring the Ali Forney Center with the Jason Collins Award.
