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Research shows that certain lifestyle factors impact everything from heart disease risk factors to deme… [+6987 chars]

New research suggests one environmental factor may increase your risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease: air pollution. Here's what you need to know.

Scientists Find Sneaky Factor Impacts Brain Health, Increases Alzheimer’s Risk - AOL.com

First speaker minimizes climate change, COVID risks—and is a lab leak proponent.

Ars Technica

NIH director launches "Scientific Freedom" lectures with non-scientist - Ars Technica

A cryosleep pod in the 1979 science-fiction film Alien.Credit: 20TH CENTURY FOX via AJ Pics/Alamy
A familiar trope in science fiction is the cryopreserved time traveller, their body deep-frozen in s… [+3716 chars]

‘Cryosleep’ remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep freezing.

Nature.com

Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time - Nature

Even when Im not battling dry, flaky skin or trying to heal dark spots on my face, my fair complexion is prone to redness year-round. While my redness is fairly mild, I have family members who deal w… [+14538 chars]

I spoke with board-certified dermatologists to get their favorite products for treating redness and rosacea, and insights on building a redness-reducing routine.

Reduce redness with these 14 dermatologist-recommended products for rosacea-prone skin - CNN

Some members of the CDCs vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmf… [+57 chars]

Some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmful.

The Washington Post

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot - The Washington Post

EVERETT The first signs felt eerily familiar. 
Getting word that out-of-state travelers may have brought in an extremely contagious virus. Scrambling to notify the public. Tracking exposures. Testin… [+11510 chars]

Three cases became six, then 10, then 12. Here's an inside look at what's been happening to track exposures, test residents and persuade people to quarantine.

The Seattle Times

Inside one WA county's race to contain a measles outbreak - The Seattle Times

Highest risk of part of tongue being torn off is with temps between -5° and -15° C (23° to 5 °F).

Don’t lick that cold metal pole in winter—if you do, don’t panic - Ars Technica

Being around hasslers  people in your family or social circle who create problems or make life more difficult  may be aging you faster because of the chronic stress it causes, according to a new stud… [+5028 chars]

Social connections can be good for your health — but researchers say the wrong ones may actually age you faster.

San Francisco Chronicle

If you have this type of person in your life, it could be aging you faster - San Francisco Chronicle

Unexpected results in major studies hint at a possible link between ice cream consumption and lower diabetes risk. Credit: Stock
An unexpected signal in several major dairy studies suggested that pe… [+5881 chars]

An unexpected signal in several major dairy studies suggested that people who ate more ice cream sometimes had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a result scientists did not expect, and still cannot fully explain.

SciTechDaily

Eating Ice Cream Regularly Linked to Surprising Health Benefits - SciTechDaily

A miracle berry plant – credit, Hamale Lyman, released to the public domain
A species of red berry native to Africa and now grown in Florida is helping cancer patients reclaim the ability to enjoy f… [+2698 chars]

Proper nutrition is important to any cancer battle, but this can often become difficult because of something called "Chemo Mouth."

Good News Network

The ‘Miracle Berry’ Helps Chemo Patients Remove Metallic Taste So They Can Enjoy Food Again - Good News Network

Better living through chemistry?
Most people don’t actively monitor their hormone levels they may dismiss fatigue, weight gain or mood swings as simply “getting older.”
But hormones regulate key bo… [+4776 chars]

Hormones regulate key bodily functions like growth, development, metabolism and reproduction.

New York Post

How to reset your hormones without medicine — it’s the secret to better sleep, metabolism and mood - New York Post

In just over a year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dramatically reshaped vaccines at the federal level, which has drawn considerable controversy given his lack of a me… [+10406 chars]

Public health experts criticize Retsef Levi’s studies ahead of a key vaccine advisory meeting

Salon

RFK Jr.’s vaccine adviser under scrutiny ahead of key vaccine meeting - Salon.com

A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in which the… [+2831 chars]

A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses experienced up to 47% fewer pauses in breathing and improved oxygen levels during…

Science Daily

Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea - ScienceDaily

Sheldon Ekirch is used to being disappointed by her health insurance company.
That's why Ekirch, 31, of Henrico, Virginia, was stunned when she learned Anthem would finally have to pay for life-chan… [+9356 chars]

Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.

CBS News

"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization despite promise of reform - CBS News

EDITORS NOTE:  Check out CNNs Sleep, But Better coverage during Sleep Week, March 8-14, or any time of year.
The evidence is irrefutable a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow. As you a… [+7123 chars]

Drooling during the night can be embarrassing, but when do you need to worry about it? We asked the experts.

Drooling into your pillow could be a sign of a more serious issue - AOL.com

A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early sometimes even before symptoms appear.
The pitch is compelling: a single sample of blood could scan the body for dozens of different cancers at… [+5510 chars]

A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early – sometimes even before symptoms appear.

ScienceAlert

Blood Tests Could Revolutionize Early Cancer Detection – But There's a Catch - ScienceAlert

Brits are being urged to avoid certain brands of wet wipes that are contaminated with a deadly bacteria that led to the deaths of six people.
It's a good idea to have a rummage through your first ai… [+4518 chars]

UK health experts issued fresh warnings about the 'ongoing risk of infection' associated with non-sterile wet wipes contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.