New research initiative aims to develop retinal screening tool for Alzheimer’s
The human eye may literally become a window revealing the earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a new federally funded research initiative at Oregon
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UH psychologist provides guidance to improve mental health of sexual violence victims
A psychologist at the University of Houston is providing guidance to improve the mental health of victims of sexual violence, recognized by major health organizations
‘I’m afraid to go out and film’: Journalists in Gaza say ceasefire has not made their work easier
Three freelance photojournalists in Gaza were killed in an Israeli airstrike last week, the latest in a long list of Palestinian reporters who have died
Hospital-based program reduces re-injury, violence among victims
A hospital-based program that supports victims of gun and knife violence can reduce the likelihood that those victims will be reinjured or commit violence themselves
At least 35 dead after winter storm hits U.S., with more Arctic air expected for southern states
At least 35 deaths have been reported in states afflicted with severe cold across the U.S., according to local officials.
TikTok settles landmark lawsuit over youth addiction claims
TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed.
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.
Feeling anxious? Take five minutes to do this
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.
Minnesota law lets licensed gun owners carry loaded firearms at protests, despite Trump officials’ claims
Claims about gun rights laws in Minnesota circulated after Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti died at the hands of Border Patrol agents on Jan. 24, 2026.
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of a Landmark Trial
The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal
Infant formula batch recall over toxin discovery
Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.
Did Cher curse Trump in 2016, saying he awakened ‘bigotry and distrust’ in America?
The singer and actor allegedly had a few choice words to say about the U.S. president.
Unpacking claim Wisconsin man died from asthma attack because he paid rent instead of buying inhaler
The man’s family later sued OptumRx and Walgreens, claiming they didn’t offer alternatives after his regular inhaler’s price increased dramatically.
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.
Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020