HEALTH & WELLBEING

BOSTON — People with type 1 diabetes face nearly three times the risk of developing dementia compared with those without diabetes, according to a large new U.S. cohort study published March 18, 2026, in *Neurology*, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Women who undergo natural menopause before age 40 face approximately a 40% greater lifetime risk of coronary heart disease, including fatal and nonfatal heart attacks, compared with those who experience menopause later, according to a large new study published March 18, 2026, in JAMA Cardiology.

CANTERBURY, England — A rapidly spreading outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease, primarily strain B, has killed two young people and hospitalized others in Kent, southeastern England, prompting urgent public health measures, antibiotic distribution and a scramble for vaccines amid depleted private supplies.

Leading U.S. cardiology organizations on March 13, 2026, released updated guidelines calling for earlier cholesterol screening and more aggressive treatment to curb lifelong exposure to harmful lipids, a shift experts say could dramatically reduce heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.

BistroMD, a leading prepared meal delivery service focused on weight loss and wellness, continues to attract attention in 2026 for its medically supervised approach and chef-prepared frozen entrees.

The Trump administration's TrumpRx program, launched in early February 2026 as part of a broader push to align U.S. prescription drug prices with the lowest rates paid in other developed nations, continues to expand its list of discounted medications.

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among adults under age 50 in the United States, surpassing other major malignancies as overall cancer mortality in this age group continues to decline sharply, according to recent analyses from the American Cancer Society and published research.

Hemp Bombs, a veteran player in the CBD industry since 2016, remains a prominent name in 2026 for its wide range of THC-free, isolate-based products amid regulatory uncertainty surrounding hemp-derived cannabinoids.

More than 651,000 bottles of Valley Springs Artesian Gold bottled water have been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined they were produced under "insanitary conditions," raising potential health concerns for consumers.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress and comedy icon best known for her roles in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone" and "Beetlejuice," died Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at age 70. Her family confirmed Sunday that the cause of death was a pulmonary embolism, a sudden blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.

President Donald Trump launched TrumpRx.gov Thursday, a new website promising "the world's lowest prices" on dozens of popular prescription medications through direct discounts from major pharmaceutical companies.

NSW Health has issued a new measles alert for Sydney after new cases were confirmed, and the public has been encouraged to monitor for symptoms.

Vietnam is emerging as a considered option for Australian patients via Vinmec which offers high-end orthopaedic surgery with coordinated recovery pathways.

Health Minister Tim Nicholls said that an external investigator will be roped in to assess the need for hormone therapies for minors, adding that future steps will be taken based on the report, while making sure the evaluation metrics were unbiased and aligned with the best practices and evidence-based guidelines.

Substance abuse can severely impair cognitive functions particularly in areas such as memory, attention and problem solving. The brain's reward system, controlled by dopamine, becomes severely dysregulated with prolonged substance use.

Australian children with potentially deadly peanut allergies will be offered life-saving treatment in a nationwide programme touted as a world first.

According to the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), the number of gonorrhea cases in New South Wales increased by over 20% between 2022 and 2023, with treatment becoming further complicated by the emergence of resistant strains.

The country has restricted the use of AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of rare blood clots being linked to it.

Australia has imposed new restrictions to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. The country is banning any public gatherings of more than two people.

The restrictions will last for the next two weeks.

New advancements in laser technology and LED treatment options have led to safer and healthier weight loss options.

Our beaches are our summer playgrounds, yet beach litter and marine debris injures one-fifth of beach users, particularly children and older people.

The official working week has not fallen significantly in several decades. Average working hours per household have increased. The effect is that many feel that life is now less leisured than in the past.

In about one in ten cases, people with broken heart syndrome develop a condition called cardiogenic shock where the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. This can result in death.

The problem is that given new regulations, it's about to get harder for Oregonians to identify their marijuana.

Widespread support for cannabis has reached an all-time high.

Rubella has been eliminated in Australia, the World Health Organisation confirmed on Wednesday.

Claims about what is (or is not) happening to casual employment are at the fore in debates about working conditions.