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Angella Ferguson, a Leader in Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Dies at 100
Source — Jan 29, 2026
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
A simple blood test could spot Parkinson’s years before symptoms
Source — Jan 29, 2026
Scientists in Sweden and Norway have uncovered a promising way to spot Parkinson’s disease years—possibly decades—before its most damaging symptoms appear. By detecting subtle biological signals in the blood tied to how…
Embrace the imperfect and don’t try to keep everyone happy: readers share their tips on doing less in 2026
Source — Jan 29, 2026
From sending fewer text messages to being selective with your gardening, this is how Guardian Australia readers are making life a little easier Read more summer essentials At the beginning of the year, we asked experts …
Helping with grandkids may slow cognitive decline
Source — Jan 29, 2026
Helping care for grandchildren may offer an unexpected boost to brain health later in life. Researchers found that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal skills than those who did not. Th…
Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer
Source — Jan 29, 2026
Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for two decades. People who drank heavily throughout adulthood f…
After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff
Source — Jan 28, 2026
Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.
Texas Sues Delaware Nurse Practitioner for Mailing Abortion Pills to the State
Source — Jan 28, 2026
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.
The potato bed: is this the ultimate sleep solution?
Source — Jan 28, 2026
It requires copious pillows and duvets, and has gone viral on social media. Will this elaborate new sleeping set-up give you a cosy night’s rest – or just exacerbate your back pain? Name: The potato bed. Age: About two …