HEALTH

Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Lessons From a Rural Hospital’s First COVID‑19 Surge

A few months after the first wave hit a small Tasmanian hospital, 252 staff members answered questions about how things went. Their stories point to five key ideas that future plans should keep in mind. First, people felt lost because the rules changed so fast and no one had all the answers. Good

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Feeling Full: Simple Ways to Stay Satisfied

Eating a lot of food doesn’t always mean you’ll stay full. The body’s sense of fullness depends on many things, like what foods we eat, how fast we chew, and even the bacteria in our gut. One key player is protein. Foods that contain good protein, such as eggs, give the body all the building bloc

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Link Between City Design and Elderly Well‑Being

Older people living in Guangzhou are finding that the places around them can shape how they feel inside. Researchers have started to look at how the built environment – things like sidewalks, parks and buildings – might influence mental health. But they realized that the answer is not simple: the

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

The U. S. Cuts $600 Million From Four State Health Budgets

A new policy by the federal government will remove about $600 million from the health budgets of California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The money had been given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help state health departments and nonprofits. The administration says the

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Snowy Breeze and Chill: A Quiet Winter Day

The day will feel cooler than the numbers suggest, with a high that tops out at 31 degrees but feels closer to 21. Overnight temperatures will dip to about 22. Winds from the west‑northwest gust at around 15 miles per hour, and a few light flurries are expected. AccuWeather says less than an inch of

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future of Health Notes: Abridge’s Rise and Its Big Partners

Abridge, a company that turns doctor‑patient conversations into written records using artificial intelligence, has grown fast. The idea began when Zachary Lipton left Amazon three years ago to work on this new technology. He believed the market was ready for a smarter way to document medical visi

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Demi Lovato Reschedules Tour to Prioritize Well‑Being

Demi Lovato has decided to push back the start of her “It’s Not That Deep” tour and drop five shows. The original opening night on April 8 in Charlotte, NC has been moved to April 13 in Orlando, FL. The change comes after she realized rehearsals were taking a toll on her health. She told fans that

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

South Korea’s New Push for More Doctors Sparks Debate

South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Simple Food Choices to Stop Hidden Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a quiet enemy that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It grows when we eat too much sugar, processed meat or fried food and when we stay overweight or stressed. Scientists first noticed that long‑term irritation could cause disease back in the 1800s. Today they

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Brain Boost: How a Daily Cup Can Slow Aging

Coffee and tea may help keep the mind sharp as we grow older. A recent research paper published in a major medical journal examined how regular consumption of these drinks affects brain health. The study followed almost 132, 000 people for an average of 37 years, tracking their coffee or tea h

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