Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

Tragedy in Minnesota, vaccine news, Snoop's game call: Week in review

"Your goal might be set in stone, but how you achieve it shouldn't be."

Struggling to keep your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to keep yourself on track

Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades

The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.

Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)

Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.

Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

Dr. Molly O’Shea has noticed growing skepticism about vaccines at both of her Michigan pediatric offices and says this week's unprecedented and confusing changes to federal vaccine guidance will only make things worse.  The biggest change was to stop blanket recommendations for protection against six diseases and recommend those vaccines only for at-risk children or through something called “shared clinical decision-making” with a health care provider.  The phrase, experts say, is confusing and

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that's crucial for women in midlife.  “Now I would say I’m stronger overall than I ever have been at any age,” said Baldassaro, 52, of Alexandria, Virginia.  Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the flu shot isn't effective in protecting children. Here's what experts say.

RFK Jr. says fewer flu shots for kids may be 'better.' What experts say.

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have had a meteoric rise in recent years, but how fast does the weight return after stopping treatment?

Study reveals how fast weight returns after ending GLP-1 drugs

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Merck on Thursday said any changes to the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule should rest on comprehensive data and guidance from vaccine experts, after federal health

Merck urges science-led US vaccine schedule after CDC trims childhood vaccine list

Some experts say red meat and full-fat dairy can be high in saturated fats.

RFK Jr.'s diet guidelines emphasize red meat, full-fat dairy. How healthy are they?

A handful of crypto-powered health groups have cropped up, aiming to put patients in the driver's seat. Does this “decentralized” approach lead to better outcomes — or riskier medicine?

They want better health care — so they're turning to crypto startups

People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss are projected to regain their shed pounds within about 1½ years, a review of existing research has found. The paper also found that former users of a wider list of weight-loss drugs regain weight four times more quickly than those who had used behavioral techniques like dieting or exercise. For sustained health benefits after coming off the drugs, scientists say, it is necessary to make lasting changes to your diet and

Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says

Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.

I served on the expert committee that advised the government on new dietary guidelines – most of our recommendations were ignored

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning.  Dr. Miho Tanaka, a sports medicine surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, said good mobility is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health.  Mobility and flexibility are often confused, said Jessica Valant, a physical therapist and Pilates instructor near Denver.

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

Flu is surging across most of the U.S. Amid an early, harsh season, the flu shot may be more effective than predicted against the H3N2 subclade K strain.

How effective is the flu shot this year? New report shows promising results

The guidelines encourage diets focused on whole foods and protein-rich meals.

RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein, full-fat dairy

The food pyramid has changed. Here's what you need to know.

New dietary guidelines recommend more dairy, meat and fats: What to know

Jan 7 - OpenAI on Wednesday launched a ChatGPT Health tab that answers health-related questions and lets users upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records, wellness apps

In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.

RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record

Flu cases are on the rise - in some cases, on a historic level, according to new CDC information.

Flu cases skyrocket in US. See cases, where people got sick.

Medical groups are speaking out against the changes announced this week.

5 things for parents to know about changes to kids vaccine schedule

The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.

Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997

The CDC estimates there have been at least 11 million illnesses so far.

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

Hepatitis, flu, COVID and RSV shots are no longer universally recommended.

CDC changes kids' vaccine schedule, removing universal recommendation for some shots

The Trump administration is overhauling the list of routine shots recommended for all babies and children in the United States, bypassing the government’s typical process for recommending vaccines and delivering on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s longstanding goals to upend the nation’s pediatric vaccine schedule. Effective immediately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend every child receive vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, re

U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots

Something strange is happening with malnutrition. It’s by far the fastest-growing cause of death in America, soaring sixfold over the past decade or so, according to our analysis of death certificate data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. To be sure, we wouldn’t yet call it commonplace. But while it accounts for fewer than 1 in 100 deaths, its toll is rising so fast th

Why are malnutrition deaths soaring in America?

CBS News is tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.

Map shows more than 1,900 measles cases across U.S.

Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to the CDC.

Flu season is underway. What are common symptoms to watch for?

In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."

Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.

As the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.

Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots

A study aims to identify the possible link between calcium deposits in women's breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

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