Dementia claimed the lives of 288,436 U.S. older adults in 2022, up from 275,538 in 2021, the CDC said. Air pollution exposure was associated with head and neck cancer incidence. (Scientific Reports) Brief cognitive behavioral therapy by video telehealth reduced suicide attempts among adults with recent suicidal ideation or behavior.

A teenager in Canada, hospitalized with the country's first case of the H5N1 bird flu, is in critical condition. Health officials report his condition deteriorated rapidly despite having no prior health issues.