Pope Francis ’ frailty was on full view as he left Rome ’s Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks battling pneumonia that nearly killed him.

For many, his willingness to be seen in all his infirmity serves as an example to young and old alike that fragility is part of the human condition.

Pope John Paul II , too, was often praised for showing his suffering during his long bout with Parkinson's disease.

But his strength is that he could give, even with some difficulty, the blessing,’’ Dr. Sergio Alfieri said. “He looked at the square, and he welcomed the lady with the yellow flowers, as if to say, I am maintaining a good mood.’ He is strong in this sense, a strong spirit.".

Children actively meditating experience lower activity in parts of the brain involved in rumination, mind-wandering and depression.

Hilary A. Marusak and Aneesh Hehr led the study in the first brain-imaging study of young people under 18 years old .

They found meditation techniques were more effective than distraction at quelling activity in that network.

23andMe has 15 million customers and with calls for users to delete their data, traffic to its website surged 526% on the day of its bankruptcy filing.

Some experts say putting genetic information on sale is both a data disaster and national security disaster.

But others say panic represents a small part of a much bigger health information problem.

In days , 23andme has said it will try to find a buyer who shares privacy values.

Experts say 23andMe 's bankruptcy is a reminder of everyday cyber risks related to personal data.

Cybersecurity expert: "When people start talking about personal data, they forget where their data is already sitting" Federal law that covers patient information privacy, HIPAA , does not apply to this situation.

The World Happiness Report is based on survey responses from more than 140 countries.

All four of the top spots went to Nordic countries: Denmark , Iceland and Sweden .

The United States dropped to its lowest ranking yet in the annual report.

In 2023 , roughly a quarter of Americans reported eating alone during all meals on the previous day .

Lipoprotein(a ) is a type of cholesterol that lurks in the body, undetected by routine tests and undeterred by existing drugs, diet or exercise.

Some 64 million Americans in the U.S. are genetically predisposed to abnormally high levels of Lp(a). People with high levels are at extremely high risk of cholesterol buildup in their arteries.

Government of Saskatchewan announced increase in funding for mental health capacity building program.

Not a single school currently meets the recommended ratio of counsellors to students in schools.

Saskatchewan School Board Association says students being able to have access to needed resources is the most important thing.

“As long as the students get the support that they need it’s not that important to us where it comes from,” said Shawn Davidson .

SpaceX's upcoming Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight mission to fly over Earth 's polar regions.

The Fram2 crew will attempt to grow oyster mushrooms in microgravity as part of an experiment called Mission MushVroom .

Mushrooms could offer a nutritious, delicious and sustainable food source for long-duration missions to the moon, Mars .

Jaclyn Cordeiro presented a cheque for $ 40,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor-Essex .

The money will support the organization’s Go Girls! Healthy Bodies , Healthy Minds program.

Girls ages 12 -14 mentored on physical activity, balanced eating, and self-esteem.

Researchers from University College London , University of Bergen , Stanford University , and the University of Delaware took a closer look at how menopause impacts women’s earnings, employment patterns, and demand for health-care services.

They found that women experience a 4.3% reduction in their earnings, on average, in the four years after getting diagnosed.

Women without a university degree suffer a larger financial hit compared to their more educated counterparts.

Reem Raouda: How you respond to your children determines how strong your relationship with them is when they're adults.

When kids feel emotionally secure, they continue seeking your support well into adulthood.

Parents who remain close with their children don't demand obedience, they prioritize building trust.

Instead of pointing out flaws, celebrate their uniqueness.