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What To Wear In Extreme Heat: Natural Fibers Only. (The Guardian (UK))

(6/26) The UK Health Security Agency has issued a heat-health alert due to a heatwave affecting much of England, with Doris Day, MD, clinical professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, advising against synthetic fabrics in extreme heat as they can trap heat and cause skin issues, while noting, “Sweating is a healthy process and should not be entirely eliminated.”

Pink Cocaine. Tusi. Tusibi. The Party Drug That’s Popping Up Everywhere Is Still A Big Mystery. (Vanity Fair)

(6/26) The drug known as “pink cocaine,” or “tusi,” is gaining popularity largely due to its association with celebrities and poses unpredictable and potentially fatal risks, with Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, saying, “Pink cocaine can contain cocaine, but it’s almost always a mixture of ketamine and other drugs.”

Disposable Vapes More Toxic And Carcinogenic Than Cigarettes, Study Shows. (Fox News)

(6/26) A study by UC Davis, published in ACS Central Science, revealed that illegal disposable e-cigarettes, such as ELF Bar, Flum Pebble, and Esco, may pose a higher cancer risk than traditional cigarettes due to hazardous levels of toxic metals like lead, nickel, and antimony, which were found in all tested devices; Daniel H. Sterman, MD, the Thomas and Suzanne Murphy Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, and professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Perlmutter Cancer Center, said the study clearly demonstrates high concentrations of metal and recommended regulation and clearer health risk labeling for disposable vapes.

Take Off Your Oura Ring. (Vox)

(6/26) The Oura Ring, a smart ring that tracks sleep metrics, has become a popular gadget for daily routines, with Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, noting that perception of sleep quality can influence well-being, saying, “If we think we’ve had a good night of sleep, we will actually feel better physically and mentally and emotionally.”

A New Antibiotic Offers Hope For Women With UTIs. (Health Central)

(6/26) The FDA approved a new antibiotic, Blujepa, in March 2025 to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), marking the first new oral antibiotic for UTIs in nearly three decades, with Andrew F. Rubenstein, MD, clinical professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, explaining that UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, and Blujepa, which inhibits bacterial replication by targeting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, is expected to help address antibiotic resistance in UTIs, particularly for patients who are resistant to first-line antibiotics.

Man, 26, Who Received Face Of 47-Year-Old Donor, Reveals What He Heard During His 3-Month Coma (Exclusive). (People)

(6/26) Joe DiMeo, who underwent a groundbreaking face and double hand transplant under the care of Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, chair and the Helen L. Kimmel Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, in 2020 following a severe car accident, shares his recovery journey and personal experiences in PEOPLE’s “I Survived” series, highlighting his positive outlook despite the challenges faced.