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April 11th, 2026

Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

Medical Xpress

Children going through family courts face increased risk of self‑harm, new research finds

Children involved in family court proceedings are significantly more likely to engage in self-harm than their peers, according to new research highlighting the psychological toll of legal disputes on young people. The findings underscore a troubling gap between the legal system's intent to protect children and its actual impact on their mental health. Experts say the results make a compelling case for trauma-informed support to be embedded at every stage of the family court process.

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New biological marker of early-stage Alzheimer's disease uncovered

Scientists have identified a new biological marker capable of detecting Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages, before significant neurological damage occurs. The discovery centers on the role of amyloid and tau protein accumulation, the hallmark drivers of the disease's progression. Earlier detection could prove transformative, opening a wider window for intervention before irreversible cognitive decline takes hold.

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New guidance on adenomyosis, an overlooked uterine condition affecting 1 in 3 women

Adenomyosis, a uterine condition affecting an estimated one in three women, is getting long-overdue clinical attention thanks to new guidance published in *Obstetrics & Gynecology*. University of HawaiΚ»i physician Kimberly Kho, who holds the nation's first professorship in advanced gynecological surgery, authored the expert review aimed at improving how the condition is diagnosed and treated. The publication positions Kho among a select tier of internationally recognized women's health specialists working to close a significant gap in gynecologic care.

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Costco recalls cookies over missing nut allergy warning

Costco is recalling a batch of cookies after a labeling error left out a critical nut allergy warning, posing a potential health risk to consumers with nut allergies. The missing disclosure is a serious compliance failure, as undisclosed allergens are among the leading causes of severe allergic reactions. Shoppers who purchased the affected product should stop consumption immediately and check for recall details from Costco or the FDA.

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Guardian Health

Black women in Georgia turn to midwives for safer births – so why does the state criminalize many of them?

Georgia's maternal health crisis is hitting Black women hardest, yet the state bars many nationally accredited midwives from providing routine care β€” leaving skilled practitioners like Atlanta Birth Center's own executive director unable to treat her own clients without risking criminal charges. A new lawsuit aims to overturn these restrictions, which advocates say have no clinical justification. With maternal mortality rates climbing, the legal fight carries urgent stakes for the communities most in need of expanded access to care.

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