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The Guardian examines whether magnesium supplements live up to claims that they improve digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep. Experts say evidence is inconsistent and warn that taking magnesium without a diagnosed deficiency may not help and could carry risks. The piece reflects growing public interest in the mineral as a remedy for everyday complaints.

A coaching essay argues that people stay stuck with the same recurring arguments, jobs, money habits and relationship patterns because familiar problems feel safer than uncertain change. It suggests recognising this comfort as the first step to breaking the cycle. The reflection is being shared in mental health conversations online.

A man in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, nearly lost his leg after contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection while fishing. The severe case, reportedly involving blood poisoning, required urgent medical treatment to save the limb. The incident has drawn attention to the risks of Vibrio-type infections in warm coastal waters.

Families USA has launched 'Stop the Bleed: Cut Costs, Not Care', an effort to get candidates on the record about high health care costs ahead of the midterm elections. The campaign aims to force those seeking office to commit publicly to lowering costs for patients without cutting the quality or availability of care. It adds health care affordability to the list of issues voters may press candidates on this election season.

The American Enterprise Institute has published an argument that single-family rental homes are critical to affordability for families with children, framing the issue around the basic need for a second bedroom. The piece suggests that preserving and expanding the supply of family-sized rental housing should be central to housing policy debates.