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It's Thursday, March 19, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• GLP-1 diabetes may help prevent worsening mental health. 

• The diet that could slow brain aging. 

• Does the government really have your location data?

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

Politics

From DHS Shake-Up to Iran Intel, Congress Faces Two Big Tests

Congress is weighing change at home and clarity abroad, as Markwayne Mullin and Tulsi Gabbard face tough scrutiny. Mullin, nominated to lead Homeland Security, promised a steadier approach, including requiring court-approved warrants for home entries and rolling back internal micromanagement. While Republicans largely back him, Democrats raised concerns about temperament and transparency. 

Meanwhile, Gabbard told lawmakers US strikes had weakened Iran’s military but avoided confirming any imminent nuclear threat, saying that judgment rests with the president. She also faced criticism over gaps in the intelligence report, including the omission of election interference threats, adding to broader concerns about credibility and oversight.

Health

Women Who Undergo Menopause Before 40 At Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks

Women who experience menopause before age 40 face a significantly higher lifetime risk of heart attacks, according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology. The research found a roughly 40% increase in fatal and nonfatal heart attacks compared to women who reach menopause later. 

Black women were three times more likely than white women to report premature menopause, adding to existing cardiovascular risk disparities. Researchers say menopause can worsen blood pressure, cholesterol, and body composition, increasing heart risk. Experts emphasize the need to include reproductive history in cardiovascular assessments and to monitor risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose earlier and more closely.

Drugs

GLP-1’s For Anxiety?

A large study suggests GLP-1 diabetes drugs like semaglutide may help prevent worsening anxiety and depression in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed Swedish health data from nearly 95,000 patients between 2009 and 2022. Semaglutide was linked to a 42% lower risk of worsening mental health, while liraglutide showed an 18% reduction. 

Significant drops were also seen in depression, anxiety, and substance use risks. Experts say benefits may stem from improved physical health, though direct mental health effects remain unproven. Separate research also flagged a higher risk of preterm birth with GLP-1 use during early pregnancy.

Related Read: Ozempic to go generic for billions of people.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🧠 Eating a combination of two award-winning diets can slow down brain aging. 

📱 Instagram says it will stop end-to-end for private messages from May onwards.

💊 TrumpRX was supposed to deliver drugs at “world’s lowest” prices. The New York Times calculated… and the difference is unimpressive.

👵 Grandpa and grandma can’t stop scrolling. Are boomers the real phone-addict generation?

😴 A good night’s sleep can be rare. Here are 13 foods that help not just fall but stay asleep. 

⛽ Oil prices soar high as Israel strikes Iran natural gas facility; kills Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in air strike.

❄️ Winter might’ve wrecked your running routine. But, don’t worry it isn’t impossible to get it back. Time to ease back in!

⚠️ Over 270 million iPhones suspected to be exploited by Russian hackers.

💰 Over-the-top regiments have been increasingly bragged about on TikTok and IG. But does it make sense to spend $1,000 on supplements every month?

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

💪 Think you need daily workouts? Turns out, strength gains start smaller—but grow with smarter consistency. This is how much you need to workout in a week for it to be effective.

🌸 Feeling wired but exhausted this spring? Here’s why your body feels off and these easy tips can help you reset it.

🥑 Keto for mental health sounds wild, but some patients say it’s changing everything. Though, the experts are urging us to be more cautious.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 The comfiest denim trend of 2026 is here, and drawstring jeans might just replace your favorite off-duty pants.

👟 The cool-girl sneaker shift? Derby styles are emerging as 2026’s most versatile, fashion-forward footwear pick.

💄 Beauty’s glow-up era is here — think AI personalization, pro-level results at home, and products that actually feel new.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎤 Did Miley Cyrus really fake a Hannah Montana reboot to actually make it happen?

🎭 Ruth Gemmell says she cried over steamy scene in Bridgeton season 4.

😈 Doja Cat saysshe goes “ugly” on purpose to dodge paparazzi.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

The FBI has admitted it buys Americans’ location data from private brokers, sidestepping the need for a warrant. Officials say it’s legal and useful for intelligence gathering, but critics argue it’s a loophole that undermines Fourth Amendment protections—especially in an era where AI can analyze massive datasets. Lawmakers across parties are now pushing reforms to curb this practice, raising a bigger question: has surveillance quietly outpaced privacy laws?

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

— Dolly Parton