Women Rebrand Gym Culture, AI Predicts Cancer Survival, Microplastics Trigger Chemical Reactions

October 27, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

• Mass General Brigham researchers build an AI model that estimates cancer patient mortality risk from a single facial photograph
• Columbia study finds microplastics can trigger reactive chemicals linked to DNA damage and oxidative stress when exposed to water
• Women-only lifting studios and brands like Gymshark and Oner Active are reshaping gym culture as women's strength training grows

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