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Big Medicare change slashes weight-loss drug costs for eligible seniors

A new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers Wegovy and Zepbound to eligible seniors for $50 a month starting July 1, slashing obesity drug costs. ( READ MORE )

American vaccines that transformed public health over 250 years: 'Outweighs harm'

From smallpox eradication to COVID vaccines, explore the most significant vaccine breakthroughs in the U.S. over 250 years of fighting disease. ( READ MORE )

India Must Shift to HPV DNA-Based Screening to Eliminate Cervical Cancer: Dr Neerja Bhatla

Vaccination alone will not eliminate cervical cancer, warns Padma Shri awardee Dr Neerja Bhatla, calling for a nationwide transition to organised HPV DNA-based screening, stronger governance, validated diagnostics and accountable ( READ MORE )

42 Cr Indians screened for hypertension: Nadda

Union Health Minister says population-based screening is strengthening early detection of non-communicable diseases; over 5 crore diabetes cases and nearly one lakh cervical cancer cases identified through nationwide programme. ( READ MORE )

Medical teachers flag decline in standards, seek govt action

In a press release on Tuesday, MP-PMTA, a registered body representing government and autonomous medical teachers highlighted unplanned expansion of medical colleges without required infrastructure, faculty, or clinical workload — ( READ MORE )

Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr announces return of dreaded gym-class challenge after Trump reinstates Presidential Fitness Test awards

Millions of American students will once again have to undergo the Presidential Fitness Test after the Trump administration reinstated the gym-class challenge. ( READ MORE )

60p food that could ‘prevent’ weakening with age, dentist says

Some surprising foods could boost your teeth health, and it's not milk ( READ MORE )

National Doctors’ Day: Who Heals India's Healers?

Behind the white coats and the calm bedside manner is a workforce quietly burning out, navigating crushing workloads, emotional trauma, and a system that has rarely paused to ask if ( READ MORE )

This is the REAL reason women like Melanie Sykes are losing their hair - and the steps you must take to stop it happening to YOU: DR AAMNA ADEL

Hair loss can feel isolating, yet it affects around eight million women in the UK. The problem becomes increasingly common with age, particularly in the years leading up to 50. ( READ MORE )

As temperatures soar, city urged to add nighttime cooling options for vulnerable residents

Two days into the year's first heat wave, health and community advocates say Chicago's response should ensure vulnerable residents have access to cooling once the sun goes down.Heat waves typically ( READ MORE )

Ozempic users over age 65 are using weight loss drugs INCORRECTLY: Urgent dosage warning and later-life rules that most patients never get told, revealed by DR SHEILA

The biggest mistake I see in the treatment of people 70 and older is that they are prescribed weight loss medications as if they were a healthy 35-year-old. ( READ MORE )

Healey vows urgent response as Haverhill sewage spill fouls Merrimack River

“I think that will, essentially, save the Fourth of July from ruin," Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett said. The post Healey vows urgent response as Haverhill sewage spill fouls Merrimack River ( READ MORE )

Drinking coffee can slash the risk of deadly liver disease: Scientists pinpoint how many daily cups can protect you... and it's good news for decaf drinkers too

Coffee drinkers are significantly less likely to develop liver cancer or die from the disease, a new study has found. ( READ MORE )

Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts. ( READ MORE )

'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims

Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission. ( READ MORE )

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks

Nutrition-tracking apps use brightly colored engagement tactics found in smartphone games to keep users coming back. ( READ MORE )

Inside the Biohackers World Conference: Gold chakra scanners and machines to rid your body of COVID vaccines

You are slowly dying in so many subtle, little ways that you might not even notice. Until you go to a biohacking conference. ( READ MORE )

America's terrifying ALS explosion: Experts reveal unexpected lifestyle habits fueling rise of deadly condition... and changes that can help REDUCE your risk after NFL icon's shock diagnosis

While part of the increase is linked to an aging population, experts say it does not explain the troubling pattern emerging: a growing number of diagnoses among otherwise healthy men. ( READ MORE )

FDA lets Philip Morris market Zyn nicotine pouches as less harmful than cigarettes

The Trump administration has expanded access to nicotine products despite concerns from public health critics about youth use and addiction. ( READ MORE )

God makes people eat more junk food: study

Our Father, who art in the snack aisle, will make sure everything's OK health-wise after indulging in unhealthy eating habits. ( READ MORE )

Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would freeze federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, a state agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting fraud in the safety-net ( READ MORE )

States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements

The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal government previewed to states. ( READ MORE )

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat. ( READ MORE )

Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit

The move is the second suspension of a state Medicaid fraud unit this year by the Republican Trump administration. ( READ MORE )

America's national parks could add years to your life — here's how they boost health

National parks offer more than scenic views. Research shows trails and greenways boost physical activity, reduce stress and improve mental health. ( READ MORE )

Comedian Hannah Berner reveals distressing side effect of TMJ treatment: ‘Pray for me’

Th 34-year-old "Giggly Squad" podcaster's medical mishap is no laughing matter. ( READ MORE )

Zyn can be marketed as safe alternative to cigarettes, FDA says

The federal regulator gave Philip Morris International a win for nicotine pouches. ( READ MORE )

Americans are giving up multivitamins for a different daily health habit, study finds

A JAMA study spanning 25 years finds 60% of U.S. adults now use supplements, with vitamin D, zinc and magnesium seeing some of the largest increases. ( READ MORE )

At Mindful Archery, L.A. women take aim at their exes, toxic jobs and Donald Trump

At Angie Fadel's Mindful Archery workshops in Los Angeles, women and nonbinary attendees use bow and arrow instruction, somatic breathwork and nature therapy to release stress and find inner strength. ( READ MORE )

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

Currently, 145 people from 20 states have contracted a parasite with unknown origins. Twenty have been hospitalized, and New York has the highest number of cases. ( READ MORE )

New colorectal cancer discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis

It's long been suspected that our gut microbiomes are closely linked to colorectal cancer. ( READ MORE )

This Electric Toothbrush Is Just $16, And Reviewers Say It Cleans Every ‘Nook And Cranny’

“My father was a dentist from 1943 to 1980. When I use the Sonicare 1100, my teeth feel as if my father just professionally cleaned them.” ( READ MORE )

Urgent health warning as man dies after taking unapproved weight-loss drug 'Reta' - and 76 others left with serious injuries

A UK patient has died after taking an unapproved drug dubbed the 'Godzilla' of weight-loss jabs - and dozens more have suffered serious side effects, the Daily Mail can reveal. ( READ MORE )

9/11 terrorist attacks and accelerated aging may be linked on a molecular level: study

The discoveries could help explain why people with long-term PTSD are at greater risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, cognitive decline and other age-related illnesses. ( READ MORE )

Parasite outbreak sickens 145 people across 17 states as investigators race to identify source

More than 100 people have been sickened by a parasite across more than a dozen states and officials are investigating to pin down the source. ( READ MORE )

Army veteran, 96, said 14 poignant words before dying - experts say it's common

A 96-year-old grandad and Army veteran was bedbound for weeks with low blood oxygen before getting a sudden burst on energy. ( READ MORE )

Even after three decades as a hospital consultant I missed my own prostate cancer for two years. Now my health and sexual function are ruined. These are the signs you must not ignore

After more than three decades working as a hospital consultant, Dr Stephen Allen felt well-equipped to recognise the signs of serious illness in his patients. ( READ MORE )

Cramer says this aerospace stock is significantly undervalued, sees 35% upside

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. ( READ MORE )

New hope offered to blind people after lab breakthrough

Scientists have conducted important research ( READ MORE )

Is the key to youthful skin moisturising three times a day? Study reveals your morning cream has worn off by lunchtime

Most women start their day with a cleanse, tone and moisturise routine - but your morning cream has likely worn off by lunchtime, according to a new study. ( READ MORE )

French biotech stock soars 40% after new data on experimental medicine

Shares of French biotech company Abivax soared Tuesday after it released fresh data on its lead drug for bowel disease. ( READ MORE )

Recall of Target baby wipes contaminated with deadly bacteria upgraded to highest level... 'reasonable probability of death'

A recall of baby wipes sold by Target has been upgraded to the FDA's highest risk level, indicating a risk of serious health effects or death. ( READ MORE )

Aid workers warn of infectious diseases, overwhelmed hospitals after Venezuela quakes

Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals overwhelmed by the ( READ MORE )

As heat wave looms, more beaches close due to sewage spill

As the sewage spill in Haverhill worsens, more downstream beaches are closing due to unsafe bacteria. The post As heat wave looms, more beaches close due to sewage spill appeared ( READ MORE )

Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here's what patients should know

The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors. ( READ MORE )

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety. ( READ MORE )

Parents waste 8 minutes a day ‘negotiating’ with kids over one key chore

Parents face a daily stand-off asking kids to do chores - with toothbrushing the biggest battle. ( READ MORE )

Novel biomarker beats leading diagnostic blood test at predicting Alzheimer's progression

Small loops of genetic material may be strong indicators of imminent Alzheimer's disease (AD) symptoms. In a new study published in Nature Medicine, researchers showed that elevated levels of certain ( READ MORE )

A new framework to advocate for improving the quality of life of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) contribute significantly to the disability and health care burden in Europe, but until now there has been no harmonized, specific data set to help systematically ( READ MORE )

Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term

A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain ( READ MORE )

Why does our mind wander? New study taps into the tricks of staying on task

You're sitting at your desk, writing a short story. You remain focused, but after several hours, you still can't see how to end it. So you go for a run, ( READ MORE )

DNA damage can trigger neurons to self-destruct

Over the past decade, researchers at WashU Medicine have established that a molecule called SARM1 is a central trigger in the loss of axons, the vital wiring of the nervous ( READ MORE )

NHS patients are being socially prescribed yoga—but is yoga ready to help them?

Yoga can be seen as an accessible way to exercise and improve well-being. You don't always need a gym membership, specialist machinery or other people to do it. ( READ MORE )

A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible

For people at high risk of developing breast cancer, yearly mammograms may not be enough to detect tumors early. To make earlier diagnosis easier, an MIT team has developed portable ( READ MORE )

Lived experience is often dismissed—but we should recognize it as a form of expertise

Institutions increasingly invite people to contribute their lived experience. Government agencies appoint patients to advisory panels and call on communities for their views on policy. Health New Zealand employs peer ( READ MORE )

AI turns mouse movements into language-like tokens, uncovering autism-related social behavior patterns

An artificial intelligence model capable of reading and interpreting animal behavior like language has been developed by researchers at KAIST. The team created an AI model that learns behavioral data ( READ MORE )

AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket—but is it safe?

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the fitness industry: People can now ask chatbots to write marathon plans, build gym programs and even adjust workouts based on sleep or heart ( READ MORE )

Infant iron supplements linked to fewer behavior problems at age three

Healthy, breastfed infants who receive iron supplementation show fewer aggressive behaviors at age 3 compared with children who did not receive supplementation, according to new research from Umeå University. However, ( READ MORE )

One gene, two diseases: Study reveals opposing dementia and cancer risks

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging have uncovered evidence that a single genetic variant may influence the risk of two of the diseases people fear most—dementia ( READ MORE )

Alzheimer's biomarkers may forecast dementia progression in people 80 and older

Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of aging. In clinical practice, this has contributed to many memory problems in ( READ MORE )

Global reforms fall short as psychosis care still brings abuse, coercion and exclusion

People with psychosis continue to face abuse, discrimination and early death despite global reform efforts to protect their human rights, according to La Trobe University researchers. ( READ MORE )

Stopping skin cancer before it starts could cut its health care costs

A new study has revealed the hundreds of thousands of skin cancer appointments and medical procedures Queenslanders are attending and undergoing each year, prompting experts to call for further investment ( READ MORE )

Innovative soft robotic heart offers new way to study disease and test life-saving devices

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a fully synthetic soft robotic heart that reproduces the complex movements and internal structures of the human heart, opening the door to better treatments, ( READ MORE )

Advancing personalized medicine requires close collaboration across stakeholders

The development of personalized medicine depends on collaboration among multiple stakeholders, who must navigate uncertainty while shaping expectations of future value. A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland ( READ MORE )

Faulty calcium signaling may drive dry mouth in Down syndrome, raising gum disease risk

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have uncovered what may be biologically driving oral health issues unique to Down syndrome. Their study, published in Cell Reports, describes a molecular mechanism—a ( READ MORE )

Rare muscle disorder mutations reveal a precision medicine strategy

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have uncovered how genetic mutations cause a rare group of inherited neuromuscular disorders and identified promising new strategies to correct them, including ( READ MORE )

Next-generation HIF-2α inhibitor shows promise in kidney cancer translational clinical trial

The first-in-patient, single-arm ARC-20 clinical trial, led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Toni K. Choueiri, MD, has evaluated casdatifan, a next-generation HIF-2α inhibitor, as monotherapy for metastatic clear cell renal cell ( READ MORE )

TROP2 marks relapse-driving colorectal cancer cells and opens path to targeted treatment

A team led by researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the HI-STEM Stem Cell Institute has discovered a promising new approach to treating advanced colorectal cancer. The ( READ MORE )

Long COVID rehab program helps with return to work and focus

Ten weeks of cognitive rehabilitation can help people with long COVID symptoms such as brain fog achieve their goals in returning to work and hobbies, a new clinical trial led ( READ MORE )

New immunotherapy strategy targets aggressive brain tumors and their immune cell accomplices

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new cancer immunotherapy strategy that can simultaneously attack deadly brain tumors and the immune cells that help them grow. ( READ MORE )

Neurobiologists improve symptoms of Huntington's disease with targeted brain stimulation in mice

Huntington's disease is a devastating brain disorder in which decaying nerve cells lead to progressively worsening cognitive and movement abilities. While the genetic mutation responsible for the condition is well ( READ MORE )

The brain's language network is more extensive than previously thought

For decades, neuroscientists have known that specific regions in the brain's left hemisphere are responsible for processing language. However, a new study by MIT researchers shows that language processing also ( READ MORE )

Stronger focus on nutrition needed in eating disorder recovery

Overreliance on body mass index (BMI) to measure recovery from eating disorders has sparked calls for better assessment methods. University of Queensland researchers reviewed 60 studies from five databases across ( READ MORE )

Researchers to teens: Get to bed—it's good for your blood sugar

If you're 18, getting a bit more sleep could matter more than you think. New research from the University of Copenhagen and COPSAC shows that even in healthy young people, ( READ MORE )

Should pregnant women worry about taking Tylenol? 20-year sibling-matched study finds no link to autism or ADHD

Tylenol (also known as acetaminophen or paracetamol) is one of the most widely used over-the-counter options for easing pain and reducing fever, including during pregnancy. More recently, safety concerns around ( READ MORE )

Your dominant hand is made, not born, experiments suggest

Most people favor one hand, and that hand tends to be the better one for writing, throwing and managing chopsticks. The long-standing view is that the dominant hand is "born" ( READ MORE )

Researchers improve analysis of molecules linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have shown how higher magnetic fields can improve analysis of the molecules linked to Alzheimer's disease, ( READ MORE )

Cheerleading Head Injuries Declined After 2012 Rule Change

(MedPage Today) -- Head injuries among cheerleaders declined after a 2012 rule change that banned the "double down" twisting dismount in stunts performed in high school and lower-level grades, a ( READ MORE )

Vitamin A Linked to Better Lung Function in Kids, Adults

(MedPage Today) -- Higher vitamin A levels were linked to better lung function in adults and children, with the benefit seen with vitamin D among adults as well, a study ( READ MORE )

Odds of Four HPV-Linked Cancers Higher  in Transplant Recipients, HIV Patients

(MedPage Today) -- People with HIV and solid organ transplant recipients were significantly more likely to develop human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated anal, penile, vulvar, and cervical cancers, according to a Swedish ( READ MORE )

House Passes Bill to Ease Quality Reporting Requirements for Medicare ACOs

(MedPage Today) -- Physician practices participating in a Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) may have an easier time submitting quality data to Medicare if a bill passed Monday by the ( READ MORE )

Diabetes Drug Class Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in People With Psych Disorders

(MedPage Today) -- Use of SGLT2 inhibitors was linked to lower dementia incidence and fewer related psychiatric outcomes in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a target ( READ MORE )

After Recent Leadership Departures, Is the FDA Returning to Form?

(MedPage Today) -- Some experts say the FDA's recent change of heart on a handful of drugs for rare diseases suggests a return to regular order after a tumultuous year, ( READ MORE )

Congressman Reveals Mystery Health Issue After 4-Month Absence

(MedPage Today) -- New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he was being treated for depression during his unexplained 4-month absence from the House, suggesting in a ( READ MORE )

Most Adults on Social Media Engaged With Health Content

(MedPage Today) -- The bulk of adults who use social media reported engaging with health information via these platforms, despite not always finding it trustworthy, according to survey data. Out ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s After Surgery; Retatrutide for Pulmonary Hypertension? Vit D for Prediabetes

(MedPage Today) -- Incretin-based therapies after bariatric surgery were associated with clinically meaningful augmented weight loss in a dose- and timing-dependent manner, according to U.S. cohort data. (eClinicalMedicine) A Michigan ( READ MORE )

New Heart Failure Definition; Mitral TEER Pitfalls; Drug's Comeback in Stroke?

(MedPage Today) -- International groups agreed on a second universal definition of heart failure, which moves away from rigid ejection fraction cutoff values. (Journal of the American College of Cardiology) ( READ MORE )

Brain Worm Lesions Mimicking Cancer; Midlife Dementia Marker; Ovarian Reserve and MS

(MedPage Today) -- A case report in Emerging Infectious Diseases described multiple brain lesions that initially mimicked metastases in a 60-year-old man in Spain who eventually was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis. ( READ MORE )

What Would It Take to Change Brain MRI Surveillance in Metastatic Breast Cancer?

(MedPage Today) -- At the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, a phase III trial was presented evaluating whether routine brain MRI surveillance can improve outcomes for patients with ( READ MORE )

AI Doesn’t Just Misinform Patients. It Gives Them a Plausible Story.

(MedPage Today) -- A patient in her 50s came to my eye clinic for flashes of light in one eye. Before she sat down, she told me, calmly, that she ( READ MORE )

Does DESTINY-Breast09 Change First-Line Care in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer?

(MedPage Today) -- The DESTINY-Breast09 trial, presented at this year's American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, established trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd; Enhertu) plus pertuzumab (Perjeta) as a new first-line treatment ( READ MORE )

Individualizing Surgical Strategies in Adrenal Hypercortisolism

(MedPage Today) -- At ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, findings of a large surgical series suggested that postoperative hormonal testing to help individualize surgical strategies can ( READ MORE )

Nursing Gains 'Professional' Label for Student Loans After Judge's Ruling

(MedPage Today) -- Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts -- at least for ( READ MORE )

Too Much Health Tech, Not Enough Health Tech

(MedPage Today) -- In healthcare today, it looks like there is a tension between too much technology, and not enough technology. And simultaneously, too much humanity, and not enough humanity. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Hasn't Restored Trust in Public Health, Cassidy Says

(MedPage Today) -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hasn't restored trust in public health, Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said in a nearly hour-long interview on "Face the Nation" ( READ MORE )

NFL Star Diagnosed With ALS at 39; 'No Surprises' Windfall; Arizona Plague Scare

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Chris Johnson, a former NFL running back for the Tennessee Titans, revealed he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral ( READ MORE )

NEJM Retracts Pivotal Trial of FDA-Approved Drug

(MedPage Today) -- The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) retracted the pivotal study supporting FDA's approval of avacopan (Tavneos) for severe forms of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. The ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- A digital mindfulness intervention with electroencephalogram (EEG) feedback -- the FocusZen Mindfulness Stress Reduction System -- reduces depression, anxiety, and sleep symptoms among participants with ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Infant feeding with whole goat milk formula (WGF) can reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), especially in those with parental history of AD, according ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy are cost-effective compared with no surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- The risk of miscarriage is increased in association with occupational standing, walking, and forward bending during pregnancy, according to a study published online June 18 ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the food supply issues it seeks to tackle by year’s end. The FDA’s Human Food Program ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- There are unmet informational needs among individuals with seasonal allergies, according to a study published online June 1 in Frontiers in Allergy. Nora van Gaal, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Survivors of hematologic cancers are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 22 in BMC Cancer. Siqing ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- History of adenotonsillectomy is associated with increased odds of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), according to a study published online May 29 in Multiple Sclerosis Journal. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Stepped alcohol treatment (SAT) offered via telehealth helps people with chronic liver disease (CLD) reduce alcohol consumption, according to a study published online June 24 ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), early functional outcomes are comparable with high-peak-power pulsed Thulium:YAG laser enucleation (p-ThuLEP) and open simple prostatectomy (OSP), but ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay. But that protection applies only to hospitals that contract ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Maternal cesarean section (CS) and maternal history of allergic diseases (MHAD) are independent and synergistic risk factors for allergic rhinitis (AR) in offspring, according to ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — One trip to the pharmacy may be all you need to protect yourself from COVID-19 and the flu this fall. A new study — published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — Women with Parkinson’s disease might be more vulnerable than men to Alzheimer’s-related changes in their brains, new research suggests. Women with Parkinson’s have higher levels ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — Heat domes, soaking rains and savage winter storms have left their mark on people’s minds and moods this year. And little wonder — even modest, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — Want to protect your child from ADHD? Breastfeeding might be one way to reduce their risk, a new study says. Babies fed with breast milk ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — Over four consecutive days in January, Margaret Hvatum ran a 5K, a 10K, a half-marathon and a full marathon. The 70-year-old covered a combined distance ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. She soon realized getting it back was not straightforward. Deborah Finley, 50, of Lodi, California, said ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- The 1,000 new residency positions created from 2023 to 2025 may have exacerbated urban-rural training disparities, according to a research letter published online June 15 ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- There was no significant long-term difference in clinical outcomes with or without patellar resurfacing during total knee replacement (TKR), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- Genetically predicted lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) seems to increase susceptibility to allergic rhinitis (AR), according to a study published online May 29 in Tobacco ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- Preconception counseling (PCC) for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains underused, according to a study published in the July issue of Kidney Medicine. Gwendolyn ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not receiving health information about wildfire smoke risk, according to a study published in the May ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 -- Poor nocturnal sleep is independently associated with a substantially higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — Many young adults may be missing important preventive healthcare screenings, according to a national survey. The poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — Infertility is considered one of the most distressing concerns facing girls and young women with cancer. Despite this, young female cancer patients are offered fertility ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — Family members should keep a close eye on Grandma or Grandpa after they’ve been released from the hospital, a new study suggests. Seniors sent home ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — Many have fireworks, cookouts and family get togethers planned for the Fourth of July – but these activities can pose a burn risk for young ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare. These mandates date back decades, and ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, June 29, 2026 — The way your aging dog walks could be an early sign of canine dementia, a new study says. The relative stride of a dog’s front ( READ MORE )

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– June 26, 2026 -- Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRDN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing potentially best-in-class medicines for autoimmune and rare ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- The online team-based connected health (TCH) model yields equivalent improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) compared with in-person care, according to a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- Telehealth-supported home-based exercise (HBE) achieves comparable short-term improvements to supervised exercise among lymphoma survivors entering cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- A unique protein signature has been identified for pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is associated with proinflammatory and vascular pathways, according to a study ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- Women with preeclampsia have increased risk of developing hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) later in life, according to a study published online May 19 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- For patients with Meniere disease (MD), age and baseline hearing status are associated with long-term hearing outcomes, according to a study published online May 16 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 — Cancer doctors across the United States are running short of essential generic chemotherapy drugs, and some fear the squeeze could force widespread rationing, The New ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is prevalent in 41.7 percent of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 -- Individualized connectivity-based targeting with accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (aTMS) enhances the antidepressant effects in treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published online June 24 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 — A next-generation blood test could improve early detection of the most dangerous forms of prostate cancer. "The major challenge in prostate cancer screening is not ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 25, 2026 — People are becoming more comfortable communicating with their doctor through clinics’ patient portals. Folks use the portals to ask their doc questions and even to ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 — Concerns about statins causing severe muscle problems are overblown, a new study says. The cholesterol-lowering drugs can be expected to rarely cause any serious muscle ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 — One afternoon in late 2024, a sixth-grader nicknamed Bug came home from school with an announcement to make. Bug, who was assigned female at birth, ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 — Younger U.S. generations appear to be adopting Peter Pan’s fear of growing up, a new study says Millennial college students (born between 1981 and 1996) ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, June 26, 2026 — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden’s life. Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026 -- Considerable cancer disparities persist in the United States, according to a report published June 24 by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Researchers from ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026 -- The total costs of dementia are anticipated to be $818 billion in 2026, driven by quality-of-life losses for persons with dementia and care partners, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026 -- Certain demographic, birth, and parental characteristics are associated with the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), according to a study published online June 22 in ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )

Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are experiencing outbreaks of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in ( READ MORE )

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Ituri, Nord-Kivu (North Kivu), and Sud-Kivu (South Kivu) provinces. CDC recommends avoiding nonessential ( READ MORE )

Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )

Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )

CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )

Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )

There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia ( READ MORE )

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )

New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )

Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )

CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mauritius. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/14/2026 ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/13/2026 ( READ MORE )

The U.S. government is actively monitoring and responding to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship. At this time, the risk to the American public remains extremely ( READ MORE )

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of ciguatera fish poisoning in Vanuatu. ( READ MORE )

The Administration is closely monitoring the situation with U.S. travelers. ( READ MORE )

Public health resources can help protect individuals and their families this tick season ( READ MORE )

34 people across 13 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella ( READ MORE )

CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service officers are gathering this week for the 2026 EIS Conference ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the Mangembo Health Zone of Kongo Central Province. The best way to protect yourself is to get meningococcal vaccination. ( READ MORE )

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported throughout Venezuela. ( READ MORE )

NIOSH will kick off the agency’s annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mayotte. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

CDC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities across the United States ( READ MORE )

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte ( READ MORE )

HHS and CDC today announced the appointment of two new members to the CDC ACIP. ( READ MORE )

CDC announced Dr. Ralph Abraham stepped down as Principal Deputy Director, effective immediately. ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Suriname. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

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