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With drugs belonging to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist class gaining attention for weight management, specialists have cautioned that women with PMOS need an individualised treatment plan based on ( READ MORE )
A JAMA Network Open study of over 4,000 older adults found faster walking pace was linked to lower death risk over nearly 12 years of follow-up. ( READ MORE )
A study of 6,000+ postmenopausal women links testosterone therapy to higher rates of heart attack, stroke and heart failure in new research. ( READ MORE )
Dark circles and pale skin? Apparently you've got 'ferritin face' - the latest viral trend that claims the telltale signs of low iron are plastered all over your features. ( READ MORE )
Few pantry staples spark as much debate as cilantro. Now, it's stirring up debate on social media, where wellness creators have touted it for lowering blood sugar and fighting infections. ( READ MORE )
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options ( READ MORE )
Dr. Vonda Wright shares five daily habits that help older adults maintain independent living, starting with skeletal longevity and muscle strength. ( READ MORE )
It's long been said that a change is as good as a holiday - but you don't necessarily need to travel halfway around the world to feel the benefits. ( READ MORE )
Anne Morris, from Merseyside, went into cardiac arrest three days after arriving in Icmeler. ( READ MORE )
Fall and winter may limit your daily walks. Here are some expert-approved alternatives that help you get the same benefits. ( READ MORE )
Want to improve your energy levels? Experts agree there's a seemingly harmless behavior you should nix. ( READ MORE )
Helen Johnston retrained as a nutritional therapist after a shock diagnosis. ( READ MORE )
Her parents are desperately trying to launch a trial treatment in the UK. ( READ MORE )
Markets are anticipating a reversal of Trump’s Medicaid cuts. That may be easier said than done. ( READ MORE )
A nutritionist has urged Brits to introduce one simple item into their evening routines this winter. ( READ MORE )
Trans mastectomies costing £5,800 per person are on the increase. ( READ MORE )
The easy test can help identify those at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. ( READ MORE )
A new charity hopes to use outdoor activities to improve men's mental health on the Isle of Man. ( READ MORE )
With an investment of approximately Rs. 600 crore, the Centre will be India's first proton therapy facility to be established by a State Government. It will bring one of the ( READ MORE )
Eleanor Aldred-Owen died after surgery because an abnormal scan was not flagged. ( READ MORE )
From pelvic floors to your personality, leading medical experts share their top-ten offbeat pieces of advice to help you stay healthier for longer ( READ MORE )
'What is it?' That was the first question 35-year-old Milly asked when I told her she had Graves' disease. ( READ MORE )
Men who eat more meat and dairy products tend to have lower testosterone levels, according to a new study. ( READ MORE )
A former nurse who calls herself the "crazy cemetery lady" found a new calling: caring for the dead by restoring cemetery headstones, some of which are centuries old. Evyn Moon ( READ MORE )
More than six years have passed since Claire Barnard woke up frightened and alone in a hospital bed after suffering a major seizure. It still haunts her. ( READ MORE )
The incurable condition is much less common in those employed for a couple of days a week, compared to others who retire completely. ( READ MORE )
Two-thirds of couples who separate after having fertility treatment opt for their remaining embryos to be discarded. ( READ MORE )
Frontotemporal dementia is confoundedly rare; perhaps a few hundred thousand people have it worldwide, though that estimate is complicated by how difficult it is to diagnose. ( READ MORE )
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that. ( READ MORE )
This week, Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress best known for starring in the hit TV series McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, became the latest A-lister to lose ( READ MORE )
A South Korean government-commissioned life cycle assessment found paper straws scored 6.33 times higher than plastic on a cancer-related measure. ( READ MORE )
For three years, Vicki Maylan was treated for bladder problems that she did not have. Previously a good sleeper, she found herself waking up needing the loo - sometimes up ( READ MORE )
The NHS says the flu jab is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from the illness. ( READ MORE )
A nutrition guru shared options that might be a good option for people looking to manage their blood pressure. ( READ MORE )
A popular supplement touted to help reduce stress and improve sleep is being recalled for concerns over salmonella contamination. ( READ MORE )
For Matthew Spicer, August 2023 should have been one of the most exciting times of his life. Instead, he received a devastating cancer diagnosis. ( READ MORE )
Plan to close three urgent care centres sparks worry about pressure on GPs and emergency departments. ( READ MORE )
Now, emerging evidence suggests the next big treatment might be a fast-acting drug that's found on a desert toad. ( READ MORE )
For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often ( READ MORE )
Once Upon a Farm has recalled its Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars after reports that toddlers could not breathe while eating them. ( READ MORE )
Big Tech earnings reignited AI spending fears, sending investors into defensive stocks. ( READ MORE )
When it comes to penis health, attention is overwhelmingly focused on rising to the occasion. But there are many more overlooked changes with the willy that could point to troubles ( READ MORE )
Dr. Carole Lieberman, a psychiatrist, says Trump Derangement Syndrome is real and should be recognized as a formal mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ( READ MORE )
Gummy vitamins have become a popular alternative to traditional supplements, offering a sweeter, easier way to get daily vitamins without swallowing pills. But are they as effective? ( READ MORE )
Menopause occurs when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. In the U.S., it usually happens around age 50. The post There’s new guidance on menopause ( READ MORE )
A New York City trainer shares the twice-weekly arm workout and high protein diet strategy behind sculpted "trophy arms," no $20,000 needed. ( READ MORE )
Agency rules and a court decision have forced states to change course as they race towards the implementation deadline. ( READ MORE )
Irene Sinsombutcharoen was supposed to be enjoying herself on a cruise when she noticed something unusual. Doctors, however, insisted she was just 'obese' and 'gassy.' ( READ MORE )
Some changes that should not be ignored. ( READ MORE )
A useful diaper bag can fit diapers, wipes, a changing pad, diaper disposal bags, rash cream, nursing equipment, bottles, bibs, burp cloths, snacks, pacifiers, toys, extra outfits, hand sanitizer, phew! ( READ MORE )
The reliable assessment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is crucial for determining the stage of the disease, initiating appropriate treatments and monitoring the course of therapy. To date, ( READ MORE )
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed an imaging biomarker, the Tumour Heterogeneity Index (THI), which enables noninvasive assessment of breast cancer patients' response to AKT inhibitors ( READ MORE )
When a patient arrives in the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, every minute counts. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are investigating ways to streamline ( READ MORE )
After a person suffers a stroke, the clock starts ticking for doctors. Every minute that blood flow to the brain remains blocked, more brain tissue risks permanent damage or death. ( READ MORE )
A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted ( READ MORE )
A previously unknown mechanism helps cancer cells selectively produce proteins that drive tumor growth—such as KRAS—in common cancers, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer ( READ MORE )
A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to a common pesticide was linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. Scientists also uncovered how the chemical damages ( READ MORE )
A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked ( READ MORE )
Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines ( READ MORE )
Scientists have uncovered a hidden mechanism that allows high-cholesterol diets to undermine the body's natural cholesterol defenses, and blocking it dramatically lowered harmful LDL cholesterol in mice. Even more promising, ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the University of Chicago have identified a mechanism to make immune cells reprogrammed by radiation therapy attack tumors rather than protect them. The study, published in Cancer Cell, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- I am a South Asian physician -- Pakistani, to be specific. By the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) own rule, my doctor should begin screening me for diabetes ( READ MORE )
Alex Clark, the voice of wellness at Turning Point USA, is entering her wife era. ( READ MORE )
The relationship between creativity and mental health has attracted the interest of many psychologists over the past decades. Some past studies have found that creativity is sometimes linked to mental ( READ MORE )
A proposed ban on the delicacy is somehow the most contentious question on the ballot. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- EPHRATA, Pa. -- Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, ( READ MORE )
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a crucial missing link between a common gut bacterium and colorectal cancer, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for nearly two decades. The ( READ MORE )
An international research team from Japan and the United States, led by Assistant Professor Hiroshi Ishii and Professor Osamu Hori, together with Professors Yasuhiko Yamamoto and Mitsutoshi Nakada of Kanazawa ( READ MORE )
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government ( READ MORE )
Scientists have discovered a bizarre bacterial defense system that works almost completely backward from anything seen before. Unlike typical bacterial immune systems that keep a deadly toxin under control until ( READ MORE )
Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. The condition is caused by damage to the blood vessels in ( READ MORE )
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a surprising process that helps humans develop sharp vision before birth, challenging decades of assumptions about how the eye forms. Using miniature human ( READ MORE )
Studies conducted in various countries indicate that approximately 60% of people over age 65 currently live with two or more chronic conditions. With the aim of reversing this trend and ( READ MORE )
A simple vaginal swab may one day help women with abnormal bleeding learn whether they have endometrial cancer without first going through a painful biopsy. ( READ MORE )
A major international study found that a simple blood test could help predict Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline years before symptoms appear, with the highest-risk individuals facing a 38% chance of impairment ( READ MORE )
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs more often among older patients and men with drug overdose–involved hospitalizations, while severe inpatient courses disproportionately affect younger patients, according to research published in the ( READ MORE )
Source: National Institutes of Health - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bone Density ( READ MORE )
Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for cataracts and cataract surgery, with the risks for these outcomes varying by treatment modality, according to a study published online Oct. 26 ( READ MORE )
Loneliness has been considered a major health risk for seniors, but a new study suggests younger adults might fare even worse from living by themselves. Living alone appears to increase ( READ MORE )
Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkins and ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- ChatGPT's answers to patient queries about assisted reproductive technology (ART) were generally accurate but less complete than professional society education materials, a comparative analysis showed. ( READ MORE )
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), predictors of renal dysfunction have been identified and include osteoporosis, enteral nutrition, and intestinal surgery, according to a study published in BMC Gastroenterology. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Christa Pike said Friday she remains in constant pain, struggles to speak, and has been largely isolated in a prison hospital after surviving a lethal injection in ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- Adding a broader genetic test to testing for single-gene disorders among younger patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) reduced costs -- but it also may ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )
Up to three-quarters of all women will experience a genital yeast infection at least once in their lives. Recurrent infections, in particular, can significantly impair quality of life. The typical ( READ MORE )
For patients undergoing elective intestinal resection for Crohn disease (CD), cumulative surgical recurrence rates are lower with laparoscopic versus open surgery, according to a study published online July 23 in ( READ MORE )
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults and is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. It is difficult for surgeons to ( READ MORE )
Millions of people take antihistamines for allergies, but some of these medicines can make you sleepy, slow your reactions and affect your concentration. Others are much less likely to have ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf have traced how herpes simplex virus 1 infection progresses among neighboring skin cells in skin organoids. The work is ( READ MORE )
"The Fireside Database: Large-Scale Evidence from 25,419 Psychedelic Support Interactions," published in Science Advances, provides researchers and policymakers with an empirical window into psychedelic use and support outside clinical settings. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- People who lived alone had a significantly higher mortality from cancer and multiple other conditions. (American Cancer Society) The FDA warned Amgen that a promotional video for ( READ MORE )
Once a supplement favored mainly by fitness fanatics, creatine has quickly become one of the most widely used dietary add-ons in the world. ( READ MORE )
Persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, anxiety or low mood: Many people continue to suffer from symptoms months after a COVID-19 infection, significantly restricting their daily lives. However, reliable ( READ MORE )
A patient has undergone pioneering stem-cell therapy to treat Parkinson's disease, the Japanese drugmaker behind the treatment said on Friday, in a world first following its conditional approval in the ( READ MORE )
A new study from Mayo Clinic suggests checkpoint immunotherapy may reshape the immune environment within lymph nodes after melanoma has spread to them. Researchers found that treatment reorganized several types ( READ MORE )
A team from the Genomics and Transcriptomics of Synucleinopathies (GTS) research group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has identified molecular changes in platelets associated with the ( READ MORE )
A routine blood test can make a kidney look like it is failing when it is not. A team from Kanazawa University and Shinshu University has shown that this happens ( READ MORE )
A Stanford Medicine study identified an often-overlooked period of vulnerability for cancer survivors: Mental health disorders identified two to five years after a cancer diagnosis were associated with a 119% ( READ MORE )
New Drug Approvals The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Voceryq (doruxapapogene ralaplasmid and lalikinogene sifuplasmid-gxfd) Injection Date of Approval: October 30, 2026Treatment for: Recurrent Respiratory ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Living alone is associated with an increased risk for death from multiple causes, especially among adults aged 18 to 64 years, according to a study ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Regular exposure to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surveillance is associated with higher polyp detection during IBD surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, ( READ MORE )
MUMBAI, India and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, "Sun Pharma" and includes its subsidiaries and/or ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDWeek) was held this year from Oct. 21 to 24 in Washington, D.C., and drew scientists, physicians, and other health ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- There has been a global decline in childhood measles vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Nature ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- For patients undergoing elective intestinal resection for Crohn disease (CD), cumulative surgical recurrence rates are lower with laparoscopic versus open surgery, according to a study ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- A 16-week course of hypofractionated postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is safe and noninferior to conventional PMRT, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for cataracts and cataract surgery, with the risks for these outcomes varying by treatment modality, according to a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- For adults with midportion Achilles tendinopathy, high-volume injections with or without corticosteroids do not improve pain or disability compared with sham at 12 months, according ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego, and was attended by anesthesiologists and other health care professionals from ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — A simple vaginal swab may one day help women with abnormal bleeding learn whether they have endometrial cancer without first going through a painful biopsy. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — High-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements might improve survival among some patients with advanced colon cancer, a new study says. Patients had higher five-year overall survival ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Heated tobacco is gaining popularity around the world, marketed as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. But new research is raising red flags — finding ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Searching for the single best workout to help you lose weight? There isn’t one, a sports medicine doctor says, because the smartest approach is mixing ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Nearly 6 in 10 Americans know that boozing increases a person’s odds of cancer, a new survey has found. The findings reflect increased public awareness ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Loneliness has been considered a major health risk for seniors, but a new study suggests younger adults might fare even worse from living by themselves. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — About a third of young adults have used AI chatbots to seek out information on drug use or drinking, a new report says. More than ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), predictors of renal dysfunction have been identified and include osteoporosis, enteral nutrition, and intestinal surgery, according to a ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs more often among older patients and men with drug overdose-involved hospitalizations, while severe inpatient courses disproportionately affect younger patients, according ( READ MORE )
Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ — Thursday, October 29, 2026: HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has granted ( READ MORE )
Uppsala, Sweden – October 29, 2026 – Orexo AB (publ.) (STO: ORX) (OTCQX: ORXOY) today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the resubmitted ( READ MORE )
NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rafael Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RFL) today announced that its subsidiary, Cyclo Therapeutics, LLC, has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Among patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD), low protein intake is associated with an increased risk for kidney failure requiring replacement therapy (KFRT) and ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Divarasib leads to significantly longer progression-free and overall survival than control treatment for patients with previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Passive tobacco smoke exposure, particularly paternal smoking and postnatal household exposure, is associated with increased disease severity among children aged 0 to 2 years with ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- The addition of abiraterone to standard treatment improves survival for men with de novo metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For hospitalized patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), low serum total calcium is associated with a reduced risk for heart failure readmission, ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For pediatric patients with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), residential fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations during induction therapy are associated with positive end-of-induction (EOI) ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Six unapproved peptide injections popular in the wellness world could soon be sold by compounding pharmacies, under a draft federal policy released Wednesday. The plan ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Premature menopause is associated with higher insulin levels and a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- The combination of estrogen and testosterone therapy (E+T) may improve bone mineral density (BMD) outcomes in postmenopausal women more than estrogen alone, according to a ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy might increase a child’s risk of autism, a new study says. Kids were more likely to be diagnosed with ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Whether you realize it or not, you’re probably already familiar with calisthenics. Put simply, calisthenics is just bodyweight exercises. Calisthenics is great for beginners because ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Kristin Kuhns thought she’d planned out her upcoming year’s medical coverage as well as could be done. Kuhns had chosen her Medicare options and had ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — As many as 3 of 4 NFL players who died in the past 15 years were suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Nicotine pouches are catching on in the U.S., as increasing numbers of Americans try and become regular users of the non-tobacco products, a new study ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — A decline in life-threatening heart infections in the United States suggests fewer people may be injecting illicit drugs, a new study finds. These infections are ( READ MORE )
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), the maker of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Foundayo (orforglipron), today announced positive topline results from TRANSCEND-T2D-2, a head-to-head Phase ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- More people in the United States are vaping and at a higher frequency since 2013, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Tobacco ( READ MORE )
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 28, 2026 --Alume Biosciences today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing and review the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Low-risk prostate cancer (PC) has become less common at diagnosis since 2010, and low-risk patients are increasingly avoiding treatment, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- For postmenopausal women, vaginal estrogen, which is used to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), may be associated with perioperative hip fracture complications, including UTIs, ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Evidence-based recommendations are presented for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in guidelines of care issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Hidradenitis ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Perioperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with better postoperative outcomes, including lower odds of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) or infections, ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct. 9 to 12 in New Orleans, and attendees included ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other eye health care ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have higher mean incidence, frequency, and duration of migraine, according to a study presented at the annual ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- The addition of a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, intismeran autogene, to pembrolizumab is associated with a reduced risk for recurrence or death for patients with ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — Superbugs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the United States each year. Those figures come from a new report from the ( READ MORE )
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated ( READ MORE )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( 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 )
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 )
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress. ( READ MORE )
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province. ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures ( READ MORE )
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Nicaragua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits. ( 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 )
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( 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 )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( 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 )
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 )
