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Peritoneal spread, in which cancer cells spread over the lining of the abdomen, is common in advanced ovarian cancer and can significantly influence whether a patient is considered suitable for ( READ MORE )
Towns is still grieving the loss of his mother six years ago to COVID-19. ( READ MORE )
It's well known that orange juice can ward off winter illnesses and boost your immune system. But a growing body of evidence suggests the drink could boost heart health in ( READ MORE )
The World Health Organization says it still doesn't know what caused the death of a young worker at a Russian lab focused on plague and other illnesses ( READ MORE )
A 12-year-old’s death from a Twix milkshake has highlighted an insidious way even so-called “safe foods” can prove deadly to people with severe nut allergies. The victim, Mia Shay St. ( READ MORE )
While the signs of IBS and bowel cancer can be similar, doctors say there are key differences that too few know about. ( READ MORE )
Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before. ( READ MORE )
The World Health Organization said Saturday it still doesn't know what caused the death of a young worker at a lab in Russia that focuses on plague and other illnesses. ( READ MORE )
In the dark of night, your brain changes to become more impulsive, more negative, and more emotional, they say — making you more likely to do something you'll regret in ( READ MORE )
Thanks to new research, we're learning more about a twist in the relationship between body weight and cancer survival that seems to defy conventional wisdom. ( READ MORE )
For women in their 50s, much of the health conversation for the past few years has been about one thing: menopause. HRT, hot flushes, brain fog, bone strength. ( READ MORE )
Shigella bacteria are becoming harder to treat as drug-resistant strains rise, and doctors warn Americans should be concerned but not panicked. ( READ MORE )
The name of ADHD potentially gives a wildly misleading impression of what is going on in the brain, according to some experts. ( READ MORE )
Your nails might be trying to tell you something — and checking them could be the easiest way (hands down) to spot hidden health problems. ( READ MORE )
Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been ( READ MORE )
For Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the drug-related deaths of two college students in Mississippi triggered his personal memories of a relative involved with synthetic drugs. ( READ MORE )
New restrictions have stripped Medicaid coverage from certain legal immigrants, including refugees and victims of human trafficking, as part of broader federal changes to the health insurance program that are ( READ MORE )
New restrictions have stripped Medicaid coverage from certain legal immigrants, including refugees and victims of human trafficking, as part of broader federal changes to the health insurance program that are ( READ MORE )
A former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery. ( READ MORE )
The quote is included in Powlowski's written argument against expanding access to MAID for mental illness until fundamental concerns are addressed. ( READ MORE )
A beloved 104-year-old gopher tortoise, Gus, is receiving love and well wishes from supporters across the world ahead of his surgery. ( READ MORE )
In a study, published recently in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers split 55 volunteers into three groups, each instructed to follow a popular diet plan. The results were striking. ( READ MORE )
The rituals of the Covid years thankfully seem consigned to history for most of us. Yet in recent weeks, an unwelcome phrase has begun creeping back: 'I think I've got ( READ MORE )
A 30-second workout as little as once a week may help lower blood pressure and boost longevity, a new study from researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK ( READ MORE )
A relatively inexpensive supplement containing compounds called diosmin and hesperidin could help relieve some symptoms of the leg-swelling condition thought to affect up to to one in ten women. ( READ MORE )
Once weighing 17st 8lb and wearing a size 26, the grandmother from March, Cambridgeshire, is now 11st 10lb and a size 14. ( READ MORE )
Experts say infections of Clostridioides difficile - highly contagious bacteria known as C. diff - increased by more than 50 per cent since 2020. ( READ MORE )
Many of us chug leftover water without issues, but there is actually a tipping point when it's better for your health to dump it. ( READ MORE )
The increasingly common habit is bad for multiple systems in our body. ( READ MORE )
From the commute to the dinner table to the last minutes before sleep, the scroll rarely stops. On World Mental Health Day, ETHealthworld explores the toll of screen addiction on ( READ MORE )
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner. ( READ MORE )
An expert has set out the evidence about the so-called new variant. ( READ MORE )
People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health. ( READ MORE )
Having worn wellies 'for ever' for farming and horse work, Esther now has back, knee and hip pain - triggered not just by injuries from falling off horses in her ( READ MORE )
AiMeD said that while it has always backed trade margin rationalisation for medical devices, the design of any such cap will decide whether it works. ( READ MORE )
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it will strengthen legislation in a bid to improve standards and curb over-diagnoses. ( READ MORE )
I've spent my career, as a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. Just because we can perform a procedure doesn't mean we should. ( READ MORE )
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week’s earnings reports will give investors a clearer picture of corporate performance and the strength of the AI trade. ( READ MORE )
As enrollment for Medicare Advantage begins this month, older Americans are confronting fewer options because insurers are discontinuing coverage in many areas. ( READ MORE )
A homeless man with a history of mental illness and violent behavior was sentenced to nine years in prison Friday for throwing the punch that led to a Michigan Avenue ( READ MORE )
New details have emerged about an initiative that starts in December to fast-track the vaccines, similar to the successful push for the Covid-19 vaccine. ( READ MORE )
In a typical year, flu cases start to rise in October and November and first appear in the South. But this year, the pattern is very different. ( READ MORE )
It is an eye-catching promise: simple diet tweaks that can dramatically reduce dangerous fat in the liver. ( READ MORE )
Mia Shay St. Hilaire was visiting a cafe in London with her aunt and sister when she ordered the Twix milkshake that would take her life. ( READ MORE )
Greater REM sleep was linked to 80% lower Parkinson's risk and 46% lower dementia risk in a major study of over 95,000 adults tracked for years. ( READ MORE )
One in three young Canadians, say they regularly use generative AI tools at least once a month to support their mental health, a new survey said on Friday. ( READ MORE )
Thinking she was bitten by a venomous critter, the EGOT winner actually had a common, painful illness. ( READ MORE )
The Justice Department issued an emergency order Friday adding 7-OH, an increasingly popular synthetic drug, to its Schedule I list of the most severely restricted drugs, saying it has been ( READ MORE )
An international collaboration led by a neurologist and experts in advanced genomics at Vanderbilt Health has coaxed one of the secrets of extreme longevity from a 194-year-old giant tortoise named ( READ MORE )
People with Lynch syndrome have a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and other types of cancer due to a hereditary predisposition. The CAPP2 study had already shown in ( READ MORE )
Intensive breathing exercises can reduce blood flow to the brain by up to 45% and alter communication between brain networks, according to a new brain-imaging study. Participants reported experiences resembling ( READ MORE )
A study from the Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM) at Maastricht University Medical Center in Maastricht, the Netherlands, has found that longer-term consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted ( READ MORE )
Researchers have found that women with bipolar disorder who have regular menstrual cycles are more likely to report severe premenstrual symptoms than those with irregular cycles, according to preliminary research ( READ MORE )
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly capable of assisting with health care tasks, a new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that ( READ MORE )
A study by the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland found that people who developed Alzheimer's disease before the age of 65 accumulated a wide range of ( READ MORE )
A large study suggests loneliness and social isolation can cost people years of healthy life, especially when it comes to mental health. Men experiencing both lost about 5.8 years free ( READ MORE )
A short course of immunotherapy before surgery may offer remarkably durable protection for some patients with stage two or three bowel cancer. In the NEOPRISM-CRC trial, 32 patients with a ( READ MORE )
Many of us use digital health tools every day, such as period trackers, fitness apps or online quizzes to check our mental health. ( 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 )
Cardiac troponin, a protein released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged, can be used as a quick measure of heart injury in adults, and testing for it has ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Every year, one in five Americans cycles through the doors of an emergency department (ED). That's over 155 million patient visits annually and climbing. I should know ( READ MORE )
Poorer people, on average, live shorter lives. This pattern can be seen even in wealthy countries with extensive welfare systems. In Norway, for example, 40-year-old men in the richest 1% ( READ MORE )
Lung cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment may be at higher risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries that carry blood from the ( READ MORE )
In general, people who eat a healthy diet give themselves a significantly better chance of avoiding some major diseases than those who don't. The Nordic diet, also known as a ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access when a customs rule goes into effect later this month, a change that has ( READ MORE )
It's not a cure for baldness. But it might eliminate crow's feet and laugh lines by telling the tissues in your face how to remember their more elastic youth. ( READ MORE )
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions have identified new genetic candidates that help explain why autism ( READ MORE )
Florida's current dengue outbreak is the largest in several decades of any U.S. state. ( READ MORE )
Major depressive disorder (MDD), one type of depression, is one of the most common psychiatric conditions worldwide. It is characterized by persistent low mood and a loss of interest in ( READ MORE )
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz provides strong evidence that horseback riding can help reduce hyperactivity and improve other behavioral and emotional challenges in children with autism and ( READ MORE )
Chronic diabetic wounds may fail to heal because immune cells remain locked in damaging inflammatory states instead of transitioning toward tissue repair. Researchers are exploring treatments that reprogram these immune ( READ MORE )
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is estimated to affect 3.9% of the global population, and stepped care can improve access to PTSD treatments by matching clients to a treatment type that ( READ MORE )
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their health care system, a proposal that has long been kicked around on the Democratic periphery is showing up in debates and on political ( READ MORE )
House dust can contain chemical and biological components, including phthalates, flame retardants, allergens, endotoxins and microorganisms. Because pregnant women spend time indoors, household environmental conditions during pregnancy may be relevant ( READ MORE )
Researchers have shown that prenatal training may reduce the risk of postnatal depression in women—but only if they have previously had a baby. This surprising finding is presented for the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved an easier-to-use once-monthly subcutaneous injectable form of olanzapine (Weltruza) for schizophrenia in adults, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced on Friday. A decades-old drug, olanzapine in its ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved pritelivir (Hovilpri) tablets to treat mucocutaneous lesions caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in immunocompromised patients who haven't responded to other treatments. Pritelivir, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )
Two people infected with the same strain of COVID-19 can have vastly different experiences. One might never even sniffle, and the other might end up on a ventilator. But why? ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The treatment for former President Joe Biden's metastatic prostate cancer, which has spread to the bone, has been "like torture," according to an update from his son, ( READ MORE )
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) belong to the malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system that occur primarily in older adults. In patients with MDS, blood formation in bone marrow is impaired. Medical ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3 that increases cellular levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), had no significant clinical benefit in early Parkinson's disease, the NOPARK ( READ MORE )
Researchers at Hokkaido University, in collaboration with an international team of scientists led by the University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital, have uncovered an important mechanism behind ( READ MORE )
Malaria, respiratory infections and diarrhea are the leading causes of hospitalization and death during the first two years of life in Sierra Leone, according to a prospective study led by ( READ MORE )
Vaccination is one of the most important tools for preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. However, immune responses after vaccination vary dramatically from person to person: If you give ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- After years of inactivity, therapeutic development for dermatomyositis has begun to move forward with several new therapies and therapeutic strategies. "This is a very exciting time for ( READ MORE )
Depression may not be one biological condition, but several distinct patterns of brain activity hiding under the same diagnosis. Researchers studying 263 people with depression identified five brain profiles, each ( READ MORE )
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common liver condition that can follow very different paths among patients. Although fibrosis is a key indicator, some patients without advanced fibrosis ( READ MORE )
Vaccination not only prevents disease caused by acute infection but also protects against long-term immune-related sequelae that can follow an acute viral infection. This is the main conclusion of a ( READ MORE )
The COVID-19 pandemic showed the challenges of protecting populations when a new respiratory virus emerges. Although vaccines were developed at unprecedented speed, there was still a period when vaccines were ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The histologic evolution of gastroesophageal cancer from primarily squamous cell to adenocarcinoma has led to a separate evolution in treatment approaches. Surgery, whenever feasible, remains foundational for ( READ MORE )
Heart failure often develops after a heart attack because excessive collagen-based scar tissue forms during repair. While collagen is necessary to reinforce scars, disease and chronic inflammation can cause overproduction, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Zivot consulted for Christa Pike's legal team. Christa Pike is awake. A week after Tennessee strapped her to a gurney and gave her two doses of pentobarbital, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The Kremlin has long maintained a culture of secrecy when it comes to controlling public information, especially involving accidents -- from industrial disasters to health emergencies. The ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Knowing the recent outdoor temperatures could help clinicians decide whether a virus is behind a pediatric case of infectious gastroenteritis, according to a secondary analysis of a ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- HHS announced a series of initiatives to further study vaccine injuries, but public health advocates and vaccine experts say they will sow more mistrust in vaccines. Health ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Thursday approved intravenous atezolizumab (Tecentriq) in combination with a fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin for the adjuvant treatment of stage III mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Access barriers to specialty oral anticancer medications (SOAMs) for blood cancers include rejection by insurance and high out-of-pocket costs, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- The benefits of walking activity on reducing the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rate are not modified by air pollutant concentrations, according to a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Robotic surgery does not improve outcomes in total hip or knee replacement when compared with conventional surgery, according to two studies published online Sept. 30 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- For individuals with mild-to-moderate Parkinson disease (PD), higher levels of physical activity are associated with slower cognitive and motor progression, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) during the third trimester are associated with a higher risk for a later attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Active smoking is associated with progression of sickle cell retinopathy (SCR), according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- For people with epilepsy of child-bearing potential (PWECP) prescribed hormone contraception susceptible to hepatic enzyme induction, drug interactions with antiseizure medications (ASMs) leading to reduced ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — That late-night snack may be doing more than affecting your waistline — it could be hurting your liver health. "A few studies have hinted at ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Three companies are recalling broccoli seeds sold online nationwide after a contaminated supplier lot was linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak.All three products trace back ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Want to buy an accurate blood pressure monitor? Don’t turn to AI for help, a new study warns. Three of four leading AI-powered search tools ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Depressed people aren’t treating “magic” mushrooms as a cure-all for their condition, a new study says. Experts had been concerned that patients who treat their ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — A new long-acting drug combo can restore control over HIV for patients whose virus has developed resistance to commonly used medications, researchers report. HIV patients ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Hate needles? Your favorite jam might help you get through a painful jab. People best managed their pain during an IV insertion when docs played ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has long been kicked around on the Democratic periphery is showing up in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Among medically underserved adults referred for lung cancer screening, the rates of sustained tobacco abstinence are higher with financial incentives versus usual care with or ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Greater childhood and adolescent fitness is associated with a lower risk for adult depression, according to a study published in the December 1 issue of ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- While most women are aware of modifiable factors to reduce breast cancer risk, there is a significant gap between awareness and action, according to the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Postpartum initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) grew 24-fold from 2018 to 2025, according to a research letter published online Oct. 1 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- For patients with refractory carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ultrasound (US)-guided hydrodissection with normal saline (NS) alone yields sustained and morphologic improvement, according to a study ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) offers multiple benefits in early knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Oral menopausal hormone therapy use is associated with increased venous thromboembolic risk, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in The BMJ. Julie Berggreen, ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Opioid use disorder (OUD)-related hospitalizations involving dexmedetomidine administration rose markedly with the infiltration of the veterinary sedative medetomidine into the street supply of fentanyl, according ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Recommendations for the use of incretin-based medications during pregnancy were presented In consensus guidelines published online July 29 in Obesity Reviews. Kate Maslin, Ph.D., R.D., ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Among patients with cancer with a genetic variant that increases the risk for hereditary cancers, personalized support significantly increases the likelihood that their first-degree relatives ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Raw milk can make children and pregnant people seriously ill, and the nation's pediatricians want families to know the risks. The American Academy of Pediatrics ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Obesity is one of the most common health conditions in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Today, it affects about 4 in 10 ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — The HPV vaccine is best known for protecting against cervical cancer. But, it may have another major benefit: reducing the risk of serious pregnancy complications. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Jobs that require pregnant women to bend over could be increasing their risk of miscarriage, a new study says. Miscarriage risk increases by 36% for ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Movement might be key to slowing the progression of both the mental and physical degeneration associated with Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. Parkinson’s patients ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Many U.S. hospitals aren’t taking simple steps to lower the odds that patients won’t get a urinary tract infection from their catheter, a new study ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Women with epilepsy, be warned — your antiseizure medications could be interfering with your birth control. About 1 in 3 women with epilepsy on hormonal ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Christina Starks-Clay doesn’t know how “Medicare for All” would work exactly, but she’s willing to bet it’d be better than what she has now. Standing ( READ MORE )
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two Breakthrough Therapy Designations (BTDs) for telisotuzumab ( READ MORE )
Basel, October 7, 2026 – Novartis announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rhapsido® (remibrutinib), an oral, highly selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi), as the ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Youth who ride electric- or gas-powered bikes have a higher risk for trauma or death when involved in collisions compared with those riding pedal bicycles, ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- For patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (trMDD), stereotactic radiosurgical (SRS) capsulotomy shows promise, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Statin use is associated with a lower risk for glaucoma incidence and treatment escalation, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in the British ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Radiation therapy (RT) and radical prostatectomy (RP) have distinct morbidity profiles that support individualized treatment decisions, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Nail disorders and hair and scalp changes occur frequently among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) users, according to two studies presented at the annual ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Certain pregnancy complications are associated with an increased risk for cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in BMJ ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Urine cell-free (cf)RNA analysis could represent a promising biomarker for bladder cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in Nature Medicine. Kevin J. ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot. Flu ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Women with chronic pelvic pain disorders often find it more comfortable to sit for longer spells — easing their pain but potentially harming their overall ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — What’s the best way to keep the scale from creeping back up after you stop using a GLP-1 medication? A study published today in the ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Sending people bundles of healthy food can help them lose pounds and reduce blood pressure, a new study says. People receiving plant-based grocery packages from ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Heart failure deaths are increasing steadily in the U.S., fueled by a rise in deaths among young and middle-aged adults, a new report says. Until ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — You have to love yourself before you can love others, the old saying goes. That’s particularly true of boys and young men who are pathologically ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — When Lori Baute first learned about precautionary full-body MRI scans, she dismissed the idea. “ I heard Kim Kardashian got one, and some other wealthy ( READ MORE )
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 7, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tukysa (tucatinib) in combination with trastuzumab and ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) in urgent skin cancer pathways can increase clinical capacity for dermatologists, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ( 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 )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( 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 )
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 )
