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SC draws the line on Fortis audit, says no ‘fishing and roving’ probe into banks

The Supreme Court clarified the forensic audit's focus is on Fortis Healthcare Holdings Private Limited and the Singh Brothers. This audit is not a broad inquiry into the dealings of ( READ MORE )

4 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says

A fitness coach reveals four key strategies to slow age-related muscle loss, from daily protein intake to strength training and sleep habits. ( READ MORE )

H1N1 dominates flu strains in India, accounts for 3 out of 4 cases: WHO

The finding is from WHO's surveillance data for weeks 36 and 37 of 2026, covering Sept 1 to 14 and updated on Sept 21. Across the South-East Asia region, 817 ( READ MORE )

Silent Aortic Disease Can Offer a Narrow Window to Save the Heart’s Own Valve

Aortic root aneurysms can remain silent until the disease has progressed significantly. On World Heart Day, Dr Varun Shetty, Senior Consultant in Adult Cardiac Surgery and Paediatric and Congenital Heart ( READ MORE )

V.A. Institutes New Consent Requirements for Some Psychiatric Drugs

Veterans under 30 will have to sign forms before being given antidepressants. Medical groups fear the moves may stigmatize mental health treatment. ( READ MORE )

Red Bull moves HC against FSSAI order on use of ‘energy’ term in drinks

Red Bull has moved to the High Court against the FSSAI's decision to prohibit the term 'energy'. The FSSAI directed several brands to stop using the term due to lack ( READ MORE )

Pickled peppers sold at major grocery stores recalled after video shows 'dead mouse' in jar

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A California-based company issued the recall for its pickled peppers after a customer posted a video that appeared to show a dead rodent inside one of its ( READ MORE )

Vance, RFK Jr. and 'Iron' Mike to headline MAHA Summit

The event Tuesday will bring together Trump Cabinet members, corporate executives and the former heavyweight champ. ( READ MORE )

Arizona State hockey players send letter to school president about teammate's collapse

Seven members of Arizona State's hockey team have sent a letter to the school president calling for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave until an independent investigation ( READ MORE )

One in eight cancers are linked to infections, new study finds, including a common stomach bug linked to bowel cancer

One in eight cancers worldwide could be triggered by infections, many of which can be prevented through vaccinations, a study has found. ( READ MORE )

AstraZeneca to Invest $2 Billion in Summit Therapeutics, Collaborate on Cancer Drugs

Summit shares surged in after-hours trading following the news of AstraZeneca’s investment, as the two companies plan to ramp up their collaboration on developing cancer treatments. ( READ MORE )

New test could screen for type 2 diabetes in seconds using just speech, study shows

A tool that uses artificial intelligence to scan for changes in speech could be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes in just seconds, a new study has found. ( READ MORE )

As federal budget nears, Canada’s health ministers to meet to talk funding

Provinces and territories have raised concerns about the federal budget, which forecasts an end to some targeted health care funding after March 2027. ( READ MORE )

Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada. ( READ MORE )

Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes

California will ban the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution under a law signed Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. ( READ MORE )

State attorney general to oversee Kaiser's medical arbitration system under new law

The California attorney general will help oversee healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente's medical arbitration system to ensure it operates fairly under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Patients have complained the system ( READ MORE )

Eating two slices of deli meat a day linked to 52% higher risk of dementia, study finds

Eating just two slices of deli meat each day could raise your risk of developing dementia and cognitive decline, a massive review from researchers across 26 institutions has suggested. ( READ MORE )

Teen is ‘first and only’ patient to have a tooth growing in bizarre place — doctors ‘were very surprised’

In what was likely a first-of-its-kind case, a teenage boy presented an ectopic tooth growing in a highly unusual place. ( READ MORE )

Simple device can reduce risk of death for millions of Americans living with diabetes, study suggests

For more than 38 million Americans, wearing a simple continuous glucose monitoring device may lower their risk of dying. ( READ MORE )

Sylvester Stallone reveals surprising health struggle behind his famously ripped physique

Sylvester Stallone revealed he became bulimic while prepping for "Rambo" and reached 2.6% body fat during "Rocky III" in a stunning new interview. ( READ MORE )

Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says

Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ( READ MORE )

Thirteen people sickened and three left with life-threatening kidney injuries after eating raw cheese laced with potentially deadly bacteria

Health officials are warning of a multi-state outbreak of deadly bacteria linked to raw cheese. Thirteen people have been sickened and three left with life-threatening kidney injuries. ( READ MORE )

Britain's new asbestos scourge: Why the UK has one of the highest rates of death from the material in the world... and how council policy is making the risk even worse. So is YOUR area affected?

Many people won't have realised they were at risk - because inhaling even just a small number of asbestos fibres can trigger it, and it can take years or even ( READ MORE )

How soon you should stop drinking caffeine before bedtime is earlier than you think

Caffeine can make it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep since it competes with adenosine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that promotes drowsiness. ( READ MORE )

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are underway. Here’s each province’s approach

Ontario has started its vaccination rollout for COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk recipients up first, while some provinces have not yet given details of their schedule. ( READ MORE )

Pioneering 'non-invasive' prostate cancer treatment as effective as surgery but with fewer major side effects, trial reveals

Thousands of men with prostate cancer could avoid the debilitating urinary and sexual side effects of surgery, thanks to a five-session radiotherapy treatment, researchers say. ( READ MORE )

The 'realistic' high-carb diet that can reduce your biological age, weight and cholesterol in just weeks: Researchers tested four plans to see if they could really transform you... and found the one that can 'slow ageing'

The results of an Australian study are fuelling hopes that the closest thing yet to an elixir of youth may not be found in a laboratory or medicine cabinet - ( READ MORE )

Urgent recall for more than 2,300 pounds of frozen pork sausages over potential contamination with plastic

Fontanini Foods LLC recalled 2,320lbs of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage on Friday after two customers found plastic in the product. ( READ MORE )

Beep, beep, beep. There has to be a better way than those incessant sounds in hospitals.

The alarms keep patients from getting sleep and overwhelm nurses. Now, researchers are making alarms smarter and less annoying. ( READ MORE )

Insomnia could significantly raise the risk of stroke and Alzheimer's, claims new study

Regularly struggling to fall asleep may raise the risk of stroke by more than a quarter, and increase a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's, research suggests ( READ MORE )

The cause of your chronic and severe fatigue: Scientists studied the make-up of people with the illness... and now think they've found the genetic traits to blame

For patients with CFS such as Emma Slack, a mother-of-one from Newcastle, evidence of a distinct genetic cause also promises to help dispel the scepticism that persistently confronts them. ( READ MORE )

How a mammogram can spot the hidden HEART problem that your doctor might miss: Women are under-diagnosed and under-treated... I see it all the time, reveals PROF ROB GALLOWAY

When you have a mammogram, it's fair to say your focus is on whether you might have cancer. But what if the scan also revealed your risk of cardiovascular disease? ( READ MORE )

This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It

Scientists have found a human gene lurking in a virus that causes skin infections. It may be using our own DNA to infect us. ( READ MORE )

I'm a nutritionist, here's the best breakfast, lunch and dinner to eat to prevent a heart attack - and they're all cheap as chips

There are certain heart health rules we all know well - stay away from butter and bacon for one, cook with olive oil and eat more salmon. ( READ MORE )

Pioneering virtual reality tool set to raise dementia awareness by putting users in the perspective of a person living with the condition

The training tool, developed with funding from Alzheimer's Society, puts users in the perspective of a person living with the condition as they navigate a supermarket. ( READ MORE )

Mass. man alleges in lawsuit that GLP-1 caused permanent blindness

Edward Gillen “injected Ozempic believing that he was doing something to promote his health when, in fact, it had the opposite effect,” his complaint states. The post Mass. man alleges ( READ MORE )

Three in four UK GPs are too busy to speak with patients in depth, report finds

Three in four GPs are now too busy to talk to patients about lifestyle changes that could drastically slash their risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, an 'alarming' report ( READ MORE )

Florida officials warn of ‘wildly unusual’ disease outbreak, declare state of emergency

Nearly 200 locally acquired cases have been reported and one death across several counties. ( READ MORE )

Army nearing milestone for testing for and treatment of traumatic brain injury

Almost all Army personnel whose jobs involve high explosives have taken a test to help counter the effects of blast overpressure and exposure, officials said. ( READ MORE )

Lockdown changed the grocery cart, but it didn't last

American households moved toward less processed food during pandemic lockdowns. Once restrictions were lifted, ultra-processed food spending climbed back and kept climbing, settling above where it stood before 2020. ( READ MORE )

White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission

The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver. ( READ MORE )

Guys are joining men-only Pilates classes — but those thinking it’s an easy workout ‘get humbled really quickly’

To avoid talks of lip gloss and lattes in a room full of Alo-clad ladies, men are doing bro-lates — or men’s-only Pilates classes — with no girls allowed. And ( READ MORE )

New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial". ( READ MORE )

The link between tattoos and blood cancer: Why researchers fear tattoo larger than the palm of your hand could more than double chance of developing lymphoma - and steps you should take when you get one

Once the preserve of sailors, bikers and rock stars, body art has become so mainstream that it now adorns the skin of everyone from Princess Eugenie to Prime Minister Andy ( READ MORE )

'Real deal' chocolate brownie recipe that's good for the stomach and blood sugar

Traditional chocolate brownies can be delicious but they are also packed with butter and sugar with an average bakery slice working out at up to 500 calories ( READ MORE )

I've been using HRT patches for months but now they keep falling off and my symptoms are returning... what's going on? DR SCURR reveals the cause of this common problem - and how to fix it

I have been using HRT patches for the past ten months without incident. But recently they have been falling off within hours of applying them. Dr Martin Scurr replies ( READ MORE )

More REM Sleep May Come With Major Health Benefits, New Study Finds — Here’s How To Improve Yours

Poor sleep could affect your long-term health more than you realize. ( READ MORE )

Why Your Glutes Are A Tell-Tale Sign of How Fast You Are Aging

Physical rehabilitation experts share the unexpected sign of poor longevity — and what you can do to fix it at any age. ( READ MORE )

About 1 in 3 Americans say RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccination

The number of measles cases in the United States is at its highest level in decades, a rise attributed to declining measles vaccination rates. Although U.S. Health and Human Services ( READ MORE )

Short steroid courses linked to higher risks of pneumonia and heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes

Allergy and asthma flare-ups often require short, high-dose courses of oral corticosteroids for immediate symptom relief. While these medications rapidly reduce inflammation, they can disrupt glucose homeostasis—the body's finely tuned ( READ MORE )

Modifying heart cell metabolism unlocks self-repair system after heart attack

The adult human heart is a reliable, resilient engine fueling our everyday lives while also being responsive enough to supercharge a Usain Bolt sprint or sustain a three-week bike race ( READ MORE )

Gene editing approach opens potential new route to Alzheimer's treatment

Dr. Kevin Kemp and his research team at the University of Bristol have converted the high-risk Alzheimer's gene APOE4 into the lower-risk APOE3 gene. ( READ MORE )

The invisible performance of 'masking' ADHD symptoms is exhausting

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often discussed in terms of visible traits: fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness. But those are just the traits we can see. ( READ MORE )

How the visual cortex wires itself—targeted from the start, refined over time

A new study led by biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, reveals how the primary visual cortex establishes its complex long-range neural networks during early brain development. The ( READ MORE )

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide, new study finds

Around 12% of the world's cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in ( READ MORE )

Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time—new research

Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives. ( READ MORE )

Weapons worsen psychological harm in survivors of intimate partner violence, study finds

The use or threat of guns and other weapons in intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with higher levels of panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in women, ( READ MORE )

Eye infections can steal sight, but early diagnosis can save vision

Rising rates of infectious eye diseases are putting more people at risk of preventable vision loss, prompting researchers to call for greater awareness of the warning signs and the importance ( READ MORE )

Brain activity varies with age in children with autistic traits

Children with more autistic traits view and experience the world differently than their peers do, and those differences change as the children grow, according to a new study from WashU ( READ MORE )

Neck lymph node removal linked to increased risk of cognitive decline

Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck may interfere with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage from the brain, contributing to cognitive impairment, according to new multicenter research led by Weill ( READ MORE )

Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in five cancer groups and in early-onset cancers

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered distinct gut microbiome patterns in adults 50 or younger with colorectal and breast cancers compared with those diagnosed later in life—one of several findings from ( READ MORE )

First national estimate identifies nearly 110,000 medical cannabis caregivers

A national analysis found that the number of clinicians authorized to approve medical cannabis use in the United States increased to more than 35,000 in 2024. The study also provides ( READ MORE )

Menthol enhances the strength and duration of nicotine's effects in rats

Menthol, a common flavoring for traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, may do more than change how nicotine tastes or feels. New research published in ACS Chemical Neuroscience reports that male rats ( READ MORE )

Q&A: What are ultra-processed foods?

Nearly every day, there's a headline about ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to harmful health effects despite lacking a universally accepted definition. These foods are the subject of numerous ( READ MORE )

Researchers identify speed of gene transcription as a new therapeutic target for vascular disease

Atherosclerosis develops when deposits known as plaques build up in the walls of blood vessels over many years. These plaques are particularly dangerous when they become unstable and rupture: Blood ( READ MORE )

Engineers develop a smart shoe that could help track changes in how people walk

Rutgers engineers have developed a smart shoe that automatically analyzes how a person walks, a technology that someday could help monitor people with Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain ( READ MORE )

Cutting calories sheds weight initially, but body changes can drive regain

In the last few years, there's been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss. ( READ MORE )

EU launches first Screening Week to help detect heart and diabetes risks earlier

At a press conference at the EASD Annual Meeting in Milan, organized by the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), three leading European cardiometabolic scientific associations—the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the ( READ MORE )

Why men face higher cancer risks may depend on the country they live in

Men bear a disproportionately higher burden of cancer even for cancers that are not specific to either sex. Although this pattern is global, the reasons for this difference remain mysterious. ( READ MORE )

Medical cannabis enrollment surged nationwide over past decade, but leveled off as recreational access expanded

A national analysis of medical cannabis registry data found that the number of Americans registered to use medical cannabis increased from about 747,000 in 2016 to about 3.9 million in ( READ MORE )

Mediterranean diet linked to lower likelihood of acne in adults

According to new research from King's College London, adults who followed a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats were less likely to report acne, particularly ( READ MORE )

A new era of discovery for immunology: Expert Q& A

When two people become ill at the same time, they often experience different symptoms. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, some people had symptoms akin to a mild flu, while ( READ MORE )

How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?

For decades, Denmark and the UK have been known as countries where alcohol plays a big role in people's social lives. The two countries make an interesting comparison because both ( READ MORE )

Shared smiles may shape infants' emotional development

A mother and her baby smiling at each other is more than a heartwarming exchange—this type of positive interaction may help babies develop emotion regulation skills and the physiological foundations ( READ MORE )

Major trial examines sugar-free sweetened soft drinks

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have conducted the longest and most comprehensive randomized controlled trial of non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) soft drinks. ( READ MORE )

New antibodies could lead to first monoclonal treatment for measles

Vanderbilt Health researchers and colleagues have isolated human monoclonal antibodies from previously infected individuals that potently neutralized the measles virus in the laboratory and strongly inhibited viral replication in two ( READ MORE )

Balancing sport with rest and work may support young athletes' mental health

No matter how much young athletes love their sport, they remain vulnerable to mental health and well-being problems if they don't balance the demands of training with education, work, leisure ( READ MORE )

Loneliness and a desire to be thinner may help explain higher rates of depressive symptoms in adolescent girls

Adolescence, the critical developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, is often marked by significant changes in friendships, appearance, preferences and attitudes. For some young people, it can be a tumultuous ( READ MORE )

Boot Camp Promises a Submitted Paper in Just 2 Days

(MedPage Today) -- What if writing and submitting an academic paper didn't take weeks or months, but instead could be done over the course of just one weekend at a ( READ MORE )

Unexpected Cognitive Improvement Emerges in Hearing Aid Trial

(MedPage Today) -- A hearing aid intervention did not reduce dementia incidence among people with mild cognitive impairment and hearing loss in the CHOICE trial, but a secondary outcome suggested ( READ MORE )

Still in Pain After ACL Repair? Supervised Rehab Superior to Exercises Alone

(MedPage Today) -- Young adult patients with persistent knee pain following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgery got more relief from a supervised physical therapy program compared with self-directed rehab, ( READ MORE )

Insurance Formularies Holding Up Lower-Emission Asthma, COPD Inhalers

(MedPage Today) -- Commercial insurance formularies have posed a barrier to cutting greenhouse gas emissions from metered-dose inhalers used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study ( READ MORE )

Two Symptoms Linked to Antibiotic Delays in Presumed Sepsis

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with community-onset presumed bacterial sepsis were less likely to get timely antibiotics if they had gastrointestinal (GI) or respiratory symptoms at the time of presentation, an ( READ MORE )

More Medical Testing, More Problems

(MedPage Today) -- "So, Dr. Pelzman, what should I do about all these test results?" This seems to be a portal message many of us have received with increasing frequency ( READ MORE )

Few Lab Tests Actually Need 8 Hours of Fasting, Study Suggests

(MedPage Today) -- Fasting less than 8 hours before routine blood tests generally did not change results, with few exceptions, according to an observational study. In paired within-person analyses of ( READ MORE )

Twin Doctors Lead Hometown Emergency Department

(MedPage Today) -- Identical twin physicians who returned to their hometown of Richmond, Virginia, to co-lead the emergency department at a local hospital have been garnering recent media attention. Travan ( READ MORE )

Risk of AMD Progression After Cataract Surgery

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with existing dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) had a small but statistically increased risk of conversion to neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nvAMD) after cataract surgery, data ( READ MORE )

Parkinson's Disease Gets New Treatment Approved

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the dopamine agonist tavapadon (Juvmo) to treat adults with Parkinson's disease, drugmaker AbbVie announced Monday. Tavapadon is an oral selective D1/D5 dopamine agonist that ( READ MORE )

First New Drug Approved for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in 70 Years

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the indications for the B-cell depleter obinutuzumab (Gazyva) to include idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, the agency announced on Friday, the first new option for the ( READ MORE )

Trump Uses Rare Authority to Cancel Nearly $1B in HHS Programs Approved by Congress

(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe ( READ MORE )

She Developed a Rare Eye Disease After a Strep Infection

(MedPage Today) -- A 53-year-old woman with severe eye symptoms had already seen multiple specialists before finally being diagnosed with a rare condition that's more often seen in children and ( READ MORE )

One Shot or Two? What to Know About HPV Vaccination Recommendations

(MedPage Today) -- Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough ( READ MORE )

Diabetes study finds keeping blood sugar too steady may come at a price

People with diabetes reported better quality of life after days when their glucose stayed largely within a healthy range, even when levels fluctuated more than usual. The unexpected finding suggests ( READ MORE )

Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain

A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, ( READ MORE )

3,901 Dead in Outbreak; 8 Hospitalized After Cheese Consumption; New FDA Approvals

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Congo's record-breaking Ebola outbreak has now tallied 8,067 confirmed cases, including 3,901 deaths. (AP) A state of emergency ( READ MORE )

Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space

Spaceflight may dramatically change the gut within weeks, causing bacteria to break down more protein as food moves more slowly through the intestines. The shift could help explain astronaut constipation ( READ MORE )

Pomegranate compound improves heart function by up to 80% in study

A compound the body can make after eating pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries improved measures of heart function by up to 80% in animal models of a difficult-to-treat form of ( READ MORE )

160-million-year-old proteins show surprising power against superbugs

Scientists resurrected antimicrobial peptides from mammals that lived millions of years ago and found that some were more potent against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions. These evolutionary relics could ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- Frequent cannabis use is associated with markers of increased epilepsy severity among patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- For men with nondialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD), frailty seems to be an independent risk factor for incident cognitive impairment, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Juvmo (tavapadon) tablets as the first and ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- Workplace violence is highly prevalent across emergency care systems worldwide, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — A new study suggests frequent marijuana use may worsen seizures in people with hard-to-treat epilepsy. "There isn't definitive data that cannabis use worsens epilepsy," senior ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- Adults with incidentally detected vertebral fracture have an increased relative risk for myeloma, although the absolute five-year risk is modest, according to a research letter ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- Lower dietary diversity during the first year of life is associated an with increased risk for atopic dermatitis (AD) later in life, according to a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — All Graziers raw milk cheeses are being pulled from the market nationwide after the products were tied to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), maintaining low long-term hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) intake and very low HCQ blood levels is associated with an increased risk ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept 28, 2026 — Type 2 diabetes dramatically increases a person’s short-term risk of death or life-threatening illness, a new study says. Within five years of their diagnosis, patients ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 -- Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Neurology. Raed ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — It will be far from cheap or easy to eliminate ultra-processed foods from school cafeterias, a new study warns. California’s public schools are required to ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — Exercise is not first on the list for folks with throbbing knee pain from arthritis or a blinding migraine headache — but a new evidence ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 — More than 1 in 5 seniors are at risk for a potentially dangerous drug interaction from the medications they’ve been prescribed, a new study says. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2026 (HealthDay) — After Missouri voters added abortion protections to the state constitution in 2024, Kelly McCoomb decided to keep her yard sign supporting the measure in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- The incidence of stroke is increasing among young adults over time, while case-fatality rates (CFRs) are decreasing, according to a study published online Sept. 23 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- The leading causes of death in the United States remained similar in 2024 as in 2023, according to the Sept. 22 National Vital Statistics Reports, ( READ MORE )

Tokyo – (September 25, 2026) – The Biologics License Application (BLA) seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and Merck’s (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside ( READ MORE )

South San Francisco, CA — September 25th, 2026 — Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Olumiant (baricitinib), a once-daily pill, for the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- For patients with steatotic liver disease (SLD), the steatosis-associated fibrosis estimator (SAFE) score demonstrated the greatest net benefit for predicting cirrhosis, according to a study ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- A blood-based multicancer early detection (MCED) test that predicts cancer signal origin (CSO) has a positive predictive value of 60.3 percent for participants aged 50 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- Fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers diagnostic and prognostic value in pediatric epilepsy, according to a study published in the August ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- An intervention aimed at reducing ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is feasible and acceptable for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and may alleviate symptoms of ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 — A North Carolina company is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw goat, beef and pork that never went through required federal inspection, U.S. Department of Agriculture ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 -- In a cohort of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) and urinary protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) provide clinically indistinguishable prognostic information for ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 — Stroke is becoming more common among younger adults. A large U.S. population study spanning nearly three decades found stroke rates among adults ages 20 to ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 — Loneliness and social isolation can cost a person up to six years of healthy life, a new study says. Physical and mental health suffer when ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged folks who have trouble keeping a regular job could wind up with brains that are old before their time, a new study ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 — Cutting back on ultra-processed food could provide a boost to your mental health, a new pilot study says. People had less depression and anxiety after ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 — A well-known brain-healthy diet appears to ward off decline and dementia by protecting a person’s arteries, a new study says. People who followed the MIND ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 — Joshua and Ashley Durham run a family medicine practice, and for the first time in their lives, they have no health insurance. When the Durhams ( READ MORE )

RAHWAY, N.J. & NUTLEY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) September 25, 2026 -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Eisai today announced the U.S. Food ( READ MORE )

FOSTER CITY, Calif. & WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE) September 25, 2026 -- Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIRM) and Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Onswik™ (insulin efsitora alfa-gobe), a once-weekly basal insulin, indicated ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- The age-adjusted suicide rate increased from 2014 to 2017 and then did not change significantly from 2017 through 2024, according to a September data brief ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall, but is associated with an increased risk for ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- Dense breast notification and insurance coverage laws are associated with increased use of supplemental ultrasonography among women undergoing mammography, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- Nutritional deficiencies are a common and underrecognized risk among pediatric patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- Mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) and tai chi/qigong (TCQ) both improve fatigue and pain interference among cancer survivors with distress, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- Patient experiences of medetomidine, a veterinary sedative increasingly contaminating fentanyl in the United States, include feelings of helplessness and a vulnerability to the effects of ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 — A blood test that aims to catch more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear narrowly won the backing of U.S. Food and Drug ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 -- Multiple-component and multifactorial interventions may have little or no effect on fall rate compared with usual care or attention control, exercise, or falls advice or ( READ MORE )

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CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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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 )

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 )

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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 )

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CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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

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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 )

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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 )

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