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160 district hospitals to get emergency trauma care boost by March 2027

Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the progress of the projects on Thursday and directed officials to ensure time-bound implementation, regular monitoring and coordination between ministries, states and institutions. ( READ MORE )

Yatharth Hospitals draws interest from Aster, Advent as healthcare consolidation heats up

Aster DM Quality Care is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in Yatharth Hospitals. This potential acquisition aims to consolidate the hospital sector amid private equity interest. Yatharth Hospitals' stock ( READ MORE )

FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients

The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment. ( READ MORE )

Popular weight-loss strategy shows surprising potential for chronic pain relief

A study reveals that intermittent fasting reshapes the gut microbiome to strengthen the intestinal lining and block inflammatory compounds from the brain. ( READ MORE )

Doctor shares PSA after waking up to a bat trying to ‘burrow’ into her mouth

"I reach up to my mouth ... and then I touch something that is kind of slimy and a little hairy and cool," the gastroenterologist said. ( READ MORE )

3 common factors that may be secretly aging you faster, expert claims

Lifestyle habits and environmental exposures may affect processes involved in cellular health and biological aging. ( READ MORE )

Florida moves to drop certain childhood vaccines... as rates plummet nationwide

Florida has moved to remove four childhood vaccines from school requirements. The proposed rule comes as childhood vaccination rates plummet, while exemptions surge. ( READ MORE )

'Take care of yourself now'

Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her. ( READ MORE )

First Illinois lawsuit linked to cyclospora outbreak filed by Chicago librarian

A Chicago librarian who was sickened after eating Taco Bell has filed apparently the first Illinois federal lawsuit linked to the cyclospora outbreak, officials and their law firm announced Thursday ( READ MORE )

Miss USA contestant reveals how she lost 170 lbs. after humiliating theme park experience

At 41, she is this year's oldest Miss USA contestant and her "confidence is soaring." ( READ MORE )

Mobile dental unit to bring vital care to those in need across the UK

A new £1m fund aims to improve access to dental care for vulnerable people across the UK, including through a mobile dental unit. ( READ MORE )

How to tell if you've brought bedbugs back from holiday: Rhonda returned from France covered in itchy welts... MONTHS later her home is still riddled. These are the warning signs - and the ways to avoid infestation

It was a few days after returning from her French trip in April with husband Sean, 62, who works in home renovations, that Rhona started to itch and noticed clusters ( READ MORE )

Salmonella outbreak SPIKE: Infections linked to eggs up 25% - as experts warn of deadly risks

More than 50 additional cases of salmonella have been confirmed amid a major outbreak linked to imported eggs - as health officials scramble to control the spread. ( READ MORE )

“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree. ( READ MORE )

America's hidden heart attack crisis: 1 in 5 now have silent 'widowmaker' condition that DOUBLES risk even if you're slim and fit... yet doctors rarely test for it. Here's how to find out if you're in danger

It's a silent condition affecting millions, lurking in the background until it leads to deadly heart attacks and strokes, experts told the Daily Mail. Yet few have ever heard of it. ( READ MORE )

The protein-packed 'health' foods that are secretly making you HUNGRIER and sabotaging your weight loss goals

There are protein-packed cookies, bars and more, all promising to fuel the body and curb cravings without the guilt that comes with regular junk food. But are these snacks really ( READ MORE )

'I'm a doctor and this is why you shouldn't bring your phone when you go to the toilet'

"Sitting on the toilet for too long can have negative effects on your health, even if it seems fairly harmless." ( READ MORE )

Popular low-carb diets can lead to 'dangerous' rise in cholesterol, study finds

Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular, touted for their ability to keep blood sugar levels and weight down and slash the risk of diabetes . ( READ MORE )

Whole Foods guacamole recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level over deadly bacteria... 'reasonable probability of death'

A recall of guacamole and pico de gallo dips sold at Whole Foods has been upgraded to the FDA's highest warning level over potential deadly bacterial contamination. ( READ MORE )

E. coli alert: Two British children hospitalised after contracting deadly bug from water in seaside town

Levels of a potentially deadly bacteria in a river used for water activities for children, have 'spiked alarmingly' leaving two children in hospital. ( READ MORE )

Novo Nordisk Shares Drop as Bank Downgrade Reflects Growth Concerns

The stock has tumbled 70% since its June 2024 peak, as the drugmaker has contended with intensifying competition from rival Eli Lilly as well as knockoff versions of its blockbuster ( READ MORE )

Daily pill DOUBLES pancreatic cancer survival - experts demand pioneering drug gets fast-track NHS approval

Daraxonrasib has been hailed as one of the most significant advances against the deadly disease in decades. ( READ MORE )

Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years

Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years. ( READ MORE )

F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy. ( READ MORE )

I'm a nutritionist - here's the type of fish that's best for you, and the one that could fuel brain damage if you eat too much

Praised for being a filling, yet low-fat source of protein, the likes of salmon, cod and sea bass are often recommended by nutritionists across the globe. ( READ MORE )

‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football

Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease. ( READ MORE )

Closing arguments are set to begin in Lindsay Clancy's trial in the killings of her 3 children

Closing arguments are set to begin in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children in 2023 ( READ MORE )

Healthcare emerges as second-largest sector for private credit deployment in H1 2026: Report

Healthcare emerge as a top destination for private credit underscores its growing attractiveness to investors seeking resilient businesses with stable cash flows and scalable growth, EY said ( READ MORE )

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far

Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs. ( READ MORE )

UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue

Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. ( READ MORE )

3 common factors may be secretly speeding up the aging process, expert says

Dr. Will Cole reveals how toxins, stress, trauma and inflammatory foods cause cellular dysfunction that leads to autoimmune disease, fatigue and anxiety. ( READ MORE )

Teen develops a scary brain condition due to horrific weed ‘scromitting’ disorder

Marijuana use can indirectly cause life-threatening complications. A 15-year-old learned this the hard way. ( READ MORE )

HC Seeks Clarity on Action Against Illegal Pathology Labs

A division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Rajnish Vyas directed state govt to file a detailed affidavit within a week explaining the rules and procedure for identifying laboratories operating ( READ MORE )

Vaping best way to quit smoking, new study finds

A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, increasing the success rate by about 60 percent. ( READ MORE )

New Drug Approved by F.D.A. for Pancreatic Cancer Could Be First of Many

Companies are testing dozens of similar drugs in cancers of the pancreas, lung, colon and more. ( READ MORE )

New STI hits UK: 'Rain rot' disease causes unsightly scabs 'across the body' and is rising across Europe, according to report

A sexually transmitted skin infection dubbed 'rain rot' has hit the UK for the first time, amid soaring cases in Europe. ( READ MORE )

Beloved salad chain in wealthy neighborhood closes after inspectors find ROACHES

A popular salad chain closed one of its locations after a health department report found cockroaches present in the restaurant. ( READ MORE )

The painful health condition and radical treatment that prevented Dolly Parton from having kids... as country icon passes away at 80

A painful health condition on the rise in young women - and a radical treatment option - prevented Dolly Parton from becoming a mother. ( READ MORE )

What's the healthiest yoghurt? Greek or Yeo Valley, full fat or 0%? Experts reveal surprising risks of low fat varieties

It's perhaps the most versatile product sitting in your fridge. Yoghurt is a staple in 90 per cent of UK households, bought 2.7 billion times a year across the country. ( READ MORE )

Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. ( READ MORE )

PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'

Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome. ( READ MORE )

Darline Graham's Attack On 'Government-Run Health Care' Draws Backlash, Mockery

The South Carolina lawmaker’s statements inadvertently made the case for better health care access. ( READ MORE )

Delhi logs 138 fresh H1N1 cases, tally reaches 2,446; hospitals told to strengthen preparedness

Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh held a virtual review meeting with medical directors and medical superintendents of Delhi government hospitals to assess preparedness for H1N1, seasonal influenza and other respiratory ( READ MORE )

As obesity rises, Supreme Court puts govt on notice over junk food labels

The order, in response to a PIL filed by NGO ‘3S and Our HEALTH Society’ which moved SC through advocate Rajiv Shankar Dvivedi, comes as govt has seemed reluctant to ( READ MORE )

FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives

Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed. ( READ MORE )

You don’t need to make drinking water a part-time job since too much of it doesn’t have any real health benefit, explains Your Health columnist Sumathi Reddy

You don’t need to make drinking water a part-time job since too much of it doesn’t have any real health benefit. ( READ MORE )

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds

The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. ( READ MORE )

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. ( READ MORE )

Digital pets boost daily activity by more than 20%, trial finds

According to a master's thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a mobile game can make physical activity more enjoyable. Two master's students investigated how the mobile ( READ MORE )

Hantavirus exposure among wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A warning for Southeast Asia

Wildlife farming is common in Vietnam, where people breed and trade wild animals for pets, food and traditional medicine. ( READ MORE )

Thousands of new mothers across Britain suffering from undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, study suggests

Tens of thousands of new mothers across Britain may be suffering from undiagnosed PTSD following childbirth, according to a University of East Anglia report. ( READ MORE )

Parkinson's disease imposes growing economic burden on Europe, analysis finds

The annual societal cost of Parkinson's disease across Europe reached €22.8 billion in 2019, equivalent to €28.8 billion at 2025 prices, according to a new study published in Movement Disorders. ( READ MORE )

Pre-cancerous blood cells may fuel disease risk by prematurely aging the bone marrow

Precancerous blood cells can actively reshape their surroundings, prematurely aging cells in the bone marrow to create conditions that favor their own growth and potentially increase the risk of blood ( READ MORE )

Heart failure drugs may work within days by boosting cells' energy supply

Researchers have discovered that SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely used for heart failure, work by activating a key enzyme that helps ( READ MORE )

Researchers develop scalable method to generate key immune cells for cancer therapy

Researchers at the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) have developed a scalable method for generating CD4+ helper T cells from induced ( READ MORE )

Beyond hunger: Food insecurity in later life linked to dementia

Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia as those who remained food secure, according to new ( READ MORE )

Cell therapy substantially reduces severe rheumatoid arthritis in first clinical trial

Immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell therapy are used primarily to treat cancer. In the future, these patient-specific therapies, manufactured from patients' own immune cells, could also help cure autoimmune diseases. ( READ MORE )

South Africa sounds alarm as infant vaccinations plummet

South Africa's infant vaccination rate has fallen to its lowest level in years, with more than a third of babies receiving no vaccines at the start of 2026, the health ( READ MORE )

Chess as a therapeutic tool: Two studies show potential for improved quality of life

For several years, researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) have been investigating whether chess-based cognitive training can also have therapeutic benefits. Two recent studies involving people with ( READ MORE )

Injectable microgels for targeted keloid radiotherapy

Keloids are abnormal fibroproliferative scars that form when overactive fibroblasts produce excessive collagen after skin injury. Unlike ordinary scars, they can extend beyond the original wound and cause itching, pain ( READ MORE )

Practice helps the brain separate tasks and improve multitasking ability

It is commonly perceived that multitasking is highly inefficient, with the brain often "crashing" or scrambling when trying to do two things at once. A recent study by City University ( READ MORE )

Parkinson's an unexpected and unpredictable journey for Pacific Peoples

For Pacific Peoples, being diagnosed with Parkinson's is like being in a va'a/vaka on an unpredictable wave on the high seas, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study ( READ MORE )

Current shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure

Shingles is a painful and serious condition affecting many older people. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus, which can flare up in people who previously had chickenpox. A ( READ MORE )

An 'undruggable' cancer target meets an RNA-based strategy to curb tumor growth

Researchers at Umeå University have developed a strategy to slow the growth of tumor cells. By targeting the genetic instructions that control the production of a key cancer-related protein, they ( READ MORE )

Considerable global disparities found in access to dermatological care

Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42% of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Dermatology. ( READ MORE )

Most adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis may be ineligible for randomized controlled trials

More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Crohn's ( READ MORE )

Unexpected discovery reveals mechanism behind brain tumor development

When researchers at Lund University investigated how UM171, a molecule used to make blood stem cells multiply, works, they made an unexpected connection. The results provide new insights into how ( READ MORE )

The anti-aging effects of exercise, without exercise: Self-contracting muscle implants give mice a boost

Exercise does more than keep our minds and bodies healthy. It also protects us against the effects of aging. Scientists have developed self-contracting mini-muscle implants that grow their own blood ( READ MORE )

AI model predicts indwelling catheter conversion in early neurogenic bladder

A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

Primate-specific DNA change reveals a new link to dementia-related neurodegeneration

Brain diseases, including dementia, have long been studied using experimental animals such as mice. However, differences between the human and animal genomes have raised concerns that some disease mechanisms may ( READ MORE )

Brain activity patterns may 'tag' experiences for later memory-making during sleep

The brain may "tag" experiences during learning to better consolidate memories of them during sleep, according to a study published Aug. 27 in the journal PLOS Biology by Dan Denis ( READ MORE )

Folic acid does not elevate formaldehyde in mice and humans

Folic acid—an essential vitamin added to flour and cereals and prescribed at high doses for cancer patients and people with blood disorders—does not elevate toxic formaldehyde in the body, according ( READ MORE )

Registry-based model predicts hip fracture risk better than current screening

A machine-learning tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk with high accuracy without an in-person assessment and identifies far more at-risk individuals than current ( READ MORE )

Next-generation RNA approach provides hope for genetic diseases missed by current drugs

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a next-generation RNA therapeutic approach with the potential to treat a wide range of genetic diseases that share certain disease-causing mutations. The ( READ MORE )

Largest ever molecular map of autism opens new paths to precision therapies

For more than two decades, researchers have identified hundreds of genes that increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet multiple fundamental questions have remained unanswered: Among them, how ( READ MORE )

Students find AI isn't a cure all for drug discovery

There's been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence's potential to transform drug research and discovery—and companies are spending billions in pursuit of that dream. ( READ MORE )

Chronic pain is reflected in the folds and grooves of the cerebral cortex

Persistent pain often has no clear cause. However, studies show measurable differences in the structure and activity of the brains of those affected. This might explain why they experience chronic ( READ MORE )

Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes

People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. ( READ MORE )

Body of Missing Oncologist Found; Doc Accused of Luggage Theft; Fired Doc's Lawsuit

(MedPage Today) -- The body of oncologist Dmitriy Zak, MD, was recovered from an Arkansas lake on Tuesday morning, 2 days after he was reported missing. An autopsy will be ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Said Samoa Trip Had Nothing to Do With Vaccines. New Documents Refute That.

(MedPage Today) -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly told lawmakers who held the key to his confirmation last year that a 2019 visit to Samoa before a deadly ( READ MORE )

3 Deaths Linked to Device; Nurses Strike in 8 Cities; Rare Skin Cancer Mimics Rash

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Abiomed flagged a heart pump controller purge cassette problem associated with three of its products, the FDA alerted. ( READ MORE )

Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%

Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men. In a nationally representative study of ( READ MORE )

Vitamin C won’t prevent most colds, but it may do one small thing

The belief that huge doses of vitamin C can ward off colds was popularized more than 50 years ago by Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling. Since then, larger studies have ( READ MORE )

Smart nanoparticles light up brain cancer and destroy what surgery misses

Scientists created smart nanoparticles that can both illuminate hidden glioblastoma cells during surgery and destroy microscopic cancer left behind afterward. In mice, the treatment prevented recurrence and led to 100% ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover a brain “brake” that can shut down chronic pain

Researchers discovered a brain-based “brake” that can shut down chronic nerve pain in mice by calming an overactive pain circuit. Targeting this system more precisely could one day lead to ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 Drugs Could Help Narrow Lifespan Gap in Serious Mental Illness

(MedPage Today) -- Starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist was associated with significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular events in adults with serious mental illness (SMI), a target trial emulation ( READ MORE )

AMA Sued Over Its 'Paywalled' Billing Codes

(MedPage Today) -- Should Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes be free for all patients and clinicians to use? That's the question being asked in a recent lawsuit against the American ( READ MORE )

Nonsurgical Options for Early Rectal Cancer Continue to Show Promise

(MedPage Today) -- Almost 80% of patients with early-stage rectal cancer remained surgery-free for a year or longer after treatment with chemoradiation therapy (CRT), a large randomized study showed. Among ( READ MORE )

Skin Problems, Kidney Complaints, and Venous Issues Spike During Heat Waves

(MedPage Today) -- When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s May Offer Benefit in Ulcerative Colitis, Real-World Data Suggest

(MedPage Today) -- The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to improved remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Among 300 patients with ulcerative ( READ MORE )

To Face Scrutiny at ESC: Statins for the Elderly, New Heart Attack Therapies

(MedPage Today) -- The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting this week will unveil the latest findings in cardiovascular medicine, including a highly-anticipated statin trial and several studies poised to ( READ MORE )

FDA Expands Label of Oral HIV Drug to Newborns

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the approval of dolutegravir tablets for oral suspension (Tivicay PD) to include newborns with HIV infections younger than 4 weeks of age, the agency ( READ MORE )

Deaths at Psychedelic Clinics; AI Mental Health Data; School Corporal Punishment

(MedPage Today) -- Americans continue to seek unregulated psychedelic treatment abroad despite mounting reports of severe health complications and fatalities. (New York Times) Meanwhile, state-regulated psilocybin services in Oregon have ( READ MORE )

The Lights Are Back On in Gary, Indiana

A long two weeks after a derecho blew through, most of the city finally has power. ( READ MORE )

Two Doctors, One Infected, Recall Their Fight Against Ebola

(MedPage Today) -- The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has brought renewed attention to global outbreak preparedness and the perilous conditions frontline healthcare workers face. ( READ MORE )

Meta Reaches $18B Settlement With States in Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

(MedPage Today) -- Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media ( READ MORE )

BPAP Intervention Flops in Asthma Study

(MedPage Today) -- Children with acute asthma exacerbations who received bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) in the emergency department (ED) needed continuous albuterol therapy for a similar duration as those ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says.As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution.A new study warns fragrances in both ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says.The implant ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says.Unless a senior is affected by stroke ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and ( READ MORE )

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a global commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Extreme heat is associated with 33 diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, injuries, and dermatologic and pressure-related conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Strength training during pregnancy may improve some outcomes for women with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Acta Obstetricia ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) are safe and effective for reducing myopia progression in children, according to a study published online Aug. 20 ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Five-year survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) diagnosed during adulthood experience nearly twofold higher all-cause mortality than the general population, according to a research letter published ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Writing style can explain about half of observed disparities in care team response to messages sent by patients, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Paternal exposure to valproate during sperm development is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products. But new research is raising ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says. Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — There’s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren’t looking forward to, a new poll indicates. About 3 out of 4 American parents have ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says. About 20 minutes ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the $750 monthly price tag. “I ( READ MORE )

DUBLIN , August 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved two Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii)-containing regimens for ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For a range of nonneoplastic conditions, emergency diagnosis is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in PLOS Medicine. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), the combination of anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Clinicians may not agree on physical exam findings for youth with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Network ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- About 1 in 4 former National Football League (NFL) players who died during 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at death, according to ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- The Master Your Worries internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) program is associated with long-term improvement in children's anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement (TKR) with the Mako robotic arm-assisted system (rTKR) offers similar benefit to TKR with conventional instruments ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile. Prestige ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Bowel urgency is common in adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially among those without diarrhea or rectal bleeding, and is associated with disease-related disability, according ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARD) retention varies with countries' socioeconomic status, according ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with a higher risk for incident gastric cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal? Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — On the first day of medical school, I walked through the historical displays in the campus library. Among historical instruments and vintage incubators sat an ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially. In a small early-stage trial recently published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Knee replacement patients do just as well with regular old “sawbones” surgery as they do with cutting-edge robot-assisted procedures, a new clinical trial has found. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Childbirth can be tough on a woman’s body and their self-esteem might plummet if minor post-delivery health problems prompt shame, embarrassment and depression, a new ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — An experimental web app can help caregivers better manage loved ones who have dementia without resorting to drugs, a new study says. The app, called ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on ( READ MORE )

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 25, 2026 -- Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) today announced the publication of primary analysis results from the global Phase III HARMONi clinical trial in The Lancet ( READ MORE )

SPRING HOUSE, Pa. August 24, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Imaavy® (nipocalimab-aahu) for the treatment of warm ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Prenatal organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure is not associated with autism-related traits in childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Pediatrics. Haleigh ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Among children and adolescents, higher body roundness index (BRI) is associated with increased odds of current asthma, according to a study published online Aug. 6 ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Screening invitation and participation were associated with a reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality in a cohort study of population-based fecal occult blood test (FOBT) ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Alterations in cortical thickness can precede positron emission tomography (PET)-detectable amyloid positivity by several years, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 — Dr. Genaro DeLeon, a resident physician at the Cleveland Clinic, couldn’t decide between pursuing surgery or family medicine. Surgery paid more and offered a more ( READ MORE )

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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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 )

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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 )

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

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Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

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