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Maharashtra is the first state in the country to undertake such a comprehensive campaign, involving coordination among various departments, to create a drug-free state, a statement issued by the government ( READ MORE )
University of California, Berkeley scientists found TOFA boosted energy expenditure in obese mice without the lean muscle loss tied to semaglutide. ( READ MORE )
The study, titled "Dietary Vitamin D2 Is Less Potent Than Vitamin D3 at Maintaining or Restoring Structure and Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle and Heart in Male Rats", was published in ( READ MORE )
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication. ( READ MORE )
One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone. ( READ MORE )
In a significant development, Fortis Healthcare is assessing a recent decision from the Delhi High Court regarding the Daiichi Sankyo arbitration. The court's order for a forensic audit of earlier ( READ MORE )
Permira, a leading global private equity firm, is ready to buy a significant stake in Cloudnine Hospitals, which places the parent company's valuation at approximately eleven thousand crore rupees. This ( READ MORE )
Chairing the second meeting of the health ministry's Hindi Advisory Committee in Delhi, Nadda said the country was moving beyond the colonial influence of the Western world towards greater use ( READ MORE )
Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one. ( READ MORE )
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising. ( READ MORE )
Veteran newsreader and actors Sir Jonathan Pryce, Suranne Jones and Vicky McClure are among 60,000 people to have signed a letter demanding 'better for everyone affected by dementia'. ( READ MORE )
A new landmark study over 30 years and 17,000 people has linked consuming high levels of Xylitol to an increased chance of 'cardiovascular events' ( READ MORE )
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people. ( READ MORE )
CNBC's Jim Cramer is taking a more defensive approach as rising oil prices, higher interest rates and geopolitical tensions create a tougher backdrop. ( READ MORE )
It can begin with something as easy to dismiss as a mild tremor in one hand. But, over time, Parkinson's gradually robs patients of their ability to move, speak and ( READ MORE )
Medications used to lower blood sugar may trigger a condition called ketoacidosis, otherwise known as a 'diabetic attack'. ( READ MORE )
A Chicagoan has died from West Nile, and is among the first two human cases this year, the city's department of health announced Tuesday.The Illinois Department of Public Health has ( READ MORE )
Medics initially suspected Kole to be autistic or have global developmental delay after his mother flagged missed milestones and noted symptoms like stimming and a floppy neck. ( READ MORE )
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading. ( READ MORE )
Parkinson's is diagnosed using a laborious process. But now, researchers say the disease could be detected with up to 99 percent accuracy using a simple drawing test. ( READ MORE )
A North Carolina teen's first symptom was severe headaches before a brain-eating amoeba infection proved fatal, his mother shared on GoFundMe. ( READ MORE )
The Justice Department announced a new lawsuit Tuesday against the public school system in Kansas City, Kansas, to try to stop what it said were "secret gender transitions" taking place ( READ MORE )
Cases of the diarrhea parasite linked to lettuce that has caused a record number of illnesses are continuing to be detected in more states. ( READ MORE )
Skin tags are one of the most common skin complaints, affecting around 60 per cent of the population, mostly those over 50. ( READ MORE )
The youngsters brag online about being able to tolerate the pain the products cause, bluntly telling each other that discomfort and nausea 'is normal'. ( READ MORE )
No, it’s not the Honey Deuce. ( READ MORE )
Overblown fears surrounding GLP-1 weight loss drugs were already pressuring the stock when an onboarding stumble triggered a sell-off. ( READ MORE )
The World Health Organization has released a major update to its guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. ( READ MORE )
Important signs of healthy aging are often found in everyday habits, with some big ones being overlooked. ( READ MORE )
Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, infecting fewer than 10 people annually in the U.S., though they are almost always fatal. ( READ MORE )
Too often people wait until they experience a severe loss of function before taking action. That's too late! And the idea that joint replacements are only for older people is a ( READ MORE )
Gain insight on Novartis, Bangkok Chain Hospital and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector. ( READ MORE )
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial said Tuesday they've been unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three young children, ( READ MORE )
Scientists are exploring various uses for a drug hoped to be an 'Ozempic for the brain', able to target several brain-related conditions. ( READ MORE )
Fans say garlic can do everything from lower cholesterol, detox parasites, support heart health and improve insulin sensitivity to clear acne, eliminate brain fog and even cure a cold within ( READ MORE )
British campaigners have urged ministers to ban Brazilian meat from entering the UK, after traces of sex hormones and deadly salmonella were found in the country's beef and chicken. ( READ MORE )
It was meant to be a simple procedure, but shortly after surgery to remove a bothersome varicose vein, Jacqueline McWatt's legs became hard, swollen and agonisingly painful. ( READ MORE )
“No sensitivity at ALL, which is really rare for teeth whitening products.” ( READ MORE )
Years ago, while on a home visit to see an elderly patient with an infected leg ulcer, I realised for the first time that Britain has a blood pressure pill ( READ MORE )
Seb Boulter started chemotherapy on his fourth birthday. ( READ MORE )
I am always slightly sceptical when I read yet another headline telling us that one particular food is going to save our lives and help us live for ever in ( READ MORE )
Eleven people died in connection with the outbreak on the Upper East Side this summer, officials sad. ( READ MORE )
Is there something mo' hiding in your cuppa joe? ( READ MORE )
Novartis halted eight clinical trials of an experimental therapy targeting autoimmune and neurological disorders in late August, after three patients died. ( READ MORE )
Researchers analysed 2,631 advanced cancer patients receiving treatment between 2018 and 2023. ( READ MORE )
A new academic year began across Congo on Tuesday despite concerns by parents and teachers that the country's Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter. ( READ MORE )
State health officials are urging residents to continue taking precautions against mosquitoes as summer winds down. The post Mass. now has 5 confirmed cases of West Nile virus appeared first ( READ MORE )
A doctor reveals why three cutting-edge medical innovations may leave patients with more questions and concerns than answers. ( READ MORE )
Researchers say testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) could trigger atrial fibrillation if levels of the hormone swing drastically. ( READ MORE )
With two-thirds of Britons now taking vitamin supplements in a bid to boost their health, it is little surprise that more options than ever are springing up on shelves. ( READ MORE )
A marathon, 100 kilometers (62 miles) or even 230 kilometers (143 miles) in a single effort: Anyone running such distances puts enormous strain on their body. At the same time, ( READ MORE )
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines—and highlight the science behind them—saying they hope ( READ MORE )
In a 2021 study, Eric Stulberg, MD, MPH, assistant professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University, found an association between lower neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES) and worse stroke recovery outcomes. ( READ MORE )
Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during the World Trade Center attacks, even 25 years on. ( READ MORE )
University of Missouri researchers are studying high blood pressure, one of the world's deadliest health threats. Recently, they identified a protein that contributes to arterial stiffening and inflammation, opening the ( READ MORE )
Limb apraxia is a neurological disorder that can occur after damage to the brain's left hemisphere and is characterized by difficulty using tools despite normal motor control and cognition. It ( READ MORE )
Children with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer may benefit from an additional course of radiation therapy after their disease returns, according to new research from the Icahn ( READ MORE )
A clot forms. Blood flow to the brain is blocked. Starved of oxygen, neurons begin to die. This scenario, known as an ischemic stroke, plays out in roughly 21,000 people ( READ MORE )
Becoming pregnant again soon after giving birth is associated with risks for both mother and child. A study led by Karolinska Institutet and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology & ( READ MORE )
With a five-year survival rate of barely 5%, glioblastoma remains one of the deadliest brain cancers. First-line treatment consists of surgery to remove as much tumor tissue as possible. ( READ MORE )
Hyperventilating. Breath-holding until they turn blue. This abnormal breathing is frequent and disturbing in people with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Now University of Connecticut researchers report in Current ( READ MORE )
Ectopic lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle is a major health concern driven by factors like high-fat diets, lack of exercise and aging. Unlike subcutaneous fat, these intracellular lipid droplets interfere ( READ MORE )
A study published in Nature has shown that the GLP-1 drug semaglutide extended the lifespan of older, healthy mice by tempering the detrimental effects of aging. Researchers at the University ( READ MORE )
Level of education is the socioeconomic factor most strongly associated with survival rates after acute hip surgery. This is shown in a Linköping University study of 58,000 people. The results ( READ MORE )
Men diagnosed with nonmetastatic prostate cancer can generally expect to live for many years after their diagnosis. However, cardiovascular disease and other cancers remain important threats to their long-term health. ( READ MORE )
A genetic marker already used to flag the risk of a life-threatening reaction to the antibiotic vancomycin also identifies patients at risk of that reaction to lamotrigine—and it is missing ( READ MORE )
An international consortium of researchers found that more than 1,200 different genetic variants are associated with the Big Five personality traits—and, surprisingly, these personality genetics are linked to dozens of ( READ MORE )
Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix have uncovered how wildfire smoke may trigger harmful inflammation in the brain, offering new insight into why prolonged smoke exposure has been associated ( READ MORE )
Musicians don't just learn movement sequences faster; they predict what's coming next sooner, according to new research that also found newly formed motor memories can be disrupted by seeing different ( READ MORE )
Telehealth has transformed health care access, making it easier for millions of patients to connect with physicians without leaving home. New research from the University of Miami Business School finds ( READ MORE )
New research has found that more than 9 in 10 patients with bladder cancer were identified through a noninvasive urine test after urgent referral. The study, led by the University ( READ MORE )
When it comes to aging skin, scientists think of much more than wrinkles. They think of an organ with multitudes of microbes, immune cells, structural proteins and chemical signals that ( READ MORE )
More than half of girls participating in the long-term U.S. Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study developed painful periods (dysmenorrhea) by age 12 or 13, according to new research published ( READ MORE )
A migraine headache can easily bring someone's usual day to a halt. The intense throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, often comes with nausea, vision disturbances and ( READ MORE )
The recent flood of artificial intelligence (AI) models and content has undoubtedly introduced an unwelcome flaw from the human-made content it scrapes: bias. AI has been shown to form, copy ( READ MORE )
Where and how does an Alzheimer's tangle begin? A new study by neuroscientists at Columbia University challenges a long-held assumption about the source of toxic tau proteins, which form neurofibrillary ( READ MORE )
First impressions of whether someone appears trustworthy are influenced by the faces we have just seen, according to new research from psychologists at the University of Aberdeen. The study is ( READ MORE )
Naglaa Shoukry and Petronela Ancuta, researchers in the Immunopathology Research Theme at the Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM), are shedding new light on one of the greatest challenges in ( READ MORE )
A new form of proton therapy—designed to deliver cancer-killing radiation therapy in less than a second, through fewer sessions, with potentially less risk of damaging side effects—is now being tested ( READ MORE )
Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. ( READ MORE )
Following nearly 10,000 older women for 10 years, researchers found that tea drinking was associated with slightly higher hip bone density. Moderate coffee consumption did not appear harmful, but drinking ( READ MORE )
Where you live in early adulthood may quietly shape your heart health for decades. Researchers found that adverse neighborhood conditions were linked to a higher risk of coronary artery calcification ( READ MORE )
Obesity appears to leave a molecular imprint on key immune cells that may persist for 5 to 10 years after weight loss. This long-lasting “obesity memory” could help explain why ( READ MORE )
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(MedPage Today) -- For people going to emergency departments (EDs) for syncope, an extended ECG monitoring protocol made an eventual diagnosis more likely even though their fainting frequency was ultimately ( READ MORE )
Clothing made from natural fibers isn’t always better. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Shorter antibiotic treatment worked better in clinically stabilized patients with infective endocarditis on the left side of the heart, even though the risk of infection relapse may ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Razia Noreen and her colleagues had just checked on the 15 newborns in their care at the hospital nursery in Islamabad and were preparing injections for some ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Medical liability cases involving GLP-1 receptor agonist use in dermatology have occurred infrequently to date but warrant careful attention as the use increases, a medicolegal review suggests. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial said Tuesday they've been unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the indication for tirzepatide (Mounjaro) to include reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes, Eli Lilly ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A new APOE-independent multi-ancestry polygenic risk score for Alzheimer's disease was associated with cognitive decline and neuropathological hallmarks in a study of diverse populations. (Nature Genetics) Diabetes-related ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Medical students are conducting more research than ever before, but does this make them better doctors or improve the field of medicine? Physicians have been debating these ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) now falls into one of three types: primary, secondary, or procedure-related, based on the new Fifth Universal Definition. (Journal of the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with plozasiran (Redemplo) significantly reduced triglycerides among patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia, two phase III studies showed. Compared with placebo, the small interfering RNA therapy reduced triglycerides ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a label change for ferric carboxymaltose injection (Injectafer) that adds a boxed warning for the risk of symptomatic hypophosphatemia. The agency recommends monitoring of ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A physician is bringing antitrust claims against the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for what she alleges is a monopoly over the residency application process that's ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Two Big Pharma companies have reportedly paused their ongoing trials of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies in lupus and other autoimmune inflammatory diseases after some participants ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the Aug. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Considerable differences are seen in the incidence of cancers among Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
Basel, September 1, 2026 – Novartis today announced positive topline results from its Phase III REMODEL-1/-2 trials of remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis.1 Remibrutinib, a highly selective and potent oral ( READ MORE )
September 1, 2026 -- National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have discovered rare antibodies that could inform the development of an intervention for alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an emerging tick-bite-associated condition ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) tablets as the first oral treatment of dermatomyositis in adults. The approval was based on ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Lower predicted prevalences of birth defects are seen in association with periconception parental vitamin B12 and postconception maternal red blood cell (RBC) folate, according to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- The artificial sweetener xylitol is independently associated with the incident risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in the general population, according to a study ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- An estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may relieve symptoms of "brain fog" in menopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 1 ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- From 2005 to 2023, there was an increase in the proportion of U.S. women never screened for cervical cancer, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — Federal health officials have launched a web page that gathers the nation's drug overdose numbers, prevention tips and treatment resources into a single place. The ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people aged 2 years and older ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Swimming in freshwater sites, such as rivers and lakes, is tied to a higher risk for stomach bugs and skin conditions, according to a study ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Virtual reality-based digital defocus vision training (DDVT) may be a promising adjunctive approach for pediatric myopia control, according to a study published online Aug. 27 ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — “Low T” is a trendy health topic, with aging men sold testosterone as a veritable Fountain of Youth. But too much testosterone can also pose ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — Hormone therapy might help women experiencing “brain fog” during menopause, a new small-scale study says. Menopausal women struggling with memory lapses, trouble concentrating and slower ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton after she was diagnosed with cancer has brought renewed attention to the importance of prompt detection ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — The number of people living with type 1 diabetes worldwide is projected to jump nearly 30% over the next two decades from 9.4 million today ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. Healthy sleep takes a back seat to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — There’s been a shocking increase in the number of kids who’ve accidentally eaten recreational drugs left around by adults, a new study says. The rate ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, to meet a friend at a cafe. While in ( READ MORE )
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 31, 2026 PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BESREMi® (ropeginterferon ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- Unintentional ingestion of recreational drugs increased substantially in U.S. children younger than 6 years of age from 2000 to 2024, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- Lower adherence to blood pressure-lowering medication is associated with no benefit for preventing cardiovascular events, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), the rates of heart failure-related hospitalization increased from 2011 to 2021, according to a study published in ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- Higher social media use is associated with self-reported depression in adults, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in npj Mental Health Research. Martin ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- Adenotonsillectomy (ATE) is associated with increased odds of hospital visits due to upper and lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in children, according to a study ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- Combining deceased kidney donor urinary biomarkers with the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) improves prediction of concordant allograft outcomes, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 -- There is a negative link between estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — After a hip or knee replacement, getting back on your feet may depend in part on how quickly rehab begins. Every year, hundreds of thousands ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don’t have the willpower to do, a new study says. A panel ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — Warnings about the link between alcohol and cancer are more powerful if the messages are shaped in certain ways, a new study says. Naming specific ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — People living near dry cleaners might have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. People living within approximately 500 feet of a ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says. Around 2.5 hours or more of ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2026 — In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece. Their family and friends thought the adventure-loving couple ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Centenarians' offspring exhibit delayed onset of mortality and various morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open. Eric R. Reed, ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- There was a 10-fold increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes from 2002 to 2023, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet ( READ MORE )
OSAKA, Japan and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 28, 2026 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the New Drug Application (NDA)* for Mimrylo™ (rusfertide) for the ( READ MORE )
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bixlenvo™ (bictegravir 75 mg/lenacapavir 50 mg), the smallest once-daily single ( READ MORE )
August 28, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Stelara (ustekinumab) injection for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) in pediatric patients aged ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Probable postictal psychosis (PIP) is associated with an increased risk for subsequent primary psychotic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in BMJ ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) have higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and lower parameters of small airway function, according to a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Allograft survival is unaffected when kidney transplant (KT) is performed after short-term pretransplant dialysis duration (PTDD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says. They tend to ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but ( READ MORE )
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( 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 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 )
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 )
Nicaragua is reporting increased cases of chikungunya. Most cases have been reported in Managua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( 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 )
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 )
Audio file also available. ( 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 )
Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )
Investigation of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry has been updated ( READ MORE )
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