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Delhi HC backs NMC: Fragmented foreign medical degrees not enough for FMGE eligibility

The Delhi High Court has upheld the NMC’s decision to deny FMGE eligibility to Indian medical graduates whose education was completed across multiple foreign institutions. Calling such fragmented study a ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses

The Asian longhorned tick nairovirus caused flu-like illness and thrombocytopenia in over 10% of tick-bitten patients studied in a China lab. ( READ MORE )

Luxe gym chain launches exclusive social club with rooftop parties and wellness events

One wellness mecca is blurring the line between going out and working out with the launch of an exclusive social club that offers rooftop parties post-workout. ( READ MORE )

I’m a gynecologist — which foods can make you smell different down there

Here's what to know about the biggest culprits, how to get rid of food smells in the region — and when odor might point to a problem. ( READ MORE )

Virus lying dormant in 90% of people can 'reactivate' and cause major brain, nerve and organ damage

Nine in 10 Americans carry a dormant hidden virus that may lead to lasting brain, nerve and organ damage, researchers from the University of Colorado have revealed. ( READ MORE )

Warning as 'controversial' blood pressure check changes come into force - 'real risk'

The change could leave patients at risk, pharmacists have warned. ( READ MORE )

Facial filler is out, fat grafting is in. Read more in this week’s WSJ Wellness newsletter.

The popularity of GLP-1s is shifting facial aesthetic trends. Plus, a fast-food chain that’s gone full MAGA and back-to-school morning routines. ( READ MORE )

The link between weight-loss jabs and thyroid cancer: As patients claim their illness was caused by the drugs, our experts reveal fears over high-dosage injections... and who should avoid taking them

It is an unsettling question that has emerged alongside the extraordinary rise of the new generation of weight-loss drugs. Could they cause cancer? ( READ MORE )

Frozen berry recall expanded to additional stores and 16 states over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria

A recall of frozen fruit from last month that sickened more than a dozen people has been expanded to include another product sold in additional states. ( READ MORE )

Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab. ( READ MORE )

My trademark slicked-back ponytail and hair extensions left me with a hairline that had receded 8cm and bald patches. Minoxidil didn't help and a transplant was botched. This is what finally gave me my hair back

For model Kimberley Wallis, regularly wearing her glossy hair in a tight, slicked-back ponytail was not only practical - it was also her 'trademark' look. ( READ MORE )

British patients 'first to trial next-generation dementia drug' from next week

People with no memory problems will be screened for the opportunity to join the study. ( READ MORE )

Britain must embrace 'golden era for dementia research', top experts say

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's largest dementia charity explains how NHS patients can be at the forefront of coming breakthroughs. ( READ MORE )

Sam thought her 'funny tummy' was caused by gluten or even IBS. Then she discovered the true culprit... a little-known cancer that's rising in Britain - and it's NOT bowel cancer

Buried among Sam's typical influencer content are a handful of videos that reveal the hidden hell the 32-year-old has experienced over the past month. ( READ MORE )

Sam thought her 'funny tummy' was caused by gluten or even IBS. Then she discovered the true culprit... a little-known cancer that's on the rise - and it's NOT colon cancer

A 32-year-old woman has been diagnosed with a potentially terminal case of cancer that is on the rise among young people. ( READ MORE )

Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027

Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers. ( READ MORE )

9 common health conditions state pensioners can get £114 per week for

Eligible pensioners can get a payment boost from the DWP to help with living costs. ( READ MORE )

More kids age 8 to 11 are being prescribed weight loss drugs: study

Prescriptions for the drugs are on the rise in part because of how they work. They can help kids who need it shed up to 16% of their body weight, ( READ MORE )

Patients lose just as much weight on lower dose fat jabs as high strength - saving them nearly £1000 a year, study finds

Two studies have found that upping the dosage on drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy did not result in significantly greater weight loss. ( READ MORE )

'I’m a nutritionist — these 4 non-meat foods can boost your protein intake'

Dr Sammie Gill explains why protein plays a key role in the body. ( READ MORE )

“Prior authorization” denials for drugs or treatments by health insurers are common, but patients who appeal often win

Patients who are denied coverage for a drug or treatment are often successful when they appeal, but it takes medical evidence and persistence. ( READ MORE )

Drugmakers quietly halted autoimmune drug trials because of deaths or problematic side effects, raising questions about disclosure around experimental research

Trial freezes by Novartis and Bristol Myers have triggered a race to understand why a promising autoimmune treatment turned risky. ( READ MORE )

True number of salmonella infections could be 'around 2,000', top expert warns - amid ongoing UK outbreak linked to imported eggs

The number of people infected in the ongoing salmonella outbreaks may be more than four times greater than official figures suggest, an expert has warned. ( READ MORE )

The group of 'superfoods' that naturally lowers dangerously high blood pressure

Roughly 120 million Americans have hypertension - eating these specific foods may slash the risk of developing high blood pressure by a third. ( READ MORE )

What's the healthiest sandwich? From cheese and ham to tuna mayo - nutritionist reveals the best and worst fillings

Making your own sandwich isn't necessarily the healthier option. I often see clients who are unaware that the lashings of butter and mayonniase they use adds an extra 200 calories. ( READ MORE )

Harness that back-to-school energy to set some new goals. ( READ MORE )

Common cholesterol drug linked to lower dementia risk when started early

A massive study found that starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked to a 15% lower risk of dementia over a decade. ( READ MORE )

A single juror may prevent a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial as deliberations resume

A deadlocked jury returns Friday for the seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, a day after the jury's foreperson told the judge a single juror won't follow ( READ MORE )

Heard on the Street: Tempus AI could capture a lucrative slice of Moderna and Merck’s personalized cancer therapy business, with Personalis at the center of the bet

Tempus AI could capture a lucrative slice of Moderna and Merck’s personalized cancer therapy business, with Personalis at the center of the bet. ( READ MORE )

The Global Story

The US is an outlier in its approach to prosecuting infanticide. Why? ( READ MORE )

NHS confirms double vaccine for older adults aged 65-80

The vaccine reduces the risk of falling ill and developing serious health problems. ( READ MORE )

Official 'death dossier' reveals how GPs could learn to help patients end their own lives if assisted dying law is passed

Family doctors in England and Wales could receive a 90-minute online training session and an hour-long digital 'interactive session' about euthanasia. ( READ MORE )

Aster DM Quality Care's promoter bumps up stake with ₹350 cr share purchase

The Moopen family acquired 46.09 lakh equity shares of Aster DM Quality Care Limited, representing approximately 0.57 per cent of the company’s paid-up equity share capital, from TPG-backed Centella Mauritius ( READ MORE )

Smoking raises death risk by 55% in people with diabetes, global experts call for active quit treatment

The recommendations, published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, are the first dedicated international consensus on smoking cessation specifically for people with type 2 diabetes. They were developed by 35 ( READ MORE )

'I'm a GP — doing 1 thing for a few minutes every day can make a big difference’

Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed shares one good habit that can help you stay healthy throughout life. ( READ MORE )

A single juror may prevent a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial as deliberations resume

A deadlocked jury is scheduled to return for a seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial ( READ MORE )

FSSAI plans curbs on high-fat food sales within 50 metres of schools, CEO Rajit Punhani says

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is looking to tighten the food environment concerning students by trying to curb the sale of high-fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) ( READ MORE )

As jurors deliberate the Lindsay Clancy case, here are key moments from the trial

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder case are trying to decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children at her Massachusetts home ( READ MORE )

I loved to wind down with a couple of glasses of wine every night - until I was told I had liver disease at just 47. I gave up alcohol for a year and lost 42 pounds - but this is how I REVERSED my condition

'Your blood tests are back and they're showing your liver is under stress,' my doctor told me. 'A lot of stress. In fact, you've got fatty liver disease.' ( READ MORE )

I'm the first person in the world to have survived a PIG kidney transplant...18 months later I'm healthier than I ever thought I could be

Tim Andrews, 67, from New Hampshire, US, lived with the animal organ for nine months before later receiving a human donation. ( READ MORE )

Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that standard tests can miss

Cannabis edible users registered THC levels nearly 10 times lower than smokers despite similar driving impairment, exposing a potential road safety gap. ( READ MORE )

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days

A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. ( READ MORE )

Cardinal Cupich, nuns challenge ‘right-to-die’ law, say Illinois ‘has no business’ forcing assisted suicide

Cardinal Blase Cupich has added his high-profile name to a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' assisted suicide law, arguing that the practice is unconstitutional and "denies the choice of a dignified ( READ MORE )

Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month. ( READ MORE )

What to know about those touted 'healthy' drinks that may be secretly sabotaging your teeth

That kombucha, lemon water, prebiotic soda, flavored seltzer, or apple cider vinegar tonic may feel like a smart pick, but sip trendy drinks like these all day and your teeth ( READ MORE )

Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled, study reveals… and the death toll is far beyond the liver

Deaths from multiple cancers linked to alcohol consumption have surged in the past several decades, especially in young Americans, alarming new research has revealed. ( READ MORE )

Drug-resistant fungus spreading to new parts of the world... becoming 'global public health concern'

Scientists are issuing an urgent warning over a fungus causing a difficult-to-treat infection that could lead to a rash that erupts over large areas of the body. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. is investigating whether troops died of Covid vaccine, Army doctor says

Theresa Long is one of a few advisers to the health secretary examining whether the government covered up vaccine side effects. ( READ MORE )

5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading faster than efforts to track and contain it ( READ MORE )

Is poor sleep contributing to the country's weight issues?

Some 70% of teens trying to adapt to a fall schedule are missing out on sleep. Early bells and tough classes combine with delayed biological clocks during adolescence, keeping their ( READ MORE )

People affected by cancer need a stronger voice in shaping generative AI for oncology, review finds

Flinders University researchers were part of an international team that conducted a scoping review that identified 2,441 records and found that just 32 studies examined how cancer patients, survivors and ( READ MORE )

Children's suicide-related emergency visits spiked by 74% in the US between 2016–2022

Emergency visits by children with suicide-related crises increased by 74% between 2016 and 2022, according to a new study by scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie ( READ MORE )

National call to action needed to strengthen primary care pipeline in medical education, argue experts

A primary care physician is hard to find. The thousands needed nationwide are even tougher to discover. A new paper led by a faculty member at the Hackensack Meridian School ( READ MORE )

When to worry about numbness and tingling: Expert explains neuropathy, other causes

Most people experience numbness or the familiar pins-and-needles sensation from time to time. Often, it is harmless and occurs temporarily, because you have been sitting, standing or sleeping in a ( READ MORE )

Check your freezer: Frozen triple berry blend recalled in 16 states

A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ongoing E. coli outbreak. ( READ MORE )

Sibling data reveal genetic clusters across 22 autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Researchers have long known that these diseases tend to run in families, but the genetic relationships between ( READ MORE )

Early mitochondrial stress reveals potential mechanism for lasting heart protection

Mitochondria are popularly known as the "powerhouse of the cell," but these cellular structures do much more—including acting as signaling hubs. Some signals that mitochondria send can reprogram the activity ( READ MORE )

Energy-hungry tissues expand cleanup crews to clear worn-out mitochondria

The body's heart muscle (for pumping blood), skeletal muscle (for movement and posture) and brown fat (for heat production) each require a lot of energy and make a lot of ( READ MORE )

Specialized bone marrow transplant replaces immune cells beyond the brain in mice

The immune system is made up of specialized cells and proteins that help defend the body from pathogens and cancer. Most of the time, the immune system performs its job ( READ MORE )

Kids don't get sick in the fall because their immune systems are weakened, says specialist

In the weeks following the start of kindergarten and the school year, the number of respiratory infections among children increases significantly. Although many people suspect that this is due to ( READ MORE )

Rethinking radiotherapy may boost immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive malignancies, with a particularly poor prognosis even when diagnosed at a localized stage. In a paper published in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & ( READ MORE )

CRISPR gene-editing therapy safely and continuously lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, first-in-human trial shows

A Cleveland Clinic first-in-human clinical trial has shown that a one-time infusion of a gene-editing therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 was effective and safe in reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides in ( READ MORE )

New blood biomarkers reveal how common muscular dystrophy treatment may impair overall growth

In a study published in Scientific Reports, an international, multidisciplinary research team that included Binghamton University researchers identified a set of blood proteins that may explain why the corticosteroid prednisone, ( READ MORE )

Gut-derived bacterial molecule may drive severe liver disease

Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, together with international collaborators, have discovered that a small molecule made exclusively by gut bacteria can actively drive disease in ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s May Be Taking Our Eyes Off the Real Obesity Problem

(MedPage Today) -- GLP-1 receptor agonists may be powerful tools for treating obesity and cardiometabolic disease, but relying on medications alone risks overlooking the forces helping drive the obesity epidemic, ( READ MORE )

Study finds liposuction reduces lipedema pain more than conservative treatment

A study titled "Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema: A randomized controlled multi-center clinical trial" published in The Lancet, provides the first large-scale, multicenter evidence base for the ( READ MORE )

AI may help identify breast cancers missed by mammograms, but clinical benefit remains uncertain

Artificial intelligence may help radiologists identify subtle signs of breast cancers that are missed during routine mammograms, and some AI systems may even identify patterns associated with an increased risk ( READ MORE )

Transplant Care Can't Evolve Without Research-Informed Policy

(MedPage Today) -- For clinicians committed to helping patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receive the care that best meets their needs, care decisions are often constrained by systemic and ( READ MORE )

Should Optometry Play a Bigger Role in Wet AMD Monitoring?

(MedPage Today) -- As U.S. optometrists push to expand their scope of practice, a recent British randomized trial suggested that community optometrists could safely play a large role in the ( READ MORE )

Radio Silence on Mitch McConnell's Health Persists

(MedPage Today) -- It's been almost a month since Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) last shared a health update, leading to another round of speculation about when -- or if -- ( READ MORE )

Aging blocks the retina's ability to regrow lost neurons, a first-of-its-kind study finds

A new study from the laboratory of Levi Todd, Ph.D., at Upstate Medical University has found that aging significantly limits the ability of support cells in the retina, called glia, ( READ MORE )

Putting a price on preventive care: How Medicaid compares to other insurers in Virginia

Medicaid has a reputation for paying doctors less than other health insurers. But exactly how much less has been difficult to establish, particularly for the vast majority of Medicaid patients ( READ MORE )

Health warnings could reduce young people's social media use, study finds

Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media—such as mental health consequences—have the potential to reduce young people's social media use, a new Stanford Medicine study has found. ( READ MORE )

Tumor biology could guide mantle cell lymphoma treatment from the time of diagnosis

Today, treatment decisions for patients with mantle cell lymphoma are heavily based on age alone, although the disease can range from slow-growing (indolent) to very aggressive. In a new journal ( READ MORE )

Cancer drug tames atherosclerosis inflammation and plaque in animal models

A new Yale study has identified a promising therapeutic avenue for atherosclerosis, a condition caused by inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries. Martin Schwartz, Ph.D., Robert W. Berliner Professor of ( READ MORE )

The Dark Side of Mindfulness

A prominent psychologist and meditation teacher set out to research the benefits of the practice. What she found alarmed her. ( READ MORE )

Voice disorder may be an early sign of dementia, study suggests

Those experiencing worsening voice quality—in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders—and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than ( READ MORE )

Testosterone maxxing is all the rage—but when it comes to fatherhood, less might be more

Testosterone is having a moment. On social media, it's being lauded for everything from building muscle to gaining wealth and sexual dominance. ( READ MORE )

Experimental brain implants are on the rise. What happens after the trials are over?

In 2024, Elon Musk's Neuralink put its first brain implant into a human amid doubt from scientists and allegations of animal cruelty. ( READ MORE )

1,081 Injuries Tied to Device; Military's COVID Shot Probe; Teen Vax Coverage Slides

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Also note that MedPage Today will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Look for Morning Break ( READ MORE )

AI models show promising results in ICU mortality predictions

Predicting mortality risk in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is a crucial part of medical treatment, and recent research has found artificial intelligence could help clinicians make more efficient and ( READ MORE )

Local neural wiring may set the brain's range of activity patterns

The human brain contains billions of neurons, specialized nerve cells that receive, transmit and process information through electrical and chemical signals. Human thoughts, sensory perceptions and behaviors are known to ( READ MORE )

The workout recovery techniques backed by science—and the ones that are just hype

Finishing a tough workout always feels good. That is, until a few hours later, when those uncomfortable muscle aches start setting in. This discomfort can linger for days—making easy, everyday ( READ MORE )

Systems-level approaches crucial to translating research into aged care practice

Research continues to improve knowledge and understanding, but translating this research into clinical practice remains a challenge. ( READ MORE )

Stanford scientists discover a seafood that can reverse signs of aging

A substance found in edible sea squirts appeared to reverse several signs of aging in older mice. Plasmalogen supplements improved memory and learning, strengthened connections between brain cells, reduced inflammation, ( READ MORE )

A longer exhale may push your brain toward bolder decisions

Slow breathing with a prolonged exhale made people more willing to take risks by changing heart activity and increasing the brain’s sensitivity to rewards. The findings suggest that something as ( READ MORE )

Scientists reveal the hidden instructions that build the human brain

UCLA researchers have discovered two powerful influences that help guide how the human brain forms before birth. Radial glia, stem cells responsible for producing much of the cerebral cortex, change ( READ MORE )

Off-Label GLP-1 Use Skyrockets in Young Kids

(MedPage Today) -- Prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists to children ages 8 to 11 years with obesity surged 310-fold since 2019, despite a lack of FDA approval in kids under 12, ( READ MORE )

New injectable treatment helps the brain rebuild after stroke

Duke researchers developed an injectable scaffold that helped stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, support nerve regrowth, and recover movement in mice. The treatment appears to work partly by recruiting ( READ MORE )

Is Paxlovid Any Better Than Placebo for Long COVID?

(MedPage Today) -- Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) wasn't any more effective at relieving long COVID symptoms than placebo, according to a large double-blind phase II trial. At 90 days in RECOVER-VITAL, symptoms ( READ MORE )

Judge Sends Deadlocked  Lindsay Clancy Jurors Home

(MedPage Today) -- The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial went home without a verdict Thursday in a dramatic sixth day of deliberations. Her defense lawyer told the judge ( READ MORE )

Unruptured Brain Aneurysms Found in 1 in 15 Healthy Adults, Study Shows

(MedPage Today) -- Unruptured brain aneurysms were identified more frequently in recent years, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed. In studies of healthy people who had MR or CT angiography, ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 Scripts Rising Faster Among Adults With Serious Mental Illness

(MedPage Today) -- Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) received GLP-1 drug prescriptions at higher rates than those without SMI from 2018 to 2024, an analysis of U.S. insurance claims ( READ MORE )

SINGLE-AF Cardiologist; Sterile Needle, Every Time; Bonus Baby Surprise

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Stelara Approval Expands; Good News in Celiac Disease; Curcumin for Adenomas

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA said it expanded approval of the interleukin (IL)-12/23 antagonist ustekinumab (Stelara) to include treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in children as young ( READ MORE )

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Dramatic Improvement in Dermatomyositis Skin Symptoms With First Approved Oral Agent

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with previously treated dermatomyositis had significant improvement in skin-related symptoms and quality of life when treated with the selective TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor brepocitinib (Lisraya), data from a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — Your teen has been flipping through Instagram for nearly an hour when they get a pop-up that says:“SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Social media is associated with ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for adult stroke rehabilitation and recovery in a guideline issued by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and published ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and Alzheimer disease (AD), non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with modestly slower cognitive decline, according to a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- For patients with prostate cancer, adverse pathological features are prognostic, but do not modify the benefit of adding hormone therapy (HT) to postoperative radiotherapy, according ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- For patients with anemia undergoing elective cardiac surgery, preoperative intravenous iron is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) have increased odds ratios for dementia and ischemic stroke, even at younger ages, according to a study published in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — Heart-pumping aerobic exercise can boost key thinking skills among women after menopause, a new study says.Postmenopausal women who practiced aerobic exercise four days a week ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — Your smartwatch may be giving you more credit for your workout than you actually earned.Researchers had 58 adults complete a cycling workout wearing four popular ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — There’s one personal factor that boosts survival among seniors who undergo surgery to repair a broken hip.Not how much money they have. Not where they ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — U.S. cancer deaths linked to booze have doubled since the 1990s, a new study says.More than 23,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths were logged in 2023, up ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets. Campers and counselors cheered.It was archery hour at Camp Cranium ( READ MORE )

September 03, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) injection for the treatment of Alexander disease in pediatric and adult patients. Zanvastro is the first ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Alcohol-attributable cancer mortality has increased in the United States, with mortality rates higher in men and those aged 55 years or older, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control ( READ MORE )

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 CERVINO study1 evaluating etentamig, an investigational BCMA x CD3 bispecific T-cell ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Functional physical performance is positively associated with quality of life (QoL) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- For adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) eligible for induction chemotherapy, azacitidine plus venetoclax is associated with longer event-free survival than induction chemotherapy, according to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- A very low-carbohydrate diet has greater cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in hepatic metabolic function, compared with matched 10 percent weight loss induced by other popular diets ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Bacterial infection during initial hospitalization for firearm injury occurred in about 5 percent of patients, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment after intracerebral hemorrhage reduces the risk for recurrent stroke without an increase in serious adverse events, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the PrecivityAD2 test for adults aged 40 years and older presenting with signs or symptoms of cognitive ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, focal therapy use has remained uncommon across risk groups, and its use is defined as inappropriate in about half ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and outcomes vary worldwide, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Medicine. Joseph G. Nugent, M.D., ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Employer healthcare costs are on track to climb about 11% next year, the sharpest jump in more than two decades. Companies expect to hold that ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — A person’s memory starts to get worse much sooner than previously thought, a new study says. Folks in their 50s start showing signs of decreased ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — For men with prostate cancer, eating healthier fats after diagnosis may be linked to a longer life. The finding comes from a study of nearly ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Genetics help shape your personality, and those same genes reverberate throughout your life, a new study has found. More than 1,200 different genetic variants are ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Bright light therapy can help seniors get better sleep, a new study says. Light therapy lamps improved the sleep cycles and activity levels of older ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Simple walking tests could be an easy way to assess the well-being of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says. Better walking ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Residential context has a stronger association with survival for Black than White women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Time-restricted eating (TRE) may help adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and overweight control their blood sugar, according to a study published online Aug. 17 ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- For community-dwelling older adults without clinical cardiovascular disease, atorvastatin is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular events, but does not improve disability-free survival, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in pancreatic cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- For women with autoimmune disease who had received autologous CD19-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, pregnancies seem to be uncomplicated without disease reactivation, according to ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented to help clinicians decide which medications may be effective for preventing migraine in adults in two reports issued by the American ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Silent atherosclerosis is detectable in early adulthood and increases with age, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the New England Journal of ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — A judge has blocked sweeping changes to federal teen pregnancy prevention grants, ruling that health officials backed the new requirements with scientific studies that appear ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — Sara Kutzle worked as a makeup artist in San Francisco before suffering a stroke at age 39. Her stroke cost her a week in intensive ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — Heart disease often starts decades before symptoms appear, and a major new study shows just how early. "Currently, a person's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — It’s natural to be anxious when you’re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness. But that anxiety might be eased with one ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — Back braces have been used for decades to treat low back pain, but a new review has concluded that they don’t appear to help much. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at ( READ MORE )

NOVATO, Calif., September 2, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome. The study ( READ MORE )

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 2, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced positive topline results from an ongoing Phase 2a study of TEV ( 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 )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Nicaragua. 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 )

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 )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )

CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )

CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )

CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )

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

There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )

Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )

Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )

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

CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )

Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

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

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )

New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )

Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )

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 )

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