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GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide may be repairing joints, calming inflammation, and protecting vital organs before any weight loss occurs. ( READ MORE )
The company stated that it foresees business of more than Rs 1,000 crore per year within five years of commissioning, with the new base helping it serve customers more efficiently, ( READ MORE )
Todd Engel claims Ozempic caused his total vision loss from NAION and has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk over inadequate drug warnings. ( READ MORE )
Delhi govt has established around 415 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, with a target of 1,100, while Jan Aushadhi medicines are now available at prices nearly 90% lower than market rates, Rekha ( READ MORE )
In a representation to the cabinet secretariat, Rajya Sabha member Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade, a medical doctor, flagged safety concerns involving three models of India-made, drug-eluting coronary stents that were reportedly ( READ MORE )
Novo Holdings and GIC are discussing investing Rs 2,000-2,500 crore in AIG Hospitals based in Hyderabad. The investment reflects a growing interest among private equity firms in Indian healthcare. Founders ( READ MORE )
Lung cancer patients have far better outcomes than they used to - providing the disease is caught early. Experts say this is a particular challenge in non-smokers. ( READ MORE )
Given the growing popularity of sleep trackers, it's worth asking whether a sensor on your wrist or finger can really tell you how your brain was sleeping last night. ( READ MORE )
Endeavor Health, including its nine Chicago-area hospitals, announced Wednesday it plans to merge under the umbrella of Rush University System for Health, according to hospital officials.For now, not much will ( READ MORE )
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said. ( READ MORE )
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged. ( READ MORE )
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen". ( READ MORE )
SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused. ( READ MORE )
US officials have determined that public health emergencies now exist in two states as a result of Hurricane Isaias. ( READ MORE )
The Northern Ireland secretary says there is "very little financial accountability or responsibility" across the executive. ( READ MORE )
Kai Trump shared a hospital bed selfie after wrist surgery to repair a golf injury sustained during her first University of Miami tournament. ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. While lung cancer is a leading ( READ MORE )
Health Canada issued a recall notice for various cheese products sold in stores across Canada for a risk of listeria contamination, which it says could cause illness if ingested ( READ MORE )
The FDA has approved mFLUSIVA, the first mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and older. ( READ MORE )
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast. ( READ MORE )
Depression, vertigo, headaches and stroke were among conditions linked to early-onset Alzheimer's disease years before diagnosis, a Finnish study suggests. ( READ MORE )
Shoppers can now buy sunscreens made with the first new active ingredient to reach the U.S. market in more than 25 years, a filter that guards against both major types ( READ MORE )
A device that measures nighttime female "erections" to gauge longevity? Now that's a biohacker's wet dream. ( READ MORE )
Researchers found patients claiming to use retatrutide reported 129 symptoms from burning skin to rapid heart rate, panic attacks and depression. ( READ MORE )
Doctors say Pope Leo XIV is eating regularly and has begun walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from ( READ MORE )
Professor Peter Fonagy, who chaired the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, said children face a bleaker future than their parents. ( READ MORE )
His comments come after Merck officially opened its new 120,000-square-foot research facility in the Greater Philadelphia area. ( READ MORE )
The settlement resolves a 2024 US Justice Department lawsuit accusing CVS of dispensing massive quantities of opioids since 2013. ( READ MORE )
Lung cancer is still a leading cause of cancer death, but that rate is half what it was in the 1990s, partly because newly developed treatments are working. ( READ MORE )
Kate Ryder's Maven has AI writing all of its code and the CEO sees huge promise for the tech in women's healthcare. But there's one thing she won't cede to ( READ MORE )
The fungus kills up to 70% of the people it infects. It's still rare, but the CDC is warning cases of this infection have jumped four-fold in just two years. ( READ MORE )
Some of the best lessons for remaining active in later years can be found on a surfboard. ( READ MORE )
Doting dad Liam Bradley was warned he may be infertile after cancer treatment. ( READ MORE )
As a doctor, I have one piece of advice which - more than anything else - can help maximise the chances of a long and healthy life. ( READ MORE )
An outbreak of life-threatening bacteria has prompted the shut down of shellfish harvesting in Virginia after at least five people have fallen ill. ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed as doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer ( READ MORE )
Actress Selma Blair, who shocked fans when she was involved in a midair 'confrontation' over the weekend, has been open about her experience with the neurological disease multiple sclerosis. ( READ MORE )
Say goodbye to contaminated water! ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV was eating regularly Wednesday and began walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the ( READ MORE )
The British student staple is now available in a range of low-fat, 'lighter' flavours, and has ditched plastic in some of its infamous pots in a major green-friendly drive. ( READ MORE )
The federal government is planning to dramatically shrink its most influential health survey, and some researchers worry that the changes will underestimate how many Americans are disabled. ( READ MORE )
Iowa is facing a budget deficit, high costs and economic strain from trade disputes that have squeezed farmers. ( READ MORE )
The Medicaid funding is supposed to cover health care for low-income people. ( READ MORE )
Acorns says it spends about £100,000 a year dealing with donated items that cannot be sold. ( READ MORE )
"You can't hit me, Will. You know that," Katherine Walter says to her 11-year-old son, deflecting a swat. ( READ MORE )
Sally sat down in my surgery looking baffled. 'But I don't drink,' she said. 'Not a drop.' ( READ MORE )
Canada’s caregivers are feeling the squeeze financially, a new report by financial firm Edward Jones has found, with many stopping or pausing savings. ( READ MORE )
The finding based on the responses from 13,825 people between October 2025 and September 2026 showed that only 11.3 per cent reached care within a month of experiencing their concerns. ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, although the Vatican confirmed he underwent successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung. ( READ MORE )
A new study has discovered that contact with natural environments may help people develop healthier eating habits. Led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the journal Body Image, ( READ MORE )
Cachexia is one of the most severe forms of muscle wasting in humans. It affects up to 80% of cancer patients and is caused by cancer cytokines—pro-inflammatory signaling molecules—that are ( READ MORE )
Retatrutide, a next-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drug, is not yet approved for use. Nevertheless, online forums reveal that people are purchasing unapproved versions of the drug, which are not intended for ( READ MORE )
Girls who added a prebiotic fiber supplement to their usual diets for a year built more bone than girls who took a placebo, according to a clinical trial led by ( READ MORE )
A team led by Harvard Medical School researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has developed a faster way to identify and engineer cancer-fighting therapies. ( READ MORE )
The first disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease offer patients the ability to slow cognitive decline by targeting amyloid plaques in the brain. But a new study suggests that not all ( READ MORE )
Genetic testing that helps doctors select the right antidepressant for a patient did not lead to better improvements in depressive symptoms than standard prescriptions based on clinical guidelines, according to ( READ MORE )
The gut-brain axis is a two-way biochemical hotline, with messages zipping back and forth all day long. When the gut is chronically inflamed, inflammatory signals travel through the body to ( READ MORE )
People who eat fresh food are healthier than those who don't. That simple fact is the basis of food prescription programs that make fruits, vegetables and other foods free for ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center used a CRISPR screen to identify a key molecular pathway that drives exhaustion in cancer-fighting immune cells, limiting their ability to ( READ MORE )
A family member collapses at home. A co-worker suddenly becomes unresponsive. A child stops breathing. ( READ MORE )
A new artificial intelligence tool developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists and collaborating institutions can help determine whether genetic variants associated with a severe form of childhood epilepsy will cause disease, ( READ MORE )
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers used well-established methods to calculate the social return on investment (SROI) of Saskatoon's recently closed safe consumption site and have found that the location provided ( READ MORE )
Children and young people broadly support the use of health data for research that could improve lives, but they want strong safeguards, transparency and greater involvement in decisions about how ( READ MORE )
Overall ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption was not associated with increased colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in a cohort of more than 400,000 U.S. adults, according to a study published Oct. 15 ( READ MORE )
A study conducted at the Hubrecht Institute reveals that the intestines use the rhythm of a signal to decide which cells to make. Researchers from the Sonnen group discovered that ( READ MORE )
In a new paper, published in The Lancet Neurology titled "Reframing traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury as chronic multisystem disorders: toward integrated, long-term care," international experts across institutions ( READ MORE )
High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this extra strain can thicken the heart muscle and narrow the arteries, further complicating cardiovascular health. ( READ MORE )
Approximately 1 in 4 active-duty male U.S. Army personnel may have a morning testosterone measurement below a commonly used clinical threshold, according to new research from Pennington Biomedical Research Center ( READ MORE )
The new annual California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data released today provide a more precise look at how the 2025 wildfires affected Californians' health and well-being, while also revealing troubling ( READ MORE )
Young people who consume more caffeine, mostly from soft drinks, sleep less and show small differences in how their brains are developing, according to a study led by researchers at ( READ MORE )
Children who experience more positive relationships and supportive environments while growing up are significantly less likely to develop depression or anxiety in early adulthood, according to new research led by ( READ MORE )
Treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) was associated with lower risks of psychiatric hospitalization and psychiatric emergency department visits in people with both schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes (T2D), ( READ MORE )
When replacing the aortic valve, a small aortic root can limit the size of the prosthetic valve that can be implanted. If the new valve is too small in relation ( READ MORE )
Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that drinking kombucha was associated with reduced anxiety and depressive-like behaviors in mice. ( READ MORE )
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes that RSV originated in a government science experiment. ( READ MORE )
Former Cornell student Jane Doe, who filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 alleging that seven fraternity members raped her at a party, said the young men who assaulted her ( READ MORE )
Research has revealed that the role of an important protein in colorectal cancer may vary significantly depending on which cells it is active in. The study, published in the journal ( READ MORE )
Long relegated to the private sphere, menopause is now the focus of unprecedented attention both in the media and commercially, with a market value of 535 billion euros ($600 billion). ( READ MORE )
Someone shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid may have to sort through dozens of products, determine which ones are regulated by the FDA, figure out what insurance will cover ( READ MORE )
One of the main ways that the APOE4 gene variant, the biggest genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, undermines brain circuit function is by disrupting the process of insulating ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- PHOENIX -- Cardiovascular inflammation was highly prevalent among U.S. heart failure (HF) patients, a registry study found, illustrating the unmet need for good inflammation-targeting pharmacotherapy. In a ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Intermittent hemodialysis failed to prove noninferior to continuous renal-replacement therapy for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury and was associated with a higher incidence of death, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Long-acting injectable therapy was similar to daily oral therapy for maintaining viral suppression in people with HIV and adherence challenges in Africa, according to an open-label phase ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- An oral peptide that blocks the interleukin-23 receptor demonstrated durable long-term efficacy in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, according to results from the phase ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Use of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) reduced HbA1c levels in adults with type 2 diabetes not treated with insulin, the randomized CONNECT trial showed. Among 283 ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- I adored RJ Mitte. As an actor, he possessed a gentleness and a presence on screen that was compelling. Best known for playing Walter White Jr. in ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- NEW ORLEANS -- A new therapeutic approach to geographic atrophy (GA) showed promise for slowing disease progression, according to a preliminary clinical trial. The rate of GA ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Mental health experts warned that livestreaming the firing squad execution of former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, MD, who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A sizeable proportion of patients reported disrespectful or judgmental language in their medical records, a nationally weighted survey showed. More than one in six adults (17.1%) reported ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Benzodiazepine exposure in early pregnancy wasn't associated with congenital malformations, a large cohort study showed. Across more than 4 million pregnancies, children born to women who filled ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer," Cleveland Clinic oncologist Christopher Wee, MD, and host John Mangels discuss how clinicians can guide patients through the initial complexities ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The news is full of predictions of the doomsday capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). One potential worry is the use of AI to design dangerous viruses. In ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Adding dobutamine to intraoperative norepinephrine lowered the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults with septic shock undergoing surgical source control, an open-label Chinese randomized trial ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- At the standard positivity threshold, fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is likely to miss more colorectal cancers (CRCs) and advanced precancerous lesions (APLs) in women versus men, a ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Steven Quay, MD, PhD, a biopharma executive with no background in infectious diseases, is no longer being considered for director of the National Institute of Allergy and ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Poor adherence to anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) remains a major limitation of existing therapies, a review of a large clinical database showed. Almost ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- An investigational vaccine targeting the Escherichia coli pathogens that commonly cause infections didn't show a protective effect in older adults, the phase III E.mbrace trial found. Among ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000, with more than 4,300 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain an outbreak spreading across seven provinces, according ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- A Wyoming microbiology graduate student from China has been arrested on accusations she poisoned the tea of a colleague who had pending patents and ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- Surrogates are less likely to choose life-sustaining treatment (LST) for patients with versus those without dementia, even in the presence of an advance directive requesting ( READ MORE )
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 14, 2026 -- Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a leader in T-cell immunotherapy, leveraging its novel allogeneic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) T-cell platform to develop transformative ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- A device-free, on-demand active acupressure intervention offers clinical benefits for patients with rosacea when combined with pharmacotherapy, according to a study published online Oct. 14 ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- Raytracing-guided laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enhancement improves visual function and residual refractive errors in pseudophakic eyes, according to a study presented at the annual ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- For adults taking potassium-raising medications, greater consumption of dietary potassium as part of a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is not associated with ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- The daily orforglipron pill has comparable cardiovascular safety to insulin glargine daily injections while providing additional benefits for adults with type 2 diabetes at increased ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Creams, sprays and washes that promise relief from genital herpes are easy to order online, but none of them has been approved to treat the ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 -- The amylin-based analog petrelintide achieves meaningful weight reduction for adults with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in The Lancet Diabetes & ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Staying active is key to staying healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity. But just how many steps does ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — A common hormonal condition affecting millions of women may also have implications for brain health. Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Dementia cases are set to double within the next 25 years worldwide, warns a new study. There are expected to be 24.7 million new cases ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Most people with heart disease around the world don’t have access to rehab programs that could extend their lives, a new study says. Cardiac rehabilitation ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Women going through menopause might consider turning to exercise to help them with problems like depression, anxiety and stress, a new evidence review says. Physical ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Horseback riding can help children struggling with autism, ADHD or other psychiatric disorders, a new study says. Kids were less hyperactive and irritable after they ( READ MORE )
CULVER CITY, Calif., October 14, 2026 — ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), a commercial-stage immunotherapy company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved indication ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants and children younger than 5 years in a clinical practice guideline ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for the treatment of women with menopausal vasomotor symptoms in a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published ( READ MORE )
MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a fully human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hATG) for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and other ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 26 to 30 in Boston, and gathered physicians, oncology nurses, radiation therapists, biologists, physicists, and other ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held this year from Oct. 2 to 6 in San Diego. Participants included primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held this year from Sept. 26 to 29 in Washington, D.C., and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Compared with men, women with autoimmune disease are more likely to have longer delays to diagnosis and to have misdiagnoses, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Intravitreal administration of a ChrimsonR-expressing adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector targeting retinal ganglion cells combined with use of light-stimulating goggles seems safe for patients with blindness ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with sustained low disease activity (LDA), structured tapering of biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) is noninferior ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- For patients with superficial cutaneous and soft tissue malignancies, minibeam radiotherapy (MBRT), delivering alternating submillimeter high-dose peak and low-dose valley regions using orthovoltage X-rays, is ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — Women who had genetic testing for inherited cancer risk years ago may want to ask about testing again, experts say. A person’s genes don’t change. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Congenital toxoplasmosis, syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex (TORCH) infections appear to be associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability (ID) and autism, according ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- The lifetime risk for heart failure is increasing, and prevalence is projected to continue accelerating, according to the HF Stats 2026 report published online Oct. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Emergency contraception with mifepristone prevents more pregnancies and has fewer side effects than other options, including levonorgestrel, according to a review published online Sept. 21 ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience the world. Early intervention and diagnosis are critical for the ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — If you struggle with insomnia, could medical marijuana help you get a better night’s sleep? A new Cochrane review on medical marijuana for insomnia shows ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), with duration of no more than two years of axial symptoms, is associated with lower long-term spinal structural damage, according to ( READ MORE )
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer ROCHESTER, MI– October 13, 2026 – Par Health is recalling 22 lots of Argatroban Injection 250 mg/2.5 mL (100 mg/mL) to the hospital/user level. This ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a doctor tell them it’s all in their mind, a new study reports. Women struggling with ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — Pharma companies are influencing doctors to prescribe pricey drugs by wooing them with money and gifts, a new evidence review has concluded. Payments and gifts ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — An experimental cataract lens also can help treat a person’s glaucoma, new clinical trial results show. The artificial lenses carry small pads of a widely ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — The United States’ first licensed psilocybin centers are hewing close to safety guidelines required by law, a “secret shopper” program has found. Oregon’s psilocybin centers ( READ MORE )
Tokyo – October 10, 2026 – Asahi Kasei Therapeutics, Inc., the global specialty pharmaceutical business of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei, with U.S. and European business headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, today ( READ MORE )
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 12, 2026 -- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced positive topline results from the planned interim analysis of the ACTION-1 trial (NCT05477576) conducted by RayzeBio, ( READ MORE )
In the trial, admilparant at the 60 mg dose demonstrated a statistically significant benefit in absolute change in forced vital capacity (FVC) from baseline to Week 52 compared with placebo ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026 — Monitoring blood pressure at home could help prevent a life-altering injury for some seniors, a new study warns. Seniors older than 78 with “masked” high ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026 — The price of beauty could be your eyesight, a new study warns. Everyday beauty products send thousands of people to the ER with eye injuries ( READ MORE )
11 October 2026 -- Results from the HICKORY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, did not achieve statistical significance but demonstrated a numerical ( READ MORE )
RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 10, 2026 -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the first presentation of one-year results from the ( READ MORE )
Basel, 10 October 2026 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today new one-year data from the Phase III MEERKAT and SANDCAT studies evaluating investigational vamikibart compared with a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Access barriers to specialty oral anticancer medications (SOAMs) for blood cancers include rejection by insurance and high out-of-pocket costs, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- The benefits of walking activity on reducing the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rate are not modified by air pollutant concentrations, according to a ( READ MORE )
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced that the ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Robotic surgery does not improve outcomes in total hip or knee replacement when compared with conventional surgery, according to two studies published online Sept. 30 ( READ MORE )
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte ( READ MORE )
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress. ( READ MORE )
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province. ( READ MORE )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures ( READ MORE )
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Nicaragua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits. ( READ MORE )
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )
Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )
Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )
New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )
Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )
