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India says PepsiCo, Monster marketed with 'energy drink' label to dupe consumers

The legal battle is part of an unprecedented food safety crackdown in India and is seen as a test of how far the regulator can go in policing labels. The ( READ MORE )

Manipal bags Gurugram land lease for new multi-speciality hospital

The healthcare major said it had entered into a long term arrangement with Thakral Corporation structured as a long-term land lease for an initial period of approximately 30 years. The ( READ MORE )

CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giant; shares fall 10%

The move would reverse the company's $78 billion acquisition of Aetna and dismantle the vertically integrated healthcare conglomerate it created in 2018. ( READ MORE )

CVS Health plans to split itself up. Here's why a breakup could make sense now

Analysts say that after a roughly two-year turnaround the company's retail pharmacy business and other units may be strong enough to stand on their own. ( READ MORE )

I was hospitalized from the same exercise condition that killed the 24-year-old NYC Marathon runner — my arms swelled by 12 pounds

"Trainers will look at me and go, 'What's rhabdo? Oh wow!' and that makes me honestly cringe," Madina Alam told The Post. She was hospitalized for a week, her arms ( READ MORE )

I worked out with rapper Ferg at his new NYC spin class — but his top wellness must have isn’t what you’d expect

Ferg — formerly known as A$AP Ferg — has also hosed community "weed-friendly" 5K runs in Harlem alongside Wiz Khalifa and Diplo. ( READ MORE )

NYC Marathon Runner’s Death Linked to Rhabdomyolysis, Father Says

Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park. The cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion, her father said. ( READ MORE )

NYC marathoner with 'heart for Jesus' remembered after tragic death for her faith, strength and charity

Athlete Rachel Apa, 24, was running the NYC Marathon to honor her late grandfather and raise funds to fight Parkinson's disease when rhabdomyolysis struck. ( READ MORE )

James Talarico reveals surprising way politics led him to get diagnosed with incurable disease

"I was lucky to be alive. The nurses and the doctors in Williamson County saved my life," James Talarico said in a CNN & Jubilee town hall. ( READ MORE )

What's in your fridge? Tell us and we'll pick tonight's dinner, plus the other changes you asked for

Our recipes tool now suggests dinners from the ingredients you already have, and sizes every recipe for the number of people you're feeding.  ( READ MORE )

Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales

The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade. ( READ MORE )

Kids’ e-bike and e-scooter injuries are skyrocketing — doctor reveals what all parents should do

This deadly threat isn't just affecting adults. In fact, injuries among kids are climbing much faster than grown folks. ( READ MORE )

Agonising arthritis left Susan, 67, struggling to walk, but this drug-free therapy helped her ditch painkillers - and avoid knee and hip replacement

A few years ago, Susan Harrison's joints were causing her so much pain that she felt hip and knee replacement operations would soon be inevitable. ( READ MORE )

There's no way this common health condition should be seen as normal part of modern life

Embarrassing Bodies star Dr Dawn Harper and other experts share eight top tips to tackle rising plight of modern life from sleep to mealtimes. ( READ MORE )

Horror as Brit tests for deadly Ebola and warning over 'worldwide outbreak threat' issued

The patient will be treated for the virus in the UK. ( READ MORE )

Abortion resurfaces as a decisive issue amid blue wave

Voters overwhelming backed pro-abortion rights ballot measures and candidates Tuesday night. The GOP remained largely silent on the issue. ( READ MORE )

I thought I'd gone deaf battling my partner's snoring when ear plug got stuck

Trying to block out a partner's snoring felt like a harmless fix but waking up to silence on one side turned the night into raw terror. ( READ MORE )

Woman, 22, unable to walk after waking up to find half her face ‘paralyzed’

Lillie Thorne went to sleep as normal, but when she woke up, she found the left side of her face drooping and unable to move. ( READ MORE )

Jim Cramer says this bank stock is a buy after its post-election pullback

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. ( READ MORE )

An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in Childbirth

The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems. ( READ MORE )

Love green tea? Celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock reveals why she's a 'huge fan' - and the BEST way to drink it

Matcha is a trendy green powder made from shade-grown tea leaves, traditionally whisked into hot water. ( READ MORE )

Cyberattack hits French blood bank site but no blood products are compromised

A cyberattack on several blood banks tried to raise temperatures to extremely high levels but was thwarted before it could do any damage to blood products or samples, French authorities ( READ MORE )

Can Scientists Make Football Safer?

Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light. ( READ MORE )

Cocaine death map of England: The regions with the most victims, as party drug overtakes heroin as biggest Class A killer since records began

The Class A powder was involved in 1,233 fatalities across the two nations in 2025, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ( READ MORE )

MGH, Brigham, other hospitals sue Eli Lilly, alleging ‘extortion’ in drug discount program

Five Massachusetts hospitals sued drugmaker Eli Lilly recently for allegedly violating a federal law that requires pharmaceutical companies to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to health care organizations that ( READ MORE )

Why thousands taking the viral £1.20 'panic pill' could face serious complications: It's billed as taking 'the edge off' midlife anxieties. Now, experts lay out every risk YOU need to know

The amount of propranolol dispensed is rising steadily, with 8.4million prescriptions in the year to June 2026 - despite concerns it could expose patients to life-threatening risks. ( READ MORE )

America's healthiest - and unhealthiest - states revealed: As exclusive Daily Mail analysis shows where residents are living longer and avoiding disease, and where is getting worse... see how YOUR area compares

As millions head to the polls in the midterm elections, stark differences raise questions about the state of the nation's health, and why some parts of the country are faring ( READ MORE )

I begged doctors for a colonoscopy but they refused because I was only 30 and looked healthy. Now I have stage 3 cancer... these are the subtle symptoms they left too late - and my biggest regret

When I woke up from the colonoscopy, my gastrointestinal doctor told me they had found something in my colon. The diagnosis sent me reeling. ( READ MORE )

1 in 4 Americans make dangerous mistake that could help return to ‘dark ages of medicine’

Imagine a world where a scraped knee or common infections like strep throat would have a good chance of becoming deadly. It's a nightmare scenario people are mistakenly bringing us ( READ MORE )

When to be alarmed about swollen hands: As the King's puffy digits spark concern in the Caribbean, GP reveals the causes - and signs you should seek help for 'sausage fingers'

Concerns about what this means for Charles's health have been reignited. It's a worry I see often in my clinic when the temperature drops - but it's also common in ( READ MORE )

'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m

The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget. ( READ MORE )

NYC marathon runner was killed by a silent condition. Experts expose the deceptively subtle warning signs athletes must never ignore

Rachel Apa collapsed and died at just 24 while running the New York City Marathon. Doctors are now issuing an urgent warning about the muscle condition behind her death, rhabdomyolysis. ( READ MORE )

Cyberattack hits French blood bank site but no blood products were compromised

French authorities have reported a cyberattack on several blood banks that attempted to raise temperatures to dangerous levels ( READ MORE )

The frightening truth about testosterone for the menopause: It's linked to acne, hair loss, irreversible voice changes - and now heart disease ... try these safer libido-boosters instead DR CHANNA JAYASENA

Just like men, women are increasingly being told by influencers and private clinics that their low mood, brain fog and dwindling libido could be down to testosterone. ( READ MORE )

Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here's how to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches ( READ MORE )

CVS Raises Forecast on Health Care Benefits, Pharmacy Gains

CVS Health raised its full-year guidance on gains in its health-care benefits and pharmacy segments, but said it remains cautious amid high costs and potential macroeconomic headwinds. ( READ MORE )

SC reserves verdict on plea concerning procedure of declaring patient brain dead

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Aparesh Kumar Singh was hearing the petition challenging a June 2017 order of the Kerala High Court. ( READ MORE )

Heart-healthy salt could prevent more than 12,000 deaths a year in the UK, experts say - and you can buy it at the supermarket

Researchers found replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched version could also prevent 60,000 cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease annually in the UK. ( READ MORE )

Early stage Alzheimer’s treatments need government action for success: report

Early diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's is a key factor as two new therapies that could soon be available to the Canadian public. ( READ MORE )

Do mosquito repellent patches work? Experts weigh in on the buzz

As West Nile virus concerns rise, some are turning to essential oil patches for easy bite prevention. ( READ MORE )

Novo shares jump as Wegovy pill sales impress, drugmaker hikes outlook

Novo posted quarterly earnings ahead of expectations early Wednesday as sales of its Wegovy pill blew past estimates ( READ MORE )

How YOU can use magnesium to treat insomnia, heartburn and even high blood pressure: It's the most popular supplement of the moment and now we reveal the best way to take it

Holland and Barrett recently named magnesium as their most popular supplement of 2025, with 45 million capsules sold. ( READ MORE )

India's medical cost growth to slow to 10.1% in 2027: Aon Report

The report highlighted that while healthcare cost growth is slowing, it remains well above India's projected inflation rate of 4 per cent. ( READ MORE )

Novo Nordisk Lifts Guidance as Rollout of Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill Continues

The Danish drugmaker raised its guidance for the year after noting an improved outlook for its key obesity and diabetes drugs, particularly in markets outside of the U.S. ( READ MORE )

Is Heinz tomato soup healthy? Dietitians reveal the surprising benefits of canned soups - and the best pick for a filling, fibre-packed dinner

Heinz Cream of Tomato soup has been a staple for generations of Britons. But in recent years, headlines have suggested it may not be as healthy as it seems ( READ MORE )

Just 75 minutes of exercise can work 'like a drug' against severe illness

Just 75 minutes of moderate activity may be enough to see benefits, a review found. ( READ MORE )

Billionaire tax ballot measure trails; California voters reject voter ID

Californians weigh in on proposed billionaire tax, voter ID requirements, several other ballot measures. ( READ MORE )

Missouri Voters Protect Abortion Access For The Second Time In 2 Years

Missouri would have been the first state to explicitly ban abortion in its constitution. ( READ MORE )

Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the infant’s death, in Lewis County, reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness. ( READ MORE )

Simple text reminders could help close London's bowel cancer screening gap

As low-cost and straightforward an intervention as automated text messaging could make a significant contribution to tackling London's below-average bowel cancer screening rates, according to a study led by the ( READ MORE )

Teen chlamydia and gonorrhea screening climbs to 75% after primary care changes

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a systematic, electronic health record-enabled quality improvement initiative was associated with a large increase in chlamydia and gonorrhea screening among adolescents ( READ MORE )

Knee osteoarthritis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 528 million adults worldwide. ( READ MORE )

Pediatricians see vaping risks, but lack tools to help teens quit

Two-thirds of Australian pediatricians don't know where to refer adolescents for support to quit vaping, new Federation University research has found—highlighting a critical gap in the response to youth vaping. ( READ MORE )

Brain activity patterns may predict Alzheimer's years before memory slips

Inside the brains of some cognitively normal adults, firing patterns were able to foretell Alzheimer's disease years before the onset of memory loss or the accumulation of plaques and tangles, ( READ MORE )

Routine breast imaging may offer little benefit after double mastectomy for early breast cancer

Women who have undergone a double mastectomy to treat ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a noninvasive form of breast cancer also known as stage 0 breast cancer, may not benefit ( READ MORE )

Fireworks are an underestimated danger to public health, warn experts

Fireworks pose an underestimated danger to public health and require stronger regulations and sustained public education campaigns to help prevent devastating yet entirely avoidable injuries, warn U.S. experts in The ( READ MORE )

Replacing dairy products with unfortified plant-based alternatives could lead to deficiencies in certain nutrients

Replacing dairy products, even partially, with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. Mandatory fortification of plant-based ( READ MORE )

Shockwave therapy may ease frozen shoulder pain, but lasting benefits remain uncertain

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy probably reduces short-term pain linked to frozen shoulder, while manipulation under anesthesia—with or without steroid injections—probably improves short-term flexion (raising the arm forward and overhead) compared with ( READ MORE )

How a CRISPR sickle cell therapy moved from lab to clinical trial

A UCLA-led team has described how it advanced an experimental CRISPR approach for sickle cell disease into a blood stem cell therapy that can be manufactured at the scale and ( READ MORE )

Why humans are more sensitive than other species to a brain developmental disease

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have uncovered how mutations in the ASPM gene disrupt the development of neural stem cells that help the human brain grow. This disruption explains ( READ MORE )

From DNA marks to RNA control: A new clue to acute myeloid leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive blood cancer in which abnormal, immature cells build up in the bone marrow, disrupting the production of healthy blood cells. Now, a new ( READ MORE )

Investigating RFK Jr., Fixing Surprise Billing Law May Be on Agenda for New Congress

(MedPage Today) -- Changes to laws on surprise billing and price transparency as well as investigations of HHS officials could be on the menu when the Democratic-controlled Congress assumes office ( READ MORE )

Combining HIV prevention and addiction treatment in mobile clinics could save lives

Results from a clinical trial in five major United States cities show that delivering integrated HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) services using peer navigation in mobile medical units reduced ( READ MORE )

Voters Back Abortion Rights and Transgender Restrictions in Some States

(MedPage Today) -- Abortion-rights advocates notched victories in several states Tuesday, and voters in some states backed transgender restrictions as they decided 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen ( READ MORE )

Is It Over for DAPT After Left Atrial Appendage Closure?

(MedPage Today) -- Antithrombotic monotherapy was similar to dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for 6-month outcomes after left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, the SIMPLAAFY trial showed. The incidence rate of combined ( READ MORE )

Tiny structures in our spines could hold clues to why our backs wear out

An international team of scientists has discovered how some of the tiniest structures in the human spine help it cope with the strain of bending, lifting and everyday movement, potentially ( READ MORE )

A Pediatrician, a Pastor, and a Paralympian Just Did Wonders for Kids’ Mental Health

(MedPage Today) -- My son is 32. Early Wednesday morning he forwarded me a New York Times story about the new faces Tuesday's midterm elections sent to Washington and to ( READ MORE )

Chronic illness linked to higher prescription drug misuse

Working-age adults who manage more chronic health conditions are more likely to misuse prescription medications, researchers in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs found. ( READ MORE )

Protein DUSP4 boosts cancer-fighting T cells in colorectal cancer lab models

The immune system has powerful cells that can recognize and destroy cancer, but this ability can gradually wane when the cells reside within a tumor. Researchers from the Yong Loo ( READ MORE )

Generative AI fills gaps in brain wiring maps where MRI scans lose signal

Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps ( READ MORE )

WHO hails progress against neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization on Wednesday celebrated "major progress" against neglected tropical diseases, with some like sleeping sickness all but disappearing, but urged more investment and faster and broader action. ( READ MORE )

Brain Health Linked With Longer Lifetime Estrogen Exposure

(MedPage Today) -- Women with higher lifetime estrogen exposure had less cerebrovascular pathology, a cohort study in Sweden showed. A longer reproductive span was associated with 8% lower odds of ( READ MORE )

Exposure to petroleum-based lubricants at work associated with multiple sclerosis risk

Exposure to petroleum-derived lubricants at work, including engine oil, hydraulic oil and cutting fluids used to cool or lubricate metal during metalworking, is associated with higher odds of multiple sclerosis ( READ MORE )

WHO approves clinical trials on two new Ebola vaccines

The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people. ( READ MORE )

Longer estrogen exposure linked to better brain vessel health in older women

Women who had a longer reproductive period and had used or are using hormone replacement therapy showed fewer signs of damage to the small blood vessels in the brain later ( READ MORE )

CD38-Targeted Immuno-PET Tracer Can Detect Overlooked Multiple Myeloma

(MedPage Today) -- A novel CD38-targeted immuno-PET tracer could help detect multiple myeloma in some patients with no signs of disease, according to results from a phase II trial. While ( READ MORE )

Some 1,800 dead from cholera in Ebola-hit DR Congo: WHO

Cholera has killed around 1,800 people so far this year in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is also battling its deadliest Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. ( READ MORE )

Blood pressure medication and vibration may boost brain waste clearance

The brain's own clearance mechanisms are most active during sleep. Researchers have now shown that this natural clearance process can also be enhanced while people are awake. A novel vasomechanical ( READ MORE )

Frankfurt says airport malaria cases likely from West Africa

Eight malaria cases around Frankfurt airport this summer—three of them fatal—were likely caused by parasites originating in West Africa, the city authorities said Wednesday. ( READ MORE )

WHO sounds alarm over lack of physical activity among teens

A quarter of teens globally engage in basically no physical activity—not even an hour of exercise a week—the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that this significantly raises health risks. ( READ MORE )

AI starts writing acne prescriptions without a doctor's visit in one state

Utah has become the first state to let an artificial intelligence (AI) program prescribe medication without a doctor writing the prescription, starting with acne treatments. ( READ MORE )

Why Are Medical Students Learning About Physician Unions?

(MedPage Today) -- Medical students are taught how poverty, access to care, and other systemic factors affect patients' health, but many struggle with a fundamental question: What can one physician ( READ MORE )

New CRISPR proteins expand editing access to heart disease genes

Rice University's Han Xiao has used his AI-supported Sequence Display technology to expand the targeting abilities of CRISPR/Cas9. In a paper recently published in Nature Communications, Xiao evolved several variants ( READ MORE )

Cancer Vaccines Show Promise. But We Have More Work to Do.

(MedPage Today) -- The controversy surrounding the premature disclosure of Moderna and Merck's mRNA melanoma vaccine results risks overshadowing a more consequential clinical discussion: how individualized cancer vaccines might fit ( READ MORE )

Key gene preserves lifelong supply of stem cells that make bone healing possible, study suggests

The action of a key gene is required to maintain a lifelong supply of stem cells that make bone healing possible, a new study finds. ( READ MORE )

Rapid tau spread may explain why midlife Alzheimer's progresses more rapidly

Patients with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, whose symptoms start before age 65, have more extensive deposits of tau, a hallmark protein of the condition, compared with patients whose symptoms start at ( READ MORE )

Experimental ultrasound implant could help guide care after spinal cord injury

A team of engineers and surgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine has published its first proof-of-concept study that shows temporarily implanting a tiny ultrasonic device into the location of a spinal ( READ MORE )

Abdakibart Shows Strong Early Efficacy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

(MedPage Today) -- Phase II findings presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology meeting in Vienna showed promising early efficacy with abdakibart, an investigational interleukin (IL)-1 beta inhibitor, ( READ MORE )

Pascal Tricuspid TEER Handed Soft Victory in 'Hamstrung' CLASP II TR Trial

(MedPage Today) -- The Pascal Precision transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system eked out a win in symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) in its pivotal randomized trial. In CLASP II TR, ( READ MORE )

Shorter Days and Dark Afternoons Can Trigger Depression

(MedPage Today) -- As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. The millions of people estimated to ( READ MORE )

PubMed Pauses Major Journal; CDC Alert Blocked; DOGE Chief's Spouse Hired at HHS

(MedPage Today) -- The National Library of Medicine has stopped indexing articles from Scientific Reports in Medline while the journal is under review. Articles from the publication will not appear ( READ MORE )

Darolutamide Improves Metastasis-Free Survival in Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Adding darolutamide (Nubeqa) to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and radiation therapy significantly improved metastasis-free survival in patients with very high-risk prostate cancer, according to findings from the ( READ MORE )

Biden's Cancer Update; Big Election Night for Doctors; Blood Bank Cyberattack

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer treatment has been "painful and incredibly taxing," said his son, Hunter Biden. ( READ MORE )

A surprising discovery could help aging muscles repair themselves

Scientists have discovered a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more powerful version dubbed "Super HGF," more than doubling its ability to bind to a key receptor ( READ MORE )

Scientists may have finally explained why our brains and bodies are cross-wired

Scientists propose that the brain’s mysterious cross-wiring, which connects each hemisphere to the opposite side of the body, may have originated more than 500 million years ago in the visual ( READ MORE )

Permanent daylight saving time has a dark side, scientists warn

A new study warns that permanent daylight saving time could force American children to make at least 2 billion additional school commutes in darkness, potentially increasing safety risks and disrupting ( READ MORE )

AI helps Stanford scientists discover a “natural Ozempic” with a surprising advantage

Stanford researchers have discovered an AI-identified natural molecule that dramatically suppresses appetite and promotes fat loss in animals, potentially offering an Ozempic-like weight-loss treatment without common digestive side effects or ( READ MORE )

Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch

A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications. But scientists warn that permanently altering genes introduces ( READ MORE )

Scientists trick cancer cells into making the drugs that kill them

Scientists have developed a promising new cancer-fighting strategy that uses carbon monoxide naturally produced by tumor cells to manufacture powerful drugs inside the cancer cells themselves. Early laboratory experiments suggest ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Cannabis legalization is associated with increased hospitalizations for common cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in BMJ Open. Samuel D. Slavin, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- In young adults, obesity is associated with an increased risk for early-onset cancer, according to a study of Korean adults published online Oct. 27 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements are associated with disproportionate reporting of cardiovascular events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high blood pressure (BP), an intervention of medically tailored meals (MTM) is effective for improving diet quality, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are not biologically inert and a single exposure triggers effects, including vascular dysfunction, according to a study published online Oct. 27 ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — Utah has become the first state to let an artificial intelligence (AI) program prescribe medication without a doctor writing the prescription, starting with acne treatments. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — Cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are helping people reverse prediabetes and avoid heart attack and stroke more effectively than standard diabetes medications, a ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — More than 6 in 10 American drivers admit they've driven while dangerously sleepy. A new National Sleep Foundation report estimates 145 million adults have driven ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 528 million adults worldwide. It is more than “old age” or “wear and ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — The pain posed to a person’s checkbook by a pricey medical procedure might increase their expectations of a physically agonizing ordeal, a new study says. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — Doctors removing cancers surgically might not need to cut away lots of healthy tissue to make sure they’ve gotten all the tumor, a new study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 — Screening and treating pregnant women for common STIs might lower their risk of a preterm birth, a new clinical trial reports. Screening for three common ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- Gestational weight gain (GWG) outside of recommended ranges is associated with increased severe maternal morbidity (SMM) risk, according to a study published online Oct. 22 ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- Rural residence is the strongest independent predictor of prehospital death among acute myocardial infarction (AMI) decedents, according to a study presented at the American Heart ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- Recurrent visual field progression after a first guided progression analysis (GPA) progression event is common, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- A person's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about menopause may partially explain poorer health outcomes in women with autism during menopause, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- An artificial intelligence (AI) tool may help dermatologists determine whether skin lesions are cancerous and inform clinical decisions about whether to biopsy or monitor them, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), those choosing their own treatment have higher treatment satisfaction, better treatment retention, and fewer reported adverse events, according to ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Rheumatology International. Francisco ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — A child in upstate New York has died after catching measles, the state’s first death linked to the disease in more than 30 years. State ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- While on-duty fatalities among firefighters decreased from 1999 to 2019, cardiac causes account for an increasing share of on-duty mortality, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- For patients with systemic sclerosis undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT), long-term follow-up indicates durable response, with 60 percent progression-free survival at 10 years, according ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 -- For patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), early survivorship care is associated with improved adherence to radiotherapy and improved survival, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — Kids across the U.S. are facing more days of wildfire smoke at school. And some buildings are failing to keep potentially dangerous pollution out, according ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — Trains, planes and automobiles all pose a long-term hazard to people’s heart health, a new study says. High levels of transportation noise penetrating a person’s ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — Getting the right diagnosis isn’t always easy. Some illnesses develop slowly, some have vague symptoms, and many can be mistaken for something else. Actress Christina ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — More hearts are stopping as summer temperatures break 90 degrees, a new study says. Hospital admissions for cardiac arrest are 45% higher at 91 degrees ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — Troubling side effects — including sleep paralysis and nightmares — are causing some people to stop taking a cutting-edge insomnia drug, a new study says. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2026 — U.S. children and teens would trudge to school in the pitch-black early morning an extra 2 billion times each year if the nation adopts permanent ( READ MORE )

LEXINGTON, Mass. and AMSTERDAM, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ: QURE), a leading gene therapy company advancing transformative therapies for patients with severe medical needs, today announced ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- For patients with endometrial cancer, sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), a trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2-directed antibody-drug conjugate, yields significant improvements in progression-free and overall survival compared ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Errors in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation may contribute to exceeding toxicity in patients with cancer receiving anticancer therapy, according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in guidelines issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Association for the Study of ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — E-bike crashes involving kids are soaring — and the injuries are getting more serious, according to a new study. “We've been seeing more and more ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- For patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is associated with lower postoperative morbidity than open liver resection (OLR), with similar long-term ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors show significant benefits for adults aged 80 years and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- For patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), receiving fruits and vegetables (F&V) is associated with better clinical outcomes than standard treatment with sodium ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Middle-aged and older adults with autism are more likely to have parkinsonism than adults without autism or intellectual disability (ID), according to a study published ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Parents and caregivers should stop serving Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels toddler bars right away because they could cause deadly choking, federal health officials ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — More than a quarter of Americans have exaggerated or invented symptoms to try to get antibiotics from their doctor, a new study says. The main ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Energy drinks can be literally heart-stopping for young adults, a new study says. Caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements are consistently linked with cases of ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Today’s hormone therapy for menopause does not increase middle-aged women’s risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots or death, a new study says. Hormone therapy ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Rural residents who have a heart attack are nearly three times more likely to die before reaching a hospital compared to urban dwellers, a new ( READ MORE )

New Drug Approvals The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Voceryq (doruxapapogene ralaplasmid and lalikinogene sifuplasmid-gxfd) Injection Date of Approval: October 30, 2026Treatment for: Recurrent Respiratory ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Regular exposure to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surveillance is associated with higher polyp detection during IBD surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Living alone is associated with an increased risk for death from multiple causes, especially among adults aged 18 to 64 years, according to a study ( READ MORE )

NEWTON, Mass., Oct. 30, 2026 October 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABOS) (“Acumen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that target ( READ MORE )

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, ( READ MORE )

MUMBAI, India and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, "Sun Pharma" and includes its subsidiaries and/or ( READ MORE )

The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDWeek) was held this year from Oct. 21 to 24 in Washington, D.C., and drew scientists, physicians, and other health ( READ MORE )

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya. ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated ( READ MORE )

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( 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 )

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 )

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