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Described in a paper in the journal Nature Medicine, the liquid biopsy, named PANXEON, was "highly sensitive" in detecting stage 1 and 2 pancreatic cancer and had a low rate ( READ MORE )
The nominations, notified by the Union health ministry on September 15, cover AIIMS at Awantipora, Bathinda, Bhopal, Guwahati, Jodhpur, Vijaypur and Madurai. ( READ MORE )

The Environmental Protection Agency announced it is launching a study looking for traces of abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol in drinking water. ( READ MORE )

The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanitarian donor ( READ MORE )

Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years ( READ MORE )
The guidance document for hospitals in India for safety monitoring and reporting of medical devices related incidents/adverse events, Version 1.3, has been developed by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in ( READ MORE )
The government is considering tougher medical device rules that could give regulators explicit powers to stop the manufacture, sale or distribution of unsafe, defective, substandard or spurious products and order ( READ MORE )

When a patient asks me what he can do to improve his erectile function, this is the plan I take him through - the changes worth making... and the popular ( READ MORE )

Many of us will be used to taking drugs according to a specific timeframe - for instance, certain antibiotics must be taken an hour before food as it can stop ( READ MORE )

Brown marks have appeared under my armpits and breasts, and I can't seem to get rid of them. I'm in my 30s, healthy and it's getting me down. I heard ( READ MORE )

The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts. ( READ MORE )

The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. ( READ MORE )

The rule was first introduced in 2024, following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills, who died in hospital after medics failed to escalate her care. ( READ MORE )

Young people in some of England's most affluent areas are increasingly claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism, new analysis reveals. ( READ MORE )

From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin. ( READ MORE )

Women with the condition are 22 per cent more likely to develop cancer than those without, while men face a 12 per cent greater risk, according to data found by ( READ MORE )
A surge in U.S.-China transactions is drawing scrutiny in Washington, where some lawmakers are pushing to slow the pace of investment. ( READ MORE )

Gov. JB Pritzker delivered one of the most high-profile political speeches of his life two years ago at Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.But now, two years later, Pritzker, 61, said he’s ( READ MORE )

'I was constantly tired, felt dizzy and there were occasions where I needed to stop and catch my breath when walking,' says Julia, 57, a retired nurse practitioner in mental ( READ MORE )

On an early morning jog, keen runner Katy O'Malley felt a sudden, nagging pain around her left big toe. She ignored it, hoping it was the sort of minor twinge ( READ MORE )

They're the latest metrics on how much the new Medicare coverage is expanding access to GLP-1 medicines since it launched in July. ( READ MORE )

The findings raise questions about AI making life-and-death medical decisions. ( READ MORE )

A travel advisory has been issued for a popular tropical destination as it battles an outbreak of a potentially life-threatening disease. ( READ MORE )

"My three year old just eats chicken nuggets and fries. But he drinks this everyday and he calls it 'chocolate milk'" ( READ MORE )

Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi revealed that she is officially cancer-free following her diagnosis with Stage 1 cervical cancer in February. ( READ MORE )

Eli Lilly is trying to catch up in the GLP-1 pill market to Novo, which got a head start in the space. ( READ MORE )

Earlier this month, the family of a deceased Florida woman claimed doctors said she died from the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. ( READ MORE )

More than a hundred doctors, nurses, political figures and advocates have urged President Donald Trump to ban mRNA COVID vaccines. ( READ MORE )

A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause. ( READ MORE )

“Use it a few minutes everyday and feel the stiffness loosen and disappear.” ( READ MORE )

An unlikely risk factor dating back to your teens may predict your odds of developing dementia later in life, a new study from researchers in Sweden has suggested. ( READ MORE )

The most important part of a workout may happen after it ends. As adults age, muscles can become less responsive to protein and other muscle-building signals, making post-exercise recovery critical for repairing ( READ MORE )
A major Manhattan hospital is no longer offering gender-related care for minors. ( READ MORE )

While CAR T-cell therapy has shown promising effects on blood cancers, its effects are limited when treating solid tumors, until now. ( READ MORE )
The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.” ( READ MORE )
Shares in the company fell roughly 8% as its CEO laid out plans for new blockbuster drugs in the next few years. ( READ MORE )

As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation. ( READ MORE )

Controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular shared his top tip for growing his manhood, which he claims can be done conveniently while driving. ( READ MORE )
An estimated 8.8 million Indians older than 60 years have dementia, according to a 2023 study titled ‘Prevalence of dementia in India: National and state estimates from a nationwide study.’ ( READ MORE )

One of the hottest trends of the digital age is logging off — but it's not as easy as you might think. ( READ MORE )

The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her. ( READ MORE )

Having been slender without much effort for much of her life, Mila Habsy was surprised when her trousers began to feel tighter each morning. ( READ MORE )
The drug, approved to treat various forms of cancer, is due to lose patent protection in the EU in 2029 and in the U.S. a year later. ( READ MORE )

The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support. ( READ MORE )

As liver disease surges in the US, certain dietary factors have become increasingly clear. Dietitians have revealed to the Daily Mail the healthiest drinks for your liver. ( READ MORE )

Cancer cases are at record levels. INDIA STURGIS asked leading oncologists about the steps they take to reduce their risk of the cancer they treat. ( READ MORE )

Sheeraz Henderson had just arrived in France on holiday when she noticed her foot was swollen. She'd travelled by train, 'so I wondered if it was from not moving around ( READ MORE )

Sales of HP have been continuously dropping since 2014, with shoppers increasingly swapping ketchup and HP for trendy, exotic condiments like Sriracha and chilli crisp. ( READ MORE )

Patients and workers in one of the country’s largest hospitals sweltered in a heat wave last month. Experts say the whole country must urgently adapt. ( READ MORE )

Almost 900 people in Bangladesh are suspected to have died in a measles outbreak that began in March. Most of those affected are children. ( READ MORE )

A team at the Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine has reached a major milestone in understanding a rare and severe form of genetic encephalopathy associated with the DHDDS ( READ MORE )

Type 1 diabetes isn't an overnight attack against the body's ability to make insulin. It can be a sustained campaign over years that relentlessly targets insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. ( READ MORE )

Following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), disturbances in the heart's electrical conduction system can make a pacemaker necessary. A recent study shows that the significance of a pacemaker for subsequent ( READ MORE )

State laws to combat disability-based discrimination in the organ transplant process aren't working, according to new research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. The study, published in JAMA ( READ MORE )

Research from stem cell charity Anthony Nolan, published in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, has revealed that 1 in 50 people studied has an "especially useful" gene variant that could make ( READ MORE )

A new preclinical study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham offers a potential explanation for two longstanding questions in allergy: Why do allergies often emerge only after repeated exposure, ( READ MORE )

An abdominal CT scan packs an extraordinary amount of information into a single image, layering dozens of organs and hundreds of possible conditions. It's widely considered one of the most ( READ MORE )

Three simple cleaning methods reduce bacterial levels on used single-use medical devices, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The findings could prove useful as a last-resort measure ( READ MORE )

Researchers from City of Hope have developed a new "plug-and-play" technology that adds engineered molecules to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells after treatment, allowing scientists to better control the ( READ MORE )

Smoking kills. But why does smoking seem more likely to kill now than a few decades ago? In 1987, a smoker had a 3.4% chance of dying within five years. ( READ MORE )

Patient information leaflets are meant to help people use their medicines safely. But many people find them confusing, overwhelming or even frightening. If a document designed to keep people safe ( READ MORE )

A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Missouri could help older adults maintain the muscle strength they need to stay active and independent, whether that means safely crossing the street ( READ MORE )

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that lower bone mineral density in the spine was associated with faster cognitive decline and accelerated age-related white matter injury, according to a study ( READ MORE )

For many autistic children, everyday sensations such as the feel of scratchy fabric or a loud car alarm can be intensely distressing. Known as sensory over-responsivity, this common symptom can ( READ MORE )

A new clinical practice guideline from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) provides recommendations for tobacco use treatment. Tobacco and nicotine use among veterans ( READ MORE )

While coronary heart disease (CHD) alone is a leading cause of death and a significant health care burden in Australia, this comorbidity with type 2 diabetes (T2D) amplifies patients' risk ( READ MORE )

A UCLA research team has engineered a new type of immune cell that attacks atherosclerotic plaques—the fatty buildup inside artery walls that drives most heart attacks and strokes. These engineered ( READ MORE )

Women with enlarged breast tissue, known medically as macromastia, may be more likely to experience chronic migraine, neck pain, certain spinal nerve disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, according to a ( READ MORE )

The weather is warming, and hay fever season has begun, but more influenza cases are being reported than expected for spring. ( READ MORE )

E. coli in uncooked meat can cause diarrhea and food poisoning. Scientists, however, have found a way to turn the bacterium into a delivery agent that takes drugs straight to ( READ MORE )

In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared the mpox upsurge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighboring countries a Public Health Emergency of ( READ MORE )

When you think about obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, does being a "neat freak" or "germophobe" come to mind? ( READ MORE )

Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a key way estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) helps protect the right side of the heart in pulmonary hypertension. The preclinical findings reveal that ( READ MORE )

Backlash against public health officials, including intimidation and threats of physical harm, has been widespread in the years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and public health officials face ( READ MORE )

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) are helping advance a growing global movement that reimagines health care through the lens of brain health. ( READ MORE )

More than one in five U.S. adults lives with chronic pain, which isolation and stigma can worsen. Group medical visits allow multiple patients with a common condition to receive care ( READ MORE )

In the brain, information travels among distributed networks, groups of interconnected regions that work together and contribute to specific behaviors, feelings or thoughts. To study how information travels through these ( READ MORE )

Communicating normal test results that reveal no abnormalities isn't always enough to ease a patient's worries. In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine journal, researchers asked 349 ( READ MORE )

New research has found that mothers with poor sleep quality in late pregnancy had babies with lower weight in the first six months of life but higher weight at ages ( READ MORE )

Researchers have found evidence that long COVID may damage dopamine releasing neurons in the brain, potentially explaining persistent fatigue, low motivation, slowed movement, and memory difficulties. The discovery could lead ( READ MORE )

Stem cell transplants helped regenerate stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, producing new neurons and restoring lost motor function. The treatment also improved blood vessels, inflammation, and the blood-brain barrier, raising ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- FDA staff members had no major concerns or questions about the safety, accuracy, risks, or benefits of the Galleri multicancer early detection (MCED) blood test ahead of ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history as they are "particularly exposed ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Selution sustained limus release (SLR) drug-eluting balloon (DEB or DCB) to treat coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR), Cordis announced Monday. This makes Selution SLR ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- HHS launched a new research effort on Thursday to change how autism is diagnosed through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the agency announced. The ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- Fifteen of the 400 richest people in America made their fortunes in healthcare -- and four of them are physicians, according to Forbes' annual ranking. At the ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- Despite anti-discrimination laws, patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) were significantly less likely to be evaluated for or receive a kidney ( READ MORE )
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(MedPage Today) -- A proposal from CMS to cut in half the payment for secondary services performed during outpatient visits is drawing fire from a variety of healthcare groups. "The ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- On September 9, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Louisiana et al. v. FDA et al., a case challenging the FDA's regulation of ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment, and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- Eyeball tattoos can carry risk of adverse events that usually occur within weeks, but one patient didn't have problems until 8 years later. The patient had their ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- Gabapentin use jumped quickly in Michigan after the drug was removed from the state's controlled substance schedule in 2024, a cross-sectional study showed. From 2023 through 2025, ( READ MORE )

A large study suggests the cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can disappear surprisingly quickly when treatment stops. After two years off the medications, ( READ MORE )

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Kim Kardashian revealed she has esophagitis, an inflammatory condition that may increase the risk of the esophageal cancer ( READ MORE )

A new needle-thin brain implant can record neural activity, deliver drugs, and stimulate multiple brain regions using a single flexible fiber. Successful tests in mice suggest it could give scientists ( READ MORE )
Bagsværd, Denmark, 21 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced topline results from the phase 3 REIMAGINE 5 and REDEFINE 9 trials of once-weekly CagriSema (cagrilintide and semaglutide), an investigational ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) placement, intrauterine instillation of 10 mL of mepivacaine significantly reduces pain, according to a study published online Sept. 17 ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with schizophrenia, nighttime light exposure is significantly associated with objective sleep parameters, according to a study published in the October issue of Psychiatry ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Individual socioeconomic status is associated with mortality after acute hip fracture surgery, according to a study published in the October issue of the British Journal ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) or lower-risk myeloid malignancies, oral vitamin C is safe and biologically active, according to a study ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen is associated with differences in markers of ovarian development, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Human Reproduction Open. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Structured exercise should be considered as an adjunct therapy for patients with cancer, with significant improvements seen in overall and disease-free survival, according to a ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- In injured children, mortality is associated with substantially higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) thresholds than those currently used to define hypotension, according to a study ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — An elderly Tampa woman has died of dengue fever as Florida faces one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne illness in decades. The Florida ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health. A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin D levels before and ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Wildfire smoke might pose a greater health risk to humans than other sources of air pollution, two new Mount Sinai studies say. Particle pollution from ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of organized competition outweigh the drawbacks for them and their kids, a new survey has found. Nearly 9 out ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Social media posts are making too many false promises about the newly available blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study warns. More than a ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Lupus patients can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease if they consistently take their medication, a new study says. People with lupus had a ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, ( READ MORE )
SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 21 September 2026 (Beijing time), Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd. ("Abbisko Therapeutics" hereafter, HKEX code: 02256.HK) today announced positive preliminary efficacy results from the Phase ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Women with cerebral palsy (CP) receive substantially less preventive gynecologic care versus women without CP, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- More than one-third of pediatricians believe immigrant families in their practices are avoiding seeking medical care for their children, according to a research brief published ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in bladder cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- A composite biomarker may complement existing strategies for the detection of early-stage pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Strength training is not linked to ventricular arrhythmia for people living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in JACC: ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- High-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduces pain and improves sensory function in people with painful diabetic neuropathy, according to a study published online Sept. 9 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- A hydrogel-based dermal regenerative template (hDRT) composed of type I bovine collagen microspheres embedded within a lower-density type I bovine collagen hydrogel is promising for ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Getting enough sleep is important for your health — but the type of sleep you get may matter, too. A team led by Jingsong Luo ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Healthy eating might help slow the speed at which you age, and there’s more than one diet that works, a new study says. Ten different ( READ MORE )
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer ROCHESTER, MI– September 18, 2026 –Par Health is voluntarily recalling two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — A bit of carefully placed local anesthesia can significantly reduce pain among women receiving an IUD, a new study says. Currently, doctors insert an IUD ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — A meat allergy caused by tick bites could make it tougher for patients to safely receive blood transfusions, a new study says. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Stigma, bullying and rejection are the likely reasons why LGBTQ+ teens and young adults vape more than their peers, a new evidence review says. Nearly ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — When Josh Fleig, Louisiana’s chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year, for five years, to invest in startup rural ( READ MORE )
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted standard full approval of Fayuvi (rebisufligene ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Emergency department visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after Canada expanded online gambling markets, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the American ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis before age 50 years is associated with both genetic and metabolic factors, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
Bagsværd, Denmark and Plainsboro, NJ, US, 17 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced that phase 3b results from the FRONTIER5 study of investigational denecimig were published in the Journal ( READ MORE )
September 17, 2026 -- Bayer today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kerendia® (finerenone) to reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), which is expected to reduce the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Retinal imaging can identify atrial fibrillation (AF) years before diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in PLOS Digital Health. Josef Huemer, M.D., ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- The American Association for Cancer Research has released its annual Cancer Progress Report, highlighting the recent progress in cancer research. Keith Flaherty, M.D., chair of ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Eating more whole grains each day reduces several major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a dose-response fashion, according to a review published online Sept. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Better cardiovascular health (CVH) is nonlinearly and inversely associated with overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published in the August issue of the Annals ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a nearly 50 percent increase in gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms compared with people without ADHD, according to a review published ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- A family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) increases CRC incidence similarly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and matched comparators from the general population, ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, risk factors for ketoacidosis include high hemoglobin A1c, previous ketoacidosis, and recent hypoglycemia, according ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Air pollution is associated with an increased risk for death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicidal thoughts, according to a review published online Sept. 15 ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — A dairy-free frozen dessert has been recalled for the second time in nine months for the same reason: cashew pieces that may contain small stones. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Four to six servings of whole grains a day may be the sweet spot for protecting your heart. "Although higher whole-grain intake has long been ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — More people are seeking emergency help for gambling problems in the face of expanded online betting markets, a new study says. ER visits for gambling ( READ MORE )
Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer September 17, 2026 AUSTIN, TX – Otsuka ICU Medical LLC is issuing a voluntary recall for one lot of 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection, USP, 100mL ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Wearable sensors might be the key to better tracking and treating a person’s knee arthritis, a new study says. Strapped to the foot, these sensors ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Combat explosions appear to be increasing veterans’ long-term risk of seizures, nerve pain and stroke, a new study says. Vets exposed to high-level blasts from ( 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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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