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Healthcare emerges as second-largest sector for private credit deployment in H1 2026: Report

Healthcare emerge as a top destination for private credit underscores its growing attractiveness to investors seeking resilient businesses with stable cash flows and scalable growth, EY said ( READ MORE )

3 common factors may be secretly speeding up the aging process, expert says

Dr. Will Cole reveals how toxins, stress, trauma and inflammatory foods cause cellular dysfunction that leads to autoimmune disease, fatigue and anxiety. ( READ MORE )

HC Seeks Clarity on Action Against Illegal Pathology Labs

A division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Rajnish Vyas directed state govt to file a detailed affidavit within a week explaining the rules and procedure for identifying laboratories operating ( READ MORE )

Closing arguments are set to begin in Lindsay Clancy's trial in the killings of her 3 children

Closing arguments are set to begin in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children in 2023 ( READ MORE )

Darline Graham's Attack On 'Government-Run Health Care' Draws Backlash, Mockery

The South Carolina lawmaker’s statements inadvertently made the case for better health care access. ( READ MORE )

Delhi logs 138 fresh H1N1 cases, tally reaches 2,446; hospitals told to strengthen preparedness

Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh held a virtual review meeting with medical directors and medical superintendents of Delhi government hospitals to assess preparedness for H1N1, seasonal influenza and other respiratory ( READ MORE )

As obesity rises, Supreme Court puts govt on notice over junk food labels

The order, in response to a PIL filed by NGO ‘3S and Our HEALTH Society’ which moved SC through advocate Rajiv Shankar Dvivedi, comes as govt has seemed reluctant to ( READ MORE )

FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives

Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed. ( READ MORE )

You don’t need to make drinking water a part-time job since too much of it doesn’t have any real health benefit, explains Your Health columnist Sumathi Reddy

You don’t need to make drinking water a part-time job since too much of it doesn’t have any real health benefit. ( READ MORE )

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds

The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. ( READ MORE )

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. ( READ MORE )

Warning over staggering five-fold surge in deadly liver disease that's 'underdiagnosed' - experts reveal red flags to watch out for

Britain faces a hidden epidemic of deadly fatty liver disease, a major study has suggested, with millions of cases potentially going undetected. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival

U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer ( READ MORE )

Breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug that DOUBLES survival gets FDA approval

Health officials have approved a breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug that doubles survival odds. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves once-daily pill for deadly cancer after patients' survival rates nearly double

Revolution Medicines' Rasonque targets the RAS protein driving 95% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases, offering a critical option after chemotherapy fails. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves ‘life-altering’ pancreatic cancer drug that nearly doubles life expectancy

Daraxonrasib made headlines earlier this year when former Sen. Ben Sasse shared details about his experience with the drug, which left his skin bloody and “bubbling” but is giving him ( READ MORE )

Lawmakers, parents call Meta settlement 'first step' to protecting kids online, urge Congress to act

Lawmakers and parental advocates applauded Wednesday's landmark settlement against social media giant Meta, but said Congress must still enact federal standards to protect children against digital harms. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of ( READ MORE )

Inside Tim Curry’s stroke that left him paralyzed and struggling to speak — as actor dies at 80

The actor said last year that he still used a wheelchair due to lingering complications from a near-fatal stroke. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves drug poised to transform care for pancreatic cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy. The post FDA approves drug poised to transform care for ( READ MORE )

The painful health condition and radical treatment that prevented Dolly Parton from having kids... as country icon passes away at 80

A painful health condition on the rise in young women - and a radical treatment option - prevented Dolly Parton from becoming a mother. ( READ MORE )

'Scromiting': Marijuana study warns users of 'scream-vomiting'

A new medical study advises chronic marijuana users suffering from uncontrollable scream-vomiting, or "scromiting," to quit the drug completely. ( READ MORE )

Dolly Parton’s private cancer battle highlights why some patients don’t share their diagnoses

Dolly Parton kept her cancer diagnosis private before her death, raising questions about why patients hide their battles and the stigma involved. ( READ MORE )

The FDA approved a new drug from Revolution Medicines that promises to transform treatment of pancreatic cancers that kill many patients within a year of diagnosis

Revolution Medicines’ therapy slows a cancer that kills seven out of eight patients within five years. ( READ MORE )

E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40% in past year: CIHI

There were 837 hospitalizations for e-scooter injuries between April 2025 and March 2026, an increase from 601 in the same period the previous year, according to new data. ( READ MORE )

F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy. ( READ MORE )

Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells

When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin ( READ MORE )

Woman regains sight after years of total blindness thanks to world-first eye transplant

A woman left completely blind after a car accident underwent a first-of-its-kind procedure and regained her sight. ( READ MORE )

‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football

Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease. ( READ MORE )

Mom develops ‘debilitating’ chronic eye condition from 20-year makeup habit

Before her diagnosis, doctors told Sarah Koseki that she just had dry eyes caused by genetics or aging. ( READ MORE )

Emma Heming Willis Saved My Life

“What [Emma] said really resonated with me. I could not die before David; I needed to take care of him. But I also needed to take care of myself.” ( READ MORE )

FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for the most common form of pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment ( READ MORE )

What could drive a loving mother to strangle her three children? Psychologists reveal warning signs of devastating condition that all women and their partners need to know - as Lindsay Clancy murder trial grips the world

Lindsay Clancy, 36, stands accused of an almost unimaginable crime - murdering her three children, aged five, three and eight months, before trying to take her own life. ( READ MORE )

Dog treat creator eats her own products — and even packs them in her kids’ lunches

Goldberger started Lord Jameson in 2019, inspired by her late dog, Jameson, after noticing what she described as a void in the market for healthier dog treats. ( READ MORE )

Warning over rise in highly infectious parasite that's reached 10-year high in Britain

Cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite have reached its highest levels since 2016, health officials have warned. ( READ MORE )

What's the healthiest yoghurt? Greek or Yeo Valley, full fat or 0%? Experts reveal surprising risks of low fat varieties

It's perhaps the most versatile product sitting in your fridge. Yoghurt is a staple in 90 per cent of UK households, bought 2.7 billion times a year across the country. ( READ MORE )

Yoghurt will 'have more protein, calcium, vitamins' if you do 1 thing before eating

Dr Amir Khan has urged people never to throw away the 'liquid gold' from their yoghurt, as it's packed with protein and nutrients. ( READ MORE )

Simple vaccine could slash risk of dementia, stroke AND heart disease, study finds - experts urge Britons to get their shingles jab

Getting vaccinated against shingles could cut the risk of developing not only dementia but heart disease, heart failure and stroke, according to a major study. ( READ MORE )

First-ever ‘cow spa’ will offer bovine grooming massages and ‘hoof-care’ — for humans

Mooove over, mud mask and cucumber slices? A dairy brand is launching the first ever "organic cow spa" in Maine, where for $120, guests can go beyond cuddling with cows ( READ MORE )

Why Dolly Parton's Death Feels So Hard And Personal For So Many People

There is a psychological explanation for how you’re feeling right now. ( READ MORE )

My secret drinking problem threatened to derail my picture perfect life - until I discovered the £3 'Ozempic for alcohol' pill that killed my cravings instantly

Jesse Carrajat appeared to have everything a man could want. There was the beautiful wife, two young children and a third on the way; the well-paid job in insurance and ( READ MORE )

All about Busy Philipps’ rare malignant brain tumor — and how she got diagnosed despite no symptoms

Busy Philipps is “grateful to be alive” after the shocking health scare. ( READ MORE )

California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and ( READ MORE )

Ozempic may help people with serious mental health condition: study

The injectable medication known for weight loss and diabetes treatment may even have benefits for mental health conditions, including one that affects millions of people. ( READ MORE )

FBI psychiatrist returns as Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears closing arguments

The prosecution resumed questioning its final witness Wednesday in the murder trial against Lindsay Clancy, with an FBI psychiatrist returning to the stand before the defense questions him and closing ( READ MORE )

Ingredient in erectile dysfunction and prostate drug linked to eye disease that causes blindness, study suggests

A popular drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of an enlarged prostate may increase the risk of a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness. ( READ MORE )

I’m A Pediatric Surgeon. If You Think Something Is Wrong With Your Child, You’re Probably Right.

“One finding remains constant: The parent present at the visit is overwhelmingly the mother ― about 90% of the time.” ( READ MORE )

Medicover hospitals eyes profitability in 18 months

Earlier this month, global ‌investment firm ⁠KKR ⁠signed a deal to buy Medicover's India business for €1.2 billion ($1.40 billion), pending ​regulatory approvals. ( READ MORE )

After diabetes diagnosis, women likely to develop mental condition, men cardiovascular ones: Study

Researchers, including those from Queen Mary University in the UK, said that women and men experience cardiovascular disease, renal disease and mental health conditions differently, but research has not yet ( READ MORE )

American Indians and Alaska Natives in California face barriers to receiving needed health care, study finds

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California have poorer access to health care, report more adverse childhood experiences and are more likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempt ( READ MORE )

Schizophrenia and mood disorders show different innate immune signatures, analysis finds

A team involving researchers from Wroclaw Medical University analyzed studies of people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. They found that the two groups ( READ MORE )

Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need

Latino Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association. ( READ MORE )

Why do some people react so badly to mosquito bites? The answer lies in mosquito saliva

Two people spend an evening in the same garden and receive roughly the same number of mosquito bites. By morning, one barely notices them—while the other is covered in large, ( READ MORE )

Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit

When a wildfire threatens a community, most people don't think to ask whether the firefighters coming to help slept enough the night before, recovered from the previous day's shift or ( READ MORE )

In children with severe eczema, targeted treatment boosts growth

New research from Trinity College Dublin has documented the significant impact of severe eczema on a child's height and shown, for the first time in a controlled study, that the ( READ MORE )

Almost a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer

The percentage of women in their 20s who have never been screened for cervical cancer has been increasing at a disturbing rate over the past 20 years—to the point that ( READ MORE )

Cancer biosimilars associated with lower costs for insurers and patients

Biologic drugs play an important role in treating cancers such as breast cancer and lymphoma, but their high costs can add to the financial burden of cancer care. Now, lower-cost ( READ MORE )

Keto diet has greater health benefits than other popular weight-loss diets, according to clinical trial

A diet that severely limits carbohydrates but is high in fat has the greatest health benefits for people with obesity compared with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet, according ( READ MORE )

Fruit fly toolkit pinpoints neurons that suppress aggression

Our brains constantly integrate information about both our internal state and our surroundings to determine how we behave. Much of this coordination depends on neuromodulators—chemical messengers that establish how neurons ( READ MORE )

Early trials for 'common cold' vaccine offer encouraging signs

A vaccine designed to protect against rhinoviruses, which cause the great majority of common colds and exacerbate chronic respiratory illnesses, has shown encouraging early results in a phase 1 clinical ( READ MORE )

Egyptian group developing Ebola vaccine

An Egyptian pharmaceutical firm is developing a potential vaccine against the deadly Ebola strain raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it announced Thursday. ( READ MORE )

Report reveals Native Hawaiian women in U.S. have highest breast cancer incidence

Cancer data for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people are usually combined, hiding vast differences in cancer risk. New disaggregated data analyzed by researchers at the ( READ MORE )

AI could help detect common cardiovascular diseases from mammograms

Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms could be used to detect different common cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), according to a study presented at the ESC Congress 2026. ( READ MORE )

AI spots at-risk pregnancies for earlier, more personalized prenatal care

Artificial intelligence (AI) may help identify women and babies at risk of serious health problems earlier in pregnancy, according to a new study analyzing data from more than half a ( READ MORE )

Earlier menopause linked to higher risk of bronchiectasis

Women with a shorter reproductive lifespan are at greater risk of developing bronchiectasis, according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of ( READ MORE )

WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free

Uganda was declared officially Ebola-free by the World Health Organization on Thursday after 42 days without a new case. ( READ MORE )

Special aspherical glasses slow down childhood myopia progression, two-year trial finds

The number of people who need prescription glasses to correct their vision is increasing each year as nearsightedness, or myopia, becomes more common worldwide. Current projections suggest cases could reach ( READ MORE )

How public safety can influence public health

A basketball court, soccer field or playground may help make a park inviting. But a new UC Irvine study suggests that the way public safety is approached can also influence ( READ MORE )

No safe tan: Why Canada's sunburn problem keeps getting worse

Scroll through social media and you will encounter a strange vocabulary for an old impulse: "tanmaxxing," "UV chasing" and "SPF shunning." In some corners of the internet, sunscreen is described ( READ MORE )

Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, research finds

New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of the exercises that can protect their bones and reduce their ( READ MORE )

Fighting childhood obesity: Researchers study semaglutide with adolescents

Kentucky has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the country, and the health consequences carry forward throughout life. That's one of the reasons researchers at the University of ( READ MORE )

Study finds gaps in home rehab after joint replacement

Every year, hundreds of thousands of older Americans recover from hip and knee replacement surgery at home. For many, that recovery depends on timely access to physical or occupational therapy ( READ MORE )

Study finds cancer-specific messages and graphic images may improve awareness of alcohol-related cancer risks

Online warnings about alcohol and cancer prompted stronger responses when they named specific cancers and included AI-generated images showing health consequences, according to a new study led by researchers at ( READ MORE )

New approach to mental health care reduces hospital admissions

A new approach to caring for people experiencing a mental health crisis, emphasizing continuity and community, can reduce hospital admissions and improve satisfaction with care, a study led by a ( READ MORE )

Patients are missing out on the cardiovascular benefits of blood pressure-lowering medicines, say researchers

The true impact of missing doses of blood pressure-lowering medication will be demonstrated in a presentation at ESC Congress 2026. Approximately 1.4 billion adults worldwide ages 30–79 are estimated to ( READ MORE )

Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health

A stroke can change life in an instant, affecting everything from walking and speaking to memory, mood and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Recovery often continues for months or ( READ MORE )

More accurate risk assessment developed for Alzheimer's disease among nonwhite patients

Late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment, affecting an estimated 6.9 million people in the U.S. The clinical course of AD unfolds ( READ MORE )

FDA approves new treatment for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday the approval of a treatment for pancreatic cancer that could usher in a new era in managing one of the deadliest forms ( READ MORE )

New start-up aims to cut cost of producing proteins for cancer care and diagnostics

A new University of Kent start-up has been launched to commercialize biotechnology that could make it cheaper and easier to produce proteins used in cancer treatments, vaccines and diagnostic tests. ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 Drugs Could Help Narrow Lifespan Gap in Serious Mental Illness

(MedPage Today) -- Starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist was associated with significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular events in adults with serious mental illness (SMI), a target trial emulation ( READ MORE )

AMA Sued Over Its 'Paywalled' Billing Codes

(MedPage Today) -- Should Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes be free for all patients and clinicians to use? That's the question being asked in a recent lawsuit against the American ( READ MORE )

Nonsurgical Options for Early Rectal Cancer Continue to Show Promise

(MedPage Today) -- Almost 80% of patients with early-stage rectal cancer remained surgery-free for a year or longer after treatment with chemoradiation therapy (CRT), a large randomized study showed. Among ( READ MORE )

Skin Problems, Kidney Complaints, and Venous Issues Spike During Heat Waves

(MedPage Today) -- When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s May Offer Benefit in Ulcerative Colitis, Real-World Data Suggest

(MedPage Today) -- The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to improved remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Among 300 patients with ulcerative ( READ MORE )

To Face Scrutiny at ESC: Statins for the Elderly, New Heart Attack Therapies

(MedPage Today) -- The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting this week will unveil the latest findings in cardiovascular medicine, including a highly-anticipated statin trial and several studies poised to ( READ MORE )

FDA Expands Label of Oral HIV Drug to Newborns

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the approval of dolutegravir tablets for oral suspension (Tivicay PD) to include newborns with HIV infections younger than 4 weeks of age, the agency ( READ MORE )

Deaths at Psychedelic Clinics; AI Mental Health Data; School Corporal Punishment

(MedPage Today) -- Americans continue to seek unregulated psychedelic treatment abroad despite mounting reports of severe health complications and fatalities. (New York Times) Meanwhile, state-regulated psilocybin services in Oregon have ( READ MORE )

The Lights Are Back On in Gary, Indiana

A long two weeks after a derecho blew through, most of the city finally has power. ( READ MORE )

Two Doctors, One Infected, Recall Their Fight Against Ebola

(MedPage Today) -- The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has brought renewed attention to global outbreak preparedness and the perilous conditions frontline healthcare workers face. ( READ MORE )

Meta Reaches $18B Settlement With States in Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

(MedPage Today) -- Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media ( READ MORE )

BPAP Intervention Flops in Asthma Study

(MedPage Today) -- Children with acute asthma exacerbations who received bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) in the emergency department (ED) needed continuous albuterol therapy for a similar duration as those ( READ MORE )

For Opioid Overdose Survivors, One Treatment May Reduce Risk of Death Over Another

(MedPage Today) -- For opioid overdose survivors, starting methadone was associated with a reduced risk of death during the subsequent year compared with starting buprenorphine-naloxone, a retrospective cohort study from ( READ MORE )

'Grand Slam' Pancreatic Cancer Drug Wins FDA Approval

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first-in-class RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib (Rasonque) for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common form of pancreatic cancer. The approval stipulates use in ( READ MORE )

5 Lessons for Physicians From the World Cup

(MedPage Today) -- Like millions of soccer fans around the world, I was glued to many of the matches of the 2026 World Cup. The tournament reminded Americans of something ( READ MORE )

$500K Measles Outbreak; Vanishing OMB Rule Comments; 'Unsustainable' Health Costs

(MedPage Today) -- Public health response to measles outbreaks is an expensive endeavor. It cost almost $500,000 to contain a small, 10-case outbreak in the Denver area, requiring nearly 7,000 ( READ MORE )

Dolly Parton's Cause of Death; 14 Newborns Killed in Hospital Fire; GLP-1 Coverage

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Country music superstar Dolly Parton, 80, died Tuesday after a brief battle with an undisclosed type of cancer, ( READ MORE )

Scientists may have found a shortcut to calorie restriction’s anti-aging benefits

Moderate calorie restriction lowered an immune protein called C3 that appears to help drive chronic inflammation as the body ages. Blocking the same protein reduced age related inflammation in mice, ( READ MORE )

What you eat before age 2 may affect your health 70 years later

Britain’s postwar sugar rationing created a rare natural experiment that let researchers examine how early sugar exposure might affect health decades later. People who experienced more rationing during their first ( READ MORE )

Turmeric compound may protect blood vessels from diabetes damage

A compound found in turmeric may help protect blood vessels from some of the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes. In rats, curcumin reduced inflammation, improved cellular signaling, and restored ( READ MORE )

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a global commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Extreme heat is associated with 33 diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, injuries, and dermatologic and pressure-related conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Strength training during pregnancy may improve some outcomes for women with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Acta Obstetricia ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) are safe and effective for reducing myopia progression in children, according to a study published online Aug. 20 ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Five-year survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) diagnosed during adulthood experience nearly twofold higher all-cause mortality than the general population, according to a research letter published ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Writing style can explain about half of observed disparities in care team response to messages sent by patients, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Paternal exposure to valproate during sperm development is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products. But new research is raising ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says. Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — There’s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren’t looking forward to, a new poll indicates. About 3 out of 4 American parents have ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says. About 20 minutes ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the $750 monthly price tag. “I ( READ MORE )

DUBLIN , August 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved two Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii)-containing regimens for ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For a range of nonneoplastic conditions, emergency diagnosis is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in PLOS Medicine. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), the combination of anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Clinicians may not agree on physical exam findings for youth with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Network ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- About 1 in 4 former National Football League (NFL) players who died during 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at death, according to ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- The Master Your Worries internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) program is associated with long-term improvement in children's anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement (TKR) with the Mako robotic arm-assisted system (rTKR) offers similar benefit to TKR with conventional instruments ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile. Prestige ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Bowel urgency is common in adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially among those without diarrhea or rectal bleeding, and is associated with disease-related disability, according ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARD) retention varies with countries' socioeconomic status, according ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with a higher risk for incident gastric cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal? Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — On the first day of medical school, I walked through the historical displays in the campus library. Among historical instruments and vintage incubators sat an ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially. In a small early-stage trial recently published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Knee replacement patients do just as well with regular old “sawbones” surgery as they do with cutting-edge robot-assisted procedures, a new clinical trial has found. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Childbirth can be tough on a woman’s body and their self-esteem might plummet if minor post-delivery health problems prompt shame, embarrassment and depression, a new ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — An experimental web app can help caregivers better manage loved ones who have dementia without resorting to drugs, a new study says. The app, called ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on ( READ MORE )

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 25, 2026 -- Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) today announced the publication of primary analysis results from the global Phase III HARMONi clinical trial in The Lancet ( READ MORE )

SPRING HOUSE, Pa. August 24, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Imaavy® (nipocalimab-aahu) for the treatment of warm ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Prenatal organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure is not associated with autism-related traits in childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Pediatrics. Haleigh ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Among children and adolescents, higher body roundness index (BRI) is associated with increased odds of current asthma, according to a study published online Aug. 6 ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Screening invitation and participation were associated with a reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality in a cohort study of population-based fecal occult blood test (FOBT) ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Alterations in cortical thickness can precede positron emission tomography (PET)-detectable amyloid positivity by several years, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 — Dr. Genaro DeLeon, a resident physician at the Cleveland Clinic, couldn’t decide between pursuing surgery or family medicine. Surgery paid more and offered a more ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Fewer cases of mpox virus (MPXV) infection were reported in 2025 than 2024, but the number of reported cases during September to October 2025 was ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 — Alfalfa sprouts sold in grocery stores have sickened 55 people in 15 states, federal health officials say. Two of those people were infected with both ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- Normalizing body mass index (BMI) is associated with a reduced risk for progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D), with the association mainly observed ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 -- For children younger than 5 years with sickle cell anemia, zinc supplementation at 20 mg per day is associated with a reduction in all-cause infection, ( READ MORE )

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

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

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