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Fortis posts ₹2735 crore in Q2 FY27, profit dips 2.5%

Revenue of Fortis’ hospital business grew 18.6 per cent YoY to Rs 2,340 crore, while PAT fell 1.1 per cent YoY to Rs 284 crore. Occupancy rose slightly to 72 ( READ MORE )

Trump Administration Moves to Oust Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Soar

The two companies settled billing disputes between doctors and insurers, keeping patients out of the middle. One let doctors win 96 percent of the time. ( READ MORE )

UI Health providers authorize strike amid dispute over pay raises

Hundreds of UI Health's advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and midwives voted to strike last week after they say they were denied raises given to other hospital workers.The 200 providers ( READ MORE )

British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment

The UK government says there are "well-established procedures for dealing with cases like this" and the risk to the public remains low. ( READ MORE )

Major Ebola update as infected Brit returns to UK

It is believed he is a healthcare worker who tested positive amid the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ( READ MORE )

'Extremely comfortable' ergonomic chairs for home workers get 25% off for Black Friday

"This chair is a life saver, I could easily be sitting down over 10 hours a day and not have any back pain." ( READ MORE )

Popular weight-loss drugs may prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes

A large study found GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are linked to 41% lower all-cause mortality risk versus metformin in prediabetes. ( READ MORE )

How does protein intake affect your testosterone? Meat eaters won’t be happy

Men worried about "low T" might want to start looking at their dinner plates. ( READ MORE )

Jim Cramer says the AI trade is not going away as Nasdaq enters correction

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

College students discover new muscle attachment that could improve hip surgery

Two undergraduate students at Tulane University in New Orleans discovered an anatomical feature that even their professor couldn’t initially identify. ( READ MORE )

Healthy mom, 40, fighting for her life after suddenly diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer

Helen Worthington, a primary school teacher from Adelaide, had no idea what awaited her when she suddenly felt an “uncomfortable” twinge in her abdomen in the early hours of August ( READ MORE )

‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study

If you use this popular remedy for pain or nausea, you could be increasing your risk of heart problems. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. ally Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Kennedy and the leader of his Make America Healthy Again movement have stood by the British actor. ( READ MORE )

Brothers warned health trust days before man's death

Barnaby Spicer died in December 2024, weeks after being discharged from a mental health hospital. ( READ MORE )

Americans wary of AI for medical care and insurance claims

Most Americans have qualms about using AI in healthcare for tasks such as diagnosis and treatment, Pew Research poll finds. ( READ MORE )

Gordon Ramsay says 'I feel incredibly healthy' as he shares weight loss secret

Gordon Ramsay has revealed there was a time he was in poor shape, but he's has credited switching butter for one ingredient for losing more than a stone ( READ MORE )

Are Rice Krispies healthy? Dietician's verdict on the cereal after major recipe change - and the surprising benefit of eating a bowl before a workout

The morning favourite has changed recipe, replacing grains of rice with wheat and rice flour - finely milled grains that are digested faster. But has this made them any worse ( READ MORE )

Balloon blowing kits sold by Walmart.ca recalled over chemical hazard

The agency said the kits, distributed by the Chinese companies Tojiyi and PawBabyBloom, were previously available on the Walmart.ca Marketplace. ( READ MORE )

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The rise of colon cancer among young people has been a mystery. Boston experts say they now have clues.

Amid an alarming rise in colorectal cancer among younger people, researchers say they have uncovered clues about the disease that might one day lead to breakthroughs in prevention and treatments. ( READ MORE )

I was fit and healthy but suffered crippling fatigue for 20 years - and doctors couldn't explain my high blood pressure. Then they discovered I had a common 'snoring' disorder... and a tiny implant has transformed my life

After being diagnosed with high blood pressure in his mid-30s, despite being otherwise fit and healthy, Mark Ibbitson underwent a raft of tests to establish the cause. ( READ MORE )

British man being treated for Ebola in Congo is being evacuated to Britain

A British man being treated for Ebola in Congo is being evacuated to Britain, the government said Thursday. ( READ MORE )

Healthcare is not a cost-plus model, govt needs sensitising: Suneetha Reddy

Speaking at the company’s second quarter earnings call on the recent regulatory changes on the healthcare sector, Reddy said “We need to continue to sensitise them (the government). They are ( READ MORE )

FYI, There's No Such Thing As Being 'Double Jointed' ― Here's What’s Really Going On

People frequently throw around this term, and doctors have thoughts. ( READ MORE )

New Study Finds Link Between Frequent, Unintentional Napping And Dementia Risk In Older Adults

The length of your naps may matter more than you think. Here’s how long experts say you should aim for. ( READ MORE )

California legalized medical marijuana 30 years ago — how changes like ‘THC inflation’ have made using it more complicated

What a long, strange trip it’s been. With changes like THC inflation and new ways to partake, buying weed has only grown more complicated. ( READ MORE )

Why thousands taking the viral 'panic pill' propranolol 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 )

Cigna Group Lifts Outlook as Revenue Climbs

The healthcare company reported a third-quarter profit of $1.44 billion, or $5.47 a share, compared with $1.87 billion, or $6.98 a share, a year earlier. ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover £20-a-month plant pill that can stop alcohol cravings: 'It turns off the reward feeling'

Researchers found that people with alcoholism who took an extract of the East Asian plant kudzu had a third fewer heavy-drinking days than those given a placebo. ( READ MORE )

Midwives concerned over possible baby unit closures

The RCM union says possible closures in Norfolk would also affect patients in neighbouring counties. ( READ MORE )

Urgent recall issued for common blood pressure tablets

Hundreds of thousands of people rely on the treatment each year to manage the condition. ( READ MORE )

Op-comic: Do doctors really choose to die differently?

Many doctors who have witnessed suffering in end-of-life care say they would not want any "heroics." But when the time comes, they might understand their patients' choices a little better. ( READ MORE )

College students discover new muscle attachment that could improve hip surgery

Two Tulane University sophomores found a previously unknown muscle in the hip during a cadaver lab session that even their professor couldn't identify. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.’s alliance with Trump is on tenterhooks

Republican losses threaten the rationale behind the health secretary’s deal with the president. ( READ MORE )

SC directs NMC to examine issue of mandatory rural service for doctors

A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe passed the order while hearing a petition which raised the issue of mandatory rural service for doctors. ( READ MORE )

Why oat and almond milks could be bad for your health

Swapping dairy products for plant-based alternatives such as oat milk and coconut yoghurt could lead to serious nutrient deficiencies, a study has found. ( READ MORE )

The £150 treatment for frozen shoulder that actually works - experts find shockwave therapy dramatically reduces pain

People with frozen shoulder could find relief through shockwave therapy, which uses a handheld probe to deliver sound waves to the affected joint, according to new research. ( READ MORE )

Doctor warns of 'silent killer’ symptom which could lead to stroke

Millions of people could be living with a major stroke risk without ever realising it, as this doctor warns you to check one key thing ( READ MORE )

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 )

It may be a taboo subject, but this is actually the average penis size in America, reveals DR MAX PEMBERTON

'Hitler has only got one ball.' That playground song has been passed down through generations of schoolchildren, a way of cutting the monster down to size. ( READ MORE )

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine. ( READ MORE )

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public? ( READ MORE )

$950M in shady Medicaid billing, aides ‘like homeless people’ tied to NJ senior care company: sources

"I don't know where they picked these home care workers from. They were like homeless people from the street." ( READ MORE )

Income divide in access to psychological care widens, with children hardest hit

Australian children from poorer communities are increasingly missing out on psychological care, with the gap in treatment between wealthy and disadvantaged families widening substantially over the past decade, according to ( READ MORE )

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Harmonizing scientific terms and concepts in early celiac disease

With increasing research on the interplay between genetics and environmental risk factors in the early stages of celiac disease, the need to harmonize scientific terms and concepts in this field ( READ MORE )

7 simple ways to turn a new workout routine into a lasting habit

Have you started a new workout routine only to watch it fizzle out a few weeks later? ( READ MORE )

High levels of indoor radon linked to higher risk of heart failure in postmenopausal women

New findings from a study of women who have gone through menopause suggest that those living in areas with higher estimated indoor radon levels may be at higher risk of ( READ MORE )

Physician Groups Give Mixed Reviews on Medicare Fee Schedule Final Rule

(MedPage Today) -- Physician groups had mixed opinions on the final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule for 2027, which included slightly increased pay cuts for doctors who treat Medicare beneficiaries, ( READ MORE )

DUOTAP Trial: Postdilation Sets Up TAVR for Success

(MedPage Today) -- Routine postdilation conferred several upsides in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with a balloon-expandable platform, according to emerging trial evidence. In the DUOTAP trial, routine postdilation largely ( READ MORE )

Infant Bleeding Rises as Newborn Vitamin K Shots Have Fallen

(MedPage Today) -- Newborns who missed routine vitamin K shots had higher bleeding risks and more than double the risk of intracranial hemorrhage, a nationwide study of over 5 million ( READ MORE )

Hybrid light method reveals how camera signals can probe blood flow in deeper tissues

How can we efficiently collect light returning from tissues while also identifying what it tells us about blood flow in the deeper tissues? Conventional interferometric near-infrared spectroscopy (iNIRS) can distinguish ( READ MORE )

Kidney care trial challenges default dialysis planning for older adults with frailty

Dialysis should not necessarily be regarded as the default option for older people with kidney failure, the first randomized study of its kind in the world, led by the University ( READ MORE )

'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancers

(MedPage Today) -- Two common "forever chemicals" were associated with a higher risk of estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer, a prospective case-cohort study suggested. The highest exposure quartile of perfluoro-n-octanoic ( READ MORE )

Engineered protein that cuts Alzheimer's-linked brain deposits opens potential therapeutic avenue

A KAIST-led research team has found that a protein involved in gene regulation can suppress the harmful aggregation of amyloid-beta, a peptide associated with Alzheimer's disease. The approach also reduced ( READ MORE )

A State Law Targeted Fentanyl Dealers. Prosecutors Are Using It to Charge Users Too.

(MedPage Today) -- When two Idaho lawmakers pitched harsher penalties for people caught with fentanyl, they said the new law would target drug dealers -- not those struggling with addiction. ( READ MORE )

Two 'forever chemicals' associated with higher risk of aggressive breast cancer in  analysis

Women with higher blood levels of two common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also familiarly known as PFAS, were more likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative, or ER-negative, breast cancer, according to ( READ MORE )

Neural signaling protein could be therapeutic target for autism-linked gene deletion

A particular signaling protein in the brain could be a therapeutic target for neurological disorders arising from the deletion of the autism-linked gene MEF2C, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers found ( READ MORE )

Most Accurate Medical TV Show; Resident Crashes Epic? APHA's Midterms Watch Party

(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Which medical TV show is most accurate? A nurse ranked "Grey's ( READ MORE )

Personalized vaccine targets melanoma recurrence

A personalized cancer vaccine could help prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. Sutter investigators Dr. Kevin Kim, oncologist and chief of precision medicine at Sutter Health, and Dr. Mohammed Kashani-Sabet, ( READ MORE )

146K Gallbladder, Biliary Disease Deaths; Amitriptyline for IBS; Large Rectal Polyps

(MedPage Today) -- More than 264 million people globally had gallbladder and biliary diseases such as cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, or cholangitis in 2023, with the diseases together contributing to over 146,000 ( READ MORE )

Patients Want 'Deep Plane' Facelifts. Are They Actually Better?

(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. As elective plastic surgery procedures, ( READ MORE )

AHA: Cannabis use linked to increased odds of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Cannabis use is associated with increased odds of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in specific subgroups, including never-smokers, women and young adults without traditional risk factors, according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

Child Dies of Measles in Wisconsin's First Such Death Since 1990

(MedPage Today) -- An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the state's first death from the disease in 36 years, state officials announced Thursday. The Wisconsin Department ( READ MORE )

Bird Flu Could Become a Terrible Feature of Fall

It’s flu season. Is it also bird-flu season? ( READ MORE )

New study warns of dangers behind AI chatbots and 'concerning' health advice from private clinics

AI chatbots are directing users to potentially misleading health information pushed by private medical providers, according to a new Simon Fraser University study published in BMJ Connections Digital Health & ( READ MORE )

Choosing the Initial Treatment Approach in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer," Cleveland Clinic breast oncologist Megan Kruse, MD, and host John Mangels discuss how clinicians can navigate increasingly complex treatment decisions ( READ MORE )

COVID-19-related stress linked to faster epigenetic aging in adolescents

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated measures caused significant stress across all levels of society, negatively impacting physical and mental health. The biological consequences of this stress have not yet ( READ MORE )

Child dies of measles in Wisconsin's first such death since 1990

An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the state's first death from the disease in 36 years, state officials announced Thursday. ( READ MORE )

When doctors and AI medical opinions diverge, humans must question the difference, according to experts

The human doctor and the artificial intelligence (AI) tool they are using more and more frequently are not always going to agree. ( READ MORE )

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COVID-19 vaccines generated trillions in benefits, far exceeding their estimated costs

Every dollar spent on COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution generated an estimated $81 to $810 in economic value during the first year that vaccines were given, according to new research ( READ MORE )

Virtual reality tied to lower presurgery anxiety in kids

Children who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery showed reduced self-reported distress and fear, along with lower heart rate and blood pressure, according to a new study published ( READ MORE )

Putty-like electrode could improve vocal rehabilitation

A team of McGill University researchers has developed a putty-like electrode that molds to the skin to improve treatment and monitoring of voice disorders and upper airway diseases. In a ( READ MORE )

Are We Overlooking Chronic Neuropathic Pain After ICU Survival?

(MedPage Today) -- Modern critical care has transformed survival after sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and other life-threatening conditions. Yet, surviving an intensive care unit (ICU) admission does not necessarily ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s' Effects on Cancer Risk May Be Influenced by Diabetes Severity

(MedPage Today) -- Diabetic patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists had a lower cancer risk versus insulin and sulfonylureas but not other diabetes medications, although the benefits varied by diabetes ( READ MORE )

'Gatekeeper' cells can restrict the immune response to cancer

A new study led by King's College London has found that chemotherapy helps attract a specific population of immune cells called stem-like T cells toward tumors. The research, published in ( READ MORE )

Blepharoplasty Boom: Don't Overdo It, Surgeons Warn

(MedPage Today) -- Jennifer Lawrence is the latest celebrity to have a drastic change to her look -- specifically her eyes. While Lawrence has not confirmed having a blepharoplasty, plastic ( READ MORE )

Commotio cordis: How a blow to the chest can stop the heart

A recent incident during a Spanish Segunda División game between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. Although no official statement ( READ MORE )

Nasal spray duo offers relief for stubborn blocked noses without rebound congestion in early clinical trial

A blocked nose can make it difficult to sleep and taste food, and it can get really annoying after a while. Nasal decongestant sprays like oxymetazoline can provide relief, but ( READ MORE )

Low-Grade Proteinuria Linked to Poor Outcomes in IgA Nephropathy

(MedPage Today) -- In immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, proteinuria levels below 1.0 g/day have long been viewed as relatively low risk for kidney disease progression. Recent studies have challenged this ( READ MORE )

Recurrent IgA Nephropathy Tied to Allograft Failure After Transplant

(MedPage Today) -- As one of the most common autoimmune kidney diseases worldwide, immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is diagnosed in an estimated 2.5 per 100,000 adults each year. Roughly 20% ( READ MORE )

Astrocytes help sustain brain activity and blood flow during prolonged sensory stimulation

What happens in the brain when sensory stimulation continues over time—for example, while jogging, reading or listening to music? Sensory input activates specific groups of neurons, increasing their demand for ( READ MORE )

Study links clinical characteristics to brain network connectivity in disorders of consciousness

Predicting recovery for patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) is exceptionally difficult due to the vast differences in injury causes and demographic backgrounds. In a new study published in The ( READ MORE )

'Mini lens' grown in lab could help tackle cataracts

Scientists have found a way to grow a realistic human lens, potentially providing a new path for the treatment of cataracts, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Researchers ( READ MORE )

Why do blind people and musicians hear pitch better? New research suggests they have less internal noise

People who have lived most of their lives blind often have extraordinary hearing abilities. In new research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, my colleagues and I discovered that this ( READ MORE )

Nurse Shot Dead; Fertility Doctor's Sex Charges; Botox Doc Gets 15 Years

(MedPage Today) -- A 37-year-old New York City nurse was shot dead in her apartment in an apparent murder-suicide. (New York Post) Justin Neisler, MD, of Colorado, is facing new ( READ MORE )

Slug-inspired gel seals digestive tract fistulas in animal tests

Gastrointestinal fistulas are abnormal passages between the digestive tract and another organ or tissue. They are a common complication of surgery, trauma, inflammatory diseases and malignant tumors and can be ( READ MORE )

Mammograms can do more than detect breast cancer—they also offer important clues on heart health

If you're a woman over 40, you have no doubt heard your doctor tell you to get a mammogram as part of routine screening for breast cancer. But there's another ( READ MORE )

EARLY-PREG enables day-by-day tracking of thousands of proteins in the female reproductive tract

A study by MELISA Institute, published in Scientific Reports, shows how researchers can track thousands of proteins in cervicovaginal fluid over seven consecutive days. By analyzing samples collected daily from ( READ MORE )

New NHS-ready medication risk tool could cut falls and delirium in older people

Researchers have developed a new tool to help doctors and pharmacists identify older patients at risk of delirium and serious falls associated with taking multiple anticholinergic medications. ( READ MORE )

Lower immunity after lockdown likely impacted outbreak of deadly strep A infections

Researchers studying the winter 2022/2023 outbreak of group A streptococcus infections in Scotland have found strong evidence that the outbreak was not caused by a new virulent strain of the ( READ MORE )

CMS Finalizes Physician Fees; Cancer Drug Crystals in Orbit; KFC Shift Curse Tested

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. CMS finalized its 2027 Physician Fee Schedule which aims to strengthen primary care, expand preventive services, reduce duplicate ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- For children and young adults treated with risk-based therapy for nonmetastatic nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma (NRSTS), the local recurrence rate after R0 resection is low, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- Cannabis use is associated with increased odds of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in specific subgroups, including never-smokers, women, and young adults without traditional risk factors, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- Lower vitamin C intake during pregnancy may influence infant emotional well-being, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Developmental Psychology. Elizabeth K. Wood, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- Residential proximity to water pollutant-emitting facilities is associated with incident progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), according to a study published online Oct. 28 in Neurology. Charlie ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- Rates of pediatric electric bicycle (e-bicycle) and electric scooter (e-scooter) injuries are increasing and are more likely to be high severity, according to a research ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 — An unvaccinated 21-year-old woman who developed complications after giving birth has become Pennsylvania’s sixth measles-associated death this year. State health officials announced the death Wednesday, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for managing shift work disorder (SWD) in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and published online ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to achieve long-term remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive medical and lifestyle management, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 -- More than 25 percent of Americans misrepresent symptoms to obtain antibiotics for themselves or a child, according to two studies published online Oct. 30 in ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 — Are you always thinking about your next snack, bite or meal? If so, you’re not alone, a new study says. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026 — A common test used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea may miss the condition in Black patients, potentially affecting important treatment decisions. Sleep studies often use ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 — On-the-job exposure to engine oil, hydraulic oil and other petroleum-based lubricants might increase a person’s risk of multiple sclerosis, a new study says. Metalworkers, mechanics, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 — Five-month-old Arthur’s face reddened the first time he ate peanut, and hives broke out on his shoulders and upper lip. “Our GP referred us to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026 — Which legal substance is most likely to help land you in the emergency room? It depends on your age, a new study says. Weed is ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Among former National Football League (NFL) players who died during 2008 to 2023, 74.5 percent had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) neuropathology, according to a study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2026 -- A machine learning tool applied to continuous wearable blood pressure (BP) data can predict hypertensive crises up to 72 hours in advance, according to a ( 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 )

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 )

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CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )

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