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The proposed amendment aims to facilitate smoother import operations, improve logistics efficiency and strengthen the supply chain for healthcare products, the Union Health Ministry said. ( READ MORE )
Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park. The cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion, her father said. ( READ MORE )
Pfizer announced that Cecile Guegan, who has held various leadership roles at the company over the last 20 years, stepped in as CFO this month. ( READ MORE )
Concerns about what this means for Charles's health have been reignited. It's a worry I see often in my clinic when the temperature drops - but it's also common in ( READ MORE )
A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors. Health plans are now fighting back by frequently withholding money. ( READ MORE )
Rachel Apa died from rhabdomyolysis, when muscles break down, flooding the blood with proteins and electrolytes, damaging critical organs. ( READ MORE )
Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare. ( READ MORE )
In the summer of 2025, David Anthony ‘Tony’ Williams, 62, started complaining of tiredness. ( READ MORE )
Rachel Apa's father says rhabdomyolysis killed the 24-year-old NYC marathon runner, who collapsed at mile 24 during her first-ever race Sunday. ( READ MORE )
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease. ( READ MORE )
The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems. ( READ MORE )
Kenya has released five Ebola patients after they tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms ( READ MORE )
It is easy to forget how quickly the world of weight loss has changed. Five years ago there was no such thing as a truly effective treatment for obesity. ( READ MORE )
Just like men, women are increasingly being told by influencers and private clinics that their low mood, brain fog and dwindling libido could be down to testosterone. ( READ MORE )
A Yakima County resident with underlying health conditions died after contracting H5N1 bird flu from infected dairy cows at a local dairy farm. ( READ MORE )
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the infant’s death, in Lewis County, reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness. ( READ MORE )
Heinz Cream of Tomato soup has been a staple for generations of Britons. But in recent years, headlines have suggested it may not be as healthy as it seems ( READ MORE )
A pregnant woman is to lodge Judicial Review papers to attempt to delay the implementation of the plan. ( READ MORE )
Some say they were introduced to the drug through wellness podcasts, free samples at gyms or fitness influencers. ( READ MORE )
Lisa Bennett was halfway through her lunch recently when a piece of chicken became lodged in her throat. ( READ MORE )
Kenya on Tuesday released five Ebola patients after they tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms, leaving only two patients undergoing supportive care. Health officials expressed optimism over ( READ MORE )
As millions head to the polls in the midterm elections, stark differences raise questions about the state of the nation's health, and why some parts of the country are faring ( READ MORE )
Think your "natural" cereal is safe? Think again, as labels often hide toxic ingredients. ( READ MORE )
In the red light district in Mbarara, a city in western Uganda known in part for sex tourism, a sex worker named Lisa Mutoni insists on using condoms when men ( READ MORE )
Taco Bell sales in the U.S. are climbing again after a cyclospora outbreak over the summer slowed business. ( READ MORE )
A child in New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-associated death in over 30 years, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. ( READ MORE )
Arizona Cardinals left tackle Jayden Williams is among a growing number of NFL players who have worn Guardian Caps during games ( READ MORE )
Some of Britain's top experts are now calling for weight loss to be considered part of routine treatment. ( READ MORE )
The Food and Drug Administration recalled more than 3,700 bottles of blood pressure medication that were deemed ineffective. ( READ MORE )
Drone disruption, cancelled appointments and the new hospital. Jersey's health minister, Senator Tom Binet, was in the Hot Seat with Alison Moss. ( READ MORE )
Why is food so expensive? Am I getting enough protein? What about fiber? Do I need supplements? Should I be making all my bread at home? What foods were recalled ( READ MORE )
Guests at Vivamayr in Austria — including stars like Melanie Griffith — follow the Mayr Method, which has 10 rules for eating that include no drinks with meals and no ( READ MORE )
Pfizer boosted its guidance for the year, citing momentum in newly-launched and acquired products that helped offset declining sales for its Covid-19 vaccine and treatments. ( READ MORE )
These days, crisps aren't limited to one vegetable; they're made from lentils, chickpeas, corn - and are baked, rather than fried. ( READ MORE )
Midlife and older adults with autism are more than twice as likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a study has suggested. ( READ MORE )
This is one of the best ways to protect against cognitive decline. ( READ MORE )
Scientists found pantethine, a nutrient that comes from vitamin B5, calmed the cells in the immune system that drive the itchy and painful skin condition. ( READ MORE )
A reader asks: I've been suffering dry throat, tickly cough and chest infections, with high levels of mucus, as well as bouts of breathlessness and wheezing. Could omeprazole be to ( READ MORE )
David Felstead has spent the past six years being treated for a superbug infection in his left leg. After antibiotics stopped working, his health declined and he was at risk ( READ MORE )
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found. ( READ MORE )
Arizona Cardinals left tackle Jayden Williams is among a slowly growing number of NFL players who have tried wearing a Guardian Cap - a soft, protective helmet cover that the ( READ MORE )
Vision loss hits almost everyone, but it’s proving particularly traumatic for a generation in full denial of the aging process. ( READ MORE )
Could the next generation of weight-loss drugs help you shed fat without suppressing appetite - and prevent muscle loss? ( READ MORE )
Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK. ( READ MORE )
Speaking at the company’s second-quarter earnings call, Soi attributed the drop to revisions in CGHS rates. ( READ MORE )
Genmab’s shares have doubled in three months after a string of cancer drug trial wins, strengthening its push to own more of the medicines it develops. ( READ MORE )
It turned out to be a game-changer ( READ MORE )
Simple switch may reduce the danger of serious heart problems by around a fifth ( READ MORE )
A multicomponent nutritional supplement has been found to improve markers of vascular health in a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Surrey. The formulation combined ingredients (vitamins, minerals, ( READ MORE )
A large national study analyzing emergency department visits and hospitalizations related to alcohol or cannabis use across the U.S. has found diverging age patterns: Among people who presented to the ( READ MORE )
Critically ill patients often develop anemia in the hospital, whether their hemoglobin levels are considered low upon admission or fall during their stay. Although seemingly minor compared to their other ( READ MORE )
Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is characterized by hepatocellular injury, oxidative stress, inflammation and extracellular matrix remodeling, yet effective therapies remain limited. New research in The American Journal of Pathology, found ( READ MORE )
The medical profiles of adults diagnosed with autism have changed since 2010, finds a study of medical records in the U.K. and Sweden, published in the online journal BMJ Mental ( READ MORE )
Neither local case mix, primary care provision nor geography explains the large differences in hospital admission rates, ranging from less than 10% to more than 40%, from emergency departments across ( READ MORE )
Among the various viruses that sicken your gut, some at least leave behind a tiny path of cellular destruction as they replicate, implicating the guilty pathogen. Both rotavirus and norovirus ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the Macquarie University Brain Institute and Clinic have helped accelerate the search for disease-causing genes by building new genetic 'families.' The team uncovered hundreds of previously unrecognized family ( READ MORE )
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 Ophthalmology. ( READ MORE )
New research simultaneously published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and presented at TCT 2026 found that the annual number of transcatheter aortic valve replacement ( READ MORE )
Choosing the right treatment for a child with a malignant brain tumor requires a careful balance. Therapy must be strong enough to keep the cancer from coming back, but it ( READ MORE )
The evidence that climate change threatens human health has never been stronger. Yet a new report suggests that world leaders are giving less attention to its health consequences in international ( READ MORE )
A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine sheds light on the role of breast milk in supporting intestinal development and preventing hyperbilirubinemia, ( READ MORE )
Two distinct patterns of molecules in the blood linked to an ultra-processed diet and a minimally processed diet have been identified in a new study by UCL (University College London) ( READ MORE )
Combining HPV testing with artificial intelligence–based image analysis has shown efficacy in detecting precancerous lesions and guiding treatment decisions, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global ( READ MORE )
New research presented at TCT 2026 found similar short-term outcomes in women and men with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) after aspiration thrombectomy, a catheter-based procedure to remove blood clots from ( READ MORE )
For millions of people living with diabetes, continuous glucose monitors provide a real-time picture of glucose levels, helping users manage medication, diet and day-to-day activities. But despite their benefits, the ( READ MORE )
A new molecular map of breast cancer has identified novel forms of the disease and provides a foundation for selecting personalized treatments guided by a tumor's molecular characteristics rather than ( READ MORE )
When we engage our brains in a mentally taxing task, we eventually reach a point where we hit a wall or run on empty. Even when the rewards of finishing ( READ MORE )
A German–Israeli eye-tracking study found that both the design and familiarity of front-of-package nutrition labels shape what consumers notice and how they interpret food products. Participants in both countries found ( READ MORE )
A team of physicists from the Applied Optics Group at the University of Kent has developed a new design for an ultrathin, forward-viewing endoscope. Together with partners from King's College ( READ MORE )
Yale School of Medicine researchers have discovered new genetic risk factors associated with a subtype of the eye condition glaucoma. The findings highlight a novel mechanism that may contribute to ( READ MORE )
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Rheumatology International. ( READ MORE )
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found that neonatal mortality—the death of an infant within the first 28 days of life—fell by 50% following the launch of Rx ( READ MORE )
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 a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )
Doctors often have to take a tissue sample to understand what is happening inside a tumor or another affected organ. Biomedical scientist Danilo Mladenović is working to find the same ( READ MORE )
A study led by the Cell Cycle and Cancer Group at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) has identified a vulnerability in liver cancer that could guide the development ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- In this 43-minute webinar, MedPage Today Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Faust, MD, speaks with Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF, about the issues shaping voters' ( READ MORE )
Researchers have identified a mechanism involving fatty acid metabolism that may determine whether a damaged cell enters senescence and persists in the body or is eliminated through cell death. Published ( READ MORE )
Most cancer deaths are not caused by the original tumor, but by metastases, which form when cancer cells leave the original tumor and spread to other organs. To do so, ( READ MORE )
One doesn't have to step onto a football field to get a concussion; it can happen anywhere. A fall during an everyday activity or a minor car accident can deliver ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Reduced-intensity treatment for human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) led to durable cancer control in more than 90% of patients, long-term follow-up from a prospective study showed. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- America is growing older, like it or not. And as this happens, we need to find ways to take better care of our older and oldest patients. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved a generic version of lenacapavir (Yeztugo), the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV -- a big step toward making the drug available ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. An election day reminder: research has linked voting in presidential elections to a lower risk of premature death. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced Monday. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Several organizations have sprung up in recent years with names that sound very similar to long-standing established nonprofit public health and medical groups, whose science-based policies have ( READ MORE )
A surprising new discovery suggests that fear may cause the brain to blur the line between danger and safety rather than distinguish them more clearly. By observing brain activity in ( READ MORE )
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected. The discovery could help explain why autism ( READ MORE )
Eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day may provide surprising benefits for heart health, according to a new study involving adults with prediabetes. After just eight weeks, ( READ MORE )
A massive new study reveals that intelligence plays a surprisingly limited role in children's reading success, while visual processing showed no meaningful connection at all. Instead, the strongest predictors are ( READ MORE )
Scientists have discovered that a drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries can tackle several key features of Alzheimer’s disease, including DNA damage and inflammation. Already tested for initial safety ( READ MORE )
A surprising discovery suggests that rejuvenating the liver could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. USC researchers found that an experimental drug restored aging liver cells in rats, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA granted accelerated approval to doruxapapogene ralaplasmid and lalikinogene sifuplasmid (Voceryq) to reduce the frequency of surgical papilloma excisions in adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- For de novo coronary lesions, drug-coated balloons (DCBs) were just as effective as standard drug-eluting stents, the TRANSFORM II trial showed. Among patients with native coronary lesions ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The thalassemia drug mitapivat (Aqvesme) significantly improved hemoglobin response in patients with sickle cell disease but failed to top placebo when it came to reducing pain crises ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year. The Yakima County resident, who had ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A statistical model that extrapolated data from deceased National Football League (NFL) brain donors to include all former NFL players who died from 2008 through 2023 estimated ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Parental autoimmune diseases were associated with an increased risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring, according to a Swedish registry cohort study. In an analysis of nearly ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Spinal fusion added to decompression surgery in patients with spinal stenosis did not provide any added benefit versus decompression alone, Norwegian national registry data indicated. With outcomes ( 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 — Troubling side effects — including sleep paralysis and nightmares — are causing some people to stop taking a cutting-edge insomnia drug, a new study says.The ( 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 and ( 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 ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Errors in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation may contribute to exceeding toxicity in patients with cancer receiving anticancer therapy, according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in guidelines issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Association for the Study of ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — E-bike crashes involving kids are soaring — and the injuries are getting more serious, according to a new study. “We've been seeing more and more ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- For patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is associated with lower postoperative morbidity than open liver resection (OLR), with similar long-term ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors show significant benefits for adults aged 80 years and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study presented ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- For patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), receiving fruits and vegetables (F&V) is associated with better clinical outcomes than standard treatment with sodium ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 -- Middle-aged and older adults with autism are more likely to have parkinsonism than adults without autism or intellectual disability (ID), according to a study published ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Parents and caregivers should stop serving Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels toddler bars right away because they could cause deadly choking, federal health officials ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — More than a quarter of Americans have exaggerated or invented symptoms to try to get antibiotics from their doctor, a new study says. The main ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Energy drinks can be literally heart-stopping for young adults, a new study says. Caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements are consistently linked with cases of ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Today’s hormone therapy for menopause does not increase middle-aged women’s risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots or death, a new study says. Hormone therapy ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2026 — Rural residents who have a heart attack are nearly three times more likely to die before reaching a hospital compared to urban dwellers, a new ( READ MORE )
New Drug Approvals The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA. Voceryq (doruxapapogene ralaplasmid and lalikinogene sifuplasmid-gxfd) Injection Date of Approval: October 30, 2026Treatment for: Recurrent Respiratory ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Regular exposure to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surveillance is associated with higher polyp detection during IBD surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Living alone is associated with an increased risk for death from multiple causes, especially among adults aged 18 to 64 years, according to a study ( READ MORE )
NEWTON, Mass., Oct. 30, 2026 October 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABOS) (“Acumen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that target ( READ MORE )
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, ( READ MORE )
MUMBAI, India and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, "Sun Pharma" and includes its subsidiaries and/or ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDWeek) was held this year from Oct. 21 to 24 in Washington, D.C., and drew scientists, physicians, and other health ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- There has been a global decline in childhood measles vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Nature ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- For patients undergoing elective intestinal resection for Crohn disease (CD), cumulative surgical recurrence rates are lower with laparoscopic versus open surgery, according to a study ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- A 16-week course of hypofractionated postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is safe and noninferior to conventional PMRT, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for cataracts and cataract surgery, with the risks for these outcomes varying by treatment modality, according to a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 -- For adults with midportion Achilles tendinopathy, high-volume injections with or without corticosteroids do not improve pain or disability compared with sham at 12 months, according ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego, and was attended by anesthesiologists and other health care professionals from ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — A simple vaginal swab may one day help women with abnormal bleeding learn whether they have endometrial cancer without first going through a painful biopsy. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — High-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements might improve survival among some patients with advanced colon cancer, a new study says. Patients had higher five-year overall survival ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Heated tobacco is gaining popularity around the world, marketed as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. But new research is raising red flags — finding ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Searching for the single best workout to help you lose weight? There isn’t one, a sports medicine doctor says, because the smartest approach is mixing ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Nearly 6 in 10 Americans know that boozing increases a person’s odds of cancer, a new survey has found. The findings reflect increased public awareness ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — Loneliness has been considered a major health risk for seniors, but a new study suggests younger adults might fare even worse from living by themselves. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 — About a third of young adults have used AI chatbots to seek out information on drug use or drinking, a new report says. More than ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), predictors of renal dysfunction have been identified and include osteoporosis, enteral nutrition, and intestinal surgery, according to a ( READ MORE )
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated ( READ MORE )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( READ MORE )
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte ( READ MORE )
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress. ( READ MORE )
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province. ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures ( READ MORE )
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Nicaragua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits. ( READ MORE )
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )
Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )
Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )
New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )
Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )
