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Six drinks that can help prevent devastating liver disease... including the ones that may REVERSE damage

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

I’m an ENT surgeon— the top 5 habits secretly wrecking your nose and throat

As a board-certified otolaryngologist, this medical expert nose best. ( READ MORE )

Richard Branson’s wife could have survived with crucial medication, coroner finds

A British coroner found Lady Joan Branson's fatal pulmonary embolism could have been prevented with blood thinners after her fall on Necker Island. ( READ MORE )

The truth behind the trendy 'sleepy girl' mocktails... as experts reveal what really helps with insomnia

For many people, sleep deprivation and nightly sleep struggles have become an exhausting part of life. So, it's easy to understand the appeal of the trendy 'sleepy girl' mocktail, ( READ MORE )

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak

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

This simple diet switch could end the pain of IBS, but Britain's 10 million sufferers aren't being told about it: DR ELLIE

People are more willing to talk about bowel problems than they once were. Even celebrities, such as reality TV star Millie Mackintosh, have spoken about living with IBS. ( READ MORE )

WATCH: Midterms could dictate fate of MAHA

If you think the Make America Healthy Again initiative is moving along too slowly, then vote smart this November. ( READ MORE )

Tropical disease spread by mosquitoes claims first recorded death in southern US state

Gay Small died on her 80th birthday from dengue after a mosquito bite near her Tampa home, the Florida Department of Health confirmed Friday. ( READ MORE )

The overlooked cooking garnish that's a secret brain-boosting ingredient

The herb contains a natural plant chemical called 1,8-cineole. Elevated levels of this chemical have been linked to better cognitive performance on several tasks. ( READ MORE )

Women turn to testosterone for low sex drive as doctors confront treatment ‘experimentation’

Dr. Kudzai Dombo reveals the insurance denials and dosing guesswork women face seeking testosterone therapy as FDA regulators weigh new access. ( READ MORE )

Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?

It's not hard to explain why business is booming for telehealth companies ( READ MORE )

Telehealth's quick prescriptions come with a hidden cost: your health data

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

I’m a geriatrician — 8 things I never assume are ‘just getting older’

Some telltale signs of aging deserve a closer look as they may not be directly caused by age. ( READ MORE )

‘I’m a GP - stop eating 2 things in a Full English to slash bowel cancer risk’

EXCLUSIVE: Dr Asiya Maula names the two British staple foods that could be increasing your risk of developing bowel cancer. ( READ MORE )

Sophie started going bald at 16 - it took 12 years before she discovered the 60-second fix that made her feel like herself again

Sophie Law was at the salon when her hairdresser broke some unexpected news: she had a patch of hair missing. At just 16 years old, she was horrified. ( READ MORE )

Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms

Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year. ( READ MORE )

Nursing Home Beds Are Disappearing. That’s a Problem.

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

Measles nightmare for Amtrak as potential super-spreader sparks alerts from Colorado to California

A passenger who traveled from Colorado to California onboard a series of Amtrak trains last week has been hospitalized with measles. ( READ MORE )

The 'immune-boosting' autumn soup recipe doctors swear by for cold season

As the weather gets colder, a hearty soup can support your immune system and ward off the autumn chills. Dr Hazel Wallace has shared her favourite recipe. ( READ MORE )

Researchers find genetic answer to lung cancer in those who never smoked

A rare inherited mutation in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor gene is associated with an overall 25-fold increased risk of lung cancer, according to a study that looked at data ( READ MORE )

Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn't public. The post Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model appeared first on Boston.com. ( READ MORE )

Trump Promotes Program to Reduce Medicaid Drug Prices

Ahead of the midterm elections, the president said that all states had opted in to an effort to align Medicaid’s prices for medicines with those in other wealthy countries. ( READ MORE )

Patients are suing GLP-1 drugmakers over the risk of sudden vision loss. The little-discussed potential risk of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs is on warning labels outside of the U.S.

The little-discussed potential risk of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs is on warning labels outside of the U.S. ( READ MORE )

Dark side of melatonin: How popular sleep aid taken by millions triggers terrifying side effects - and dosage that actually wrecks your sleep... but there are cheap alternatives

It was 3am when James Nardell suddenly bolted awake, screaming. Beside him, his wife jolted up in panic and switched on the light. The nightmare had felt terrifyingly real. ( READ MORE )

Florida confirms death from dengue as state struggles with recent outbreak

Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue in decades, and the toll now includes a death ( READ MORE )

Scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

West African laboratory scientists are urging governments to strengthen their capacity to detect disease outbreaks to prevent another major crisis ( READ MORE )

Former NFL player advocating for those with head injuries encouraged answers are being sought

Casey Toohill recently announced his retirement after a six-year NFL career and the defensive end admits to playing with a certain amount of "existential dread" when it came to the ( READ MORE )

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity to detect disease outbreaks to avoid another major outbreak, saying health systems across the region are becoming weaker. ( READ MORE )

The painful condition that hospitalized Kim Kardashian revealed... and its worrying link to disease that killed her father Robert at age 59

TV personality and business mogul Kim Kardashian has revealed her newest health struggle, sharing that she had to be hospitalized for a condition called esophagitis. ( READ MORE )

New York and Pittsburgh hospitals agreed in legal settlements to end gender treatments for minors, the Justice Department said Friday

New York and Pittsburgh hospitals agreed to financial penalties and made legal commitments after Trump administration pressure. ( READ MORE )

Jehovah's Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions

The Jehovah's Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood, allowing members to receive products derived from blood but maintaining a ban on transfusions ( READ MORE )

Childhood hobby leads to lower stress, fewer mental health problems and better brain function as adults

It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. ( READ MORE )

Is It Normal To Poop During A Race? Actually... Kinda!

An infamous moment at a Hyrox competition has people wondering if it’s ever “normal” to poop yourself during a workout. ( READ MORE )

All 50 states sign up for Trump's program to reduce Medicaid drug prices paid

President Trump announced that all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have agreed to participate in his most-favored-nation drug pricing plan for Medicaid, the government insurance for ( READ MORE )

Kim Kardashian reveals new health scare with haunting connection to father’s cancer death

Kim Kardashian reveals her esophagitis diagnosis in a new "Kardashians" trailer, raising fears tied to her father's esophageal cancer death. ( READ MORE )

Ice cream urgently recalled for a SECOND time over concerns of contamination

A dairy-free ice cream has been recalled for the second time in less than a year over fears it could contain foreign objects. ( READ MORE )

Trump to announce all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

President Donald Trump is set to announce Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide most favored nation pricing to some drugs within the ( READ MORE )

Kim Kardashian reveals new diagnosis — and the link to her father’s death at age 59

"It makes me want to cry,” Kris Jenner said in the season eight trailer for "The Kardashians" about her daughter's diagnosis. ( READ MORE )

‘Neurosensory’ skincare line is selling a $3,500 music box to help its products absorb — but does it work?

Bonjil, a new “neurosensory” skincare line, says listening to soothing music while applying serums and balms will help the products do their jobs. We put it to the test. ( READ MORE )

It’s been a big week for Hyrox. Read more in this week’s WSJ Wellness newsletter.

Plus, energy-drink crackdowns and bodega peptides. ( READ MORE )

Your brain is actually two organs, new study finds — and it could change how we treat deadly diseases

The hundreds-of-millions-of-years-old revelation could give scientists a new way to study ALS and other conditions affecting brain stems. ( READ MORE )

Using non-PC words doesn’t actually cause psychological harm: study

This may leave the language police speechless. ( READ MORE )

New Jersey man's pizza comeback after 25-day Sweetgreen diet leaves him feeling sick, he says

A Hoboken, NJ, man who ate nothing but Sweetgreen for 25 straight days said his celebratory return to normal food didn't go as planned, leaving him nauseated after just one ( READ MORE )

Warning over popular 'calming' supplement: Herb triggers brain damage in fit and healthy mother of two

Lois Kinder, 44, from Cheshire, suffered deadly liver failure in July, which doctors blamed on gummies she'd been taking over the last year containing ashwagandha root. ( READ MORE )

I’ve had four cancers in 40 years — these were the signs for each

Grandmother Susan Gasson, 75, has been treated for four types of tumours. ( READ MORE )

Why more companies are fighting over consumers' beauty, health and wellness spending

As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget. ( READ MORE )

'Kissing virus' infecting 90% of Americans linked to worse symptoms of devastating neurological disorder

Researchers found a link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS, showing that EBV activity may increase in the blood stream before an MS flareup. ( READ MORE )

Ebola vaccine being tested in DR Congo outbreak zone

Health workers in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo badly hit by a deadly Ebola outbreak launched a test vaccination program Saturday to see whether vaccines designed for a ( READ MORE )

Pittsburgh's kindergartners fall below the measles safety threshold, testing the city's vaccine legacy

It takes a lot to knock football out of the headlines in Pittsburgh. But reports of measles cases, exposure alerts and calls for residents to double-check their vaccination status have ( READ MORE )

America's Long History of Falling for Hucksters and Their Outlandish Promises

(MedPage Today) -- America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers. Our enduring belief that anything is possible -- whether based in reality or not -- has helped the ( READ MORE )

Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms

Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year. ( READ MORE )

Oxygen for Preterm Infants; Top-Down Therapy in Crohn's

(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president ( READ MORE )

No 'magic bullet' for malaria—elimination will require a combination of tools, say global health expert

As malaria cases and deaths rise worldwide and resistance threatens current treatments and prevention tools, eliminating malaria will require a combination of strategies rather than relying on a single solution, ( READ MORE )

Work As an RN First. Then Go to NP School.

(MedPage Today) -- Before anyone accuses me of being anti-nurse practitioner (NP), let me be clear: I support NPs. I support them enough to worry about what we're doing to ( READ MORE )

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity to detect disease outbreaks to avoid another major outbreak, saying health systems across the region are becoming weaker. ( READ MORE )

Historically high suicide rates cause alarm in Argentina

Bereaved relatives and mental health specialists are trying to start a conversation about suicide in Argentina as more people than ever are choosing to end their own lives. ( READ MORE )

Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue fever in decades, and the toll now includes a death. ( READ MORE )

White matter 'bridge' bundles link brain hierarchy levels to broader mental functions

To enable movement, perception, memory, reasoning, emotion and various other functions, the human brain heavily relies on communication between different regions. This communication also takes place via white matter, tissue ( READ MORE )

Brain adapts to give deaf people a better visual 'danger radar'

Pioneering research shows that the brains of people who are deaf from an early age rewire to see more of what is happening in their visual periphery, new research has ( READ MORE )

New report finds gaps in HIV testing, diagnosis and prevention

A new study from La Trobe University has identified significant gaps in HIV testing, diagnosis and prevention that are leaving some people vulnerable to infection, despite major advances in treatment ( READ MORE )

Creatine may preserve muscle during weight loss while boosting strength

Creatine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for building muscle, boosting performance and supporting healthy aging. New research from Texas A&M University suggests its potential benefits may be ( READ MORE )

States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist

When Josh Fleig, Louisiana's chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year for five years to invest in startup rural health care companies, his reaction ( READ MORE )

Higher physical activity may prevent more type 2 diabetes cases among older adults

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2), suggests that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous ( READ MORE )

Common eye disease can cause hallucinations, but few people know it

Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known and harmless side effect, experts ( READ MORE )

Running marathons with type 1 diabetes can be safe, small study shows

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, from Sept. 28–Oct. 2 shows that, with the ( READ MORE )

Sex is safe in type 1 diabetes, shows small study using continuous glucose monitoring devices

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, Sept. 28–Oct. 2, shows, with the use of ( READ MORE )

Gene Therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome Gets FDA Nod

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Thursday approved rebisufligene etisparvovec (Fayuvi) as the first treatment for pediatric patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA), also known as Sanfilippo syndrome type ( READ MORE )

Trial Supports New Method for Easing IUD Insertion Pain

(MedPage Today) -- Intrauterine instillation of the anesthetic mepivacaine significantly reduced pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, a Swedish randomized trial showed. Mean pain score during IUD placement was 43.8 ( READ MORE )

Trump Announces All 50 States Joining Medicaid Drug Pricing Model

(MedPage Today) -- President Trump announced Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide "most favored nation" (MFN) pricing to some drugs within the ( READ MORE )

Accelerated research, increased investment signal landmark year for food is medicine

The emerging public health field of food is medicine (FIM) experienced a rapid increase in published research studies and substantial progress in advancing public policy. These trends demonstrate the growing ( READ MORE )

Holdout Juror Didn't Doubt Former Nurse Clancy Was Responsible for Killing Her Kids

(MedPage Today) -- The lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children said he was certain of her guilt, but that other jurors ( READ MORE )

What Injectable Did the FDA Warn About?

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )

Study 'Challenges' Standard of Prolonged Antibiotics for Orthopedic Infections

(MedPage Today) -- Giving no more than a week's worth of systemic antibiotics was as effective as a standard multi-week course for preventing treatment failure in patients who underwent surgery ( READ MORE )

A single protein may help aggressive breast cancer spread to the brain and evade immune defenses

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have identified a protein that may help an aggressive form of breast cancer spread to the brain and escape the body's immune ( READ MORE )

Strength training not tied to ventricular arrhythmia in those with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

Strength training is not linked to ventricular arrhythmia for people living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. ( READ MORE )

Small study suggests around half of US teens witness online harm, and around a third have been targeted

A survey of 472 US adolescents across 47 states found 44.7% had witnessed online harassment and 29.8% had experienced it directly in the past four weeks. Perhaps surprisingly, the same ( READ MORE )

Large study finds no added risk of rare artery tear following chiropractic neck care

Getting your neck adjusted by a chiropractor does not appear to raise the risk of a rare but serious artery injury, according to a large observational study from a multidisciplinary ( READ MORE )

AI system tracks rehabilitation exercises on simple devices

A lightweight artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to assess rehabilitation exercises in real time could make computer-assisted therapy more practical on low-powered devices, according to research in the International Journal ( READ MORE )

How a single viral protein hijacks immune cells to supercharge COVID-19 infection

In the sickest COVID-19 patients, SARS-CoV-2 doesn't just cause severe damage by directly infecting airway cells. The virus can also trigger hyperinflammation—a cycle in which immune cells themselves become infected, ( READ MORE )

Gene that drives blood cancer drug resistance uncovered with new CRISPR activation tool

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown gene that causes resistance to a leading blood cancer drug, as well as several genes that accelerate lymphoma growth, using a powerful new CRISPR ( READ MORE )

AI reads doctors' notes at scale, revealing data absent from coded medical records

Every time a person sees a doctor, the visit produces two kinds of records. There are the tidy checkbox fields: the billing codes, the lab values, the prescription entries. And ( READ MORE )

Nighttime light may disrupt sleep in people with schizophrenia

Sleep problems are common in people with schizophrenia and can worsen quality of life, psychiatric symptoms, cognition and daily functioning. Nighttime light is known to interfere with normal sleep and ( READ MORE )

Supplements and weight loss top misinformation themes in EU influencer posts analyzed

Scrolling through social media can mean encountering a supplement promising better health, a drink offering quick weight loss or a food promoted as a "superfood." For people looking for advice ( READ MORE )

B cells may help predict risk of colitis from immunotherapy

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown role for B cells, adaptive immune cells, in triggering and sustaining colitis as a side ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Eyes Wireless, RF Radiation; Cancer by the Month; AI for Cancer Symptoms

(MedPage Today) -- As a first step toward possible health warnings about cell phones, Wi-Fi, and other technologies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked for public feedback on ( READ MORE )

Screening method identifies leukemia drug candidates from more than 4 million compounds

A cancer cell behaves differently from a healthy cell, with unique features that enable rapid growth and bypass quality controls. Rice University's Natasha Kirienko is interested in finding these unique ( READ MORE )

Wegovy Benefits Heart Disease Patients Regardless of Frailty

(MedPage Today) -- Frailty did not appear to prevent adults with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity from reaping the benefits of semaglutide (Wegovy), a secondary analysis of SELECT trial ( READ MORE )

Brain circuit linked to food cravings during pregnancy identified

Why do food cravings become so strong during pregnancy? Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with colleagues, have identified a brain mechanism that may help explain how ( READ MORE )

Doc Running for Congress Calls RFK Jr. 'Dangerous and Incompetent'

(MedPage Today) -- As part of MedPage Today's series on healthcare clinicians running for office, Washington Editor Joyce Frieden spoke with Richard Pan, MD, MPH, a pediatrician and former state ( READ MORE )

Why a Sea-Lion Epidemic Is a Bad Sign for Humans

Animals that bridge the human world and the wild can be uniquely perilous to human health. ( READ MORE )

ADA Boycott Follows Meeting Scandal; Lawsuits Fly in Residency Application Space

(MedPage Today) -- The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody! Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insights ( READ MORE )

New Cochrane Review: Cardiac Rehab Should Be an Easy Yes for Way More People

(MedPage Today) -- The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in coronary heart disease (CHD) held up better than ever in an updated Cochrane review, and they looked increasingly applicable to ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.’s Brazen Reassurance to Anti-Vaxxers

“You have friends in the White House,” he said at a conference hosted by the anti-vaccine organization he founded. ( READ MORE )

A New Way to Prevent Ovarian Cancer Is Emerging. But It's Often Out of Reach.

(MedPage Today) -- A consequential shift in our understanding of ovarian cancer has gone mainstream. Many of the deadliest cancers we call ovarian may actually begin in the fallopian tubes, ( READ MORE )

48 Deaths Linked to Local Brew; Lancet Staff Strike; RFK Jr. Targets 5G Radiation

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. At least 48 people in southern Nigeria have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment after consuming ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover cells that cheat death and rebuild damaged tissue

Scientists discovered a population of cells that can start the process of programmed cell death, survive it, and then help rapidly rebuild damaged tissue. Their descendants become far more resistant ( READ MORE )

Study Flags RSV Deaths in Kids Not Eligible for Protection

(MedPage Today) -- Children and adolescents ineligible for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization accounted for a substantial proportion of the RSV-associated intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and deaths in recent ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- More than one-third of pediatricians believe immigrant families in their practices are avoiding seeking medical care for their children, according to a research brief published ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Women with cerebral palsy (CP) receive substantially less preventive gynecologic care versus women without CP, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in bladder cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- A composite biomarker may complement existing strategies for the detection of early-stage pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Strength training is not linked to ventricular arrhythmia for people living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in JACC: ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- High-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduces pain and improves sensory function in people with painful diabetic neuropathy, according to a study published online Sept. 9 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- A hydrogel-based dermal regenerative template (hDRT) composed of type I bovine collagen microspheres embedded within a lower-density type I bovine collagen hydrogel is promising for ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Getting enough sleep is important for your health — but the type of sleep you get may matter, too. A team led by Jingsong Luo ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Healthy eating might help slow the speed at which you age, and there’s more than one diet that works, a new study says. Ten different ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — A bit of carefully placed local anesthesia can significantly reduce pain among women receiving an IUD, a new study says. Currently, doctors insert an IUD ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — A meat allergy caused by tick bites could make it tougher for patients to safely receive blood transfusions, a new study says. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Stigma, bullying and rejection are the likely reasons why LGBTQ+ teens and young adults vape more than their peers, a new evidence review says. Nearly ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — When Josh Fleig, Louisiana’s chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year, for five years, to invest in startup rural ( READ MORE )

NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted standard full approval of Fayuvi (rebisufligene ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Emergency department visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after Canada expanded online gambling markets, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the American ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis before age 50 years is associated with both genetic and metabolic factors, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

Bagsværd, Denmark and Plainsboro, NJ, US, 17 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced that phase 3b results from the FRONTIER5 study of investigational denecimig were published in the Journal ( READ MORE )

September 17, 2026 -- Bayer today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kerendia® (finerenone) to reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), which is expected to reduce the ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Retinal imaging can identify atrial fibrillation (AF) years before diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in PLOS Digital Health. Josef Huemer, M.D., ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- The American Association for Cancer Research has released its annual Cancer Progress Report, highlighting the recent progress in cancer research. Keith Flaherty, M.D., chair of ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Eating more whole grains each day reduces several major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a dose-response fashion, according to a review published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Better cardiovascular health (CVH) is nonlinearly and inversely associated with overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published in the August issue of the Annals ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a nearly 50 percent increase in gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms compared with people without ADHD, according to a review published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- A family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) increases CRC incidence similarly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and matched comparators from the general population, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, risk factors for ketoacidosis include high hemoglobin A1c, previous ketoacidosis, and recent hypoglycemia, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Air pollution is associated with an increased risk for death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicidal thoughts, according to a review published online Sept. 15 ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — A dairy-free frozen dessert has been recalled for the second time in nine months for the same reason: cashew pieces that may contain small stones. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Four to six servings of whole grains a day may be the sweet spot for protecting your heart. "Although higher whole-grain intake has long been ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — More people are seeking emergency help for gambling problems in the face of expanded online betting markets, a new study says. ER visits for gambling ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Wearable sensors might be the key to better tracking and treating a person’s knee arthritis, a new study says. Strapped to the foot, these sensors ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Combat explosions appear to be increasing veterans’ long-term risk of seizures, nerve pain and stroke, a new study says. Vets exposed to high-level blasts from ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — An experimental blood test might be able to detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages, potentially saving countless lives, a new study says. The test, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Psychiatric diagnostic interrater reliability remains limited globally, according to a study published online July 28 in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Mateo Boberg, from the University Hospital ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Probiotic supplement use has surged in the United States, while the consumption of microbiome-supportive foods has remained unchanged, according to a study published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Nearly two-thirds of suspected poisonings in young children probably do not need the emergency department and can be handled by a call to the local ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- COVID-19 infection is associated with a lower risk for developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in individuals younger than 30 years, according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Workplace psychological stress may impair erectile function in young men, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- A longer reproductive lifespan is associated with a lower risk for bronchiectasis in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the July issue of ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — An 18-year-old from central Pennsylvania has died of a rare complication of measles that attacks the brain and spinal cord, the fourth death tied to ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- An updated, evidence-based guideline has been developed for the diagnosis and management of childhood nocturnal enuresis (NE); the guideline was published online July 10 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Banning displays of sodas, candy bars and junk food from store checkout lanes can prompt people to cut back on unhealthy eats, a new study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Exercise is already recommended to help people with cancer manage fatigue and improve quality of life. Now, there is evidence the benefits may go further. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Air pollution could be keeping you up at night, robbing you of sleep, a new study says. Data gathered by the popular Sleep Cycle app ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — The number of Americans who’ve personally been victims of physical or sexual violence is much higher than one might think, a new report says. More ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Crying babies absolutely expect caregivers to come comfort them and are confused if this doesn’t happen, a new study says. Babies registered surprise when shown ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Taya Hailstone has been in remission from childhood Hodgkin lymphoma for five years. But the cancer’s lasting damage to her organs and nerves can make ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- After the pandemic, suicide risk remained elevated among youth in areas with high community firearm violence, according to a study published in the September issue ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- All participating U.S. comprehensive cancer centers are experiencing a shortage of at least one anticancer agent, with more than 20 percent of centers currently reporting ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province. ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )

New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )

Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )

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