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According to circulars uploaded on exchanges' websites, Paras Healthcare has allotted 94,15,584 equity shares to 39 funds at Rs 693 apiece, aggregating to Rs 652.5 crore. ( READ MORE )
In a social media post on Monday, the Food and Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory on 'mandatory compliance with labelling requirements and warning statements ( READ MORE )
Equatorial Guinea has tackled malaria with a successful strategy on Bioko Island ( READ MORE )
Nick, always a good speller, had begun asking her how to spell words. He forgot things that happened the day before. ( READ MORE )
Tiffany Fitzgerald had never worried about losing her hair. Growing up, her locks were thick and black, often pulled into a 'giant ponytail' that made her hard to miss. ( READ MORE )
Jalen Hurts, star quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, may be out for the season after doctors discovered a serious blood clot that could have been life-threatening. Tom Hanson reports. ( READ MORE )
The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections. ( READ MORE )
Only 15% of eligible Americans get screened for lung cancer, translating to tens of thousands of preventable deaths every year, doctors warn. ( READ MORE )
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus. ( READ MORE )
Niclosamide has been used for decades to kill the gut parasites, starving them to death by shutting off their supply of glucose, their main energy source ( READ MORE )
A simple selfie could soon be used to predict a patient's chance of surviving cancer, an intriguing study has suggested. ( READ MORE )
The measles outbreak started in October 2024 and has continued for about two years, with more than 6,400 cases reported during that time. ( READ MORE )
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use. ( READ MORE )
Millions of people look down and notice their toes look different than they once did. But fewer are aware that the shape of their toes is not just cosmetic - ( READ MORE )
Increasing research suggests an unlikely $4 vegetable may be linked to better sleep, improved memory and a boosted immune system that wards off winter bugs. ( READ MORE )
Democrats’ confidence in their health care message is showing up on the airwaves and the debate stage. ( READ MORE )
Diet soda has long promised a hit of sweetness without the sugar overload that can fuel weight gain. ( READ MORE )
Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean. ( READ MORE )
Katy Lander was constantly bloated, exhausted and suffering stomach pain when she first went to her GP. The 32-year-old was told she was probably run down and stressed. ( READ MORE )
Obamacare is costing consumers a fortune, so Democrats running in some of the most competitive congressional races have reignited calls to expand it to a government-run system that's long been ( READ MORE )
Ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth, as the health secretary has recommended, would increase the number of chronic infections by as much as 83 percent, a team of ( READ MORE )
A federal appeals court has put on hold a court-ordered takeover of healthcare operations in Arizona's prisons that was scheduled to start Monday. ( READ MORE )
The Eagles star is out after dangerous blood clots spread to his lungs. Here's what you need to know about the life-threatening condition. ( READ MORE )
Nearly 1.6 million pounds of meat products are being recalled because they may not have been stored at appropriate temperatures, potentially posing a dangerous bacterial threat to consumers. ( READ MORE )
FDA-approved gene therapies for sickle cell disease offer a chance to help patients, but factors including cost and access have slowed their use. ( READ MORE )
Everything you need to know about the popular hair growth drug — starting with where to get it. ( READ MORE )
A kebab at 3am. That was a standard meal for me during my university years, writes Sam Treadway. Like so many young Britons, my diet as a student was appalling. ( READ MORE )
The nurse says she faced a hostile work environment after a coworker allegedly assaulted her in a closet at Taunton State Hospital. The post Mass. nurse suing state agencies over ( READ MORE )
Africa's top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid which is unaccounted for, and called on aid groups to provide more information ( READ MORE )
She’s got the secrets to a timeless home — and maybe the fountain of youth, too. ( READ MORE )
Like breath strips, they dissolve on the tongue, claiming a faster way to better sleep, healthier skin and other benefits. ( READ MORE )
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared his post-workout smoothie with 70g of protein and jasmine rice, but dietitians warn it's not for everyone. ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging cooperation with Russia to allow humanitarian aid into the embattled city of Oleshky and the safe evacuation ( READ MORE )
SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused. ( READ MORE )
A little meal before bedtime may curb your hunger in the short term, but could raise the risk of a severe condition. ( READ MORE )
"It was a question that changed everything." ( READ MORE )
But hospital food 'can be tricky to get right because it needs to be hot and look and smell nice to make patients want to eat it, which is vital ( READ MORE )
The winter bug season has truly arrived, with cases of flu in England reported to be higher than usual last month - earlier than the previous four years, according to ( READ MORE )
Becky Tucker once weighed more than 13 stone and was bordering on obese. Today, she is almost unrecognisable - thanks to Professor Tim Spector's ZOE Diet. ( READ MORE )
The Swiss drugmaker will assume responsibility for outside China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan after the completion of early-stage clinical trials. ( READ MORE )
Want to lose weight, boost your mood and improve your long-term health - without counting calories or going hungry? ( READ MORE )
President Trump signed an executive order Monday creating a National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health and turning research into cures. ( READ MORE )
A TV doctor has issued a stark warning about heart attack symptoms in women, saying they are "too often" dismissed as something less serious ( READ MORE )
An individual in Washington has tested positive for bird flu in the first human case of the virus to be detected in the US this year, health officials have revealed. ( READ MORE )
Experts say upping your exercise is just one of a roster of budget-friendly interventions that can turn back the clock - not only on your health, but your face, too. ( READ MORE )
Jim Cramer identified two of his favorite stocks to buy and the names he's not willing to touch just yet. ( READ MORE )
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at bolstering federal research on women's health, a move pushed by first lady Melania Trump, the White House confirmed ( READ MORE )
Davina McCall said she feels "lucky" as she looks to the future after facing a series of health battles in recent years ( READ MORE )
Singapore will issue preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies to tackle and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan province that may have sent smoke across the border, the National Environment ( READ MORE )
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family. ( READ MORE )
An Australian clinician-led research team has developed a gene-editing platform that could give doctors more control over cell therapies, making them more practical for patients with complex immune conditions. ( READ MORE )
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham found routine liver cancer screening to be cost-effective and life-extending for individuals with alcohol-associated cirrhosis, even when their annual risk ( READ MORE )
Targeting a deep brain region with sound waves may safely reduce delusions in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, initial study results show. These conditions can cause people to hear ( READ MORE )
Researchers at City of Hope have uncovered an immune pathway that may contribute to radiation-related lung damage and have identified a potential strategy to block it. Published in Nature Communications, ( READ MORE )
A new PET imaging approach detected 97.9% of lesions in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), potentially giving clinicians a more complete picture of the location and extent of a ( READ MORE )
Australia's updated cardiovascular disease risk calculator is identifying substantially more Australians aged 45–74 as being at "intermediate" risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new analysis published in the ( READ MORE )
A new rapid attribution study by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) finds that human-induced climate change made the June 2026 heat wave in Belgium 3.9°C hotter and more than doubled the ( READ MORE )
Tumors beneath the surface of the liver can be difficult to locate during laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery. The new technology uses augmented reality to overlay a 3D visualization of the ( READ MORE )
A study has found that increases in risk-taking behavior in people with mild to moderate alcohol use disorder (AUD) precede increases in alcohol consumption, not vice versa. This research is ( READ MORE )
An international research team led by IMDEA Materials Institute and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) has developed a method for manufacturing personalized cardiovascular medical devices using three-dimensional printing of nitinol, ( READ MORE )
In a comprehensive study of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that the enzyme ADK plays an important role in determining how leukemia cells respond to triciribine. ( READ MORE )
University of East Anglia researchers have discovered the genetic blueprints of 18 new bacterial species collected from prostate cancer patients. ( READ MORE )
Researchers are using AI tools to analyze simple facial photographs to determine key indicators of a person's health. Mass General Brigham researchers built FAHR-Face (Foundation Artificial Intelligence for Health Recognition), ( READ MORE )
Neutrophils are white blood cells that form part of the body's first line of defense. Researchers have now demonstrated for the first time that neutrophils are found in many tissues ( READ MORE )
Loneliness is common in older adults, and the mental and physical health risks associated with the condition are difficult for medical professionals to recognize and treat. To address this need, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Monday granted accelerated approval to the PD-1 inhibitor dostarlimab (Jemperli) to help select patients with operable rectal cancer potentially avoid surgery. The approval allows ( READ MORE )
The mechanisms that cause the world's most common chronic liver disease—metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—to develop and progress are still not fully understood. ( READ MORE )
When analyzed by a new artificial intelligence model developed at Penn Medicine, CT scans reveal much about a patient's health beyond the specific condition they were originally ordered for, according ( READ MORE )
When genes are "expressed," it is like reading an instruction manual to create things the body needs—such as proteins or RNA. It is an important process in regulating normal cellular ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- It's not easy being the President's physician, but the Wall Street Journal captured some of the biggest challenges facing Sean Barbabella, DO -- including the need to ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Shifting from a universal birth dose of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine to recently proposed strategies of deferred vaccination or a shared decision-making approach could increase ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a higher mortality risk compared with others, a study of 16 million people showed. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, ( READ MORE )
A modeling study suggests that replacing universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth with delayed vaccination or a shared decision-making approach, as recommended by the U.S. federal government this year, could ( READ MORE )
A new study in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics reveals how scientists at Klick Labs created visual maps of sound frequencies (spectrograms) to identify complex, new patterns ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Use of agenda-setting conversation cards alongside usual primary care improved clinician satisfaction but not care fit or clinical outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes, a cluster ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health through all stages of their lives, a move pushed by his ( READ MORE )
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a machine learning tool that can detect and estimate past radiation exposure using the information in a standard complete blood ( READ MORE )
One in five pediatric cancer patients in a large national cohort lived more than 90 minutes away from their treatment center, and patients with the highest social vulnerability were least ( READ MORE )
Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended this line of research by showing that when people perform the same "depressed" body ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- People with aging-associated farsightedness gained a new topical treatment option as the FDA expanded the approval of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% (Ryzumvi) to include presbyopia, according to ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Questions about vaccine safety can carry enormous consequences for public trust, but Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, argues that the credibility of any new research depends as much ( READ MORE )
Mayo Clinic researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications widely used for diabetes and weight management, were associated with a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with ( READ MORE )
The rapid-access cancer care program Same Day/Next Day (SDND) served a higher proportion of patients with high socioeconomic risk for poor outcomes than the traditional health care path, and more ( READ MORE )
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Cognition often deteriorates when the brain's main blood vessels are clogged, but a Columbia-led study published in JAMA shows that cognition cannot be improved by opening the blockages with stenting ( READ MORE )
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A protein called Miro1, found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with type 2 diabetes, may contribute to insulin resistance, potentially making it a target for future ( READ MORE )
Family caregivers often put their own health second. For those already living with cardiovascular conditions, caregiving can add to their physical and emotional strain. ( READ MORE )
For many Israelis, the Oct. 7 terrorist attack marked the beginning of months of uncertainty, fear and repeated exposure to trauma. Yet while emotional strain was common, people did not ( READ MORE )
Researchers examining whether COVID-19 vaccination affects persistent smell or taste problems after contracting the virus have found that, in most cases, it does not. Dr. Daniel Hwang from The University ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- In an "exceptionally" rare case, an infant with abdominal distention, vomiting, and constipation was found to have a second colon, researchers reported. The child presented to the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- It's traditionally been frowned upon for us doctors to talk with patients about voting. But at a time of growing crisis in healthcare, clinicians now face an ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Halley Froehlich, PhD, was sure she'd spend her scientific career in the U.S. Her family has been in America since the 1700s. But over the past 2 ( READ MORE )
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Billy Joel's doctors advised him to stop performing after he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, which makes ( READ MORE )
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Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s, uncovering a rare mutation that protects the brain from harmful protein ( READ MORE )
Scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for why some people struggle to taste food more than a year after recovering from COVID-19. By examining taste buds from patients with lingering ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Benzodiazepine use in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for major congenital malformations, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For adults with insomnia, medical cannabis seems to have little to no clinically meaningful effect on quality of sleep, total sleep time, or daytime functioning, ( READ MORE )
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that its investigational ABBV-466, a novel dual-targeting therapy against IL-23 p19 and integrin α4β7, demonstrated higher rates ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Your fitness tracker may reveal more than your daily step count. It could also offer clues about your future brain health. Researchers analyzed a year’s ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — If you’ve ever needed two trips to get the groceries in from the car or felt winded after a flight of stairs, you’ve already seen ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For women with dense breasts, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is associated with fewer abnormal interpretations and fewer short-interval follow-up recommendations than handheld ultrasound (HHUS), with ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Epilepsy is strongly associated with young-onset dementia (YOD; age younger than 65 years), according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Neurology. Quentin Calonge, ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For middle-aged adults, higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with greater adiposity and greater odds of vascular brain injury (VBI), but not cognitive performance, ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- The age- and sex-standardized dementia incidence is 9.7 per 1,000 person-years at risk, with higher incidence in women than men, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For older U.S. adults, total ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake appears to not be associated with incident colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Continuous glucose monitors can dramatically improve blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes who aren’t yet taking insulin, a new clinical trial says. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — How you use weed might make a difference in how much sedation you require for surgeries or procedures, a new study says People who smoke ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report. Many teenage health problems ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — A child’s risk of food allergies changes considerably during the first five years of life, both in sensitivity and in the foods they react to, ( READ MORE )
South San Francisco, CA -- October 15, 2026 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
Brussels, Belgium and Atlanta, Georgia – October 16, 2026 – UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ( READ MORE )
GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 16, 2026 -- Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Middle-aged adults who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to show signs of silent strokes, according to a new study. Silent strokes cause no ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Adverse family outcomes are reported in children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Journal of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Poorer maternal dietary quality is associated with infantile colic and eczema, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Emily Oken, ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Among patients with HIV who received long-acting lenacapavir (LEN)/cabotegravir (CAB), those with baseline viral suppression (VS) maintained VS and those without achieved VS by 13 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Hormone therapy should be a first choice for easing hot flashes, night sweats and the sleep problems they cause, a leading U.S. doctors’ group says. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Demographic and tumor factors are associated with delays in care for young women with breast cancer, but these delays do not influence outcomes, according to ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- The risk for miscarriage is increased in association with occupational standing, walking, and forward bending, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Occupational ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase (FAST) demonstrated the highest sensitivity for ruling out at-risk metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), according to a study published in the October issue of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Intermittent hemodialysis as an initial treatment approach is not noninferior to continuous renal-replacement therapy (CRRT) among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) with ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Your napping habits might be a warning flag for dementia, a new study says. Older adults who fall into unintended naps, nap frequently or take ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Medical coverage might be one of the biggest decisions facing seniors, affecting both their finances and their health. Despite that, most seniors do little to ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — People starting antipsychotics need to closely track their weight and blood sugar for the first few months to avoid developing type 2 diabetes, a new ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Therapy targeting the immune system’s B cells might offer better odds against relapses in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study reports. ( READ MORE )
Audience: Consumer October 16, 2026 -- Counterfeit versions of over-the-counter eye drops have been found in Florida and Georgia in stores serving primarily Spanish-speaking customers. These products also may be ( READ MORE )
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ryzumvi (phentolamine ophthalmic solution ( READ MORE )
WARREN, N.J., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQST) (“Aquestive” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company advancing medicines to bring meaningful improvement to patients' lives ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Structured support may attenuate weight gain after cessation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Obesity ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- The global burden of acne increased from 1990 to 2023 and is set to continue increasing through 2050, according to a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Universal germline testing identifies pathogenic variants in patients with early-, average-, and late-onset cancer across 32 solid tumor types, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Individuals with overweight or obesity when diagnosed with dementia have lower mortality compared with those who are normal weight, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Recommendations have been developed for preventive care of patients with cirrhosis, according to clinical guidelines published online Oct. 5 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Undeclared pharmacologically active ingredients (UPAIs) are detected in one-third of over-the-counter (OTC) skin products marketed online, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes, longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk for incidence and progression of diabetic nephropathy, according to a ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Use of certain catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention practices has improved over time, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in JAMA Network ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- From 2000 to 2019, there was a decrease in overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, with wide variation among U.S. counties, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Late-night eating, defined as eating after dinner or after bedtime, is associated with an increased risk for incident metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 — A Massachusetts man has admitted to helping launder money from a scheme that billed Medicare more than $6 million for knee and back braces patients ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 — More people are receiving treatment for depression and anxiety in states that legalized online sports betting. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University reviewed health insurance records ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 — Kids could have a higher risk of a rare heart condition if their drinking water contains higher levels of lithium, a new study says. Children ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 — Starting a walking routine takes very little: comfortable, supportive shoes and your own two feet. Unlike gym workouts, walking costs little up front and fits ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 — Anabolic steroids might help weightlifters bulk up, but long-term use can do serious damage to the heart, a new study warns. Men who used steroids ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2026 — Kidneys donated by smokers are less likely to survive transplant, a new study says. Donated kidneys are 13% more likely to fail if they come ( 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 )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )
