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Medical devices PLI scheme drives local output of MRI, CT scanners, heart valves: Centre

According to the ministry, the scheme has facilitated the establishment of domestic manufacturing capabilities for a range of high-end medical devices that were earlier predominantly imported. ( READ MORE )

UNGA81: India showcases progress in universal health coverage, disease control

India reiterated its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all, while sharing its experience in strengthening public health systems and addressing priority health challenges, a health ministry ( READ MORE )

Strokes nearly double among adults under a certain age in disturbing trend

Stroke incidence among young adults more than doubled over three decades, with ischemic stroke and marijuana use surging, a new study reveals. ( READ MORE )

Why we like Starbucks’ latest turnaround move — plus, two more wins for Eli Lilly

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading. ( READ MORE )

Hospitals’ body rejects hotel analogy for room charges, urges balanced approach to affordability

In a response to the Parliamentary Standing Committee report on “Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare Facilities in Public and Private Sector”, AHPI said it welcomes the overall intent and several ( READ MORE )

People are ditching their vapes only to pick up another surprising habit

E-cigarettes promised a clean off-ramp from smoking, but severe vape withdrawal is pushing former smokers back to traditional cigarettes, experts warn. ( READ MORE )

FSSAI goes after e-commerce giants in latest crackdown

In an update shared on social media, FSSAI said it found various food safety and regulatory non-compliances, including misbranding or misleading claims sale and display of prohibited or poisonous food ( READ MORE )

Novo's new strategy hinges on something it can't manufacture: investor trust

Novo has now reached the point where it can broaden its ambitions again, CEO Mike Doustdar told CNBC, but investors remain unconvinced. ( READ MORE )

FSSAI proposes single-phase food warning labels, gives industry one-year transition time

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India intends to implement new front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations. Food Business Operators will have one year to comply with the new labeling requirements. ( READ MORE )

NEET counselling: HC say NMC constituted medical board cannot redetermine percentage of disability

The high court's Lucknow bench in its order stated that the role of the NMC medical assessment board is limited to determining whether a candidate is capable of pursuing and ( READ MORE )

Idaho case may be connected to the 1982 Tylenol murders, officials say

Authorities in Idaho say a man found dead in a church decades ago may be connected to unsolved poisonings in 1982 that were dubbed the Tylenol murders ( READ MORE )

Hayden Panettiere's death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use

A coroner’s report notes that actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehabilitation just weeks before she died from an accidental drug overdose ( READ MORE )

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ hero Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s warning signs he missed years ago

Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and wife Lorrie reveal the subtle behavioral shifts noticed years before his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. ( READ MORE )

What is kratom? Risks of popular substance revealed after college students' deaths

Two University of Mississippi students died with kratom found at both scenes, raising urgent questions about the substance's opioid-like effects. ( READ MORE )

Canadians in Nigeria warned to avoid alcohol amid methanol-related deaths

In a safety notice the Canadian government said, casualties had occurred in Nigeria due to the consumption of unregulated and adulterated alcohol containing methanol. ( READ MORE )

Outbreak of gross medieval disease sends six people to hospital in LA neighborhood

Health officials believe fleas are the key source of exposure in the latest outbreak. ( READ MORE )

Why is the price of protein powder rising?

Why is the price of protein powder rising? ( READ MORE )

Kennedy Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA

A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretary’s wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda. ( READ MORE )

U.S. confirms 1st measles-related death of 2026

The U.S. CDC added the figure is subject to change and will be updated as additional information becomes available and relevant reviews are completed. ( READ MORE )

The Trump administration is curbing its efforts to encourage Americans to get the flu vaccine this fall despite the virus rising as a cause of death in the U.S.

The virus has risen as a cause of death in the U.S. and killed a higher number of children in recent years. ( READ MORE )

Map reveals areas of the UK where Britons are too depressed to work - as mental health benefit claims rocket 100 per cent in five years

Disability benefit claims linked to mixed anxiety and depression have more than doubled across Britain in just five years, analysis reveals. ( READ MORE )

Doctors told Nina she needed surgery to remove a football-sized fibroid. Now the growths have all but disappeared... and experts say her one simple lifestyle change and a 13-cent pill could help millions of women

It wasn't until Nina suffered two miscarriages in her early 30s that doctors discovered the cause of her pain and infertility: noncancerous growths in the walls of her uterus - ( READ MORE )

‘We’re literally seeing new forms of measles’: Infectious disease doc warns about scary Pennsylvania development

Doctors are seeing cases in patients they rarely encountered before — and learning how to treat them on the fly. ( READ MORE )

Doctors urge women to remove fallopian tubes to reduce ovarian cancer risk

The procedure is quick and done on patients already undergoing surgery in the abdominal area and who don't want children or have finished having children. ( READ MORE )

Sen. Rand Paul to refer Fauci aide for prosecution after Democrats block immunity deal

Sen. Rand Paul said Wednesday he will refer a longtime aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Justice Department for possible prosecution, saying she had a "20-year history of destroying ( READ MORE )

Popular head lice treatment contains chemical scientists say could increase breast cancer risk

Hundreds of chemicals used in cosmetics, food packaging and everyday plastic products could increase the risk of breast cancer, a major study has found. ( READ MORE )

The everyday vegetable your liver craves after a boozy weekend: Nutritionist Gabriela Peacock reveals the 'superfood' to singer NATALIE IMBRUGLIA on new podcast Don't Judge Me

As Natalie, 51, reveals the fad diet she learnt the hard way never to try again, Peacock names the household vegetable she considers a genuine superfood. ( READ MORE )

Calling a MIGRAINE a headache is like describing a storm as drizzle. Our expert tells you everything you need to know about the world's most common, and misunderstood, neurological condition - including how to treat it

I have spent 16 years working with people in pain, and trained at the world famous Danish Headache Center with neurologists, a brain surgeon and emergency medicine doctors. ( READ MORE )

Three quarters of parents admit prioritising children's health over their own wellbeing

Parents neglect their own health while prioritising their children's wellbeing - but this can often make things worse. ( READ MORE )

What kratom does to the body... as unregulated herb emerges in connection to deaths of Ole Miss students

Concerns over an unregulated supplement are continuing to grow as the substance has now been potentially implicated in the deaths of two college students. ( READ MORE )

Three traumatic births left me with intimate pain and embarrassing problems that plagued me for years... until I found a surprising DIY solution

Today, Helen Tyler, 42, says her issues are largely behind her - and she credits the change to a simple device she began using at home. ( READ MORE )

Trump Officials May Undo Nursing Home Mandates for Reporting Covid

The agency led by Dr. Mehmet Oz is proposing an end to weekly tracking of respiratory infections at the facilities where thousands of elderly residents died in the pandemic. ( READ MORE )

Now you can ask for a second opinion at A&E: 'Life-saving' Martha's Rule extended to all emergency rooms

The rule was first introduced in 2024, following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills, who died in hospital after medics failed to escalate her care. ( READ MORE )

Chronic UTIs made sex so painful it almost destroyed my relationship. Then an exercise regime change and probiotic plan finally ended my agony for good

Hannah Evans was 18 and in her first serious relationship when painful UTIs began to take over her life. the infections were so frequent she barely recovered from one before ( READ MORE )

I'm a urologist who's treated thousands of men with erectile dysfunction. They all make the same mistake. Here's why you DON'T need Viagra... the THREE common lifestyle habits to avoid... and test you must ask your doctor for

When a patient asks me what he can do to improve his erectile function, this is the plan I take him through - the changes worth making... and the popular ( READ MORE )

Can toothpaste with 'good' bacteria prevent fillings?

Good oral hygiene is not only vital for healthy teeth and gums - it could help prevent serious disease. This is due to the vital role of oral microbiome, microorganisms ( READ MORE )

Why weight gets harder to shift as you get older: Experts reveal how your daily calorie needs change with age

Shifting a few unwanted pounds in your twenties seemed as simple as ditching dessert. But try the same trick at 45 and you'll likely find the scales barely budge. ( READ MORE )

ADHD map of England reveals regions where benefit claims for 'over-diagnosed' condition are soaring - as study shows wealthy areas are seeing fastest rise

Researchers said the shift could reflect wealthier families having better access to diagnosis and help navigating the benefits system. ( READ MORE )

Warning over steroid jabs for painful joints after woman dies following shoulder injection: Coroner says there is 'no guidance' on potentially fatal reaction

All steroid injections should carry an anaphylaxis warning a coroner has said, after a woman died following a routine jab at her GP surgery. ( READ MORE )

GPs to 'limit appointments' in work-to-rule plans that could kick in before December - if ministers don't meet pay demands

GPs could limit appointments to fewer than 20 a day if 'insufficient progress' is made in discussions with the Government, regarding funding, workload and GP contracts. ( READ MORE )

DR PHILIPPA KAYE: The uncomfortable truth about why so many middle-aged female patients are developing lymphoedema - and GPs aren't telling them

Jenny spent her whole life believing she was fat. No matter how much weight she lost, her legs never seemed to change - they remained puffed up and swollen. ( READ MORE )

The serious but often forgotten public health problem that's been linked to heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Over time, noise that once seemed unusually loud may barely register - but what feels normal isn't necessarily safe. ( READ MORE )

All about Lionel Richie’s heart condition — and the surgery that led him to cancel concerts

The star canceled upcoming performances with Earth, Wind & Fire in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Ohio. ( READ MORE )

Lionel Richie pausing tour after undergoing heart procedure, rep says

'Lionel is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon,' a representative for the 77-year-old singer said. ( READ MORE )

Nicotine pouch regulation changes not being considered: health minister

Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she's not considering changes to regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches. ( READ MORE )

Grail's cancer blood test faces high-stakes FDA review

A blood test designed to spot signs of multiple cancers in apparently healthy people faces its first major regulatory hurdle Wednesday as advisers to the U.S. government review how well ( READ MORE )

HHS, EPA launch joint review of glyphosate, as Trump pushes domestic production

The Trump administration is including new research in its glyphosate pesticide review as it pushes to boost domestic production of the herbicide whose maker was recently shielded from cancer-related liability ( READ MORE )

The ‘really sinister’ legal supplement found at death scenes of two Ole Miss students

Two students were found dead Monday in separate incidents — and kratom was found at both scenes, authorities said. Sold widely in gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops, the ( READ MORE )

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday. ( READ MORE )

Patrick Clancy describes ‘miracle’ treatment that ‘helped the most’ with trauma of losing kids

Speaking in extended clips from the latest episode of "60 Minutes," the 36-year-old said that EMDR, a trauma-focused psychotherapy, helped him face what he was dealing with “head on.” ( READ MORE )

Feeling the burn? It's not lactic acid

If you've ever pushed yourself through a hard workout, you've probably "felt the burn." It's that familiar sensation of pain and exhaustion in the muscles when they almost feel like ( READ MORE )

Four things you need to know about deprescribing

When was the last time your doctor or pharmacist suggested that you consider stopping a medication? ( READ MORE )

Experimental gene-silencing therapy offers hope for hepatitis B cure

Chronic hepatitis B is a long-lasting condition caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that affects about 240 million people worldwide. Most people infected show no symptoms for years, but ( READ MORE )

Anti-epileptic drug may reduce migraine aura

A new study by researchers at Lund University in Sweden found that 85% of patients with aura-dominant migraine experienced a reduction in monthly aura days by at least half following ( READ MORE )

AI model uses routine imaging to identify patients at risk for serious treatment-induced lung inflammation

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can identify lung cancer patients at increased risk of developing a serious ( READ MORE )

Stroke may change brain cells in ways that help gliomas grow

Researchers at Texas Children's Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI), Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in Nature Cancer that stroke promotes glioma growth. They also identified cellular ( READ MORE )

Coal-powered economic growth linked to rising urban air pollution and deaths in India

Research led by the University of Oxford has found that rapid economic growth brought major gains in access to electricity and cleaner cooking in India, but growing reliance on coal-fired ( READ MORE )

Investigating brain stimulation as an alternative to medication in the treatment of epilepsy

Many treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy require surgical procedures that carry risks and do not guarantee success. Therefore, there is a growing need for less burdensome therapies that can be used ( READ MORE )

Overprescribing can take a toll on older people's health and independence—here's what can be done

Around 8 million people in the U.K. take five or more medications each day (known as polypharmacy), with a further 2 million people taking 10 or more prescription drugs daily. ( READ MORE )

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics provide better outcomes in bipolar disorder and older schizophrenia patients

A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics provide ( READ MORE )

Nursing home beds are becoming more scarce

The San Vicente de Paúl Nursing Home in the South Bronx hasn't admitted a patient since December 2024. ArchCare, which operates the facility, has reduced its capacity from 120 available ( READ MORE )

Air pollution and cardiovascular disease: Mitochondria may be the missing link

Researchers at UCLA Health investigating the connection between air pollution and cardiovascular disease have identified new blood biomarkers—long-chain dicarboxylate acids (DCAs) and medium- to long-chain acyl-carnitines (ACs)—in samples from mice ( READ MORE )

New polymer could enable gastrointestinal transit monitoring without ionizing radiation

Scientists have developed a new fluorine-based tracer that can be tracked using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to monitor how quickly food moves through the gastrointestinal tract. The new method has ( READ MORE )

IBD not linked to risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall, but it is associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia, according to a ( READ MORE )

Landmark trial evaluates chemotherapy benefit in high-risk early-stage breast cancer

The addition of CDK4/6 inhibitors to endocrine therapy has changed the standard of care for patients with high-risk, early-stage estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer by reducing the risk of ( READ MORE )

FDA panel narrowly backs multi-cancer blood test despite doubts it works

A blood test that aims to catch more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear narrowly won the backing of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers Wednesday, even ( READ MORE )

Blood proteins shift during Alzheimer's treatment and may help monitor the effects of the medication

Patients with early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease may be prescribed anti-amyloid therapy, which can help clear the sticky clumps of amyloid protein in the brain that characterize Alzheimer's. While these ( READ MORE )

COVID-19 pandemic drove violence and moral suffering for nurses in Latin America

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health professionals around the world. A new study published in the journal Nursing Inquiry describes violence that nurses and midwives in Latin America ( READ MORE )

Chronic pain after cesarean delivery linked to poorer quality of life for months and years after giving birth

A new synthesis of global evidence, published in Anaesthesia finds that chronic postsurgical pain after cesarean delivery is associated with substantial impairment in women's quality of life and everyday functioning ( READ MORE )

Risk of death rises with rate of overcrowding, corridor care in hospital emergency department

The risk of death for patients treated in the emergency department increases by 1% for every 10% increase in occupancy, according to research that will be presented at the European ( READ MORE )

New ambulance triage method could reduce emergency visits for chest pain

Researchers in the Netherlands have found that about 30% of emergency department visits by patients with chest pain could be avoided if ambulance crews used a high-sensitivity troponin test alongside ( READ MORE )

Violence against emergency workers is increasing: Hospital overcrowding a major contributor

Some 75% of workers in emergency medical departments and services have witnessed violence in the past year, according to a survey of more than 1,300 health care professionals in 81 ( READ MORE )

AI innovation supports screening for 2.2 million US workers exposed to toxic dust

From coal miners and construction crews to engineered stone countertop fabricators and foundry workers, more than 2.2 million U.S. workers inhale fine particles of rock, sand or coal every day ( READ MORE )

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome: Long-term results of gene therapy developed

A single infusion of genetically corrected autologous hematopoietic stem cells can provide lasting clinical benefits for patients with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that impairs immune and platelet function, ( READ MORE )

Three heart cell receptors share unexpected signal that drives scar formation

Researchers at the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute have characterized an unexpected signaling pathway that helps drive cardiac fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that makes the heart stiffer and less able ( READ MORE )

Malaria parasite can reawaken after years: New vaccine target may block liver infection

University of South Florida researchers have discovered a previously unknown vulnerability in Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax), a malaria parasite that infects millions of people in Central and South America and ( READ MORE )

Why 'healthy' food labeling doesn't always mean the food is the most nutritious

A new analysis of nearly 150,000 food and beverage products launched in the United States over the past decade found that products bearing health-related claims are not consistently healthier and ( READ MORE )

Novel CAR-T therapy shows promising safety and durable responses in hard-to-treat multiple myeloma

A phase 1 clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that an investigational CAR-T therapy ( READ MORE )

CMV infection can pass from mother to baby during pregnancy. Here's how to prevent it

Pregnant women are routinely advised to avoid certain soft cheeses and take care when handling cat litter because of the risk of harmful infections. ( READ MORE )

How a membrane lipid tunes the eye's response to light

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have determined how a molecule within cells can help tune the eyes' sensitivity to light. The study identified the molecule's binding site on a protein in ( READ MORE )

More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases

A large study tracking more than 95,000 people suggests that how you sleep may be linked to your risk of developing dozens of diseases. People who spent more time in ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children

Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes may face an overlooked risk: nutritional deficiencies. A new study found ( READ MORE )

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Thrombotic Risk Varies by Dose, Route of Administration

(MedPage Today) -- While taking oral menopausal hormone therapy, women faced increased thrombotic risks that varied by the method of use, dosage, and duration of treatment, a nationwide study from ( READ MORE )

Congo Is Running Short of Health Workers as Ebola Remains Out of Control, WHO Says

(MedPage Today) -- Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have ( READ MORE )

Medical Aid in Dying Keeps Expanding to More States

(MedPage Today) -- The practice of allowing a doctor to help terminally ill patients end their lives with medication has been legalized in recent years in several countries across the ( READ MORE )

New Autism Committee Chair Founded a Leucovorin Telehealth Company

(MedPage Today) -- John Gaitanis, MD, who was recently appointed the new chair of the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), co-founded a company that provides leucovorin to families of ( READ MORE )

Gauging Benefits of Risk-Reducing Surgery for BRCA-Related Ovarian Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Older age should not discourage healthy women with a genetic risk for ovarian cancer from considering risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), investigators in a study of BRCA carriers ( READ MORE )

FDA Warns Pharmacy About Illegal GLP-1 Compounding

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA issued a warning letter this month to Empower Pharmacy over its mass production of compounded GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs, citing illegal copycat manufacturing and ( READ MORE )

Nearly 1 in 3 People With Lyme Disease Bacteria Carry Other Tick-Borne Pathogens

(MedPage Today) -- Nearly one-third of people who tested positive for the bacteria that cause Lyme disease also tested positive for other tick-borne pathogens, according to a retrospective cohort study. ( READ MORE )

A Dementia Vaccine?  Most Americans Say Yes

(MedPage Today) -- Most Americans 50 and older said they would be interested in receiving a vaccine that could reduce their risk of dementia if they were at high risk, ( READ MORE )

Safety Concerns Halt Depression Trials; Gen Z and Alcohol; Prescribing Benzos

(MedPage Today) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals said it paused enrollment in its major depressive disorder and bipolar depression trials after unexpected neuropsychiatric adverse events emerged. Many mental health and suicide risk ( READ MORE )

2 Hot Dogs or 1 Large Cookie? A Study of Risks by Amount of Ultraprocessed Food

(MedPage Today) -- A line could be drawn between how much ultraprocessed food a person eats and their risk of major chronic diseases, according to a meta-analysis. Covering 51 prospective ( READ MORE )

Please ACGME, Leave Our Work Hour Protections Alone

(MedPage Today) -- By the end of my first 24-hour shift (but more like 28 hours if we're being honest) in my third year of medical school, I'd seen two ( READ MORE )

HHS Office 'Looted'; COVID Vax Delay; NIH Grant Panel

(MedPage Today) -- HHS moved $12 million from its Office of Minority Health to help cover the rising cost of security for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Wall Street ( READ MORE )

RareDx for Parents: A Guide to Navigating a Rare Disease Diagnosis

Source: National Organization for Rare DisordersRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Genetic Disorders, Rare Diseases ( READ MORE )

How Many Clicks Does It Take to Document a Patient's Morbidities?

(MedPage Today) -- At the end of my day, it's time to finally close all my notes, wrap things up after all those patient visits. I settle back down in ( READ MORE )

Help for People with Undiagnosed Medical Conditions

Source: National Organization for Rare DisordersRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Genetic Disorders, Rare Diseases ( READ MORE )

Walmart Pasta Recall; 'Ketamine Bladder' in Kids; Panettiere's Cause of Death

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Gias Foods of New York City is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine because ( READ MORE )

Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism

A major Swedish study of 3.7 million people has found that rare TORCH infections passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to much higher risks of autism ( READ MORE )

Breakthrough drug reverses skin aging and dramatically speeds healing

A topical drug that removes aging, damaged cells helped older mice heal skin wounds significantly faster. The treatment appeared to reactivate repair pathways involved in inflammation, collagen production, and new ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Wakefern Food Corp. has recalled jars of its Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after federal testing turned up high levels of patulin, a toxin ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Getting your neck adjusted by a chiropractor does not appear to increase the risk of a rare but serious artery tear. Researchers analyzed data from ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Transgender people in the United States are being affected by legislation targeting their rights, even if they live in a trans-supportive state, a new study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Childhood vaccinations don’t have to be frightening and painful for kids, according to a revised set of medical guidelines. Instead, a set of simple steps ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — A knee or hip replacement can be a lifesaver for someone in chronic pain from arthritis, but they might have a hidden effect on the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Well-endowed women face much worse problems than finding a bra that fits, a new study says. Women with abnormally enlarged breasts appear to have greater ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2026 — Dr. Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can be. He treats suicidal patients as a psychiatrist, has co-authored scores ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Ingestion of high amounts of egg and peanut during pregnancy and lactation does not result in lower risk for development of egg or peanut allergy ( READ MORE )

PRINCETON, N.J., and TOKYO, JAPAN – September 22, 2026 – Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced positive topline results ( READ MORE )

Fort Lee, N.J., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elevar Therapeutics, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of HLB Co., Ltd. and a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company dedicated to elevating treatment experiences ( READ MORE )

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 OASIZ 301 study evaluating dazodalibep in adults with Sjögren's disease and ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) initiation in perimenopausal or recently postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, with more pronounced benefits in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- A mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene is associated with a significantly increased risk for lung cancer, with the risk higher in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Addiction treatment centers across the United States are seeing more patients who have become dependent on kratom and a stronger compound made from it, known ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Mammography trials yield consistent excess-incidence patterns compatible with very low rates of overdiagnosis (less than 5 percent), according to research published online Sept. 14 in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Mortality is lowest at hemoglobin concentrations above current World Health Organization (WHO) thresholds, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in the Annals of ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Cirrhosis can recur after liver transplantation, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Portal Hypertension & Cirrhosis. Abhinav K. Rao, M.D., and Don ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Lynn Ramirez, 65, takes maintenance medications common to many older Americans. And like her fellow Americans, Ramirez finds that her shaky access to a family ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- For patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), rheumatic immune-related adverse events (rh-irAEs) are usually moderate or severe, with more than one-third leading to permanent ICI ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Blinatumomab is associated with significantly higher event-free survival among children with newly diagnosed high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a study published in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 -- For patients with high-risk adenomas, initiating surveillance five years after polyp removal is not inferior to initiation at three years, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Mindfulness meditation or tai chi can help cancer survivors feel better, a new study says. Patients had less pain, fatigue and sleep problems after participating ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — As a physician, I am often asked by patients how much aerobic exercise is truly necessary for optimal cardiovascular health. This is an important question, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Americans’ skepticism of vaccines does not appear to extend to brain health, a new study says. Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. middle-aged people and ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Zipping, zooming electric bikes have become a fixture on the streets and sidewalks of America’s neighborhoods, but most parents say they don’t know much about ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — People with type 1 diabetes can complete a marathon safely and achieve finishing times similar to those of runners without diabetes, a new study has ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 — When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat a set of rare ( READ MORE )

Bagsværd, Denmark, 21 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced topline results from the phase 3 REIMAGINE 5 and REDEFINE 9 trials of once-weekly CagriSema (cagrilintide and semaglutide), an investigational ( READ MORE )

South San Francisco, CA -- September 21, 2026 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced positive topline results from CT-388-104, a Phase ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) placement, intrauterine instillation of 10 mL of mepivacaine significantly reduces pain, according to a study published online Sept. 17 ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with schizophrenia, nighttime light exposure is significantly associated with objective sleep parameters, according to a study published in the October issue of Psychiatry ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Individual socioeconomic status is associated with mortality after acute hip fracture surgery, according to a study published in the October issue of the British Journal ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) or lower-risk myeloid malignancies, oral vitamin C is safe and biologically active, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen is associated with differences in markers of ovarian development, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Human Reproduction Open. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Structured exercise should be considered as an adjunct therapy for patients with cancer, with significant improvements seen in overall and disease-free survival, according to a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- In injured children, mortality is associated with substantially higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) thresholds than those currently used to define hypotension, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — An elderly Tampa woman has died of dengue fever as Florida faces one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne illness in decades. The Florida ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health. A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin D levels before and ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Wildfire smoke might pose a greater health risk to humans than other sources of air pollution, two new Mount Sinai studies say. Particle pollution from ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of organized competition outweigh the drawbacks for them and their kids, a new survey has found. Nearly 9 out ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Social media posts are making too many false promises about the newly available blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study warns. More than a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Lupus patients can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease if they consistently take their medication, a new study says. People with lupus had a ( READ MORE )

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Ballerup, Denmark, September 18, 2026 – LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing and granted ( READ MORE )

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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Inluriyo (imlunestrant), an ( READ MORE )

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CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures ( 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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )

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Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )

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Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

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