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E. coli outbreak lands 3 in hospital, health officials investigate link to pumpkin patch

Three children are in intensive care after an E. coli outbreak potentially linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo, California. ( READ MORE )

Warning over omeprazole pill for heartburn that raises risk of heart attack by 58% - experts reveal the safer alternatives to keep acid reflux at bay

Researchers found that those using proton pump inhibitors for more than 30 days had a 58 per cent higher odds of problems like heart attack compared with people not taking ( READ MORE )

I'm a breast cancer specialist and these are the cheap tablets every midlife woman should take to ward off the disease - on top of HRT... and they can protect your heart and keep dementia at bay, too

All women over 50 should be offered a trio of cheap drugs that could slash their risk of breast cancer, protect their heart and help ward off dementia, a leading ( READ MORE )

Covid stole my sense of smell - and when it came back even freshly washed laundry smelt foul. It's ruined my diet and destroyed my memories... and a cold or even obesity could mean the same thing happens to you

The day Em Wilkinson lost her sense of smell following a bout of Covid she had no idea how much of an impact it would have on her physical and ( READ MORE )

Forget beans and bottled water - if the unimaginable happens, it's emergency medical supplies that every family will need. Here's what preppers really should keep stashed away: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

Bottled water, baked beans and batteries have been vanishing from supermarket shelves after the Government urged every household in Britain to prepare for three days without essential services. ( READ MORE )

I've spent 17 years studying and treating Parkinson's disease. How lifestyle habits and where you LIVE could secretly trigger it decades before symptoms appear... but you can protect yourself: DR REBECCA GILBERT

As a neurologist and movement disorders specialist, I have treated hundreds of patients facing an incurable condition that may have lurked under the surface for years. ( READ MORE )

Dinner, sorted: Be the first to try our new Daily Mail recipe tool

Our new recipes tool picks two dinners for tonight, so you can stop scrolling and start cooking. It's in beta, and we'd love your help shaping it. ( READ MORE )

Beware these 3 unexpected injuries that can strike marathon runners — one is a ‘doozy’

The road to recovery begins as soon as you hit that finish chute, collect your medal and take your selfies. ( READ MORE )

Common developmental condition linked to higher risk of Parkinson's-related disorders

Older adults with autism were diagnosed with parkinsonism at more than double the rate of the general population, a study of 57 million Americans found. ( READ MORE )

As a measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines

Lancaster County in Pennsylvania has been the epicenter of the nation's worst measles outbreak in 35 years ( READ MORE )

You CAN have a healthy fry up - my six tiny tweaks to your full English will halve the fat, save hundreds of calories and you'll barely notice the difference NUTRITIONIST ANGELA DOWDEN

Google 'healthy fry-up' and you'll find a generous helping of disappointment. With bacon banished, the banger swapped for tofu and the fried egg traded for a joyless egg-white omelette. ( READ MORE )

Gen Z is ditching bars for run clubs — and finding more than friends along the way

As young adults denote less wallet share to bars, run clubs, races and recreational leagues become increasingly popular places to build community. ( READ MORE )

More raw sewage, billions of gallons of it, is pouring into the Chicago River after storms

Joe Gamble knows what to expect when he arrives at work at the Bridgeport Art Center after days of heavy rain.“There was raw sewage floating in the creek,” Gamble says ( READ MORE )

Most of private equity in health went to west & south: Study

In the study by Brown University’s School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, which identified 70 private equity (PE) backed acquisitions between Jan 2007 and ( READ MORE )

England's best-performing - and most beleaguered - A&Es, where more than one in four patients endure waits of over 12 hours... as deaths linked to overcrowded emergency departments surge 850 per cent in a decade

More than one in four patients at emergency departments in the seaside town waited at least half a day to be admitted, discharged or transferred over the last year. ( READ MORE )

Horror high blood pressure warning issued - free ‘MOT’ service available

Also known as hypertension, the disease is known as a "silent killer" as people often only spot symptoms after it has led to other serious health issues. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.’s making a lot of friends in Iowa

The former presidential candidate says he’s not running in 2028, but he’s doing everything he can to help Iowa candidates. ( READ MORE )

Studies find 20-minute method 'may help relieve pain and depression'

A group of trials have been brought together and analysed ( READ MORE )

How to spot the fake cosmetic products that may contain mercury, lead and nicotine

Harmful substances are lurking in counterfeit products, experts have warned. ( READ MORE )

'My low Vitamin D levels hit me like a truck'

Saskia Reeves-Priestley didn't know she had a Vitamin D deficiency until she suddenly collapsed at work. ( READ MORE )

Doctor's vacations at government medical colleges under Centre’s scanner

An expert committee constituted by Union health ministry to examine vacation and academic/on-duty leave arrangements for Central Health Service (CHS) teaching doctors had held its first meeting on Aug 31, ( READ MORE )

How major policy shift is changing police response to mental health call-outs

999 calls will be triaged and if there is any risk of harm or to life, or if a crime is involved, the police will still attend. ( READ MORE )

Heart attack patient, 83, had to drive four hours for hospital appointment

Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself. ( READ MORE )

A pharma giant is moving past one patent cliff — but another is already looming

Disappointing data highlights Novartis' challenge to build its next generation of blockbuster medicines, following a series of clinical trial setbacks. ( READ MORE )

Daylight saving time is ending: Doctor breaks down 6 ways to protect your sleep and health

Turning the clocks back at the end of daylight saving time has been linked to trouble falling and staying asleep, while ongoing sleep loss can take a toll on health. ( READ MORE )

'I died for 28 minutes, here is exactly what happens'

A fitness instructor says he was clinically dead for 28 minutes after suffering a heart attack during a basketball game before being revived by CPR, and detailed the 'out-of-body' near-death ( READ MORE )

ICMR funds study to identify genetic links, potential therapies for autoimmune diseases

The project titled 'Genomic Profiling and Identification of Targetable Shared Immunopathogenic Events in Multiplex Families with Autoimmune Diseases' has been awarded to Dr Dipyaman Ganguly of Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana, ( READ MORE )

FDA issues alert about Northfield-based Medline beds tied to fire-related deaths and injuries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert about Northfield-based medical supply company Medline’s beds Thursday after two people died and 16 others were seriously injured by the product.The ( READ MORE )

Testosterone 'may not ease brain fog and memory problems in menopausal women after all'

Social media is flooded with claims the hormone can treat symptoms - with women even posing as men to obtain prescriptions online. ( READ MORE )

Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say

Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists. ( READ MORE )

I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work

Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed. ( READ MORE )

Daylight saving time is ending: Doctor breaks down 6 ways to protect your sleep and health

Turning the clocks back disrupts sleep and mood. Dr. John La Puma shares six tips, from schedule shifts to chamomile tea and limiting screen time. ( READ MORE )

I begged doctors for a colonoscopy but they refused because I was only 30 and looked healthy. Now I have stage 3 cancer... these are the subtle symptoms they left too late - and my biggest regret

When I woke up from the colonoscopy, my gastrointestinal doctor told me they had found something in my colon. The diagnosis sent me reeling. ( READ MORE )

Whole Foods to open in Logan Square, replacing former Family Dollar

It will soon be easier for Logan Square residents who don't own a car to shop for grocery essentials at Whole Foods Market, thanks to a development project that will ( READ MORE )

What is Lewy body dementia? Inside the condition Patrick Stewart had before his death

Stewart died Wednesday at his home in LA. He was 86. ( READ MORE )

California pumpkin patch closes after five visitors are sickened with potentially deadly bacteria E. coli

A popular farm in San Luis Obispo has closed after state health officials confirmed five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli potentially linked to the location. ( READ MORE )

Court Blocks Strict New Rule for Medicaid Work Requirements

States had sued the Trump administration, arguing that a regulation would unlawfully cause very sick Americans to lose their coverage. A federal judge agreed. ( READ MORE )

'Star Trek' Actor Patrick Stewart Lived With Lewy Body Dementia. What Is It?

Here's what to know about the condition, what causes it, its symptoms and how it's diagnosed. ( READ MORE )

Judge blocks Trump administration's Medicaid rule forcing sick recipients to prove frailty

A federal judge has ruled that chronically ill people on Medicaid won’t be bound by new work requirement rules that the latest Trump administration guidance requires in order to qualify ( READ MORE )

Actor dies suddenly after injecting peptides — despite doctor’s approval

A Hollywood action veteran was prescribed trendy peptides marketed to boost muscle and recovery — with deadly consequences. ( READ MORE )

Staggering 74.5% of NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 likely had CTE, study finds

A study of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 estimates that 74.5% had CTE, accounting for bias in brain donations because the disease can be diagnosed only ( READ MORE )

West Pharma earnings show it's more than a GLP-1 play. Why we see more upside

Since CNBC highlighted the stock's attractive valuation in August, shares have gained around 20%. Why we expect more upside ahead. ( READ MORE )

Trump admin eases access to unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. despite FDA opposition

The government will take comments for two weeks before finalizing the measure. ( READ MORE )

'Contrary to law': Judge strikes down Trump admin's definition of 'medically frail' in Medicaid work requirements

The judge sided with a coalition of 25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging the requirement that states force chronically ill people to prove they ( READ MORE )

Ebola could soon 'spread globally' health chiefs warn as cases top 10,000 - experts reveal how soon killer virus could reach the UK

Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, put Europe on red alert as cases of the virus surpassed 10,000 and deaths hit 5,000. ( READ MORE )

Majority of AI users trust chatbots over doctor advice, new survey suggests

One in seven Americans trust AI chatbots as much as they trust a doctor, according to new research. ( READ MORE )

Targeted drug shrinks tumors in 3 out of 4 patients with advanced breast cancer

A phase 3 clinical trial published in JAMA found trastuzumab rezetecan linked to 73% lower risk of cancer progression or death versus chemotherapy. ( READ MORE )

New law changes make vape vending machines illegal

New vaping rules are now in force in the UK, but what does this mean. ( READ MORE )

Acute kidney injury up for older patients, men with OD-involved hospitalization

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs more often among older patients and men with drug overdose–involved hospitalizations, while severe inpatient courses disproportionately affect younger patients, according to research published in the ( READ MORE )

Patients with psoriasis have increased risks for cataracts, cataract surgery

Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for cataracts and cataract surgery, with the risks for these outcomes varying by treatment modality, according to a study published online Oct. 26 ( READ MORE )

Living alone riskier for young and middle-aged adults than seniors, study indicates

Loneliness has been considered a major health risk for seniors, but a new study suggests younger adults might fare even worse from living by themselves. Living alone appears to increase ( READ MORE )

As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines

Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkins and ( READ MORE )

7 predictors of renal dysfunction identified in patients with IBD

For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), predictors of renal dysfunction have been identified and include osteoporosis, enteral nutrition, and intestinal surgery, according to a study published in BMC Gastroenterology. ( READ MORE )

How one of the body's own proteins drives the vicious cycle of inflammation in vaginal yeast infections

Up to three-quarters of all women will experience a genital yeast infection at least once in their lives. Recurrent infections, in particular, can significantly impair quality of life. The typical ( READ MORE )

Surgical recurrence less frequent with laparoscopic surgery for Crohn disease

For patients undergoing elective intestinal resection for Crohn disease (CD), cumulative surgical recurrence rates are lower with laparoscopic versus open surgery, according to a study published online July 23 in ( READ MORE )

Space-grown glioblastoma organoids could help advance brain cancer treatments

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults and is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. It is difficult for surgeons to ( READ MORE )

Not all antihistamines are the same—and some may affect your brain more than you think

Millions of people take antihistamines for allergies, but some of these medicines can make you sleepy, slow your reactions and affect your concentration. Others are much less likely to have ( READ MORE )

Human skin models reveal how herpes spreads unevenly among neighboring cells

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf have traced how herpes simplex virus 1 infection progresses among neighboring skin cells in skin organoids. The work is ( READ MORE )

Team publishes largest-ever dataset on real-world psychedelic support interactions

"The Fireside Database: Large-Scale Evidence from 25,419 Psychedelic Support Interactions," published in Science Advances, provides researchers and policymakers with an empirical window into psychedelic use and support outside clinical settings. ( READ MORE )

Can creatine help your mental health? Here's what the latest evidence says

Once a supplement favored mainly by fitness fanatics, creatine has quickly become one of the most widely used dietary add-ons in the world. ( READ MORE )

Post-COVID syndrome: Prednisolone shows modest, short-lived lift in treatment trial

Persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, anxiety or low mood: Many people continue to suffer from symptoms months after a COVID-19 infection, significantly restricting their daily lives. However, reliable ( READ MORE )

First patient undergoes pioneering stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's

A patient has undergone pioneering stem-cell therapy to treat Parkinson's disease, the Japanese drugmaker behind the treatment said on Friday, in a world first following its conditional approval in the ( READ MORE )

Checkpoint immunotherapy reshapes immune environment in lymph nodes after melanoma reaches them

A new study from Mayo Clinic suggests checkpoint immunotherapy may reshape the immune environment within lymph nodes after melanoma has spread to them. Researchers found that treatment reorganized several types ( READ MORE )

A rare case of Parkinson's disease reveals molecular changes in platelets during disease progression

A team from the Genomics and Transcriptomics of Synucleinopathies (GTS) research group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has identified molecular changes in platelets associated with the ( READ MORE )

Breast cancer drug raises creatinine without necessarily signaling kidney damage, study finds

A routine blood test can make a kidney look like it is failing when it is not. A team from Kanazawa University and Shinshu University has shown that this happens ( READ MORE )

How mental health and cancer survivorship intersect

A Stanford Medicine study identified an often-overlooked period of vulnerability for cancer survivors: Mental health disorders identified two to five years after a cancer diagnosis were associated with a 119% ( READ MORE )

New treatment reduces heart scarring and abnormal heart rhythms, offering a possibility for future therapies

In a study led by Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Oxford, researchers found that blocking a specific molecular interaction reduced atrial fibrosis in mouse models and cells ( READ MORE )

Why some patients quit a newer insomnia medication

Researchers from Rutgers and other universities analyzed hundreds of online reviews on lemborexant—and learned that about 1 in 4 of the reviewers stopped or planned to stop taking the prescription ( READ MORE )

Study reveals how congenital anomalies and deprivation impact children's educational achievement

New Welsh research has revealed how the combination of congenital anomalies, socioeconomic deprivation and other aspects of children's health and educational circumstances influences their attainment. ( READ MORE )

Platelets may play an unexpected role in glioblastoma progression

New Cleveland Clinic research published in Cancer Cell shows that people with glioblastoma have more active platelets, which are cells involved in blood clotting. Platelets also communicate with other cells ( READ MORE )

Alcohol use held steady among cancer survivors

The drinking rate of adults who have had cancer has remained unchanged for nearly a decade, according to a new study by researchers at the WashU Brown School. ( READ MORE )

Beyond treating symptoms: Life stories support mental health recovery

UT research shows how personal life stories can support treatment and personal recovery. Who are you, what has shaped you, and how do you see your future? For people with ( READ MORE )

Safer solutions: The urgent connection between smoking and HIV

People with HIV now lose more years of life to smoking than to HIV itself. About 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV, and while smoking among U.S. adults has ( READ MORE )

CDK1 protein offers clues to which breast cancers will resist targeted therapy

Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered that the activity of a protein called CDK1 in breast cancers is linked to how they respond to a common ( READ MORE )

Hospitalized medical patients may fare better when treated by female physicians, study finds

Patients cared for by female physicians in the hospital were less likely to die or be readmitted than those treated by male physicians, according to a new ICES study led ( READ MORE )

One in four Americans have exaggerated or made up symptoms to try to get antibiotics

More than a quarter of Americans have exaggerated or made up symptoms to try to get antibiotics from their doctor, either for themselves or for their children, a new study ( READ MORE )

Music paired with beats may cut stress hormone more than twice as much as pink noise

A new randomized clinical trial from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) found that listening to just 24 minutes of personalized music paired with auditory beat stimulation (ABS) lowered levels of the ( READ MORE )

Vegans may have less diverse gut bacteria, with lower protein intake offering possible clue

The gut is home to billions of microorganisms. It is a complex ecosystem that regulates many of the body's functions and helps keep us healthy—when it is in balance. Our ( READ MORE )

Type 2 diabetes breakthrough as 54% achieve remission in just 6 months

A promising new study suggests that more than half of younger adults with type 2 diabetes could achieve remission in just six months through a combination of a low-calorie diet ( READ MORE )

Doctors Say a Rare Kind of Measles Is on the Rise

Babies are catching measles in utero for the first time in decades. ( READ MORE )

Why some “lower-risk” childhood cancers turn deadly

Scientists have uncovered hidden aggressive cancer cells in children whose tumors were previously considered lower risk, revealing why some cases of rhabdomyosarcoma become unexpectedly deadly. The discovery could help doctors ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover why chronic back pain feels so personal

A surprising discovery at UC San Diego suggests that chronic lower back pain may become deeply embedded in the brain's sense of personal identity. Researchers found that movement-triggered pain activates ( READ MORE )

Here's What Congress Might Do on Healthcare After the Midterms

(MedPage Today) -- As everyone in the health policy world anxiously awaits the outcome of next week's midterms, some Congress-watchers are looking ahead to the next question: What will be ( READ MORE )

Alabama's Frozen Embryo Ruling Didn't Change Disposal Choices, for the Most Part

(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- Following the 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children in the state, most patients at a clinic in neighboring Georgia ( READ MORE )

CDC Says These Superbugs Kill 50,000 Americans Per Year

(MedPage Today) -- Candida auris, Acinetobacter, Enterobacterales, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae topped the CDC's revised list of drug-resistant pathogens that threaten public health and demand aggressive action. The CDC's updated 2026 ( READ MORE )

Physicians Question Board Exam Results After Glitch

(MedPage Today) -- Several physicians who experienced glitches while taking the internal medicine board exam on Aug. 13 are raising questions about their results. The key issue was being locked ( READ MORE )

Live Webinar Nov. 2: What Will the Midterms Mean for Healthcare?

(MedPage Today) -- With the midterm elections upon us, many are wondering what the results will mean for critical healthcare issues, from affordability and Medicare to abortion access and vaccines. ( READ MORE )

Intensified Adjuvant Chemo No Better Than Standard in High-Risk Colon Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Intensified adjuvant chemotherapy did not improve disease-free survival (DFS) compared with standard chemotherapy in patients with high-risk stage III colon cancer, the phase III IROCAS trial showed. ( READ MORE )

Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Medicaid Rule Forcing Sick Recipients to Prove Frailty

(MedPage Today) -- Chronically ill people on Medicaid won't be bound by new work requirement rules that the latest Trump administration guidance requires in order to qualify for "medically frail" ( READ MORE )

Halloween Candy CT Scan; Breast Meeting Manel; MD Debunks Colloidal Silver for Colds

(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Radiologist Justin Shafa, MD, put his medical training to the test ( READ MORE )

Supplements and Liver Injury; New Skyrizi Approval in Crohn's; Preventing C. Diff

(MedPage Today) -- The number of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) cases in the U.S. attributable to herbal and dietary supplements and cancer drugs has grown over the past two decades ( READ MORE )

U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Biotech Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations

(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration said Wednesday that it is blocking shipments by the Chinese biotech company BGI Group and its affiliates, alleging ties to forced labor in China's ( READ MORE )

Nurse's Remains Identified; Surgeon Alleges Retaliation; 20-Year Telehealth Sentence

(MedPage Today) -- Investigators used jewelry to identify the burned remains of missing California nurse Jasmine Gill, RN. Her husband has been arrested and charged with her murder. (People) Texas ( READ MORE )

Chemo-Free First-Line Treatment Yields Huge PFS Gain in dMMR Endometrial Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Single-agent immunotherapy as first-line treatment led to a huge improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) in inoperable recurrent/advanced mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) endometrial cancer, a large randomized trial showed ( READ MORE )

Jalen Hurts and the Corporate Compromise of Team Physicians

(MedPage Today) -- The recent medical crisis involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has reignited a fierce public debate over sports team transparency and injury reporting. Framing it as a ( READ MORE )

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Butter Recalled in 10 States; Voters Worry Over Healthcare; New Organ Donation Rules

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Plant-based butter made by Miyoko's Creamery has been recalled in 10 states over concerns for yeast, mold, and ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), predictors of renal dysfunction have been identified and include osteoporosis, enteral nutrition, and intestinal surgery, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs more often among older patients and men with drug overdose-involved hospitalizations, while severe inpatient courses disproportionately affect younger patients, according ( READ MORE )

Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ — Thursday, October 29, 2026: HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has granted ( READ MORE )

Uppsala, Sweden – October 29, 2026 – Orexo AB (publ.) (STO: ORX) (OTCQX: ORXOY) today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the resubmitted ( READ MORE )

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rafael Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RFL) today announced that its subsidiary, Cyclo Therapeutics, LLC, has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Among patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD), low protein intake is associated with an increased risk for kidney failure requiring replacement therapy (KFRT) and ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Divarasib leads to significantly longer progression-free and overall survival than control treatment for patients with previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Passive tobacco smoke exposure, particularly paternal smoking and postnatal household exposure, is associated with increased disease severity among children aged 0 to 2 years with ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- The addition of abiraterone to standard treatment improves survival for men with de novo metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For hospitalized patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), low serum total calcium is associated with a reduced risk for heart failure readmission, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- For pediatric patients with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), residential fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations during induction therapy are associated with positive end-of-induction (EOI) ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Six unapproved peptide injections popular in the wellness world could soon be sold by compounding pharmacies, under a draft federal policy released Wednesday. The plan ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- Premature menopause is associated with higher insulin levels and a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 -- The combination of estrogen and testosterone therapy (E+T) may improve bone mineral density (BMD) outcomes in postmenopausal women more than estrogen alone, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy might increase a child’s risk of autism, a new study says. Kids were more likely to be diagnosed with ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Whether you realize it or not, you’re probably already familiar with calisthenics. Put simply, calisthenics is just bodyweight exercises. Calisthenics is great for beginners because ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Kristin Kuhns thought she’d planned out her upcoming year’s medical coverage as well as could be done. Kuhns had chosen her Medicare options and had ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — As many as 3 of 4 NFL players who died in the past 15 years were suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — Nicotine pouches are catching on in the U.S., as increasing numbers of Americans try and become regular users of the non-tobacco products, a new study ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2026 — A decline in life-threatening heart infections in the United States suggests fewer people may be injecting illicit drugs, a new study finds. These infections are ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), the maker of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Foundayo (orforglipron), today announced positive topline results from TRANSCEND-T2D-2, a head-to-head Phase ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- More people in the United States are vaping and at a higher frequency since 2013, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Tobacco ( READ MORE )

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 28, 2026 --Alume Biosciences today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing and review the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Low-risk prostate cancer (PC) has become less common at diagnosis since 2010, and low-risk patients are increasingly avoiding treatment, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- For postmenopausal women, vaginal estrogen, which is used to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), may be associated with perioperative hip fracture complications, including UTIs, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Evidence-based recommendations are presented for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in guidelines of care issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Hidradenitis ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Perioperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with better postoperative outcomes, including lower odds of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) or infections, ( READ MORE )

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct. 9 to 12 in New Orleans, and attendees included ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other eye health care ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- Postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have higher mean incidence, frequency, and duration of migraine, according to a study presented at the annual ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 -- The addition of a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, intismeran autogene, to pembrolizumab is associated with a reduced risk for recurrence or death for patients with ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — Superbugs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the United States each year. Those figures come from a new report from the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — Having obesity in your twenties and thirties could raise your risk for early-onset cancer. A team led by Dr. Jae-Seung Yun of The Catholic University ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — Older people with autism are more likely to develop symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. About 3.8% of people 45 and older with ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — A good night’s sleep can feel elusive for many of us, courtesy of a racing mind, a mile-long to-do list and stress getting in the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — Your genes do contribute to the sort of person you are, but it’s complicated, a massive new study finds. Thousands of common genetic variants contribute ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — A personalized cancer vaccine can significantly improve survival odds for patients with advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial has found. Adding the vaccine to immunotherapy ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 — Suicidal thoughts and actions spiked among middle-aged and senior Americans in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says. Suicidal thoughts increased by ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Patient and consumer representatives on U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committees frequently have ties to pharmaceutical industry-funded groups, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Among older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), a video decision aid increases advance care planning (ACP) documentation in the electronic health record, according ( READ MORE )

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia knows firsthand that even world-class athletes aren’t immune to heart disease. In 2018, at just 38 years old, the ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at ages 9 to 10 years rather than 11 to 12 years leads to a meaningful difference in initiation ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Use of intraoperative noise-canceling headphones may significantly reduce the incidence and severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery, according ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- For patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis, routine biannual hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance with ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is cost-effective when incidence exceeds 0.45 per 100 person-years ( READ MORE )

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TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — Most fresh fruits and vegetables imported into the United States come from foreign facilities that federal inspectors have rarely, if ever, visited, a new investigation ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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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 )

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 )

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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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