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Eli Lilly blows past estimates, hikes sales outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro demand surge again

Eli Lilly reported that sales of obesity drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro surged again in the third quarter. ( READ MORE )

Merck tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as new Keytruda form shows strength

Merck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.  ( READ MORE )

Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off

Family estrangement experts reveal the subtle warning signs, from skipped holidays to shifted tone, that may precede a no-contact situation. ( READ MORE )

I’m obsessed with Korean skincare — I spend thousands a year and plan vacations around it

“I remember in seventh grade, when I felt my ugliest, I thought, ‘I’m going to make a business plan on aesthetic improvements so that by the time I hit college ( READ MORE )

If You're Constantly Saying You Hate Everyone, It Could Reveal More Than You Want About You

Therapists share their honest thoughts on this all-too-common phrase. ( READ MORE )

New vape law in force from TODAY: Britons could be fined up to £200 for buying an e-cigarette for a friend - everything you need to know about 'proxy purchasing' rules

From today, you could be fined £200 for buying a vape, nicotine pouch or other nicotine product for somebody under 18. ( READ MORE )

The cheap-as-chips hair loss supplements that can turn your wispy hair into thick, healthy locks - as chosen by top experts

A handful of everyday vitamins and minerals costing just pennies a day really can help tackle hair thinning, particularly when a nutritional deficiency is to blame. ( READ MORE )

Concern over cut to young people's mental health crisis scheme

The Card Before You Leave scheme ensures young people experiencing a mental health crisis who present at a hospital's emergency department are given a written appointment with specialists before leaving. ( READ MORE )

Merck Revenue Up on Keytruda, Winrevair Growth

Third-quarter profit came in at $5.07 billion, or $2.04 a share, compared with $5.79 billion, or $2.32 a share, a year earlier. ( READ MORE )

Breastfeeding was a pain — the supplements and drinks I tried to boost my milk supply

Breastfeeding can be hard for many mothers. Like, really, really hard. Think sore nipples, blocked ducts, supply issues and many more exasperating challenges. ( READ MORE )

Touch grass, literally: Explore why walking therapy is on the rise

The growing practice of outdoor ecotherapy, specifically walk-and-talk therapy, uses rhythmic steps and ambient sensory grounding to help clients open up. ( READ MORE )

Maharashtra nurses federation seeks probe into GNM exam irregularities, warns of statewide protests

In a letter dated Oct 26, MGNF stated: “Our federation has been working for past 50 years to address professional and social issues faced by the nursing cadre. In light ( READ MORE )

Anyone with high blood pressure issued major warning

A doctor has warned that someone with a high blood pressure should never stop doing one thing without consultation. ( READ MORE )

'Bad' cholesterol lowered before needing statins with 12p food heart expert recommends

A cardiologist has recommended the inexpensive, fibre-rich food that may help lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol levels, at just 12p per serving ( READ MORE )

Places you're most likely to die before 60 revealed – check your area

Our interactive map shows what proportion of people in your area reach their 60th birthdays. ( READ MORE )

Not just 'Turkey teeth' – why Britons are travelling abroad for routine dental care

Taila Nichole Thompson travelled to Istanbul to discover just why so many people are seeking treatment overseas. ( READ MORE )

New rules for vaping and nicotine products... do you know them?

New rules for vaping and nicotine products... do you know them? ( READ MORE )

Vulnerable at risk as 'life-saving' drug needle site closes

Belfast charity workers warn people who use the "life-saving" service will be left without support. ( READ MORE )

NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards

A new report finds "significant variation" between Scotland's health boards prescribing new medicines. ( READ MORE )

Youth should lead nationwide campaign against tobacco use: Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav

The 60-day Tobacco-Free Youth campaign was launched at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr RML Hospital here, a health ministry statement said. ( READ MORE )

'Ebola is like Covid pandemic': African CDC chief says no country in the world is safe now

Comparing with Covid, Kaseya said many countries thought they are safe when Covid started. “We shouldn’t forget that at the beginning of Covid, many countries said there was zero risk ( READ MORE )

A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives

A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola ( READ MORE )

Fortis acquires 110-bed Suguna Hospital in Bengaluru

The acquisition was undertaken by Fortis’ wholly-owned subsidiary International Hospital Limited (IHL) with the transaction being completed on October 28. ( READ MORE )

HUL backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged food products high in sugar, salt or fat, seeking to enable consumers to make ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps Wednesday that could open up access to certain unapproved peptide drugs that are being promoted for wellness. ( READ MORE )

Mum says teenage autistic son has been abandoned and falling through cracks in system

A County Londonderry mother says her son, who has autism and has turned 18, "is falling through cracks in the system". ( READ MORE )

Dr. Jon LaPook explains why peptide sales are controversial

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps on Wednesday that could expand access to some unapproved drugs called peptides, which are being promoted for wellness. But there's not much ( READ MORE )

I'm a doctor on the front line of America's exploding young cancer crisis. I beg everyone under 50 to look for these often ignored early warning signs: DR JANETTE NESHEIWAT

My five-year-old niece died after a two-year battle with a rare childhood brain cancer called sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma - a fast-growing, malignant brain tumor. ( READ MORE )

‘Critical warning’ as thousands of microplastic particles are found in popular beverage

Microplastics have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, cellular damage and certain cancers. ( READ MORE )

South Carolina investigators rule Hayden Panettiere's death accidental

The investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere has concluded after three months, according to the Greenville Police Department in South Carolina. ( READ MORE )

How many steps do you really need? Expert reveals ‘right where you want to be’

A geriatrician identifies a sweet spot between a sedentary 2,000 steps and the popular 10,000-step goal. ( READ MORE )

Moderna’s CEO told The Wall Street Journal that his cancer vaccine’s data will get better with time, and that no one can easily copy the company’s work

Stéphane Bancel defended his melanoma data and argued that rivals can’t easily copy the technology. ( READ MORE )

Study Finds 75% Of Deceased NFL Players In 15-Year Span Had Signs Of CTE

“CTE is an entirely preventable disease,” Christopher Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, said. ( READ MORE )

GP appointments meltdown: Thousands may be unable to access medical care online as booking system firm goes into administration

GP surgeries across England and Wales have reported problems after Silicon Practice, which creates GP websites and digital tools, entered administration. ( READ MORE )

Princeton Elementary School in Camp Springs closed due to increasing cases of unspecified illness

Princeton Elementary School in Camp Springs was closed Wednesday for the rest of the week after students and staff got sick with an unspecified illness. ( READ MORE )

Deaths from wildfire smoke up 275% over recent years, new report says

A new Lancet report found there were an average of approximately 4,000 annual deaths associated with wildfire smoke between 2021-25, compared to 1,050 annually in 2003-12. ( READ MORE )

Nearly 75% of ex-NFL players who died from 2008-2023 had CTE, study finds

Nearly 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, a new study out of Boston University finds. ( READ MORE )

Dr Amir Khan reveals 5 things you shouldn't be worried about telling your GP about

Dr Amir Khan has shared five things patients should never be ashamed to discuss at a GP appointment ( READ MORE )

Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says

During the peak of the 2025 Los Angeles fires, approximately 7 million residents were exposed to airborne lead concentrations over 24 hours that exceeded 80 times the normal background level, ( READ MORE )

Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage

The parents of Bowen Wan are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a wrongful death complaint. ( READ MORE )

What happened when 46 battle-scarred US veterans went on a week-long ayahuasca retreat

They'd spent years running toward danger and pushing through the pain. In Costa Rica, they began exploring what it meant to let themselves feel it. ( READ MORE )

New weight loss drug proves twice as powerful as Ozempic’s highest dosage

The numbers on the scale may be shrinking, but the buzz around Eli Lilly’s experimental drug is only getting bigger. ( READ MORE )

Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

A former Cornell University student described feeling severe dissociation after taking ketamine before an alleged fraternity gang rape. ( READ MORE )

(Still) in their prime: Celebrities embody U.S. trend of women having babies later in life

Actresses Anne Hathaway and Hilary Swank are preparing to give birth after the age of 40, highlighting a trend of U.S. women bearing children later in life. ( READ MORE )

Experimental weight-loss drug found to help ease sleep disorders

Eli Lilly’s experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide reduced sleep apnea symptoms by over 50% in 68% of trial participants. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections

In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move. ( READ MORE )

What's the healthiest packet of crisps? Dietician reveals why lentil chips are worse for you than Walker's - and the best bag to pick

These days, crisps aren't limited to one vegetable; they're made from lentils, chickpeas, corn - and are baked, rather than fried. ( READ MORE )

Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death. ( READ MORE )

Long-term follow-up tracks benefits and risks of stem cell transplants for severe systemic sclerosis

An international study reports 60% progression-free survival at 10 years after autologous bone marrow transplantation, adding evidence of sustained positive clinical outcomes and long-term safety in patients treated for early ( READ MORE )

Could a few bad dietary choices worsen your next immune response?

Scientists have long known that diet shapes the immune system. Now, a UC San Francisco team has found that even a brief dietary change can substantially change how the body ( READ MORE )

Noninvasive tests detect advanced liver scarring and could reduce reliance on biopsies

Two major international studies have delivered the strongest evidence to date on which noninvasive tests can accurately diagnose and measure the severity of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and ( READ MORE )

How common dietary fats can aggravate chronic itch

A team of researchers has found that a breakdown product from a commonly consumed fat can bind to a receptor associated with psoriatic itch and inflammation. By blocking the receptor, ( READ MORE )

How psychedelics could deliver antidepressant benefits without hallucinogenic effects

Could psychedelics become a new generation of treatments for depression and other psychiatric disorders? This question is no longer confined to basic research. Several therapies based on classical psychedelics have ( READ MORE )

Known for preventing cancer, p53 could also help immune cells fight it

Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new strategy to make cancer-fighting immune cells stronger and potentially longer-lasting, a discovery that could help improve the ( READ MORE )

How insurance coverage shapes access to kidney transplantation

For people with kidney failure, access to transplantation can mean better survival and quality of life. ( READ MORE )

Xenon-based method measures key MRI contrast metal more sensitively than earlier techniques

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI for short, provides detailed images of the inside of the body. It is an indispensable procedure for the diagnosis and treatment planning of many types ( READ MORE )

Spinal cord injury can reshape gut microbes that influence whole-body health

Scientists exploring the links between a spinal cord injury, inflammation and immune function have turned their attention to a genome-level analysis of the gut microbial community, with early study results ( READ MORE )

ASN: Low protein intake linked to kidney failure risk in Asian patients with CKD

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 all-cause mortality, according to a ( READ MORE )

When things go bump in the night: How our brains trick us into hearing things that aren't there

It's 3 a.m. You've woken from a dead sleep because you've heard a thud in the darkness or a floorboard creaking downstairs. Or perhaps you've woken because you have the ( READ MORE )

Tumor mutations and immune activity may reveal who benefits from investigational lymphoma drug

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba conducted a physician-initiated phase 2 clinical trial of dasatinib in patients with relapsed or refractory T-follicular helper cell lymphoma (TFHL), an aggressive and difficult-to-treat ( READ MORE )

Immune system protein is a cancer killer on its own, new study shows

For decades, scientists have known that a protein made by T cells and natural killer (NK) cells in the immune system, called perforin, can kill tumor cells by punching a ( READ MORE )

Common gut virus infects bacteria—not human cells

Thriving alongside trillions of bacteria in the human digestive tract is a vast population of viruses. Ever since one such denizen of the gut microbiome, known as picobirnavirus, was first ( READ MORE )

Residential fine particulate matter linked to minimal residual disease in pediatric leukemia

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) minimal residual disease (MRD), according ( READ MORE )

Ciprofloxacin and cefotaxime help resistant bacteria thrive in hospital sewage

Antibiotics excreted by patients promote antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospital sewers, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Ultimately, this may contribute to the development ( READ MORE )

Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds

A study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) found that each additional day spent under a heat wave in São Paulo is associated with ( READ MORE )

Why people with diabetes are more vulnerable to air pollution's cellular toll

Air pollution affects health beyond the lungs. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), tiny airborne particles that can enter the respiratory system, can trigger inflammation that affects other parts of the body. ( READ MORE )

COMPASS pathway enables regulatory T cells to prevent devastating autoimmune responses to gut bacteria

Trillions of bacteria live in the human gut without triggering an immune response. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have now discovered a gene-regulatory pathway that helps maintain this ( READ MORE )

Blood test offers new way to track lung cancer

Northwestern Medicine scientists and collaborators have demonstrated a novel liquid biopsy technique that can measure cancer burden and reveal molecular characteristics of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), according to a ( READ MORE )

Fight, flight, focus: A pathway from exercise to cognition

It's a tried-and-true method for improving your focus: taking a break for a brisk walk. ( READ MORE )

Healthy diet may lower heart disease risk after cancer

Eating a healthy diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, according to a study published today in JACC: Advances. ( READ MORE )

Specialized immune cells may help skin nimbly respond to changing environmental conditions

As the steadfast protector of the body's interior, the skin must be able to swiftly respond to stressors from the outside world and then return to a steady state to ( READ MORE )

Premature birth alters the brain's developmental clock

A new study reveals that when a baby is born prematurely, their cerebellum, the part of the brain with a critical role in motor function, language and cognition, grows and ( READ MORE )

Antibody candidate could help preserve appetite and muscle strength in patients with cancer

In cancer cachexia, patients continue to lose weight, muscle and fat even when they eat. A KAIST research team has developed a therapeutic candidate that blocks a signal responsible for ( READ MORE )

Lower serum total calcium linked to postdischarge outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular events ( READ MORE )

5 calisthenics moves for a full-body workout you can do anywhere

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 it builds full-body strength and ( READ MORE )

STI screening linked to fewer preterm births

Screening and treating pregnant patients for three common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) twice during pregnancy was associated with a 23% lower risk of preterm birth compared with standard care, according ( READ MORE )

Older brains cope better with lack of sleep, says study

A new Simon Fraser University study suggests that brains in healthy older adults may cope better with a lack of sleep than those in younger adults. ( READ MORE )

Vitamin-carrying protein pathway shows promise for brain drug delivery

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified a transporter protein with the potential to open new avenues for improving creatine delivery into the brain and for developing other ( READ MORE )

Injections for Achilles Tendinopathy Flop in Randomized Trial

(MedPage Today) -- High-volume injections to relieve pain and disability for patients with Achilles tendinopathy failed to demonstrate significant benefit versus sham injections in a randomized trial. With 192 patients ( READ MORE )

Rare Brain Disorder Linked to Water Pollution Sources

(MedPage Today) -- People living near industrial facilities that polluted the water supply were more likely to develop progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare and severe neurodegenerative tauopathy, a study ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Eases Access to Unproven Peptides Despite Opposition From FDA Scientists

(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration on Wednesday acted to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and FDA scientific staffers had little ( READ MORE )

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Another Win for Novel Drug, This Time in EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- A first-in-class bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) nearly doubled progression-free survival (PFS) compared with chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who progressed on ( READ MORE )

Couples Achieved Live Births Faster With IVF First

(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- Couples who bypassed intrauterine insemination (IUI) and went straight to in vitro fertilization (IVF) achieved a live birth faster, a multicenter randomized controlled trial in ( READ MORE )

For Select AV Blocks, Trial Gives Win to Pacemakers With LBBA Pacing

(MedPage Today) -- For lower-risk patients with atrioventricular block (AVB) requiring substantial ventricular pacing, left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) was able to claim superiority in a randomized trial from ( READ MORE )

Review: 'You Can See Everything' Trains Its Lens on Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos

(MedPage Today) -- Thirty-four days before the disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was due in federal prison to serve an 11-year sentence for conspiracy and fraud, she and her partner, ( READ MORE )

Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Skin of Color

(MedPage Today) -- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects Black patients, who may experience more severe disease, longer diagnostic delays, and greater healthcare utilization, according to Julia M. Riley, MD, of ( READ MORE )

Christopher Lloyd's Addictions; Antipsychotics and Cancer; Detransition Clinic Opens

(MedPage Today) -- Actor Christopher Lloyd, 88, opened up about his struggles with addiction to cocaine, alcohol, and marijuana during the 1970s and 1980s. (USA Today) Health Secretary Robert F. ( READ MORE )

My Patients Used to Ask for the Doctor in the Hawaiian Shirt

(MedPage Today) -- "Can you get the doctor with the Hawaiian shirt back? We have a question. We'd like to see him." A family said this to a nurse in ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.'s Future With Trump; 'Metabolic Psychiatry' Appointee; Kratom Ban Backtrack

(MedPage Today) -- There are "zero" signs that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will leave the Trump administration after the midterms. (Axios) Kennedy is reportedly considering Shebani Sethi, MD, ( READ MORE )

Study Warns on Immunotherapy De-Escalation in Advanced Cancers

(MedPage Today) -- For patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors who had initial responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), reducing dose intensity did not preserve efficacy, an interim analysis ( READ MORE )

ADC Scores 'Impressive' Survival Win in Heavily Pretreated Gastroesophageal Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Overall survival (OS) in heavily pretreated gastroesophageal carcinoma (GEC) doubled in patients who received an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting claudin (CLDN) 18.2, a randomized trial showed. ( READ MORE )

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ChatGPT Linked to Death; FDA Flags Cancer Drug Claims; AMA Fights Medicaid Rules

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The parents of a 31-year-old software engineer with epilepsy who died in February sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT told ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover a hidden reason why muscles weaken with age

Scientists have uncovered a hidden defense mechanism in aging muscles that sacrifices strength to protect cells from damage. In mice, partially restoring a crucial molecule reversed signs of muscle wasting ( READ MORE )

A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body

A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune system patrol the body ( 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 )

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 )

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 -- 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 )

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 )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Cabotegravir + rilpivirine (CAB+RPV) long-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapy (ART) consistently maintains virologic suppression among virologically suppressed adults with HIV, according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is associated with longitudinal changes in body composition prior to diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Pancreatology. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more propofol than nonusers during endoscopic procedures, according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY, the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- For midlife women treated for overweight or obesity, concomitant hormone therapy (HT) is associated with significantly greater weight loss with use of semaglutide, according to ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications may alleviate executive dysfunction experienced during perimenopause, according to research presented at the annual meeting of The Menopause Society, held from ( READ MORE )

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 )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — Many women I see in my practice have questions about menopause and hormone therapy. The newest guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — Even one more year of high school before dropping out might lower long-term odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a new study says. U.K. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — Is that brown spot a sign of aging, or is it skin cancer? A new AI tool promises to help doctors suss out skin cancers, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — Showing teens how to better manage their emotions may help them maintain a healthier weight, a new study says. Teens engaged in a weight-loss program ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 — The pace of your daily stroll could show how close the Grim Reaper is behind you. In a new study, folks who walked at a ( READ MORE )

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 26, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded approval of Talzenna (talazoparib) in combination with ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 -- More than half of children younger than 5 years exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) are exposed by someone in their household other than their ( READ MORE )

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 26, 2026 -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the first presentation of results from the pivotal ( READ MORE )

BOTHELL, Wash. & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 26, 2026 -- SystImmune, Inc. (SystImmune), a clinical stage biotechnology company, and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that SystImmune’s parent company ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 -- Testosterone therapy is associated with an increased risk for incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) among postmenopausal women, according to a study presented the annual meeting of ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 -- For patients undergoing cancer resection, physical activity (PA) is associated with a reduced risk for postoperative delirium (POD), according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY, ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Dengue cases in Florida keep climbing about a month after three counties declared states of emergency over the mosquito-borne illness. As of Oct. 22, Florida ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 -- Women with endometriosis have more than a doubled risk for also having migraine, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Neurological ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 – Emergency medical service (EMS)-documented nonfatal overdose (OD) activations and naloxone administrations declined after May 2023, according to a research letter published online Oct. 21 in ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 -- For patients with autoimmune disease, higher baseline B-cell counts and systemic inflammation are associated with development of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) after chimeric antigen receptor ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with increased mortality across multiple causes, according to a review published online Oct. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Lucy Corrigan, ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Cardiac arrest and heart attacks account for nearly half of all on-duty firefighter deaths in the United States, a new study says. Heart-related deaths in ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Feeling overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of parenting? You're not alone. A new nationwide survey from Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago finds 6 in ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Weightlifting has a reputation for “bulking up,” so it may not be the first type of exercise you choose when you want to lose weight. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Starting survivorship care for patients with cancer before or during treatment can help them live longer and avoid cancer recurrence, a new study says. Survivorship ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Ultra-processed foods appear to rewire kids’ brains so they crave more junk food, a new study says. Pictures of cookies or fries trigger a powerful ( READ MORE )

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya. ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated ( READ MORE )

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( READ MORE )

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte ( READ MORE )

Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress. ( READ MORE )

CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )

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

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

Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster. ( READ MORE )

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

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

CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )

Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits. ( READ MORE )

There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia ( READ MORE )

CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )

CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )

Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )

Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )

CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )

CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )

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

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )

CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )

CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )

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

CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )

CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )

There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )

Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )

Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )

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

CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )

Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )

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

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

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

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

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

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )

Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

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