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Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss

A two-year randomized trial found that diet drinks with aspartame, sucralose and acesulfame potassium matched water for weight loss outcomes. ( READ MORE )

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague. ( READ MORE )

People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link

Nail discoloration was reported by 46% of GLP-1 users versus 17% of non-users, while scalp inflammation accompanied hair loss in most medication users studied. ( READ MORE )

The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year

The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today ( READ MORE )

Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research

The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine. ( READ MORE )

Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.

Healthcare providers and middlemen are exploiting a loophole in a 2020 law designed to shield consumers from surprise medical bills. ( READ MORE )

Because I was under 35, the wait for a mammogram was six months - I chose to go private. Two days before Christmas, I was told I had breast cancer. Here's the difference THAT decision meant for my recovery chances

Serca, a mother of two young boys Lux, five, and Zay who is just three, was in good health. She went to the gym four days a week and didn't ( READ MORE )

I have an inoperable brain tumour - why won't MPs let me die with dignity?

Briton with inoperable brain tumour pleads with MPs to reconsider the rejection of the Assisted Dying Bill as it's his ‘only wish to die with dignity'. ( READ MORE )

The microbiome isn’t what it used to be in many parts of the world. The shift may be affecting the well-being of people in industrialized countries. ( READ MORE )

Map reveals hotspots for 'stalwart smokers', where cigarette users refuse to quit

The Government has been accused of 'deepening the North-South divide' with its tobacco policy, after official figures reveal men in the north are now smoking more than ever. ( READ MORE )

I put my exhaustion down to the menopause - it turned out to be breast cancer at 48. The scariest part of it all? I didn't have a lump

When Elaine Carrigan first noticed she felt more tired than usual, she assumed it was an early symptom of the menopause. ( READ MORE )

Lawyers seek to block Texas man's execution, citing failed execution of Christa Pike

Lawyers for a Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk are asking a judge to stay his execution by lethal injection, citing the recent failed attempted execution of ( READ MORE )

People with ADHD three times more likely to develop dementia in old age, major study suggests

People with ADHD may be up to four times more likely to develop memory problems in later life compared to those without the disorder, a major study has found. ( READ MORE )

Presley Gerber Documented His Own Struggles, in His Own Words for Years

The son of Cindy Crawford, who died last month, left behind a trove of first-person testimonials about years of drug use, trying to stay clean and his mental health. ( READ MORE )

Everything you need to know about pneumonic plague as Russia launches quarantines: How it spreads, the first warning signs and lifesaving treatment

Infectious disease experts have revealed to the Daily Mail everything to know about a rare form of plague amid outbreak fears in Russia, including how it spreads and the lifesaving ( READ MORE )

Store-cupboard staples - including hot chocolate, pesto and sweet chilli sauce - 'packed' with hidden salt, Which? analysis reveals

Popular items like sweet chilli sauce, lentil crisps, protein bars, hot chocolate, hummus, cottage cheese, nut butters and pesto are often well beyond the recommended salt intake. ( READ MORE )

I made an innocent mistake on an international flight — my eyesight may never be the same again

As an ophthalmologist steered a small blade toward my cornea to “collect a sample” (translation: scrape the surface) for testing, I wallowed. ( READ MORE )

Fruit and veg is up to 50% less nutritious than it was in the 1960s, scientists suggest

The nutritional value of some of Britain's most common crops including wheat, apples and carrots has fallen by up to 50 per cent, research suggests. ( READ MORE )

'Sugar-free' Starbucks protein drink loved by fitness fanatics packed with more sugar than a Reese's peanut butter cup, according to lawsuit

Starbucks' own website says that eight of its 'sugar free' protein drinks contain sugar. Now, that is the subject of a lawsuit filed earlier this month against the coffee giant. ( READ MORE )

WHO seeks clarity from Russia about suspected plague death, possible second case

The World Health Organization says Russia must explain the death of a woman from a suspected case of pneumonic plague and whether there is an additional case. ( READ MORE )

Centre to launch youth-led mobilisation campaign against TB

According to the ministry, Joint Squad for Health (JOSH) teams will be rolled out across 55 districts in 11 states in the first phase of the campaign. Each team will ( READ MORE )

Is banana bread healthy? Nutritionist reveals surprisingly fattening features of 'lighter' treat that makes it no better than a slice of cake

Could we all do with eating a little less of the popular bake that's widely deemed to be healthier than a typical slice of chocolate cake? ( READ MORE )

'I was Trump's lawyer – eye-opening meeting exposed bombshell truth about his health'

EXCLUSIVE: Michael T. van der Veen, who represented Trump in his second impeachment trial, has shared his assessment of his physical and cognitive health ( READ MORE )

Why a plague death is among the most harrowing: Bacteria ravages organs in 24 hours

It is among the deadliest diseases in the world, capable of killing its victims within 24 hours if left untreated. And this week, the plague has been thrust back into ( READ MORE )

Bad bacteria in the mouth is to blame for embarrassing smelly breath that plagues one in four people. Here's how YOU can keep it at bay and smell fresh

Would you put a stranger's saliva in your mouth as a medical treatment? Gross as it may sound, that's exactly what some brave volunteers are now doing as part of ( READ MORE )

Shingles rates fall off a cliff among some Americans as researchers reveal likely reason

Epic Research analyzed 85 million health records and found shingles rates dropped 62% among younger adults eligible for childhood chickenpox vaccination. ( READ MORE )

Doctors Warn The Flu Is Having A ‘Very Early’ Surge In This Region. Here’s What You Need To Know.

After a rough flu season in 2025-2026, experts have thoughts about the upcoming one. ( READ MORE )

Here’s what we know so far about the death of a woman who worked at a Russian plague research institute

Scientists say that if the woman did die of plague, it is unlikely to have spread widely around Russia or to other countries. ( READ MORE )

Medical devices body pushes for rationalised trade markups amid rising scrutiny

AiMeD recommended a "rationalised" trade markup of 2 to 6 times instead of extremes. For most consumables leaving the factory at under ₹1,000, it suggested a maximum markup of 4 ( READ MORE )

WHO endorses lifestyle changes over GLP-1 drugs in child obesity fight

The World Health Organization on Wednesday recommended diet, exercise and counseling over popular weight-loss drugs in its first global guidelines addressing rising obesity among younger children. ( READ MORE )

Want a stronger relationship? Learn how to fight the right way

Author Priya Parker talks 'The Art of Fighting,' explaining how to move past the shame of conflict and use disagreement as a tool for clarity and repair. ( READ MORE )

Weight loss drug ad crackdown after controversial Mounjaro maker's campaign airs during Bake Off

Online pharmacies have been banned from promoting weight loss drugs to the public in a crackdown by the advertising watchdog. ( READ MORE )

Private cannabis prescriptions surge to high of two million after clinic's weed 'depression treatment' drove 34-year-old to suicide

Despite experts repeatedly warning of the dangers, private clinics handed out 1,967,268 prescriptions to Britons for medical cannabis in the 12 months to May this year. ( READ MORE )

New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10

Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization ( READ MORE )

As a GP I was shocked when a test found I was at risk of cancer. I didn't want surgery that could ruin my sex life. Here's the anti-inflammatory diet that I believe helped rid me of pre-cancerous cells

Dr Rosemary Nyabadza presumed the routine smear test she had six years ago would be no more than a formality - but the results left her in shock. ( READ MORE )

PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance win reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in India

The regulator in June ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold ​as "energy drinks" to stop using the description, rejecting the industry's efforts to stall the move in a market expected ( READ MORE )

Huge warning to anyone taking common blood pressure medication extended

Experts are growing concerned and are appealing to the government for help. ( READ MORE )

Bombshell study reveals statins may also protect against common age-related disease

A study found that people taking the daily pills were at lower risk of a common condition. ( READ MORE )

Baby termination was 'our most loving choice'

Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition. ( READ MORE )

Trump set to talk to Russia's Putin 'very soon' about plague-related death in Siberia

Trump says he will speak with Putin “very soon” over a plague incident in Russia as CDC monitor the situation. ( READ MORE )

Kenya confirms its first Ebola case and death in a man who traveled from Congo

A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend has become Kenya’s first confirmed case of Ebola and the country’s first death from ( READ MORE )

China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say

Beijing has long sought to take on more responsibility within UN agencies and other multilateral bodies, just as the United States under President Donald Trump winds down its engagement with ( READ MORE )

Placenta health could influence ADHD risk of child, study suggests

Researchers, including those from the US' University of Iowa, found that low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) -- an important biomarker of placental health during pregnancy -- in the ( READ MORE )

Don’t like that hospital bill? Don’t pay it, a new genre of social-media influencers say

As costs to patients explode, so do social-media posts suggesting people think twice about paying high bills. ( READ MORE )

Zambia says it will sign $3.6B US health deal after stripping patient data clauses

Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimens ( READ MORE )

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say

Her survival raises further questions about her medical and legal future. Her attorneys said her prognosis remains unclear and that she faces a long recovery. The post Christa Pike is ( READ MORE )

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

Health authorities are investigating after the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute, which authorities attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause. The post Trump says he has call ( READ MORE )

Government set to FAIL on life-saving cancer target: Patients won't be treated rapidly until 2032, analysis suggests

The Government will fail its pledge to treat urgent cancers within two months of referral in England, Cancer Research UK has warned. ( READ MORE )

Current age-based genetic testing in patients with cancer may miss the majority of inherited gene variants

Germline genetic screening can identify whether a patient with cancer has inherited genetic alterations in a gene or genes that are implicated in cancer. These inherited genetic alterations, known as ( READ MORE )

Fat-storing gene emerges as possible contributor to anorexia risk

A gene primarily active in fat and muscles could make a person more susceptible to anorexia nervosa, a deadly eating disorder with one of the highest mortality rates of any ( READ MORE )

Beyond food prices: Study reveals multiple barriers to micronutrient-rich diets among vulnerable consumers

Having access to enough food does not necessarily mean having access to a nutritionally adequate diet. ( READ MORE )

Common airway bacterium may help prepare lungs to fight pneumonia

A common bacterium found in the mouth and airways may help the lungs better defend themselves against pneumonia, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. ( READ MORE )

Heart failure deaths have doubled among younger, middle-aged Americans, report finds

Heart failure deaths are increasing steadily in the U.S., fueled by a rise in deaths among young and middle-aged adults, a new report says. ( READ MORE )

Protein LMOD1 offers new clues to muscle regeneration

Skeletal muscles are capable of regenerating themselves following an injury, a process that depends on muscle stem cells. In healthy resting muscle, these cells are predominantly in a quiescent state. ( READ MORE )

Fruit fly study reveals how neural gates switch on short-term memory

A study in fruit flies led by researchers at NYU Langone Health has confirmed a long-standing suspicion about how the brain encodes short-term memories. ( READ MORE )

Intranasal sufentanil-ketamine appears safe, effective for pediatric acute pain

Intranasal sufentanil-ketamine is fast-acting and appears to be well tolerated and effective at curbing acute pain for pediatric patients in the emergency department, according to a study presented at the ( READ MORE )

Global study finds stark differences in maternal RSV vaccine uptake

Vaccination against a common respiratory virus during pregnancy lowers the risk of severe disease in babies by 74%, but uptake in many countries remains low, a new review suggests. The ( READ MORE )

Children living with sickle cell can be treated safely using hydroxyurea, 10-year trial finds

New research shows the efficacy and safety of hydroxyurea treatment for sickle cell anemia at four low-income sites in Africa, with no increase in clinically diagnosed infections. ( READ MORE )

HPV vaccination before pregnancy linked to lower risk of preterm birth and other major complications

Receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of major pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, with a greater reduction in risk seen among women ( READ MORE )

NHS labs fail to share data vital for diagnosis and care of rare diseases, investigation finds

Three of England's seven NHS genetics laboratories are failing to routinely share vital information about genetic variants in public databases that helps patients with rare diseases access diagnosis and care, ( READ MORE )

About 13% of newly qualified nurses and midwives leave hospital work within six years

The early years of working life differ for newly qualified nurses and midwives working in hospitals and comparable graduates working in other sectors. Louise Schubert Paaske, a Ph.D. student in ( READ MORE )

New guidance outlines how to protect people living with heart disease during heat waves

A major new report from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) sets out how health services need to protect vulnerable patients during heat waves. The report by a group of ( READ MORE )

Autonomous AI can increase clinical capacity for dermatologists

Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) in urgent skin cancer pathways can increase clinical capacity for dermatologists, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology ( READ MORE )

Blood flow directs signals that assign liver cells their jobs, mouse study finds

The liver is organized into distinct zones in which liver cells perform different functions. The blood vessels of the liver play an important role in this spatial organization: the endothelial ( READ MORE )

Of mice and zebrafish: How scientists solved a decades-old mystery and uncovered new insights about inflammation

Sometimes you can solve a mystery with a fish but not a mouse. Sometimes you can see a biochemical process happening, but you can't study it in detail until you ( READ MORE )

LVADs Linked to Concerning Neurologic Events, Strokes Aside

(MedPage Today) -- It's not all about stroke: Various neurologic events boded poorly for survival on the contemporary magnetically levitated HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in a retrospective ( READ MORE )

Approved cancer drug may reduce kidney damage linked to nail-patella syndrome

Researchers led by Dr. Ralph Witzgall, a professor at the Chair of Molecular and Cellular Anatomy at the University of Regensburg, have deciphered a key disease mechanism underlying the hereditary ( READ MORE )

Before saying yes to the medical test, know the risks and benefits

Companies are pitching full-body MRI scans directly to consumers as a way to detect cancer and other diseases early, but no major medical association—including the American Cancer Society and the ( READ MORE )

Blood marker may flag Alzheimer's-related changes in Down syndrome decades before symptoms appear

Decades before the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, some changes associated with the disease may begin to leave a trace in the blood. A study by the Sant Pau ( READ MORE )

U.S. Hospitals More Proactive at Preventing Catheter-Associated UTIs

(MedPage Today) -- A rising share of U.S. hospitals has embraced strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) over the last two decades, according to a cross-sectional survey study. ( READ MORE )

We may need a new map to properly interpret our genome

Genetic information may play an increasingly important role in the personalized preventive medicine of the future. Whole-genome sequencing could open up new possibilities for identifying susceptibility to and risk of ( READ MORE )

Optogenetic therapy shows early signs of improving vision in inherited blindness

Scientists have taken another important step toward restoring vision in people with certain inherited forms of blindness. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at ( READ MORE )

Heart recovery technique adapted for pediatric transplants

A donor heart recovery technique developed at Vanderbilt Health has been successfully adapted for children by pediatric heart transplant surgeons at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, potentially expanding ( READ MORE )

Flu season may be starting early; experts say get vaccinated now

Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot. ( READ MORE )

Low-risk prostate tumors reveal molecular signs linked to more aggressive cancer

A new study revealed molecular features linked to more aggressive prostate cancer in a subset of patients who had been classified as low risk, highlighting biological differences that may not ( READ MORE )

First single-cell DNA analysis reveals mitochondrial damage in vulnerable Parkinson's brainstem neurons

Researchers have carried out the first single-cell analysis of mitochondrial DNA in a population of brainstem neurons that are particularly vulnerable to degeneration in Parkinson's disease. ( READ MORE )

FDA Expands Indication for Urticaria Drug to Treat Symptomatic Dermographism

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the indication of the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor remibrutinib (Rhapsido) to treat symptomatic dermographism, the most common form of chronic inducible urticaria, Novartis ( READ MORE )

Common epilepsy medication and birth control combinations may reduce contraceptive effectiveness

Nearly one-third of people with epilepsy who were prescribed certain hormonal contraceptives also received antiseizure medications that may make those contraceptives less effective, according to a University of Pittsburgh–led study ( READ MORE )

Greater physical activity associated with slower progression in Parkinson's

For people with Parkinson's disease, higher levels of physical activity were associated with slower declines in thinking and memory as well as slower worsening of movement symptoms, according to a ( READ MORE )

Recordings from hidden brain region reveal clues to how we handle uncertainty

The claustrum is a thin sheet of neurons buried deep within the cerebral cortex. The structure is so small and hidden that neuroscientists once found it very difficult to access, ( READ MORE )

Phthalate byproduct affects multiple cell types in human ovarian tissue, lab tests show

Common chemicals called phthalates, which are used in plastics, cosmetics and personal care products, may affect several different cell types in the human ovary. This is shown in a new ( READ MORE )

FDA Warns Amazon Over Herpes Treatments

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA hit Amazon with a warning letter for selling unapproved herpes treatments. In July, the agency purchased several of the herpes products available on Amazon's website ( READ MORE )

Russian 'Plague' Death: What We Know and Don't Know

(MedPage Today) -- While initial reports said a 28-year-old Russian researcher from an infectious diseases institute in Siberia died of pneumonic plague, Russian health authorities have denied that story, according ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.'s Embrace of AI Confounds Some MAHA Allies and Medical Experts

(MedPage Today) -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built a national following by channeling the energy of Americans who are worried about the influence of corporations, including makers ( READ MORE )

Christa Pike Is Conscious and Speaking After Failed Execution, Her Attorneys Say

(MedPage Today) -- Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking at a hospital, her lawyers said Tuesday, 6 days after the state's failed attempt to execute her ( READ MORE )

Pill Peddling Doc Convicted; Digital Schizophrenia Therapeutic Cleared; AI Anxiety

(MedPage Today) -- Jonathan Decker, MD, of Michigan, was convicted of peddling more than 2 million stimulant pills, including amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall), on the Done ADHD telehealth platform, according to ( READ MORE )

ADHD Linked to Late-Life Dementia

(MedPage Today) -- People with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a higher risk of late-life dementia or mild cognitive impairment, a retrospective U.S. study suggested. In a study of more ( READ MORE )

VA Doesn't Have Enough Doctors; MAHA Falling Apart; NIH Spent Its Budget

(MedPage Today) -- The VA built dozens of new health centers for veterans, but it can't find enough doctors or support staff to run them. (CNN) The Make America Healthy ( READ MORE )

Here's Why We're Boycotting the American Diabetes Association

(MedPage Today) -- Why are members of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) boycotting their own professional society? Let me explain. The ADA is a charitable organization, but its thousands of ( READ MORE )

Doc's License Suspended After Deaths; CDC Tracks Plague Threat; Statins and Glaucoma

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Plastic surgeon Ayoub Sayeg, MD, whose Illinois license was suspended after procedures he took part in were linked ( READ MORE )

Taking antibiotics? Sugar may be making the damage worse

Eating more sugar while taking antibiotics was linked to greater disruption of the gut microbiome and increased growth of potentially harmful bacteria. Researchers say temporarily cutting back on sweets during ( READ MORE )

Drug target could block brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Blocking a receptor called P2X7 significantly reduced inflammation in human brain tissue, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The discovery could help researchers repurpose existing ( READ MORE )

Scientists reprogram immune cells inside the body to fight cancer

Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a way to create cancer-fighting CAR-T cells directly inside the body, potentially avoiding the slow and extremely expensive process of removing, engineering, and ( READ MORE )

A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria

Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease ( READ MORE )

What happens in the brain when cannabis makes you anxious?

Cannabinoids may intensify anxiety by removing a natural brake on specific neurons in the brain’s fear center, particularly during stressful situations. In mice, shutting down those neurons sharply reduced cannabinoid-related ( READ MORE )

These Nurses Are Running for Congress

(MedPage Today) -- Voters in the upcoming general election -- depending on where they live -- are seeing nurses appearing on their ballots, even if they don't know it. At ( READ MORE )

Chemo-Free Regimen May Be Effective Option for EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- A three-drug combination may be effective for patients with EGFR-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who progressed on a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), according ( READ MORE )

Senators Probe RFK Jr.'s USPSTF Overhaul

(MedPage Today) -- Senators are pushing for answers from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his recent overhaul of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). In a letter, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot. Flu ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Women with chronic pelvic pain disorders often find it more comfortable to sit for longer spells — easing their pain but potentially harming their overall ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — What’s the best way to keep the scale from creeping back up after you stop using a GLP-1 medication? A study published today in the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Sending people bundles of healthy food can help them lose pounds and reduce blood pressure, a new study says. People receiving plant-based grocery packages from ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Heart failure deaths are increasing steadily in the U.S., fueled by a rise in deaths among young and middle-aged adults, a new report says. Until ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — You have to love yourself before you can love others, the old saying goes. That’s particularly true of boys and young men who are pathologically ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — When Lori Baute first learned about precautionary full-body MRI scans, she dismissed the idea. “ I heard Kim Kardashian got one, and some other wealthy ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) in urgent skin cancer pathways can increase clinical capacity for dermatologists, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Intranasal sufentanil-ketamine is fast-acting and appears to be well tolerated and effective at curbing acute pain for pediatric patients in the emergency department, according to ( READ MORE )

Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer October 6, 2026 -- The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) has received increased reporting of allergic/hypersensitivity type reactions following infusion of a specific lot ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- For patients with acute appendicitis, appendectomy is associated with lower subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with antibiotic management alone, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- After resection of larger brain metastases, fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (fSRS) offers superior surgical bed control than single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- A combined intervention of low-energy diet (LED) and structured supervised exercise can induce remission in early-onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D), with higher remission rates than ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Pre-prostate biopsy magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use increased from 2017 to 2026, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Oncology. Stephen Rhodes, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- For patients with inflammatory arthritis, holding certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), namely select biologic or Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapies, for two weeks at the ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Age- and joint-specific reference values for ultrasound have been established for metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, wrist, and metatarsophalangeal joints of healthy adults, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide emergency as measles spreads through rural parts of the state. As of Saturday, New York had ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Most youths with opioid use disorder (OUD) do not engage in care or receive medications for OUD (MOUD), according to a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Nearly 1 in 3 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking a supplement–medication combination with potential for an interaction, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Aspirin has drawn considerable interest for its potential to lower a person’s risk of developing colon cancer and keep it from coming back. But whether ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Do you tend to have a packed schedule, darting from one appointment to the next? That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, depending on how you ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — A child’s risk of ADHD might start in the womb, a new study says. The health of an expecting mother’s placenta during late pregnancy appears ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Fat stacks of cash can provide powerful motivation to quit smoking, a new study says. Twice as many smokers quit when offered cash rewards of ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Kids who run and play will reap mental health benefits into middle age, a new study says. Active, fit children appear to have a lower ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Kenney Blewett was diagnosed with lung disease more than a decade ago but started experiencing flare-ups this year that made him feel like he couldn’t ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- The risk for cancer-specific mortality (CSM) is significantly higher for patients with cancer and preexisting depression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Less than 30 percent of women with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive early-stage breast cancer (ESBC) treated with lumpectomy remain adherent to endocrine therapy (ET) at five ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- An exercise intervention is associated with improvements in attention and memory and with slower epigenetic aging among breast cancer survivors, according to two studies reporting ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Most adolescents with colorectal cancer (CRC) present with advanced disease, and relapse is common, according to a study presented at the annual American Academy of ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — More frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's are being recalled because they could be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. counties lack a surgeon, with great variance in county-level availability by surgeon specialty and geographic area, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- In guidelines issued by the American Society of Hematology and published online Sept. 16 in Blood Advances, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis of iron ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Adolescent mental health appeared to reach a turning point around 2009 to 2010, which was seen across various mental health indicators, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health — it may also help protect their mental health. Researchers tracked more than ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — Misleading posts on TikTok jumped significantly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed label changes to the painkiller acetaminophen last September, a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — In a new survey, most U.S. women understood factors important to breast cancer risk, but only a minority were taking action to help lower those ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — An emerging class of weight-loss medications helps users shed pounds but with a much lower risk for gastrointestinal side effects compared to popular GLP-1s, researchers ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — If you've developed type 2 diabetes before age 45, it’s possible to push the disease into remission with weight-loss dieting and a fitness program that ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 —Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage, including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing Medicaid ( READ MORE )

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced positive ( READ MORE )

BAGSVÆRD, Denmark, Oct. 02, 2026 -- Novo Nordisk today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed Novo that the BLA review of denecimig for the treatment ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an additional indication for Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib, ( READ MORE )

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced 52-week results from the Phase 2 part of the ongoing AMETHYST Phase 2/3 study (Part A) ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- From 2013 to 2024, there was a decrease in benzodiazepine prescribing in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and household tobacco use are associated with worse parent-reported asthma control among children with asthma, according to a study presented at the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Physical therapist-supervised exercise therapy with education improves patient-reported outcomes for young adults with persistent knee problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), according to a ( READ MORE )

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FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- For adults aged 60 to 69 years, lower cognitive functioning in global cognition, episodic memory, and perceptual speed is associated with increased stroke risk, according ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( 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 )

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 )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 )

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Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

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