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Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of a workshop on child development here, he said the vaccine is currently part of Brazil's immunisation schedule. ( READ MORE )
At least 5.9 million U.S. children lived with a parent who used marijuana on most days in 2024, a new study estimates, raising safety concerns. ( READ MORE )
Under the Clinical Establishment Rules, laboratories are divided into three categories - basic composite, medium and advanced. The standards prescribe the scope of services, infrastructure, equipment, human resources, record maintenance ( READ MORE )
In the study published in Nature Immunology, researchers found the antibodies were present in higher levels and appeared earlier in pregnancy in women who went on to give birth before ( READ MORE )
FSSAI flagged Nestle's claim that "5 HMOs helps support normal immune system", saying it could imply that the product was suitable for supporting immunity in relation to a specific physiological ( READ MORE )
You may know the feeling. Your heart starts hammering as though it's trying to escape through your ribcage. Your hands shake. Your voice wobbles. ( READ MORE )
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs. ( READ MORE )
The analysis found newer supplements, marketed as more convenient and appealing alternatives to traditional pills, cost significantly more despite providing lower doses of key nutrients. ( READ MORE )
Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia. ( READ MORE )
Andy Burnham, whose father Roy died with the disease last month, said he was proud to support the trial in the hope people could benefit from breakthroughs faster. ( READ MORE )
Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry. ( READ MORE )
Becky Tucker once weighed more than 160 lbs and was bordering on obese. Today, she is almost unrecognizable - thanks to Professor Tim Spector's ZOE Diet. ( READ MORE )
San Francisco Police Department officers in the Narcotics Unit served search warrants at multiple San Francisco “smoke shops” in recent weeks. ( READ MORE )
Health officials are raising the alarm over an outbreak of life-threatening bacteria linked to raw oysters sold in a dozen states. ( READ MORE )
Doctors have revealed to the Daily Mail how millions of Americans could be at risk of silent but deadly blood clots like those Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is suffering ( READ MORE )
The agency replied two months later, saying it had “competing priorities,” officials from a coalition of Western states said. ( READ MORE )
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised. ( READ MORE )
A team of researchers developed AI models that they say can predict a person’s biological age and chances of surviving cancer treatment using a singular photograph of their face. ( READ MORE )
The pope's personal physician and his surgeon said in a statement that results of the tests on tissue removed during the pope's surgery confirmed the initial diagnosis and that the ( READ MORE )
Our reporters share a compendium of debuts, discoveries and (sometimes overdue) appearances in the paper. ( READ MORE )
Fluctuating hormone levels can bring many symptoms, but digestive issues are often overlooked while women suffer in silence ( READ MORE )
For teens, losing sleep night after night is more than a bad habit. It has major consequences as they grow into young adults. ( READ MORE )
As several states report surges in animal cases, federal officials are warning about an apparent increase in human exposures. ( READ MORE )
In the largest study of its kind, Oxford University researchers uncovered 12 proteins linked to the cancer after testing blood samples. ( READ MORE )
Christina Applegate has revealed that she was misdiagnosed with MS. Her experience is far from unusual, doctors have told the Daily Mail. ( READ MORE )
Dorothy Creighton celebrated another milestone birthday last month at her care home in Horndean, England. ( READ MORE )
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat hot dogs, bacon, sausages and other precooked or cured meat that may not have been ( READ MORE )
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one. ( READ MORE )
Far fewer than 10,000 steps can protect the heart and guard against early death and depression. But how many do you need to protect your brain? ( READ MORE )
For a nation of tea drinkers, the fresh verdict delivered by scientists is a welcome one: a cuppa is good for your heart. But experts have told the Daily Mail ( READ MORE )
Robert Fisk has deservedly been recognised for his brilliant journalism at the London Press Club Awards. ( READ MORE )
How to take control of your hormone health without your leaving your home. ( READ MORE )
The "Roseanne" star is opening up about his dramatic weight loss and how he finally turned his life around. ( READ MORE )
It's the problem that cripples focus, memory and speech - and makes its sufferers feel like they're awash with fatigue. Around one in three Britons are said to experience brain ( READ MORE )
Chinese exports of the precursor chemicals used to make deadly fentanyl are continuing, despite Beijing's agreement last year to halt the flow and despite President Trump pressing Chinese President Xi ( READ MORE )
Abbott plans to separate its nutrition business into an independent company, which is set to house electrolyte-beverage brand Pedialyte, as well as infant-formula brand Similac, with about $8.5 billion in ( READ MORE )
The explosion in ADHD and autism diagnoses is being fuelled by the 'marketing strategies' of private clinics, experts say ( READ MORE )
More Americans are rejecting everything they’ve been taught about food. ( READ MORE )
Having worn wellies 'for ever' for farming and horse work, Esther now has back, knee and hip pain - triggered not just by injuries from falling off horses in her ( READ MORE )
When a schoolteacher in eastern Congo learned that five of her family members had been diagnosed with Ebola, she was deeply shaken, fearing not just the deadliness but the stigma ( READ MORE )
A simple selfie could soon be used to predict a patient's chance of surviving cancer, an intriguing study has suggested. ( READ MORE )
City leaders in Toledo, Ohio, said an explosion at a chemical facility forced evacuation and shelter-in-place orders as officials try to limit exposure to the airborne substance. ( READ MORE )
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent ( READ MORE )
Spurred on by the Trump administration’s embrace of psychedelic medicine, researchers are experimenting with new — and not so new — forms of the anesthetic. ( READ MORE )
Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active ( READ MORE )
Elsewhere in the podcast, Parker Bowles admitted that while he is trying hard to live more healthily, there is one vice he struggles to give up. ( READ MORE )
A kebab at 3am. That was a standard meal for me during my college years, writes Sam Treadway. Like so many young students, my diet was appalling. ( READ MORE )
Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own. ( READ MORE )
For the third quarter, the health-insurance company reported a rise in net income to $1.34 billion, or $6.27 a share, compared with $1.19 billion, or $5.32 a share, a year ( READ MORE )
Jim LaValle explains why a blood test should come before buying ashwagandha, magnesium or zinc supplements to address fatigue and other symptoms. ( READ MORE )
The results of numerous high-impact Phase III clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care were presented in person at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2026, Oct. 22–25. ( READ MORE )
Devices that link human minds to computers are progressing rapidly. Already, these brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are allowing patients with severe paralysis to communicate, use digital devices or control smart homes ( READ MORE )
A free, online program developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers has been shown to reduce the risk of depression relapse by double digits among new moms and moms-to-be who ( READ MORE )
Young adult cancer survivors face gaps in follow-up care caused by factors including geographic mobility and insurance changes, according to an analysis by UTHealth Houston researchers. While most young adults ( READ MORE )
New research from Advocate Health's Advocate Aurora Research Institute suggests that giving pediatric residents hands-on training with medical devices may help them communicate more effectively with the families of children ( READ MORE )
In neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, abnormal accumulation of tau protein occurs in the brain. Identifying the location and extent of tau accumulation in vivo is ( READ MORE )
Coming home to a four-legged furry friend wagging their tail can ease the stress accumulated throughout the day. Since time immemorial, humans have found comfort in petting their dogs. A ( READ MORE )
Emotional overeating, sometimes called "comfort eating," is not just an innocent habit. ( READ MORE )
Handbasins help prevent infections in hospitals but new research from Flinders University warns that contaminated basins in health care might put patients at risk and have implications for outbreaks of ( READ MORE )
During the first weeks of pregnancy, developing cells are already laying the foundation for the brain. Iron plays a major role in the organization and shaping of cells during this ( READ MORE )
Stomach pain and other gastrointestinal complaints are common among children and adolescents. When symptoms recur over a long period, the cause may be a form of DGBI (disorders of gut-brain ( READ MORE )
New Maynooth University (MU) research led by the Department of Biology's Dr. Ciara Flynn, working within the research group of Professor Andrew Hogan at the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human ( READ MORE )
Patients who depend on long-term intravenous catheters for chemotherapy, hemodialysis, intravenous nutrition and other essential therapies face an ongoing risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections, a potentially life-threatening complication that can ( READ MORE )
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to increase the risk of substance use problems later in life. New research from George Mason University's College of Public Health suggests that the ( READ MORE )
Nearly one in five young adults in the United States reported feeling anxious every day in 2024, up from 15% in 2020. Over the same period, the odds of receiving ( READ MORE )
The Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain behind a major DR Congo outbreak, officials said Wednesday, marking the spread of the deadly disease to points across Africa. ( READ MORE )
Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it's active. It has spread farther across Africa than any previous Ebola ( READ MORE )
For the first time, a joint guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) evaluates newer medications for primary biliary cholangitis ( READ MORE )
Researchers have outlined a plan for slowing aging by targeting one of the body's most important cellular communication systems. In a new paper published in Frontiers in Science, scientists describe ( READ MORE )
Patient and consumer representatives advising U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panels might actually be a Trojan horse for the pharmaceutical industry, a new study says. ( READ MORE )
Canada's youngest generation is off to a good start for being physically active, but there's also room to grow, according to a first-ever national assessment focused on children under age ( READ MORE )
For patients with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist exposure is associated with earlier sequential NAION, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with eye tracking in virtual reality could one day help personalize treatment for millions living with chronic pain, according to world-first research from the University of ( READ MORE )
Water scarcity seldom starts wars, but wars increasingly degrade vital water systems on which health and recovery depend, creating a cycle that reinforces ongoing fragility and violence, warn experts in ( READ MORE )
The green energy transition presents a crucial opportunity to finance universal health coverage (UHC) in low- and middle-income countries, say experts in The BMJ's climate issue. ( READ MORE )
The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new publication from the ( READ MORE )
A single tooth can contain valuable clues to a person's identity, even when remains are severely decomposed or reduced to bones, according to a study by researchers at the Institute ( READ MORE )
Even when given the same drug, some patients respond well while others show little or no response. This is particularly true of immunotherapy. A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University ( READ MORE )
Death rates among adults ages 25–49 were 42% higher in the North than in the South of England in 2024, compared with 13% higher in 1981, according to research published ( READ MORE )
Infrared light is invisible to us. Yet under the right conditions, pulses of near-infrared light can give rise to a visible image in the eye—one that behaves in ways that ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Markers of systemic inflammation and mitochondrial stress were reduced after psilocybin therapy in Parkinson's disease patients with mood dysfunction, a small nonrandomized trial showed. Relative to baseline, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Findings from a pair of randomized trials in Sjögren's disease with the anti-B cell biologic ianalumab have now been published and it's no longer clear that they're ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- TOLEDO, Ohio -- A ruptured chemical tank billowed a white plume into the air for hours Wednesday, forcing hundreds of residents out of their homes due to ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Testosterone therapy for menopause was linked to heightened risk of incident cardiovascular disease, a large retrospective cohort study suggested. Over 5 years, testosterone therapy during menopause showed ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A single, 10-minute transcranial ultrasound session led to a modest but significant drop in delusion scores among people with schizophrenia in a sham-controlled pilot trial. (npj Acoustics) ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Stopping harmful prescribing and reducing the patient's overall risk belong in the same intervention. Although blocking a suspicious prescriber can prevent further unsafe dispensing of controlled substances, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The science research institute that would likely receive $4.2 billion in public taxpayer money if California voters approve Proposition 38 this November had only three employees as ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Emmy-winning actor Christina Applegate revealed this week that her doctor said her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), which she first announced in 2021, was incorrect. "I'm back ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with the novel triple agonist retatrutide improved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity or overweight regardless of type 2 diabetes, two parallel randomized clinical ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The Guinea-Bissau offices of controversial researchers who were going to use CDC funds to run a trial of a hepatitis B birth dose in that country were ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) maintained virologic suppression for HIV patients, with virologic failure rarely observed over more than 5 years, real-world data showed. Among ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Double-hit lymphoma -- a rare and aggressive subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) -- was first categorized as a specific diagnosis 10 years ago. However, it ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened 27 people and hospitalized five across a dozen states, ( READ MORE )
A massive study of more than 460,000 Americans found that ultra-processed foods were not associated with increased colorectal cancer risk overall, challenging a widely held assumption. While processed meat was ( READ MORE )
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for producing energy. A new study found that excess RNA, including the normally ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Hospitals using remote intensivist staffing for their intensive care unit (ICU) saw shorter stays overall without negative safety signals, a longer-term follow-up study showed. Overall mean hospital ( READ MORE )
A new study tracking 13 astronauts suggests that the human heart may be surprisingly well equipped for a journey to Mars, especially with regular exercise during spaceflight. Researchers found that ( READ MORE )
Scientists have turned blood cells from an 80-year-old into neural stem cells with a molecular age of less than 20, effectively reversing more than 60 years of cellular aging in ( READ MORE )
A new Penn State study suggests that just four minutes of daily strength training can significantly improve mobility and physical function in older adults. After 12 weeks, participants showed meaningful ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Children who started the two-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series at age 9 or 10 years were more than twice as likely to get both ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Antipsychotic treatment initiation is associated with rapid increases in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and weight, according to a study published in the November issue of The ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- For older adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is associated with lower risks for hepatic decompensation ( READ MORE )
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the management of tinnitus in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) leads to a greater reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels than routine care for adults with type 2 diabetes not treated ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- For patients with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist exposure is associated with earlier sequential NAION, according to a study ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Newly eligible younger adults are less likely to have discussed colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with their clinician compared with their older counterparts, according to a ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Crude odds ratios suggest an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in association with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, but this finding ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see — muscle slowly ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Patient and consumer representatives advising U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panels might actually be a Trojan horse for the pharmaceutical industry, a new ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Up to 3 out of 4 women with endometriosis may also suffer from migraines. But new research suggests that overlap is often overlooked. "There's a ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — About 4 out of 5 parents say it costs too much to have a baby these days, a new survey says. In particular, keeping kids ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Hormone therapy for menopause might actually boost the weight-loss benefits of drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. Middle-aged women taking hormone therapy ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Smartphones are costing teenagers a good night’s sleep, a new study says. Teens who use their phones late into the evening suffer from delays in ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For-profit hospital status is associated with worse patient and nurse outcomes, which is partially accounted for by differences in nurse staffing, according to a study ( READ MORE )
London, UK -- 20 October 2026 -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) for the treatment of chronic ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- A deep learning algorithm analyzing one fundus photograph can predict progression to moderate or high myopia, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 20, 2026 --Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Cosette”), a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Evoxac ( READ MORE )
PLAINSBORO, N.J. and BAGSVÆRD, Denmark, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Novo announced results from two post hoc analyses of the REDEFINE 1 trial presented at The Menopause Society 2026 ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For women with breast cancer, survival is inferior in rural areas, and decreases in mortality rates are slower in rural areas for cancers amenable to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Antibiotic use during childhood may be linked to an increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. IBS is a common digestive disorder that causes ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Enzyme-inducing antiseizure drugs (ASDs) are associated with increased odds of incident osteoporosis or osteopenia, but vitamin D supplementation is underutilized, according to a study presented ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Children living in areas with higher levels of lithium in drinking water are more likely to be diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, according to a ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Some people with rectal cancer may now be able to skip chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For living kidney donors, cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk for all-cause graft loss, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Antibiotic use from preadolescence through early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study presented at UEG ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) have an increased risk for long COVID, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Arthritis & Rheumatology. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) managed with a treat-to-target strategy, achievement of sustained remission at two years is associated with higher remission rates ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For patients with systemic sclerosis, spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) provides a noninvasive measure of skin involvement that aligns with established assessments, according to a ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Obesity is a long-term health challenge that many people face. In fact, the World Health Organization has declared obesity a global epidemic. For some, healthy ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Older women might want to think twice before taking testosterone to treat their lagging libido, a new study says. Testosterone therapy appears to increase a ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Patients with a spinal cord injury can use everyday exercise to reduce their chronic pain, a new study says. Spinal cord patients reported that their ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — You’ve come a long way, baby. Teenage girls won’t get the reference to that decades-old cigarette ad, but they’ve embraced the same attitude when it ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Black children are at greater risk for a more severe form of asthma, and it’s not due to the air quality where they live or ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Benzodiazepine use in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for major congenital malformations, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the ( READ MORE )
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIT) today announced positive final efficacy results from the randomized Phase II portion of the multicenter TASKIN clinical trial. ( READ MORE )
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For adults with insomnia, medical cannabis seems to have little to no clinically meaningful effect on quality of sleep, total sleep time, or daytime functioning, ( READ MORE )
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that its investigational ABBV-466, a novel dual-targeting therapy against IL-23 p19 and integrin α4β7, demonstrated higher rates ( READ MORE )
Philadelphia, PA -- October 19 2026 -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) as the first and only immunotherapy ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Your fitness tracker may reveal more than your daily step count. It could also offer clues about your future brain health. Researchers analyzed a year’s ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — If you’ve ever needed two trips to get the groceries in from the car or felt winded after a flight of stairs, you’ve already seen ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For women with dense breasts, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is associated with fewer abnormal interpretations and fewer short-interval follow-up recommendations than handheld ultrasound (HHUS), with ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Epilepsy is strongly associated with young-onset dementia (YOD; age younger than 65 years), according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Neurology. Quentin Calonge, ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For middle-aged adults, higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with greater adiposity and greater odds of vascular brain injury (VBI), but not cognitive performance, ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- The age- and sex-standardized dementia incidence is 9.7 per 1,000 person-years at risk, with higher incidence in women than men, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For older U.S. adults, total ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake appears to not be associated with incident colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Continuous glucose monitors can dramatically improve blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes who aren’t yet taking insulin, a new clinical trial says. ( READ MORE )
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 )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )
