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Experts say this keeps govt seats out of reach of higher-scoring students during regular counselling. By the time those seats reach the stray round, students already enrolled in costly private ( READ MORE )
Aiming to ensure greater safety and care for the elderly, "The Keralam Senior Citizens' (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026" has been introduced in the legislative assembly. ( READ MORE )
The platform will identify local healthcare priorities, develop solutions in consultation with communities and test new approaches in the existing healthcare system. ( READ MORE )
Actress Selma Blair, who shocked fans when she was involved in a midair 'confrontation' over the weekend, has been open about her experience with the neurological disease multiple sclerosis. ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports ( READ MORE )
Stephen Gilbert, 74, was born with unilateral microtia, a rare condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or missing on one side. ( READ MORE )
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. ( READ MORE )
The Post took this sci-fi gadget for a spin in Central Park to see if the future of fitness lives up to the hype. ( READ MORE )
What if you could have a savings account ... for your strands? Enter hair banking, the experimental treatment that could help fight future baldness by collecting and cloning the hair ( READ MORE )
Gov. JB Pritzker said in a Chicago Sun-Times interview that he has lost 80 pounds since the spring of 2024 with the help of an unspecified GLP-1 medication. He said ( READ MORE )
The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. The post Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to ( READ MORE )
Regulators allege the ex-drug executive held more than 60 pharmaceutical stocks despite a court order barring him from the industry. ( READ MORE )
Two people have died from a mosquito-borne disease that is surging across the United States. ( READ MORE )
As a health journalist, I am always on the lookout for the latest and greatest health gadgets or wellness products. Read on for my honest take. ( READ MORE )
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs ( READ MORE )
A YouGov poll conducted in September 2026 found that 31% of Americans are spending more on health and wellness than a year ago. ( READ MORE )
“There are probably thousands of individuals out there who need to be retested,” said Dr. Sofia Merajver, a breast cancer researcher. ( READ MORE )
Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the disease was rising in 27 states and territories in the US. ( READ MORE )
Virginia's Medicaid program stopped covering gender-transition treatment for minors Tuesday as a federal rule took effect barring the use of federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program dollars for such ( READ MORE )
Some of the best lessons for remaining active in later years can be found on a surfboard. ( READ MORE )
Walmart will offer Novo's Ozempic and Lilly's Mounjaro without charge for people with Type 2 diabetes after a new prior authorization. ( READ MORE )
Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. ( READ MORE )
Tadalafil boosted muscle precursor cell survival in a lab study, but researchers say the active Cialis ingredient also delayed mature muscle development. ( READ MORE )
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 9,000 confirmed cases, with over 4,300 deaths, according to government figures ( READ MORE )
Dorothy Moate is regularly overcome by such insatiable compulsion to eat that she's been known to start baking a cake at 2am. ( READ MORE )
They found that these 17 catastrophic threats could account for tens of billions of years of lost health if trends continue. ( READ MORE )
The U.S. government alleged that CVS knowingly filled prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, weren’t valid or weren’t issued in the usual course of professional practice. ( READ MORE )
A Lancet Commission definition of clinical obesity cuts pediatric rates sharply by requiring evidence of health complications beyond body mass index. ( READ MORE )
Officials in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, announced Monday that a woman recently died after a "past diagnosis of measles with treatment." ( READ MORE )
Experts credit wholesome diets, active lifestyles and healthy social lives as factors in why people live so long in these places. Now, we're learning about an entirely new Blue Zone ( READ MORE )
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule and the Vatican said the operation was completed "successfully, on schedule and as planned." ( READ MORE )
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, officials said, an operation that should determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed. ( READ MORE )
Gain insight on Johnson & Johnson in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector. ( READ MORE )
Dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade recommends fiber, fermented foods, and citrus to support gut health and boost immunity during flu season. ( READ MORE )
Avter Dhadwal, 58, was first diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 22 in 1991. ( READ MORE )
Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been ( READ MORE )
The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings. ( READ MORE )
Going for a walk could be the best way to combat the misery of the menopause, new research suggests. ( READ MORE )
Sally sat down in my surgery looking baffled. 'But I don't drink,' she said. 'Not a drop.' ( READ MORE )
'Medical misogyny' is letting women down, experts say, after a study found one in three women with autoimmune diseases are told their symptoms are 'in their head'. ( READ MORE )
UnitedHealth Group said it expects 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $20.50 per share, up from a previous outlook of $19.50 to $20.00 per share. ( READ MORE )
Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'. ( READ MORE )
For women in their 50s, much of the health conversation for the past few years has been about one thing: menopause. HRT, hot flushes, brain fog, bone strength. ( READ MORE )
Dorothy Moate is regularly overcome by such insatiable compulsion to eat that she's been known to start baking a cake at 2am. ( READ MORE )
A recall involving undeclared milk, changing recipes and differences between package sizes give families a fresh reason to check Halloween candy ingredients before anyone digs in. ( READ MORE )
A 36-year-old man from Florida has been diagnosed with rare tick-borne 'rabbit fever' that causes severe fatigue, fevers and headaches and can kill one in 10 patients. ( READ MORE )
Every year, around 4,000 Britons will be hit by invasive aspergillosis, a severe fungal infection caused by a mould that can lurk in compost heaps, rotting leaves or even pillows ( READ MORE )
Just an hour of physical activity a day could help slow down declines in movement and thinking skills in Parkinson's patients, a study has found. ( READ MORE )
Each woman suffered one or more injuries in more than half a dozen categories, including cancer, thyroid disease, infection and immune and inflammatory diseases. ( READ MORE )
In the past, immune cells were all simply known as white blood cells. Nowadays, we know that there are T cells, B lymphocytes, macrophages, autoreactive T helper cells, microglia, Tregs ( READ MORE )
New evidence supporting the theory that Botticelli's Venus died from a pituitary tumor has been published in Medical Humanities. It is the third in a series of papers led by ( READ MORE )
A new study led by researchers from Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) finds that improving hospital nurse workloads could alleviate delays in care contributing to ( READ MORE )
A common gut bacterium produces a molecule that slows cholesterol production in the liver. When researchers gave the molecule to mice prone to artery disease, the animals developed roughly half ( READ MORE )
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered the mechanisms of previously unknown changes in a gene that result in symptoms associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The findings underscore ( READ MORE )
The first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine is expected to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo by the end of October, World Health Organization experts said Tuesday. ( READ MORE )
A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but for about 1 in 10 pregnant women labor begins too soon. Premature or preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide. ( READ MORE )
Contrary to popular belief, the postmenopausal ovary is not defunct. In a new study of ovaries from 28 women, scientists at Northwestern University and the Buck Institute for Research on ( READ MORE )
A team of scientists in Norway has found evidence for a new mechanism for the development of cancer in children: They seem to produce an unusual amount of aberrant antibodies ( READ MORE )
For years, the world has understood climate change as an environmental problem—melting glaciers, rising seas, extreme weather. But what happens in people's minds when their world becomes unstable? What do ( READ MORE )
Do you remember the last time you were laughing and simply could not stop? Perhaps it was a situation when you should not have been laughing at all. ( READ MORE )
New research has shed light on how exposure to cigarette smoke could affect reproductive health in both men and women, identifying changes in biological processes involved in ovarian function and ( READ MORE )
An experimental cataract lens also can help treat a person's glaucoma, new clinical trial results show. The artificial lenses carry small pads of a widely used glaucoma drug called bimatoprost, ( READ MORE )
Most people will become infected with Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, at some point in their lives. In addition to being a common herpesvirus, EBV persists in its host for life ( READ MORE )
Children with intellectual disabilities face greater mental health difficulties when they are from a disadvantaged background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. ( READ MORE )
Results from a Phase I clinical trial led by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC—James) show a possible ( READ MORE )
We now take for granted the idea that a genome-wide association study, or GWAS, can help identify genetic variants associated with complex traits. Such studies have identified loci associated with ( READ MORE )
People with endometriosis often report struggling for years to have their agonizing pelvic pain, severe period cramps and other life-impacting symptoms taken seriously by doctors. New research from The Jackson ( READ MORE )
People need social contact to build relationships. At the same time, close contact carries a risk of spreading infectious diseases. In a study appearing in Proceedings of the National Academy ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- PHOENIX -- Cardiac microcurrent (C-MIC) therapy may have great promise in heart failure (HF) -- almost "too good to be true," according to early studies. With accruing ( READ MORE )
Two new studies led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center provide new insight into how the immune system can successfully be activated against glioblastoma while revealing ( READ MORE )
A Cleveland Clinic research team studying alcohol and the brain discovered a new way that alcohol abuse can cause brain dysfunction and damage: through immune cells called microglia. The research ( READ MORE )
Surgeons have shown that robotic technology can help repair a rare and difficult type of hernia that develops along the side of the abdomen. These hernias are hard to treat ( READ MORE )
Is it harmful to your health to lose weight repeatedly and then gain it back again? In a recent article in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, DZD researchers Norbert Stefan and Faidon ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- LOS ANGELES -- Artificial intelligence (AI) has its benefits in the healthcare sphere, but there are also pitfalls to watch out for, one expert said here at ( READ MORE )
Women who had genetic testing for inherited cancer risk years ago may want to ask about testing again, experts say. ( READ MORE )
VIB researchers have developed a new human stem-cell-based model that recreates an early stage of immune-cell development and shows how a single progenitor population can give rise to specialized macrophages ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- N-acetylcysteine (NAC) treatment led to changes in functional connectivity and cerebral glucose metabolism in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a small randomized trial suggested. The study aimed ( READ MORE )
Confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000, with more than 4,300 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain an outbreak spreading across seven provinces, according to government figures ( READ MORE )
A fusion-loop-engineered vaccine against the Zika virus (ZIKV) has shown promise in a nonhuman primate model. The research was reported in Cell Reports Medicine on Oct. 7. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Nearly three-quarters of women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART) were able to achieve pregnancy, according to prospective data from a cohort ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- CVS Pharmacy and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive ( READ MORE )
About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience maternal mental health conditions, and chronic stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of both maternal and child health challenges. While researchers know ( READ MORE )
Research published today by University of Sydney researchers has found that both sexual assault and family violence-related assault involving children increased sharply across Australia from 2014 to 2024, with violence ( READ MORE )
The World Health Organization's vaccine experts recommended Tuesday that countries consider routine vaccination against HPV in girls as young as 4, provided it helps improve lagging vaccine coverage. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Two recent deaths tied to counterfeit versions of retatrutide, an investigational weight-loss medication, were reported to the FDA. (CBS News) Meanwhile, ongoing lawsuits allege that GLP-1 receptor ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA cleared BridgeSource's SmartRead system for easy identification of cardiac implants by brand. (Mass Device) LDL cholesterol has noticeably improved in young people without atherosclerotic cardiovascular ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- An estimated 11.4 million new dementia cases occurred worldwide in 2023, and the number is projected to jump to 24.7 million new cases a year by 2050, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- NEW ORLEANS -- GLP-1 receptor agonists did not significantly affect anti-VEGF treatment frequency in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), a large retrospective cohort study showed. Over ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- This year, California is looking at a way to hold hospitals and insurers accountable for how fast healthcare spending grows. California accounts for roughly one out of ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Two-year results from the phase III Vibrance-MG study presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine annual meeting showed that the benefits of nipocalimab (Imaavy) ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A CT classification system appeared to distinguish patients safe for early discharge from the emergency department after traumatic brain injury (TBI) despite a positive head CT, a ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- An oral enzyme supplement appeared to reduce symptom severity for adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a prospective, single-arm study showed. Among over 400 patients taking the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Republican officials and conservative social media users spread unfounded rumors in recent days that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Actress Selma Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, was accused of kicking a nurse at a hospital following an ( READ MORE )
Americans need to party more. A new class of “community builders” is ready to help. ( READ MORE )
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(MedPage Today) -- Women vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) were significantly less likely to have a range of adverse outcomes during pregnancy, according to a national case-control study from Sweden. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for the treatment of women with menopausal vasomotor symptoms in a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants and children younger than 5 years in a clinical practice guideline ( READ MORE )
MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a fully human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hATG) for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and other ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 26 to 30 in Boston, and gathered physicians, oncology nurses, radiation therapists, biologists, physicists, and other ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held this year from Oct. 2 to 6 in San Diego. Participants included primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric ( READ MORE )
The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held this year from Sept. 26 to 29 in Washington, D.C., and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Compared with men, women with autoimmune disease are more likely to have longer delays to diagnosis and to have misdiagnoses, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Intravitreal administration of a ChrimsonR-expressing adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector targeting retinal ganglion cells combined with use of light-stimulating goggles seems safe for patients with blindness ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with sustained low disease activity (LDA), structured tapering of biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) is noninferior ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- For patients with superficial cutaneous and soft tissue malignancies, minibeam radiotherapy (MBRT), delivering alternating submillimeter high-dose peak and low-dose valley regions using orthovoltage X-rays, is ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — Women who had genetic testing for inherited cancer risk years ago may want to ask about testing again, experts say. A person’s genes don’t change. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Congenital toxoplasmosis, syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex (TORCH) infections appear to be associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability (ID) and autism, according ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- The lifetime risk for heart failure is increasing, and prevalence is projected to continue accelerating, according to the HF Stats 2026 report published online Oct. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Emergency contraception with mifepristone prevents more pregnancies and has fewer side effects than other options, including levonorgestrel, according to a review published online Sept. 21 ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 — Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience the world. Early intervention and diagnosis are critical for the ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — If you struggle with insomnia, could medical marijuana help you get a better night’s sleep? A new Cochrane review on medical marijuana for insomnia shows ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), with duration of no more than two years of axial symptoms, is associated with lower long-term spinal structural damage, according to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a doctor tell them it’s all in their mind, a new study reports. Women struggling with ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — Pharma companies are influencing doctors to prescribe pricey drugs by wooing them with money and gifts, a new evidence review has concluded. Payments and gifts ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — An experimental cataract lens also can help treat a person’s glaucoma, new clinical trial results show. The artificial lenses carry small pads of a widely ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2026 — The United States’ first licensed psilocybin centers are hewing close to safety guidelines required by law, a “secret shopper” program has found. Oregon’s psilocybin centers ( READ MORE )
Tokyo – October 10, 2026 – Asahi Kasei Therapeutics, Inc., the global specialty pharmaceutical business of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei, with U.S. and European business headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, today ( READ MORE )
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 12, 2026 -- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced positive topline results from the planned interim analysis of the ACTION-1 trial (NCT05477576) conducted by RayzeBio, ( READ MORE )
In the trial, admilparant at the 60 mg dose demonstrated a statistically significant benefit in absolute change in forced vital capacity (FVC) from baseline to Week 52 compared with placebo ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026 — Monitoring blood pressure at home could help prevent a life-altering injury for some seniors, a new study warns. Seniors older than 78 with “masked” high ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026 — The price of beauty could be your eyesight, a new study warns. Everyday beauty products send thousands of people to the ER with eye injuries ( READ MORE )
11 October 2026 -- Results from the HICKORY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, did not achieve statistical significance but demonstrated a numerical ( READ MORE )
RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 10, 2026 -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the first presentation of one-year results from the ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Access barriers to specialty oral anticancer medications (SOAMs) for blood cancers include rejection by insurance and high out-of-pocket costs, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- The benefits of walking activity on reducing the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation rate are not modified by air pollutant concentrations, according to a ( READ MORE )
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced that the ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Robotic surgery does not improve outcomes in total hip or knee replacement when compared with conventional surgery, according to two studies published online Sept. 30 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- For individuals with mild-to-moderate Parkinson disease (PD), higher levels of physical activity are associated with slower cognitive and motor progression, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) during the third trimester are associated with a higher risk for a later attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- Active smoking is associated with progression of sickle cell retinopathy (SCR), according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 -- For people with epilepsy of child-bearing potential (PWECP) prescribed hormone contraception susceptible to hepatic enzyme induction, drug interactions with antiseizure medications (ASMs) leading to reduced ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — That late-night snack may be doing more than affecting your waistline — it could be hurting your liver health. "A few studies have hinted at ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Three companies are recalling broccoli seeds sold online nationwide after a contaminated supplier lot was linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak.All three products trace back ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Want to buy an accurate blood pressure monitor? Don’t turn to AI for help, a new study warns. Three of four leading AI-powered search tools ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Depressed people aren’t treating “magic” mushrooms as a cure-all for their condition, a new study says. Experts had been concerned that patients who treat their ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — A new long-acting drug combo can restore control over HIV for patients whose virus has developed resistance to commonly used medications, researchers report. HIV patients ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — Hate needles? Your favorite jam might help you get through a painful jab. People best managed their pain during an IV insertion when docs played ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 — As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has long been kicked around on the Democratic periphery is showing up in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Among medically underserved adults referred for lung cancer screening, the rates of sustained tobacco abstinence are higher with financial incentives versus usual care with or ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Greater childhood and adolescent fitness is associated with a lower risk for adult depression, according to a study published in the December 1 issue of ( READ MORE )
South San Francisco, CA -- October 8, 2026 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- While most women are aware of modifiable factors to reduce breast cancer risk, there is a significant gap between awareness and action, according to the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Postpartum initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) grew 24-fold from 2018 to 2025, according to a research letter published online Oct. 1 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- For patients with refractory carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ultrasound (US)-guided hydrodissection with normal saline (NS) alone yields sustained and morphologic improvement, according to a study ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) offers multiple benefits in early knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for ( 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 )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( 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 )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )
