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Indira IVF in talks to acquire Sabine in nearly Rs 1,300 crore deal

The proposed transaction is likely to value CX Partners-owned Sabine at ₹1,200-1,300 crore, said the people. CX Partners had acquired about 54% stake in Sabine in 2024 at a valuation ( READ MORE )

Centrally sponsored insurance must be periodically revised: Fortis MD

This comes a year after the Union health ministry revised rates for nearly 2,000 procedures under the Central Government Health Scheme in October 2025, the first major revamp since 2014. ( READ MORE )

Colorectal cancer is surging in an unexpected group — and it’s ‘developing differently’

Scientists are racing to understand why the disease is shifting to new populations — and why it's appearing more aggressively. ( READ MORE )

How you CAN eat to beat cancer. As deaths spike in young people, our conclusive expert guide: Superfoods that reverse risk... how often you can really have meat... a daily drink hack... and household favorites that are actually toxic

Research suggests about 40 percent of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives. Smoking, alcohol and obesity are all major causes, but so too is diet, according ( READ MORE )

Simple exercise done just once a week could help lower blood pressure

Isometric exercise training like home wall squats produced significant blood pressure drops, but a cardiologist says dietary change may matter even more. ( READ MORE )

Newly launched Northwestern Medicine Transplant Institute aims to lead way for transplant innovation

Northwestern Medicine announced Tuesday the launch of the newly created Transplant Institute, which aims to lead the way in organ transplant innovation.The Northwestern Medicine Transplant Institute, which so far has ( READ MORE )

Top Vatican official says pope’s cancer diagnosis a ‘game-changer’ for the papacy

“The fact that he has fallen ill with, in many ways, one of the most common illnesses of our age means that he is a poor mortal like the rest ( READ MORE )

Is all processed food bad for you?

Going to the supermarket has become a minefield. ( READ MORE )

The chatbot helped a woman taper off a lifesaving drug and hide the plan from her doctors. ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 drug coverage is being dropped by employer plans: What to know about 2027 weight-loss options

Coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is being dropped by many employer-sponsored healthcare plans as premiums soar, though workers have some new options. ( READ MORE )

Blood sugar spikes may be linked to these controllable everyday habits: expert

Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for energy, organ function and overall metabolic health, while frequent or prolonged spikes and drops can contribute to health complications. ( READ MORE )

The £1-a-day pill that could banish debilitating psoriasis: Pantethine supplements help lower cholesterol... and now experts discover they could clear skin too

Scientists found pantethine, a nutrient that comes from vitamin B5, calmed the cells in the immune system that drive the itchy and painful skin condition. ( READ MORE )

Check your mail: Nearly 70,000 Mass. residents are getting their medical debt erased

Two nonprofits are forgiving $38 million in medical debt, with letters arriving this week. The post Check your mail: Nearly 70,000 Mass. residents are getting their medical debt erased appeared ( READ MORE )

5 ways to stay energized and keep your mind sharp — from NY ER doctors used to 12-hour shifts

NYC-area emergency medicine physicians told The Post how they survive marathon shifts and how you can dodge the afternoon slump with their tricks. ( READ MORE )

Do you really need MORE protein? From coffees to bottled waters, products contain a 'top-up' of the muscle-building nutrient - but they could be bad news for dieters, say experts

Starbucks has introduced protein-enhanced drinks to its UK menu, while Costa has been trialling lattes containing 23g of protein - roughly the same amount you'd find in a small chicken ( READ MORE )

Paul was diagnosed with advanced skin cancer but never sunbathed - and it didn't run in his family. Thousands like him overlook red flags because they don't think they're at risk, experts warn

When Paul Jenner scraped his upper back against the wood of his garden fence, he thought little of it. The father-of-two felt a sharp, itchy pain - but the sensation ( READ MORE )

Gene switch therapy could prevent AND treat Alzheimer's

Researchers at the University of Bristol recently reported that they were able to convert the high-risk Alzheimer's gene, APOE4, into the lower-risk APOE3 gene. ( READ MORE )

The subtle clue that can reveal if you’re a ‘grandiose narcissist’

Narcissism doesn't only mean being vain, as a new study reveals a subtle clue some "grandiose" or overt narcissists give off. ( READ MORE )

Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months

Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency. ( READ MORE )

Woman's Hour

What influence can a first lady have on world affairs? ( READ MORE )

Out of bed at 3.30am every day and a 2.5 hour workout: Married CEO credits his bizarre routine for success of his $70million company

Steve Sidd who founded CateringHQ in Sydney said that he overhauled his lifestyle when he turned 40. ( READ MORE )

Doctor believes 'most toxic item in your home' often gets missed

Dr Pedi Mirdamadi even went as far as to suggest you throw away the 'toxic' item as it can contribute to upper respiratory infections and asthma. ( READ MORE )

A 'canary in the coal mine': Measles resurgence exposes weaknesses in U.S. public health, experts say

The measles resurgence exposes the U.S.' public health weaknesses, such as declining vaccination rates and waning trust in health institutions, experts say. ( READ MORE )

More than third of deaths of ex-prisoners on probation drug related, says report

Politicians are being urged to tackle "systematic failures" in the criminal justice system. ( READ MORE )

SC questions Centre over medicine price markups, says hospitals cannot survive through 'dacoity'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Centre over the massive disparity between the maximum retail price (MRP) of medicines and their price to retailers, asking why the system appeared ( READ MORE )

Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo surpass 10,000 as deaths mount

The number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo hit 10,060 this week, according to the country's Health Ministry. ( READ MORE )

How to ease your asthma symptoms today... without an inhaler: I see more patients struggling with the condition at this time of year than any other. These are all the options that can help, reveals DR PHILIPPA KAYE

The long, tremendously hot summer is finally over. The mornings are crisp, the evenings are drawing in - and if I hadn't looked out of the window, my patients would ( READ MORE )

Missouri AG hits drug manufacturer Eli Lilly with cease-and-desist order

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a cease-and-desist letter to Eli Lilly Monday over conditions the company places on hospitals' access to drug discounts. ( READ MORE )

Doctor warning on the 3 Halloween items that make your hair fall out

A last-minute costume choice could leave your scalp irritated and hair more vulnerable to damage ( READ MORE )

Walmart recalls thousands of cans of fruit cocktail

Retail giant Walmart and manufacturer Pacific Coast Producers recalled more than 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate due to potentially elevated levels of lead. ( READ MORE )

Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has topped 10,000 confirmed cases as authorities race to slow the spread across Africa ( READ MORE )

Should you really take Vitamin D from now until April? So many swear by it and claim it can even help with dementia and cancer... but now a new study questions whether it really makes a difference as you age

As the nights draw in, many of us will be reaching for the vitamin D tablets. But a new study appears to raise questions about who really needs it. ( READ MORE )

Blood sugar spikes may be tied to everyday habits you can control, expert says

Jim LaValle reveals how post-meal glucose spikes, insulin resistance and sleep apnea are deeply connected, plus the 10-minute walking habit. ( READ MORE )

Neurologists Reveal The Overlooked Signs Of Alzheimer's They Wish Everyone Knew

Experts say these common symptoms are often overlooked or mistaken for something else. ( READ MORE )

Sarah was in labour but was sent home because the midwife wanted a cup of tea and she 'wasn't in enough pain'. Then her waters broke in the garden... and she saw something unthinkable in the mirror

Most men, it's fair to say, have to be dragged kicking and screaming to get a vasectomy, writes SARAH CLOSE. Not my husband. ( READ MORE )

I tried the viral $299 high-tech baby sock — I was startled by the results

The sock looks like a tiny gladiator sandal and fits snugly on a baby's foot thanks to Velcro-like straps. ( READ MORE )

I developed tinnitus five years ago and it's getting worse. It makes me dizzy, I can't sleep and my GP tells me nothing can be done. DR SCURR reveals why people suddenly develop the condition... and why distraction is the key treatment

I've had tinnitus since contracting Covid five years ago but it's got worse. My doctor says nothing can be done. Can you help? Dr Martin Scurr replies ( READ MORE )

You know L.A.'s crowded Korean spas. Step inside the lesser-known Russian bathhouses

Part community center, part A-list retreat, L.A.'s banya culture is thriving — and steeped in rich history and Old Hollywood lore. ( READ MORE )

Inside Health

And the barriers queer couples can face in accessing fertility treatment. ( READ MORE )

Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses. ( READ MORE )

Ayushman Bharat Data going to be gamechanger for India and Global South: Dr M Srinivas

Speaking at the 20th edition of FICCI Heal 2026, Srinivas said,"Through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, India has created a robust digital health ecosystem. Once this data is harnessed, AI ( READ MORE )

How to reduce your blood pressure without pills... and without moving: The growing evidence that suggests a simple exercise could help lower your BP

If I told you that one of the most effective ways of lowering your blood pressure involved not moving, you might think I'd misunderstood the whole point of exercise. ( READ MORE )

GSK Sees Cancer-Drug Pipeline Nearly Doubling Next Year After Dealmaking Spree

EXCLUSIVE: The U.K. drugmaker currently has five approved cancer medicines and a clinical-stage portfolio of about 15 assets. ( READ MORE )

Keralam unanimously passes landmark bill on senior citizens' welfare, first in country

The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, was passed unanimously by the state Assembly after the government accepted several amendments moved by members of both the ( READ MORE )

What is PMOS and why did the name change? The Express GP explains

Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains a recently renamed condition affecting three to four million people in the UK. ( READ MORE )

Nadda calls for coordinated, whole-of-government approach to tackle substance abuse

He was speaking at the launch of a capacity-building training programme for medical and allied healthcare professionals engaged in drug de-addiction services, according to an official statement. ( READ MORE )

Woman says 40-mile journey to hospital while having contractions was 'scary'

The Southern Health Trust plans to temporarily transfer inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon. ( READ MORE )

Brain-zapping patch to help sleep could also ease anxiety

A skin patch on the face at night could increase the time spent in deep sleep - which is vital for protecting the brain against stress, depression and possibly even ( READ MORE )

Drugs that cool brain can save patients before they reach A&E

People who have a cardiac arrest could also benefit from a form of the treatment with everyday tablets - paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen ( READ MORE )

Climate change must be declared 'global health emergency': Lancet study

Climate change must be declared a "global health emergency" to shape governments' policies after heat caused three million deaths between 2016 and 2023, a report in The Lancet said Wednesday. ( READ MORE )

Noninvasive focused ultrasound treatment can ease motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

As Stan Au's Parkinson's disease symptoms progressed, everyday activities became daily battles. His hands shook so badly that he struggled to hold utensils and couldn't sign his name. He stopped ( READ MORE )

Workplace ergonomics may do little to ease arm, neck or shoulder pain

An updated Cochrane review has found that ergonomic interventions show no meaningful benefit for pain, function, recovery or sick leave in workers with work-related complaints of the arm, neck or ( READ MORE )

Novel alpha radiopharmaceutical therapy shows promise in early-phase prostate cancer trial

A new alpha-emitting radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) for advanced prostate cancer was well tolerated, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed, and showed encouraging signs of antitumor activity, according to a trial published ( READ MORE )

Needle-free Strep A vaccine triggers local and bodywide immune responses in mice

New research by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in partnership with the GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health has moved a vaccine against the highly contagious group ( READ MORE )

Wearable EEG patch records stable brain signals over 24 hours, including sleep

Reliably recording brain activity over many hours has so far been fraught with technical and practical challenges. While traditional electroencephalography (EEG) systems provide meaningful data, they are often uncomfortable and ( READ MORE )

How socioeconomic factors affect outcomes in this deadly cancer

Black women diagnosed with hormone receptor–positive (HR+) breast cancer experience significantly worse outcomes than white women. ( READ MORE )

Autistic women experience more severe menopausal symptoms, study confirms

A new study by researchers at Bournemouth University has shown that autistic people consistently experience more severe menopausal symptoms than non-autistic people, leading to poorer well-being and quality of life. ( READ MORE )

Q&A: Could a new melanoma vaccine change cancer treatment?

A personalized melanoma vaccine, called intismeran, could mark a major advance in cancer treatment. Last week, pharmaceutical companies Merck and Moderna announced clinical trial results showing the vaccine, combined with ( READ MORE )

ADHD medication amplifies brain response to grammatically ambiguous sentences, study finds

In a neuroimaging study published in PNAS, a team of researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen recorded the brain activity of healthy adults during sentence ( READ MORE )

Night shifts during pregnancy linked to heightened risk of young child's neurodevelopmental abnormalities

Working night shifts during pregnancy is linked to a heightened risk of neurodevelopmental abnormalities detected by screening in the child by the age of 4, finds research published online in ( READ MORE )

Low-carb diet high in saturated fat shows mixed effects on cholesterol in two-year trial

New analyses from the Norwegian randomized controlled trial CARBFUNC show that more than doubling saturated fat intake over a two-year period can promote favorable changes in several cardiovascular risk markers, ( READ MORE )

Neural network spots previously missed epilepsy signs on brain MRIs

Researchers from the joint Biomedically-Informed AI Laboratory of Skoltech (a VEB.RF Group institution) and the University of Sharjah and their colleagues have improved the performance of computer vision algorithms that ( READ MORE )

National study finds decline in drug use–associated heart infections but growing share involves stimulants

A new national study found that hospitalizations for serious heart infections associated with drug use are declining after years of increases, driven largely by a decrease in opioid-associated cases. ( READ MORE )

Targeting fat-cell enzyme offers potential strategy to reduce obesity and cancer risk

Obesity touches countless lives across the country and can lead to many other health complications. From August 2021 to 2023, the prevalence of obesity in adults in the U.S. was ( READ MORE )

Congress Mulls Ways to Fix the Surprise Billing Law

(MedPage Today) -- Although most observers agree that the No Surprises Act did fix one problem -- nixing unexpected bills for out-of-network care -- lawmakers are still trying to fix ( READ MORE )

3D-printed implant prototype combines brain activity recording with targeted cooling

Researchers affiliated with the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) and the Else Kröner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) for Digital Health at TU Dresden have developed a 3D-printed implant prototype ( READ MORE )

Guideline on shorter-course radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer updated

An updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides evidence-based recommendations on the use of hypofractionated radiation therapy for patients with localized prostate cancer. The guideline ( READ MORE )

Fenebrutinib May Curb Chronic Active Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis

(MedPage Today) -- The investigational Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor fenebrutinib may curb chronic active lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS), data from phase III trials suggested. Two MRI biomarkers in ( READ MORE )

How our blood vessels age from within

With every heartbeat, blood is pumped through a vast network of vessels throughout our body, delivering vital oxygen, nutrients and other essential substances to even its most remote corners. But ( READ MORE )

More than half of children under 5 exposed to hep B exposed via household contact

More than half of children younger than 5 years exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) are exposed by someone in their household other than their birth mother, according to a ( READ MORE )

Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate Just Misses Its Mark in Late-Stage Trial

(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- An investigational Lyme disease vaccine covering six serotypes across four Borrelia species had a vaccine efficacy (VE) rate of over 70%, but it just missed ( READ MORE )

Rising rates of colorectal cancer found in nearly all age groups

Colorectal cancer rates are rising across younger and older age groups, according to a study published in NEJM Evidence. ( READ MORE )

A doctor's take on new menopause guidelines

Many women I see in my practice have questions about menopause and hormone therapy. The newest guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) bring some welcome clarity. ( READ MORE )

IDSA: Cabotegravir + rilpivirine long-acting antiretroviral therapy beneficial in HIV

Cabotegravir + rilpivirine (CAB+RPV) long-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapy (ART) consistently maintains virologic suppression among virologically suppressed adults with HIV, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ( READ MORE )

Deep brain stimulation improves new neuron maturation for memory

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has traditionally been used to treat movement disorders and more recently some mental health disorders such as certain forms of depression, but research has suggested it ( READ MORE )

AI May Help Detect Rare Sperm in Men With Azoospermia

(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool could be a last resort for couples wanting to conceive a biological child who had been told they have no ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.'s Claim That Arabs 'Don't Produce Science' Meets a Nobel Prize Reality Check

(MedPage Today) -- Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity's scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in ( READ MORE )

Summer's produce outbreaks expose gaps in FDA oversight of imported food

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

Initial treatment for lower back pain is associated with subsequent risk of opioid use disorder and overdose

Adults on Medicaid who began treatment for a new bout of low back pain with a higher-dose opioid prescription were about two and a half times as likely to later ( READ MORE )

IDSA: Earlier introduction of HPV vaccine improves initiation, completion by age 13

Introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at ages 9 to 10 years rather than 11 to 12 years leads to a meaningful difference in initiation and completion of the vaccine ( READ MORE )

How blocking immune cell signals could make brain tumors easier to remove

In a new study published in Cancer Cell, researchers at VIB-KU Leuven reduced the spread of glioblastoma by interrupting specific interactions between the brain's immune cells and tumor cells. The ( READ MORE )

Do more cannabis stores near schools mean more teens use cannabis? Our research suggests the answer is complicated

When Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, one concern was that more legal stores would make cannabis easier for young people to access and encourage adolescent use. But does ( READ MORE )

Pathology research identifies potential new target for preventing brain metastasis

Research led by professor of pathology Mikhail Nikiforov, Ph.D., has identified a key mechanism that helps cancer cells spread to the brain, which may lead to a new target for ( READ MORE )

Novel HDAC Inhibitor Hits Main Goal in Unresectable Melanoma Trial

(MedPage Today) -- Progression-free survival (PFS) in unresectable melanoma improved significantly with the addition of an investigational histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor to immunotherapy, a randomized trial showed. Median PFS increased ( READ MORE )

Medicare's prior-authorization pilot test led to an immediate drop in use of services

For many years, traditional Medicare has operated almost entirely without prior authorization, a requirement that clinicians obtain approval before certain services will be covered. The practice is controversial because it ( READ MORE )

Certain Myasthenia Gravis Patients May Need More Time to Respond to Efgartigimod

(MedPage Today) -- Intravenous efgartigimod (Vyvgart) continued to show efficacy and safety in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis who did not have detectable anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies, according to open-label ( READ MORE )

Bid to Block GLP-1 Ads Denied; First Weekly Insulin for T2D in Kids; Fertility Fell

(MedPage Today) -- A U.S. judge rejected Novo Nordisk's request to temporarily block Eli Lilly from running advertisements claiming its weight-loss and diabetes drugs are more powerful. (Reuters via AOL) ( READ MORE )

Head Shape and Alzheimer's; Prenatal Choline and Kids' IQ; Aspirin and Dementia

(MedPage Today) -- Can head shape influence Alzheimer's disease pathology? (Alzheimer's & Dementia) The newly launched AD-Smart Alzheimer's disease platform trial will test repurposed drugs in the U.K., starting with ( READ MORE )

Live Webinar October 29: Should We Let Robots Be Doctors?

(MedPage Today) -- While some major medical organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA) have adopted policies relegating artificial intelligence (AI) to an assistive rather than autonomous role in healthcare, ( READ MORE )

Cardiologist-Prime Minister? LDL Pill Eyed for Diabetes; Second Tricuspid TEER OK'd

(MedPage Today) -- Cardiologist Ilija Srdanović, MD, PhD, is among the student-backed leaders in Serbia that won the country's snap parliamentary election. Some expect him to be the new prime ( READ MORE )

Trial Results Show 'Something We Have Not Seen for Years' in Osteosarcoma

(MedPage Today) -- The investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with relapsed or refractory osteosarcoma, the phase III ARTEMIS-011 trial from ( READ MORE )

ADA Says Protest 'Threat' Heightened Security Concerns at Meeting

(MedPage Today) -- In a reversal of its original findings, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) said members who were kicked out of its annual meeting in June did not violate ( READ MORE )

Elizabeth Holmes: Master of Deception or Victim of Coercion?

(MedPage Today) -- I wasn't planning to see Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's movie about Elizabeth Holmes, "You Can See Everything." What truth would I learn? Holmes has every reason ( READ MORE )

Pneumococcal Vaccine Candidate Targeting 25 Serotypes Advances

(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- A pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) covering 25 serotypes was safe and generated immune responses among infants that were comparable to the current 20-valent vaccine (Prevnar ( READ MORE )

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Tops 10,000 Cases as Authorities Race to Slow the Spread

(MedPage Today) -- The fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in ( READ MORE )

Targeted Doublet Improves Survival in MET-Positive Progressive Lung Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with MET-altered advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) lived significantly longer with a targeted combination after progression on standard-of-care osimertinib (Tagrisso), a large randomized trial showed. ( READ MORE )

'The Pitt' Actor Named Sexiest Man; CDC Deputy Director Exits; Vaccine Limbo

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Actor Noah Wyle, who played an emergency department physician in "The Pitt" and "ER," was named People's Sexiest ( READ MORE )

Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Boost GLP-1 Weight Loss

(MedPage Today) -- Menopausal women taking hormone therapy in addition to a GLP-1 medication may see greater and sustained weight loss, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Women taking semaglutide (Wegovy) ( READ MORE )

The secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gut

The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences ( READ MORE )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 — Nearly 1 in 5 young adults in the U.S. feel anxious every single day, a new study says. Just under 20% of Americans between 18 ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced new first-line data on olomorasib, its investigational, next-generation KRAS G12C inhibitor, at the 2026 European Society ( READ MORE )

South San Francisco, CA -- October 25, 2026 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today pivotal results from the Phase III Krascendo ( READ MORE )

New Brunswick, N.J. October 25, 2026 /PR Newswire/ – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced promising Phase 1 results for JNJ-6143 (formerly HLD-0915), an investigational once-daily oral Regulated Induced Proximity ( READ MORE )

MAINZ, Germany, and PRINCETON, USA, October 25, 2026 – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) and Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY, “BMS”) today announced first data from the global Phase ( READ MORE )

25 October 2026 -- Positive results from the CLARITY-Gastric01 global Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s sonesitatug vedotin (Sone-Ve) demonstrated a statistically significant and highly clinically meaningful improvement in overall ( READ MORE )

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 24, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced detailed results across serotypes from a Phase 2 study (NCT06524414) for its investigational 25-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine ( READ MORE )

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Basel, October 23, 2026 – Novartis today presented positive results from the pivotal Phase III REMODEL-1 and REMODEL-2 trials in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) showing that remibrutinib, a highly selective ( READ MORE )

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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 23, 2026 -- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced disclosure of interim safety and efficacy results from the multiple sclerosis (MS) cohorts of the Phase ( READ MORE )

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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a subcutaneous (SC) induction regimen for Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) for ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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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 )

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

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

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

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

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