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Your daily coffee habit could be taking a toll on your bones, new study suggests

A Flinders University study links high coffee consumption to lower bone density in postmenopausal women, while tea's catechins may promote bone health. ( READ MORE )

The £4 item that can lower blood pressure in just 20 days

A new trial has revealed the common item can lower blood pressure within just three weeks. ( READ MORE )

SpaceX and Tesla directors are spending millions to fund academic research and commercial ventures around MDMA and other drugs

SpaceX and Tesla directors are backing academic research and a commercial venture seeking approval for MDMA-assisted therapy. ( READ MORE )

Katie was prescribed medication taken by millions of Americans... then a terrifying condition left her moving uncontrollably. Now, experts warn little-known side effect that caused 'inner terror'

For those who develop the condition, the consequences can be devastating - leaving sufferers unable to work, sleep or carry out ordinary daily activities. ( READ MORE )

I’m a dietitian — let’s play 2 truths and a lie about sugar in your diet

A dietitian puts your sugar smarts to the test with a game of two truths and a lie. Can you separate fact from fiction? ( READ MORE )

US phases out $45M annual support for Namibia HIV program

The United States plans to phase out financial support for Namibia's HIV response programs ( READ MORE )

The marriage warning sign that may be worse than fighting — and 4 ways to turn things around

From flirting and dating to spending quality time without phones, experts share how small daily gestures can reverse quiet quitting in a marriage. ( READ MORE )

Caught the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite? It could be just the start of long-term tummy troubles

For some unlucky patients, the explosive, watery diarrhea is just the beginning, with symptoms that can linger for months or even years. ( READ MORE )

The cheap grocery store staple that can help relieve bloating and uncomfortable digestion

A basic grocery store ingredient costing just dollars may help relieve bloating and bathroom urgency, a recent study found. ( READ MORE )

Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence

The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions for stoma bag users. ( READ MORE )

Always struck down with a cold, cough or sore throat? There's probably a simple fix, says DR ELLIE, and it can be found in your local pharmacy

It's one of the most common questions I get asked: 'Why am I always sick?' And it's always the same complaint. ( READ MORE )

Truth about the breast cancer risk from your nightly glass of wine - and HRT: I'm sharing everything I've learned in 50 years of treating patients... and this is where I think we're going wrong: PROFESSOR IAN E SMITH

Five women waited on the ward, sitting up anxiously, stripped bare to the waist. This was on their surgeon's orders to save him time. This was the reality of breast ( READ MORE )

America's new dementia crisis: Over-the-counter pills taken by MILLIONS linked to soaring risk of brain issues in disturbing research... so are they in YOUR medicine cabinet?

They include some of America's most familiar over-the-counter remedies - but there is mounting evidence that these medications may harm the brain. ( READ MORE )

The one 70p snack that can help reduce your blood pressure risk

This affordable snack could be good news for your heart. ( READ MORE )

Mounjaro almost balded me...but thanks to a strict five-step hair routine it's finally growing back

A Darlington woman who shed four stone on Mounjaro has revealed she paid a hefty price for the slimmed frame - she lost 50 per cent of her hair. ( READ MORE )

‘Dementia drug’ to be offered to over 55s in UK

The drug would aim to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, rather than treating symptoms. ( READ MORE )

I'm an orthopaedic surgeon: Here's how to keep chronic joint pain at bay, the tell-tale signs to watch out for - no matter what age you are - and what you MUST do if you want to stay active right up to old age

Too often people wait until they experience a severe loss of function before taking action. That's too late! And the idea that joint replacements are only for older people is a ( READ MORE )

Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists

As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers. ( READ MORE )

Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that standard tests can miss

Researchers found that drivers who consumed higher doses of edible THC struggled with lane control and had slower reaction times. ( READ MORE )

‘I’m a dentist – these are the five foods most likely to crack a tooth’

While healthy teeth are strong enough to withstand normal chewing, biting down unexpectedly on something very hard can cause damage. ( READ MORE )

New tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness discovered in China

Asian longhorned tick nairovirus was found in 10.4% of more than 3,000 patients bitten by ticks. ( READ MORE )

Delhi HC backs NMC: Fragmented foreign medical degrees not enough for FMGE eligibility

The Delhi High Court has upheld the NMC’s decision to deny FMGE eligibility to Indian medical graduates whose education was completed across multiple foreign institutions. Calling such fragmented study a ( READ MORE )

A highly anticipated cholesterol drug from Novartis failed to reduce the risk of severe cardiovascular outcomes in a Phase 3 study

The Phase 3 study found a drug didn’t reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. ( READ MORE )

How hunger for a new weight-loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes

Dupes of retatrutide are flooding the black market, but the drug is yet to be approved by regulators. ( READ MORE )

Sam thought her 'funny tummy' was caused by gluten or even IBS. Then she discovered the true culprit... a little-known cancer that's rising in Britain - and it's NOT bowel cancer

Buried among Sam's typical influencer content are a handful of videos that reveal the hidden hell the 32-year-old has experienced over the past month. ( READ MORE )

The Heart Drug Pelacarsen Fails, Shocking Novartis and Cardiologists

Doctors were hopeful the drug, which was being tested in a large clinical trial by Novartis, was going to be a powerful new tool to fight heart disease. ( READ MORE )

Illinois joins lawsuit against latest Trump admin push to cut funding for youth gender-affirming care

Illinois is suing the Trump administration, along with more than 21 legal officials from states and cities nationwide, over its attempts to barrel through a ban on gender affirming care ( READ MORE )

Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab. ( READ MORE )

Novartis Says Pelacarsen Heart Disease Drug Missed Primary Endpoint

The company’s shares declined in after-hours trading after the drug failed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in a Phase 3 study. ( READ MORE )

Gov. Shapiro gets validation: A Pennsylvanian did die of measles

A county coroner confirmed the death. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had raised the possibility Josh Shapiro’s staff made it up. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Hires Army Doctor Who Opposed Covid Shots to Investigate if They Killed 2,500 Troops

In a legal deposition, the doctor, Theresa Long, compared immunizing service members against Covid to Nazi doctors experimenting on concentration camp prisoners. ( READ MORE )

Blood pressure can be lowered with 1 household item

The supplement could be "a valuable tool" for certain people, researchers say. ( READ MORE )

Frozen berry recall expanded to additional stores and 16 states over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria

A recall of frozen fruit from last month that sickened more than a dozen people has been expanded to include another product sold in additional states. ( READ MORE )

Little-known gut bacterium may protect against aging, study suggests... how to increase your body's supply

A little-known gut bacterium may help delay aging and extend healthy lifespan by reducing 'inflammaging,' a new study from researchers in China has suggested. ( READ MORE )

How much alcohol it takes to increase your risk of dying of 9 cancers: study

A bottle a day probably won’t keep the doctor at bay. ( READ MORE )

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses

The Asian longhorned tick nairovirus caused flu-like illness and thrombocytopenia in over 10% of tick-bitten patients studied in a China lab. ( READ MORE )

A Staten Island landfill took in 9/11 debris. Workers still feel the health impacts.

Twenty five years ago, 1.2 million tons of debris from the World Trade Center site was buried at Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. ( READ MORE )

Doctors 'thought boy, two, was autistic' until his mother pushed for more tests... and was told he has 'childhood dementia'

Medics initially suspected Kole to be autistic or have global developmental delay after his mother flagged missed milestones and noted symptoms like stimming and a floppy neck. ( READ MORE )

Luxe gym chain launches exclusive social club with rooftop parties and wellness events

One wellness mecca is blurring the line between going out and working out with the launch of an exclusive social club that offers rooftop parties post-workout. ( READ MORE )

I’m a gynecologist — which foods can make you smell different down there

Here's what to know about the biggest culprits, how to get rid of food smells in the region — and when odor might point to a problem. ( READ MORE )

Virus lying dormant in 90% of people can 'reactivate' and cause major brain, nerve and organ damage

Nine in 10 Americans carry a dormant hidden virus that may lead to lasting brain, nerve and organ damage, researchers from the University of Colorado have revealed. ( READ MORE )

Warning as 'controversial' blood pressure check changes come into force - 'real risk'

The change could leave patients at risk, pharmacists have warned. ( READ MORE )

Facial filler is out, fat grafting is in. Read more in this week’s WSJ Wellness newsletter.

The popularity of GLP-1s is shifting facial aesthetic trends. Plus, a fast-food chain that’s gone full MAGA and back-to-school morning routines. ( READ MORE )

The link between weight-loss jabs and thyroid cancer: As patients claim their illness was caused by the drugs, our experts reveal fears over high-dosage injections... and who should avoid taking them

It is an unsettling question that has emerged alongside the extraordinary rise of the new generation of weight-loss drugs. Could they cause cancer? ( READ MORE )

My trademark slicked-back ponytail and hair extensions left me with a hairline that had receded 8cm and bald patches. Minoxidil didn't help and a transplant was botched. This is what finally gave me my hair back

For model Kimberley Wallis, regularly wearing her glossy hair in a tight, slicked-back ponytail was not only practical - it was also her 'trademark' look. ( READ MORE )

British patients 'first to trial next-generation dementia drug' from next week

People with no memory problems will be screened for the opportunity to join the study. ( READ MORE )

Two imaging techniques equally as effective to guide complex stenting

Optical coherence tomography was noninferior to intravascular ultrasound to guide stenting in patients with left main coronary artery disease, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ( READ MORE )

Origins of COPD may lie in how some children's lungs develop, but only when they are exposed to polluted air

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious, incurable lung disease that is common in older people. However, researchers are learning that the origins of the disease may lie decades ( READ MORE )

Targeting cell division protein CDK2 could boost immunotherapy response across a wide range of cancers

New research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists suggests that cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) inhibitors, which are currently being tested as treatments that slow the growth of a narrow range of ( READ MORE )

Immediate coronary angiography fails to boost survival after cardiac arrest, trial finds

Immediate coronary angiography did not improve 30-day survival compared with a deferred strategy in patients without ST-segment elevation on an ECG after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. These were the main findings ( READ MORE )

Activation of community first responders did not improve short-term survival after cardiac arrest

Community first responders did not improve 30-day survival in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026. ( READ MORE )

A single workout may help protect memory after a short night's sleep

Modern lifestyles, longer light exposure and constant digital distractions have pushed the world into a global sleep crisis—one that poses a major threat to public health. Sleep loss doesn't just ( READ MORE )

You <em>Can</em> Argue With a Machine, Doctor

(MedPage Today) -- In the "Star Trek: The Original Series" episode "The Deadly Years," Captain Kirk isn't defeated by an enemy ship. He's brought down, at least for a while, ( READ MORE )

Study identifies key driver of inflammation, opening door to potential new treatments

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered a critical biological mechanism that helps explain how inflammation is triggered and sustained in a wide range of diseases—highlighting a promising avenue for ( READ MORE )

Evidence points to yogurt as a nutrient-dense part of healthy diets

People have been making health claims about yogurt for hundreds of years. ( READ MORE )

Cerebroid study hints at how maternal inflammation may influence fetal brain development

Past studies suggest that a mother-to-be's heightened immune responses during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of conditions affecting their offspring's brain development. While this association is well documented, ( READ MORE )

NFL settlement testing may miss measurable cognitive decline in players with advanced CTE

Researchers at Boston University have completed the largest study to date characterizing the cognitive symptoms of NFL players with confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who underwent neuropsychological tests while alive. ( READ MORE )

New insights on the optimal duration of antiplatelet therapy after stent implantation

Antiplatelet monotherapy reduced bleeding, but dual therapy provided greater cardiovascular event protection in patients at high ischemic risk who had undergone stent implantation 12 months earlier. These results, from the ( READ MORE )

Traumatic brain injury recovery follows different neurological paths with age

Conventional wisdom holds that younger brains are better equipped to recover from injury. Their greater flexibility allows them to adapt, rebuild connections and compensate for damage in ways older brains ( READ MORE )

Is poor sleep contributing to the country's weight issues?

Some 70% of teens trying to adapt to a fall schedule are missing out on sleep. Early bells and tough classes combine with delayed biological clocks during adolescence, keeping their ( READ MORE )

People affected by cancer need a stronger voice in shaping generative AI for oncology, review finds

Flinders University researchers were part of an international team that conducted a scoping review that identified 2,441 records and found that just 32 studies examined how cancer patients, survivors and ( READ MORE )

Children's suicide-related emergency visits spiked by 74% in the US between 2016–2022

Emergency visits by children with suicide-related crises increased by 74% between 2016 and 2022, according to a new study by scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie ( READ MORE )

A Vaccine Researcher Pleaded Guilty to What?

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )

National call to action needed to strengthen primary care pipeline in medical education, argue experts

A primary care physician is hard to find. The thousands needed nationwide are even tougher to discover. A new paper led by a faculty member at the Hackensack Meridian School ( READ MORE )

Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case

(MedPage Today) -- A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial on Friday after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was ( READ MORE )

Blood Cancer's First New Drug in 29 Years; AI for Mammography? Phase III Myeloma Win

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved ropeginterferon alfa-2b (Besremi) injection to treat adults with essential thrombocythemia, the first new therapy for the chronic blood cancer since the 1997 approval of ( READ MORE )

When to worry about numbness and tingling: Expert explains neuropathy, other causes

Most people experience numbness or the familiar pins-and-needles sensation from time to time. Often, it is harmless and occurs temporarily, because you have been sitting, standing or sleeping in a ( READ MORE )

Docs Alarmed by NIH Plan to Redirect Medical Research $$ to Pentagon

(MedPage Today) -- Infectious disease specialists are sounding the alarm about a Trump administration plan to eliminate a clinical research unit at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( READ MORE )

Check your freezer: Frozen triple berry blend recalled in 16 states

A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ongoing E. coli outbreak. ( READ MORE )

Sibling data reveal genetic clusters across 22 autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Researchers have long known that these diseases tend to run in families, but the genetic relationships between ( READ MORE )

Early mitochondrial stress reveals potential mechanism for lasting heart protection

Mitochondria are popularly known as the "powerhouse of the cell," but these cellular structures do much more—including acting as signaling hubs. Some signals that mitochondria send can reprogram the activity ( READ MORE )

Energy-hungry tissues expand cleanup crews to clear worn-out mitochondria

The body's heart muscle (for pumping blood), skeletal muscle (for movement and posture) and brown fat (for heat production) each require a lot of energy and make a lot of ( READ MORE )

Specialized bone marrow transplant replaces immune cells beyond the brain in mice

The immune system is made up of specialized cells and proteins that help defend the body from pathogens and cancer. Most of the time, the immune system performs its job ( READ MORE )

AI System Faster but Not More Accurate Than Docs for Diagnosing Rheum Disease

(MedPage Today) -- Prof. Valmed, a large language model (LLM) cleared by European regulators for medical diagnosis, outperformed human physicians for diagnosing rheumatologic conditions in terms of speed but not ( READ MORE )

Rare Brain Disorder Gets Its First FDA Drug Approval

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved zilganersen (Zanvastro) to treat Alexander disease in pediatric and adult patients, the agency announced Thursday. The antisense oligonucleotide, the first approved treatment for Alexander ( READ MORE )

Kids don't get sick in the fall because their immune systems are weakened, says specialist

In the weeks following the start of kindergarten and the school year, the number of respiratory infections among children increases significantly. Although many people suspect that this is due to ( READ MORE )

Rethinking radiotherapy may boost immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive malignancies, with a particularly poor prognosis even when diagnosed at a localized stage. In a paper published in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & ( READ MORE )

Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Rising

(MedPage Today) -- While overall cancer mortality rates have declined steadily over the last few decades, cancer deaths attributed to alcohol have been rising, a population-based observational trend analysis showed. ( READ MORE )

CRISPR gene-editing therapy safely and continuously lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, first-in-human trial shows

A Cleveland Clinic first-in-human clinical trial has shown that a one-time infusion of a gene-editing therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 was effective and safe in reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides in ( READ MORE )

New blood biomarkers reveal how common muscular dystrophy treatment may impair overall growth

In a study published in Scientific Reports, an international, multidisciplinary research team that included Binghamton University researchers identified a set of blood proteins that may explain why the corticosteroid prednisone, ( READ MORE )

Gut-derived bacterial molecule may drive severe liver disease

Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, together with international collaborators, have discovered that a small molecule made exclusively by gut bacteria can actively drive disease in ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s May Be Taking Our Eyes Off the Real Obesity Problem

(MedPage Today) -- GLP-1 receptor agonists may be powerful tools for treating obesity and cardiometabolic disease, but relying on medications alone risks overlooking the forces helping drive the obesity epidemic, ( READ MORE )

Study finds liposuction reduces lipedema pain more than conservative treatment

A study titled "Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema: A randomized controlled multi-center clinical trial" published in The Lancet, provides the first large-scale, multicenter evidence base for the ( READ MORE )

AI may help identify breast cancers missed by mammograms, but clinical benefit remains uncertain

Artificial intelligence may help radiologists identify subtle signs of breast cancers that are missed during routine mammograms, and some AI systems may even identify patterns associated with an increased risk ( READ MORE )

Transplant Care Can't Evolve Without Research-Informed Policy

(MedPage Today) -- For clinicians committed to helping patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receive the care that best meets their needs, care decisions are often constrained by systemic and ( READ MORE )

Should Optometry Play a Bigger Role in Wet AMD Monitoring?

(MedPage Today) -- As U.S. optometrists push to expand their scope of practice, a recent British randomized trial suggested that community optometrists could safely play a large role in the ( READ MORE )

Radio Silence on Mitch McConnell's Health Persists

(MedPage Today) -- It's been almost a month since Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) last shared a health update, leading to another round of speculation about when -- or if -- ( READ MORE )

Aging blocks the retina's ability to regrow lost neurons, a first-of-its-kind study finds

A new study from the laboratory of Levi Todd, Ph.D., at Upstate Medical University has found that aging significantly limits the ability of support cells in the retina, called glia, ( READ MORE )

The Dark Side of Mindfulness

A prominent psychologist and meditation teacher set out to research the benefits of the practice. What she found alarmed her. ( READ MORE )

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

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Bullous Pemphigoid

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Pemphigus Vulgaris

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1,081 Injuries Tied to Device; Military's COVID Shot Probe; Teen Vax Coverage Slides

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Also note that MedPage Today will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Look for Morning Break ( READ MORE )

Why Is Colorblindness More Common in Men?

Source: American Academy of OphthalmologyRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Color Blindness ( READ MORE )

Stanford scientists discover a seafood that can reverse signs of aging

A substance found in edible sea squirts appeared to reverse several signs of aging in older mice. Plasmalogen supplements improved memory and learning, strengthened connections between brain cells, reduced inflammation, ( READ MORE )

A longer exhale may push your brain toward bolder decisions

Slow breathing with a prolonged exhale made people more willing to take risks by changing heart activity and increasing the brain’s sensitivity to rewards. The findings suggest that something as ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- The evidence is insufficient to support routine use of lumbar supports for managing chronic low back pain (CLBP) in adults, according to research published online ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- Illicit-source fentanyl exposure is linked to a significantly higher risk of opioid-related harmful outcomes than medical-source exposure, according to a study published online Aug. 14 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — Your teen has been flipping through Instagram for nearly an hour when they get a pop-up that says: “SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Social media is associated ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and Alzheimer disease (AD), non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with modestly slower cognitive decline, according to a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- For patients with prostate cancer, adverse pathological features are prognostic, but do not modify the benefit of adding hormone therapy (HT) to postoperative radiotherapy, according ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) have increased odds ratios for dementia and ischemic stroke, even at younger ages, according to a study published in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- For patients with anemia undergoing elective cardiac surgery, preoperative intravenous iron is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for adult stroke rehabilitation and recovery in a guideline issued by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and published ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — Heart-pumping aerobic exercise can boost key thinking skills among women after menopause, a new study says. Postmenopausal women who practiced aerobic exercise four days a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — Your smartwatch may be giving you more credit for your workout than you actually earned. Researchers had 58 adults complete a cycling workout wearing four ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — There’s one personal factor that boosts survival among seniors who undergo surgery to repair a broken hip. Not how much money they have. Not where ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — U.S. cancer deaths linked to booze have doubled since the 1990s, a new study says. More than 23,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths were logged in 2023, ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2026 — In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets. Campers and counselors cheered. It was archery hour at Camp ( READ MORE )

September 03, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) injection for the treatment of Alexander disease in pediatric and adult patients. Zanvastro is the first ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Alcohol-attributable cancer mortality has increased in the United States, with mortality rates higher in men and those aged 55 years or older, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control ( READ MORE )

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 CERVINO study1 evaluating etentamig, an investigational BCMA x CD3 bispecific T-cell ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Functional physical performance is positively associated with quality of life (QoL) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- For adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) eligible for induction chemotherapy, azacitidine plus venetoclax is associated with longer event-free survival than induction chemotherapy, according to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- A very low-carbohydrate diet has greater cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in hepatic metabolic function, compared with matched 10 percent weight loss induced by other popular diets ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Bacterial infection during initial hospitalization for firearm injury occurred in about 5 percent of patients, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment after intracerebral hemorrhage reduces the risk for recurrent stroke without an increase in serious adverse events, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the PrecivityAD2 test for adults aged 40 years and older presenting with signs or symptoms of cognitive ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, focal therapy use has remained uncommon across risk groups, and its use is defined as inappropriate in about half ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and outcomes vary worldwide, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Medicine. Joseph G. Nugent, M.D., ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Employer healthcare costs are on track to climb about 11% next year, the sharpest jump in more than two decades. Companies expect to hold that ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — A person’s memory starts to get worse much sooner than previously thought, a new study says. Folks in their 50s start showing signs of decreased ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — For men with prostate cancer, eating healthier fats after diagnosis may be linked to a longer life. The finding comes from a study of nearly ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Genetics help shape your personality, and those same genes reverberate throughout your life, a new study has found. More than 1,200 different genetic variants are ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Bright light therapy can help seniors get better sleep, a new study says. Light therapy lamps improved the sleep cycles and activity levels of older ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Simple walking tests could be an easy way to assess the well-being of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says. Better walking ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Residential context has a stronger association with survival for Black than White women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Time-restricted eating (TRE) may help adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and overweight control their blood sugar, according to a study published online Aug. 17 ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- For community-dwelling older adults without clinical cardiovascular disease, atorvastatin is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular events, but does not improve disability-free survival, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in pancreatic cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- For women with autoimmune disease who had received autologous CD19-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, pregnancies seem to be uncomplicated without disease reactivation, according to ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented to help clinicians decide which medications may be effective for preventing migraine in adults in two reports issued by the American ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Silent atherosclerosis is detectable in early adulthood and increases with age, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the New England Journal of ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — A judge has blocked sweeping changes to federal teen pregnancy prevention grants, ruling that health officials backed the new requirements with scientific studies that appear ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — Sara Kutzle worked as a makeup artist in San Francisco before suffering a stroke at age 39. Her stroke cost her a week in intensive ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — Heart disease often starts decades before symptoms appear, and a major new study shows just how early. "Currently, a person's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — It’s natural to be anxious when you’re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness. But that anxiety might be eased with one ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — Back braces have been used for decades to treat low back pain, but a new review has concluded that they don’t appear to help much. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at ( READ MORE )

NOVATO, Calif., September 2, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome. The study ( READ MORE )

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 2, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced positive topline results from an ongoing Phase 2a study of TEV ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the Aug. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ( READ MORE )

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

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

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 )

Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )

CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )

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