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Blood test may help detect pancreatic cancer in earliest stages: Researchers

Described in a paper in the journal Nature Medicine, the liquid biopsy, named PANXEON, was "highly sensitive" in detecting stage 1 and 2 pancreatic cancer and had a low rate ( READ MORE )

Centre nominates 7 MPs to Institute Bodies of new AIIMS

The nominations, notified by the Union health ministry on September 15, cover AIIMS at Awantipora, Bathinda, Bhopal, Guwahati, Jodhpur, Vijaypur and Madurai. ( READ MORE )

Trump administration launches study looking for abortion pills in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency announced it is launching a study looking for traces of abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol in drinking water. ( READ MORE )

What to know about USAID and the deadly impacts of US foreign aid cuts

The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanitarian donor ( READ MORE )

The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm

Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years ( READ MORE )

Hospitals told to step up monitoring, reporting of 'adverse events' related to medical devices

The guidance document for hospitals in India for safety monitoring and reporting of medical devices related incidents/adverse events, Version 1.3, has been developed by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in ( READ MORE )

Med device rules may get tougher: Govt plans new powers to stop manufacture, sale of unsafe, defective and spurious products, order destruction

The government is considering tougher medical device rules that could give regulators explicit powers to stop the manufacture, sale or distribution of unsafe, defective, substandard or spurious products and order ( READ MORE )

I'm a urologist who's treated thousands of men with erectile dysfunction. They all make the same mistake. Here's why you DON'T need Viagra... the THREE common lifestyle habits to avoid... and test you must ask your doctor for

When a patient asks me what he can do to improve his erectile function, this is the plan I take him through - the changes worth making... and the popular ( READ MORE )

Why it really DOES matter what time of day you take your blood pressure pills. It might just save your life

Many of us will be used to taking drugs according to a specific timeframe - for instance, certain antibiotics must be taken an hour before food as it can stop ( READ MORE )

Mysterious brown marks have appeared under my armpits and breasts. I'm an otherwise healthy woman but I'm worried. DR SCURR reveals how to tell a common bacterial infection from something MUCH more sinister

Brown marks have appeared under my armpits and breasts, and I can't seem to get rid of them. I'm in my 30s, healthy and it's getting me down. I heard ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe

The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts. ( READ MORE )

Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England

The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. ( READ MORE )

Now you can ask for a second opinion at A&E: 'Life-saving' Martha's Rule extended to all emergency rooms

The rule was first introduced in 2024, following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills, who died in hospital after medics failed to escalate her care. ( READ MORE )

ADHD and autism benefit claims soar fastest among in England's wealthiest areas, analysis shows

Young people in some of England's most affluent areas are increasingly claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism, new analysis reveals. ( READ MORE )

The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips

From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin. ( READ MORE )

Cancer warning for type 2 diabetics: Condition linked with 22 per cent higher risk of deadly tumours, study finds

Women with the condition are 22 per cent more likely to develop cancer than those without, while men face a 12 per cent greater risk, according to data found by ( READ MORE )

A surge in U.S.-China transactions is drawing scrutiny in Washington, where some lawmakers are pushing to slow the pace of investment

A surge in U.S.-China transactions is drawing scrutiny in Washington, where some lawmakers are pushing to slow the pace of investment. ( READ MORE )

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discusses his use of GLP-1 and his 80-pound weight loss

Gov. JB Pritzker delivered one of the most high-profile political speeches of his life two years ago at Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.But now, two years later, Pritzker, 61, said he’s ( READ MORE )

Julia saw a GP six times about her crippling fatigue but was told it was caused by a virus or even depression. Then a doctor with a stethoscope found the dangerous condition really to blame... and it's too often missed in women

'I was constantly tired, felt dizzy and there were occasions where I needed to stop and catch my breath when walking,' says Julia, 57, a retired nurse practitioner in mental ( READ MORE )

Katy thought her painful foot was a running injury from a midlife exercise regime... but aged just 42 she was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Here are the warning signs EVERYONE over 40 needs to know

On an early morning jog, keen runner Katy O'Malley felt a sudden, nagging pain around her left big toe. She ignored it, hoping it was the sort of minor twinge ( READ MORE )

Eli Lilly CEO says 700,000 new seniors have started GLP-1s after Medicare coverage, and 70% are on Lilly drugs

They're the latest metrics on how much the new Medicare coverage is expanding access to GLP-1 medicines since it launched in July. ( READ MORE )

New study finds startling flaw if AI starts choosing who gets organ donations: ‘Diverge from human values’

The findings raise questions about AI making life-and-death medical decisions. ( READ MORE )

Travel warning issued for popular holiday spot over outbreak of highly infectious hepatitis

A travel advisory has been issued for a popular tropical destination as it battles an outbreak of a potentially life-threatening disease. ( READ MORE )

'Picky eater' parents turn to dietician-approved ‘chocolate milk’ for 80p-a-day

"My three year old just eats chicken nuggets and fries. But he drinks this everyday and he calls it 'chocolate milk'" ( READ MORE )

‘Jersey Shore’ star Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi reveals she’s cancer-free

Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi revealed that she is officially cancer-free following her diagnosis with Stage 1 cervical cancer in February. ( READ MORE )

Eli Lilly CEO tells CNBC one-third of new GLP-1 pill patients are taking Foundayo, as drugmaker ramps up production

Eli Lilly is trying to catch up in the GLP-1 pill market to Novo, which got a head start in the space. ( READ MORE )

Mosquitoes carrying 'breakbone fever' virus expand their reach into US... as outbreak with horrendous symptoms turns deadly

Earlier this month, the family of a deceased Florida woman claimed doctors said she died from the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. ( READ MORE )

Trump threatened with 'political consequences' by his own supporters as dozens of doctors, lawmakers and advocates demand COVID vaccine ban

More than a hundred doctors, nurses, political figures and advocates have urged President Donald Trump to ban mRNA COVID vaccines. ( READ MORE )

Invitation for men to 'experience hot flushes'

A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause. ( READ MORE )

A 75-Year-Old Swears By This Tool For 'Gentle Stretching And Balance Work

“Use it a few minutes everyday and feel the stiffness loosen and disappear.” ( READ MORE )

The teenage skill that protects against dementia even decades later in life

An unlikely risk factor dating back to your teens may predict your odds of developing dementia later in life, a new study from researchers in Sweden has suggested. ( READ MORE )

Fitness expert reveals 6 things people over 35 should do after workouts to stay strong

The most important part of a workout may happen after it ends. As adults age, muscles can become less responsive to protein and other muscle-building signals, making post-exercise recovery critical for repairing ( READ MORE )

NYU Langone to end gender-affirming care for minors in deal with DOJ

A major Manhattan hospital is no longer offering gender-related care for minors. ( READ MORE )

3-year-old boy’s quick-spreading cancer is cured thanks to 2 doses of new treatment

While CAR T-cell therapy has shown promising effects on blood cancers, its effects are limited when treating solid tumors, until now. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Assures Vaccine Skeptics They Have a ‘Friend at the White House’

The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.” ( READ MORE )

Novo Nordisk aims to launch several new blockbuster drugs in the next few years while expanding into further treatment areas

Shares in the company fell roughly 8% as its CEO laid out plans for new blockbuster drugs in the next few years. ( READ MORE )

How 'box breathing' can help with stress

How 'box breathing' can help with stress ( READ MORE )

Nursing Home Beds Are Disappearing. That’s a Problem.

As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation. ( READ MORE )

Clavicular reveals ‘shopping bag’ penis-growing method — as doctor warns it can cause permanent damage

Controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular shared his top tip for growing his manhood, which he claims can be done conveniently while driving. ( READ MORE )

Alzheimer’s cases in India could be up to 5 times higher than reported number: Experts

An estimated 8.8 million Indians older than 60 years have dementia, according to a 2023 study titled ‘Prevalence of dementia in India: National and state estimates from a nationwide study.’ ( READ MORE )

Is everyone Bricking their phones without you? The anti-FOMO (and anti-doomscroll) wellness craze

One of the hottest trends of the digital age is logging off — but it's not as easy as you might think. ( READ MORE )

Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay

The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her. ( READ MORE )

I spent a year dieting but no matter how much weight I lost I couldn't shift my stubborn lower belly fat… then I discovered this hidden hormone disorder that millions of Americans suffer from

Having been slender without much effort for much of her life, Mila Habsy was surprised when her trousers began to feel tighter each morning. ( READ MORE )

Bayer Sells Cancer Drug to Gruenenthal for Up to $431 Million

The drug, approved to treat various forms of cancer, is due to lose patent protection in the EU in 2029 and in the U.S. a year later. ( READ MORE )

'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns

The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support. ( READ MORE )

Six drinks that can help prevent devastating liver disease... including the ones that may REVERSE damage

As liver disease surges in the US, certain dietary factors have become increasingly clear. Dietitians have revealed to the Daily Mail the healthiest drinks for your liver. ( READ MORE )

How to avoid CANCER, by Britain's top doctors - including the exact amount of sex you should be having, the store cupboard staple to use instead of sugar and why you must wear sunscreen for a MANICURE

Cancer cases are at record levels. INDIA STURGIS asked leading oncologists about the steps they take to reduce their risk of the cancer they treat. ( READ MORE )

My dry eyes and mouth were signs of a devastating disease that mainly strikes women. I'm urging others to seek help as doctors warn a delay can be disastrous

Sheeraz Henderson had just arrived in France on holiday when she noticed her foot was swollen. She'd travelled by train, 'so I wondered if it was from not moving around ( READ MORE )

Should we all be stocking up on HP sauce? Experts reveal surprising weight loss benefit of the retro condiment

Sales of HP have been continuously dropping since 2014, with shoppers increasingly swapping ketchup and HP for trendy, exotic condiments like Sriracha and chilli crisp. ( READ MORE )

‘Way Too Hot’: Britain’s Hospitals Were Not Built for 96-Degree Summers

Patients and workers in one of the country’s largest hospitals sweltered in a heat wave last month. Experts say the whole country must urgently adapt. ( READ MORE )

Bangladesh has lost 900 children to measles—a warning to other countries where vaccine rates have slipped

Almost 900 people in Bangladesh are suspected to have died in a measles outbreak that began in March. Most of those affected are children. ( READ MORE )

Novel mouse model reveals the mechanisms of a rare genetic encephalopathy

A team at the Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine has reached a major milestone in understanding a rare and severe form of genetic encephalopathy associated with the DHDDS ( READ MORE )

Immune cells that may help sustain type 1 diabetes attack identified

Type 1 diabetes isn't an overnight attack against the body's ability to make insulin. It can be a sustained campaign over years that relentlessly targets insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. ( READ MORE )

Pacemakers after heart valve surgery have different survival impact by sex, study finds

Following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), disturbances in the heart's electrical conduction system can make a pacemaker necessary. A recent study shows that the significance of a pacemaker for subsequent ( READ MORE )

Patients with developmental disabilities still face kidney transplant disparities despite state laws

State laws to combat disability-based discrimination in the organ transplant process aren't working, according to new research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. The study, published in JAMA ( READ MORE )

New gene discovery could help identify better stem cell donors

Research from stem cell charity Anthony Nolan, published in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, has revealed that 1 in 50 people studied has an "especially useful" gene variant that could make ( READ MORE )

Why repeated exposures may make allergies worse

A new preclinical study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham offers a potential explanation for two longstanding questions in allergy: Why do allergies often emerge only after repeated exposure, ( READ MORE )

AI assistant learns from radiology reports to spot problems in abdominal scans

An abdominal CT scan packs an extraordinary amount of information into a single image, layering dozens of organs and hundreds of possible conditions. It's widely considered one of the most ( READ MORE )

Simple cleaning methods reduce bacteria on single-use medical devices

Three simple cleaning methods reduce bacterial levels on used single-use medical devices, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The findings could prove useful as a last-resort measure ( READ MORE )

'Plug-and-play' CAR T technology adapts as cancer changes

Researchers from City of Hope have developed a new "plug-and-play" technology that adds engineered molecules to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells after treatment, allowing scientists to better control the ( READ MORE )

Aging smoker population explains rise in five-year mortality risk

Smoking kills. But why does smoking seem more likely to kill now than a few decades ago? In 1987, a smoker had a 3.4% chance of dying within five years. ( READ MORE )

Medicine leaflets are failing patients—and sometimes frightening them

Patient information leaflets are meant to help people use their medicines safely. But many people find them confusing, overwhelming or even frightening. If a document designed to keep people safe ( READ MORE )

Changing the way we age: Discovery could help preserve muscle strength

A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Missouri could help older adults maintain the muscle strength they need to stay active and independent, whether that means safely crossing the street ( READ MORE )

Lower spinal bone density may flag people at risk for cognitive decline

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that lower bone mineral density in the spine was associated with faster cognitive decline and accelerated age-related white matter injury, according to a study ( READ MORE )

'Reporter game' helps regulate sensory-brain activity in autistic youth, MRI study finds

For many autistic children, everyday sensations such as the feel of scratchy fabric or a loud car alarm can be intensely distressing. Known as sensory over-responsivity, this common symptom can ( READ MORE )

Varenicline and combination nicotine replacement therapy deemed preferred treatments for tobacco use

A new clinical practice guideline from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) provides recommendations for tobacco use treatment. Tobacco and nicotine use among veterans ( READ MORE )

What happens after a heart event matters more than we think

While coronary heart disease (CHD) alone is a leading cause of death and a significant health care burden in Australia, this comorbidity with type 2 diabetes (T2D) amplifies patients' risk ( READ MORE )

Engineered 'triple-threat' immune cells could fight plaque buildup that causes heart attacks and strokes

A UCLA research team has engineered a new type of immune cell that attacks atherosclerotic plaques—the fatty buildup inside artery walls that drives most heart attacks and strokes. These engineered ( READ MORE )

Women with enlarged breast tissue more likely to experience chronic migraine, neck pain and sleep apnea

Women with enlarged breast tissue, known medically as macromastia, may be more likely to experience chronic migraine, neck pain, certain spinal nerve disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, according to a ( READ MORE )

No, you're not imagining it. Flu season is late and cases are up

The weather is warming, and hay fever season has begun, but more influenza cases are being reported than expected for spring. ( READ MORE )

Engineered probiotic bacteria produce cancer drugs inside tumors

E. coli in uncooked meat can cause diarrhea and food poisoning. Scientists, however, have found a way to turn the bacterium into a delivery agent that takes drugs straight to ( READ MORE )

More than a third of positive tests for mpox may have been false diagnoses

In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared the mpox upsurge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighboring countries a Public Health Emergency of ( READ MORE )

What kind of a person am I? How fear and rejection can underpin OCD

When you think about obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, does being a "neat freak" or "germophobe" come to mind? ( READ MORE )

Study identifies estrogen receptor as key protector of the right heart in pulmonary hypertension

Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a key way estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) helps protect the right side of the heart in pulmonary hypertension. The preclinical findings reveal that ( READ MORE )

Public health leaders report widespread harassment, threats after COVID-19

Backlash against public health officials, including intimidation and threats of physical harm, has been widespread in the years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and public health officials face ( READ MORE )

Researchers highlight how brain economy principles could transform clinical care

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) are helping advance a growing global movement that reimagines health care through the lens of brain health. ( READ MORE )

Patients with chronic pain may benefit from group medical visits

More than one in five U.S. adults lives with chronic pain, which isolation and stigma can worsen. Group medical visits allow multiple patients with a common condition to receive care ( READ MORE )

Brain-mapping framework reveals shifts in information flow during pain and movie watching

In the brain, information travels among distributed networks, groups of interconnected regions that work together and contribute to specific behaviors, feelings or thoughts. To study how information travels through these ( READ MORE )

Physician warmth and competence may help patients worry less over normal test results

Communicating normal test results that reveal no abnormalities isn't always enough to ease a patient's worries. In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine journal, researchers asked 349 ( READ MORE )

Mothers' poor sleep quality in late pregnancy linked to higher obesity risk in their children

New research has found that mothers with poor sleep quality in late pregnancy had babies with lower weight in the first six months of life but higher weight at ages ( READ MORE )

Brain scans reveal a possible cause of long COVID fatigue and brain fog

Researchers have found evidence that long COVID may damage dopamine releasing neurons in the brain, potentially explaining persistent fatigue, low motivation, slowed movement, and memory difficulties. The discovery could lead ( READ MORE )

Stem cells reverse stroke damage and restore movement in mice

Stem cell transplants helped regenerate stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, producing new neurons and restoring lost motor function. The treatment also improved blood vessels, inflammation, and the blood-brain barrier, raising ( READ MORE )

FDA Staff Find No Major Concerns With Galleri Multicancer Early Detection Test

(MedPage Today) -- FDA staff members had no major concerns or questions about the safety, accuracy, risks, or benefits of the Galleri multicancer early detection (MCED) blood test ahead of ( READ MORE )

Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations for Health Workers at the Center of the Outbreak

(MedPage Today) -- Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history as they are "particularly exposed ( READ MORE )

Selution SLR Drug-Eluting Balloon Gets FDA Nod for Coronary In-Stent Restenosis

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the Selution sustained limus release (SLR) drug-eluting balloon (DEB or DCB) to treat coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR), Cordis announced Monday. This makes Selution SLR ( READ MORE )

Kennedy's New Autism Research Program Aims to Speed Diagnoses

(MedPage Today) -- HHS launched a new research effort on Thursday to change how autism is diagnosed through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the agency announced. The ( READ MORE )

Meet This Year's Forbes Healthcare Billionaires

(MedPage Today) -- Fifteen of the 400 richest people in America made their fortunes in healthcare -- and four of them are physicians, according to Forbes' annual ranking. At the ( READ MORE )

Kidney Transplant Disparities Persist With Intellectual, Developmental Disability

(MedPage Today) -- Despite anti-discrimination laws, patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) were significantly less likely to be evaluated for or receive a kidney ( READ MORE )

Caring for Babies Born with Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate: AAP Report Explained

Source: American Academy of PediatricsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Cleft Lip and Palate ( READ MORE )

Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Cleft Lip and Palate ( READ MORE )

Feeding FAQs

Source: American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial AssociationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Cleft Lip and Palate ( READ MORE )

Shin Splints (For Parents)

Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Leg Injuries and Disorders ( READ MORE )

Health Groups Up in Arms About Proposed 'Modifier 25' Rule

(MedPage Today) -- A proposal from CMS to cut in half the payment for secondary services performed during outpatient visits is drawing fire from a variety of healthcare groups. "The ( READ MORE )

What a Pending 5th Circuit Ruling Could Mean for Abortion Pill Access

(MedPage Today) -- On September 9, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Louisiana et al. v. FDA et al., a case challenging the FDA's regulation of ( READ MORE )

Telehealth Companies Keep Exposing Customers' Medical Data. What Should They Do?

(MedPage Today) -- The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment, and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto ( READ MORE )

Eyeball Tattoo Goes Sideways

(MedPage Today) -- Eyeball tattoos can carry risk of adverse events that usually occur within weeks, but one patient didn't have problems until 8 years later. The patient had their ( READ MORE )

Gabapentin Use Rose as Restrictions Fell, Study Shows

(MedPage Today) -- Gabapentin use jumped quickly in Michigan after the drug was removed from the state's controlled substance schedule in 2024, a cross-sectional study showed. From 2023 through 2025, ( READ MORE )

Stopping Ozempic may raise heart attack and stroke risk

A large study suggests the cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can disappear surprisingly quickly when treatment stops. After two years off the medications, ( READ MORE )

Kim Kardashian's Diagnosis; Needless Mastectomies; 1 in 3 Docs Retiring

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Kim Kardashian revealed she has esophagitis, an inflammatory condition that may increase the risk of the esophageal cancer ( READ MORE )

Scientists create a needle-thin brain implant that can do three jobs at once

A new needle-thin brain implant can record neural activity, deliver drugs, and stimulate multiple brain regions using a single flexible fiber. Successful tests in mice suggest it could give scientists ( READ MORE )

Bagsværd, Denmark, 21 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced topline results from the phase 3 REIMAGINE 5 and REDEFINE 9 trials of once-weekly CagriSema (cagrilintide and semaglutide), an investigational ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) placement, intrauterine instillation of 10 mL of mepivacaine significantly reduces pain, according to a study published online Sept. 17 ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with schizophrenia, nighttime light exposure is significantly associated with objective sleep parameters, according to a study published in the October issue of Psychiatry ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Individual socioeconomic status is associated with mortality after acute hip fracture surgery, according to a study published in the October issue of the British Journal ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- For patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) or lower-risk myeloid malignancies, oral vitamin C is safe and biologically active, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen is associated with differences in markers of ovarian development, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Human Reproduction Open. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- Structured exercise should be considered as an adjunct therapy for patients with cancer, with significant improvements seen in overall and disease-free survival, according to a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 -- In injured children, mortality is associated with substantially higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) thresholds than those currently used to define hypotension, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — An elderly Tampa woman has died of dengue fever as Florida faces one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne illness in decades. The Florida ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Vitamin D may play a bigger role in pregnancy than simply supporting bone health. A new study suggests that optimizing vitamin D levels before and ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Wildfire smoke might pose a greater health risk to humans than other sources of air pollution, two new Mount Sinai studies say. Particle pollution from ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of organized competition outweigh the drawbacks for them and their kids, a new survey has found. Nearly 9 out ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Social media posts are making too many false promises about the newly available blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study warns. More than a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — Lupus patients can significantly decrease their risk of heart disease if they consistently take their medication, a new study says. People with lupus had a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2026 — The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, ( READ MORE )

SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 21 September 2026 (Beijing time), Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd. ("Abbisko Therapeutics" hereafter, HKEX code: 02256.HK) today announced positive preliminary efficacy results from the Phase ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Women with cerebral palsy (CP) receive substantially less preventive gynecologic care versus women without CP, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- More than one-third of pediatricians believe immigrant families in their practices are avoiding seeking medical care for their children, according to a research brief published ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in bladder cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- A composite biomarker may complement existing strategies for the detection of early-stage pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- Strength training is not linked to ventricular arrhythmia for people living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in JACC: ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- High-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduces pain and improves sensory function in people with painful diabetic neuropathy, according to a study published online Sept. 9 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 -- A hydrogel-based dermal regenerative template (hDRT) composed of type I bovine collagen microspheres embedded within a lower-density type I bovine collagen hydrogel is promising for ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Getting enough sleep is important for your health — but the type of sleep you get may matter, too. A team led by Jingsong Luo ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Healthy eating might help slow the speed at which you age, and there’s more than one diet that works, a new study says. Ten different ( READ MORE )

Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer ROCHESTER, MI– September 18, 2026 –Par Health is voluntarily recalling two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — A bit of carefully placed local anesthesia can significantly reduce pain among women receiving an IUD, a new study says. Currently, doctors insert an IUD ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — A meat allergy caused by tick bites could make it tougher for patients to safely receive blood transfusions, a new study says. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — Stigma, bullying and rejection are the likely reasons why LGBTQ+ teens and young adults vape more than their peers, a new evidence review says. Nearly ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 — When Josh Fleig, Louisiana’s chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year, for five years, to invest in startup rural ( READ MORE )

NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted standard full approval of Fayuvi (rebisufligene ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Emergency department visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after Canada expanded online gambling markets, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the American ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis before age 50 years is associated with both genetic and metabolic factors, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

Bagsværd, Denmark and Plainsboro, NJ, US, 17 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced that phase 3b results from the FRONTIER5 study of investigational denecimig were published in the Journal ( READ MORE )

September 17, 2026 -- Bayer today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kerendia® (finerenone) to reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), which is expected to reduce the ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Retinal imaging can identify atrial fibrillation (AF) years before diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in PLOS Digital Health. Josef Huemer, M.D., ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- The American Association for Cancer Research has released its annual Cancer Progress Report, highlighting the recent progress in cancer research. Keith Flaherty, M.D., chair of ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Eating more whole grains each day reduces several major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a dose-response fashion, according to a review published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Better cardiovascular health (CVH) is nonlinearly and inversely associated with overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published in the August issue of the Annals ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a nearly 50 percent increase in gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms compared with people without ADHD, according to a review published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- A family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) increases CRC incidence similarly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and matched comparators from the general population, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, risk factors for ketoacidosis include high hemoglobin A1c, previous ketoacidosis, and recent hypoglycemia, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 -- Air pollution is associated with an increased risk for death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicidal thoughts, according to a review published online Sept. 15 ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — A dairy-free frozen dessert has been recalled for the second time in nine months for the same reason: cashew pieces that may contain small stones. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Four to six servings of whole grains a day may be the sweet spot for protecting your heart. "Although higher whole-grain intake has long been ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — More people are seeking emergency help for gambling problems in the face of expanded online betting markets, a new study says. ER visits for gambling ( READ MORE )

Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer September 17, 2026 AUSTIN, TX – Otsuka ICU Medical LLC is issuing a voluntary recall for one lot of 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection, USP, 100mL ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Wearable sensors might be the key to better tracking and treating a person’s knee arthritis, a new study says. Strapped to the foot, these sensors ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — Combat explosions appear to be increasing veterans’ long-term risk of seizures, nerve pain and stroke, a new study says. Vets exposed to high-level blasts from ( 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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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