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Kim Kardashian reveals new health scare with haunting connection to father’s cancer death

Kim Kardashian reveals her esophagitis diagnosis in a new "Kardashians" trailer, raising fears tied to her father's esophageal cancer death. ( READ MORE )

FSSAI takes legal action against Nestle India over sub-standard infant formula

In an update shared on social media platform Instagram, FSSAI said it found claims relating to "5 HMOs" and "Whey Protein" in Nestle’s infant formula products named NAN Excella Pro ( READ MORE )

Celebrity plastic surgeon reveals when it's too soon for a facelift, and when waiting can backfire

Dr. Terry Dubrow reveals why Kris Jenner's public facelift is driving 38-year-olds to seek facelift surgery they don't yet need. ( READ MORE )

Fortis signs services agreement for 400 bed hospital in Delhi

The hospital is located on a 3.1 acre land in Ashok Vihar and will open in a phased manner, providing tertiary, and quaternary healthcare services across key specialties, such as ( READ MORE )

MedTech sector backs Mundhe's push for trade margin rationalisation

The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) and the Medical Technology Association of India welcomed the intervention adding that it was proof that the current regulatory framework under the ( READ MORE )

Manipal Hospitals repays Rs 5,310 crore debt from IPO funds

The healthcare major said, “The redemption was undertaken using the relevant portion of the IPO proceeds, in accordance with the objects of the Initial Public Offering disclosed in the Prospectus ( READ MORE )

Bill Cassidy slams RFK Jr. over measles outbreaks but demurs on confirmation vote

The Louisiana Republican said vaccine skepticism that Kennedy and his MAHA backers promoted led to the recent measles deaths. ( READ MORE )

'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'

The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust. ( READ MORE )

I suffered crippling back pain for years and took over-the-counter painkillers by the handful - until I found this experimental drug-free method that cured my suffering in just one month...

Teresa Allcock had suffered with back pain for much of her life, but nothing could have prepared her for the agonising spasms that arrived in late 2023. ( READ MORE )

'Kissing virus' infecting 90% of Americans linked to worse symptoms of devastating neurological disorder

Researchers found a link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS, showing that EBV activity may increase in the blood stream before an MS flareup. ( READ MORE )

How to lose the visceral body fat that blights even the slimmest among us as middle age hits: The daily treat to ditch NOW, precise workout to use - and transformative power of testosterone

Being overweight may not be as risky for your health as we're so often told. Indeed you might be no worse in terms of heart health than skinny people. Provided ( READ MORE )

Sandoz Gets Canada Approval for Generic Version of Ozempic

The approval for its generic version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster drug advances its efforts to build a portfolio of GLP-1 medicines. ( READ MORE )

SC directs medical body to explain delay in stipend to foreign medical graduates

A bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi also asked the Rajasthan government to disburse the stipend to students within two weeks. ( READ MORE )

This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked

The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found. ( 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 )

Weight-loss drugs are increasingly being researched, used experimentally, and even prescribed off-label to treat a range of conditions in which they show promise

Doctors are exploring whether weight-loss drugs could also treat conditions such as endometriosis and Crohn’s disease. ( READ MORE )

1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds

Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows. ( READ MORE )

Doctors successfully separate twin girls conjoined at the head

Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, ( READ MORE )

Second person dies of Legionnaires’ disease linked to South Bronx cluster

Last week, the city’s Health Department said one person had died in connection with the cluster. ( READ MORE )

Martha Stewart Is Hawking A GLP-1 That She ‘Does Not Take’ — And It's Igniting A Big Debate

“How the hell can you be a spokesperson for a GLP-1 when you don’t even take it??” ( READ MORE )

Using woke alternative words doesn’t actually cause psychological harm: study

This may leave the language police speechless. ( READ MORE )

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists from an organization he once chaired that they have a friend in the White House ( READ MORE )

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote address Thursday at a conference of an anti-vaccine activist group he once chaired, telling the hundreds in attendance ( READ MORE )

West Suburban, Weiss to be sold to Insight Health Systems

West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital are expected to be sold to Insight Health Systems, bringing a monthslong, bitter legal fight over the safety-net hospitals to an end.The ( READ MORE )

Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective. ( READ MORE )

Toxic Fracking Waste Becoming a Political Issue in Ohio

The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers. ( READ MORE )

Spending 3 minutes with a donkey or mini horse makes teens less lonely and sad: study

A little horseplay might be just what the doctor ordered for today’s teens. ( READ MORE )

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director. ( READ MORE )

Common kitchen staple may help relieve mild constipation, new research suggests

People who suffer from mild constipation may find some relief with a simple daily vinegar drink, new research suggests. ( READ MORE )

Florida man says meat-only ‘lion diet’ cleared psoriasis, ended decades of depression

"I haven't had one suicidal thought. I haven't had any depression. I haven't had any pain," he said. "All my skin issues cleared up." ( READ MORE )

Popular sleep aid reduces pain in people suffering from arthritis and back pain, study finds

A promising new study found that this common sleep aid may help reduce pain in people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis. ( READ MORE )

Boston Children’s receives 7 No. 1 rankings in latest U.S. News roundup

The high marks are nothing new for Boston Children’s Hospital. The post Boston Children’s receives 7 No. 1 rankings in latest U.S. News roundup appeared first on Boston.com. ( READ MORE )

Pennsylvania Asks CDC For Emergency Measles Help Amid RFK Jr. Dispute

The health secretary had instructed the CDC not to include the state’s measles fatalities in a national tally. ( READ MORE )

Government to appoint first national dementia tsar after charities urged ministers to treat the condition with same seriousness as cancer

The new recruit will be tasked with providing the 'leadership, focus and accountability needed to drive change with urgency, ambition and sustained focus', according to the job advert published today. ( READ MORE )

Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here’s how it works.

In Illinois, terminally ill residents with less than six months to live can now request a prescription for medication to end their lives.Illinois joins 12 other states and Washington, D.C., ( READ MORE )

Recall of half a million soups, dips and salsas classed as highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death'

A recall of more than half a million products has been upgraded to the FDA's highest level over concerns an ingredient in the foods is contaminated with a life-threatening bacteria. ( READ MORE )

Nearly 3 in 4 Americans are battling the same exhausting health problem, CDC reveals

A neurologist explains how digital boundary erosion and constant scrolling are compounding mental fatigue and affecting sleep quality for Americans. ( READ MORE )

Abdul El-Sayed moans women’s ‘privilege’ is behind breast cancer research funding

The Michigan Democrat said it was "also possible that advocacy is a function of the social power and privilege of those most likely to get a disease." ( READ MORE )

20-year-old with ‘suicide disease’ begged doctors to amputate her leg that made it feel like she was ‘burning alive’

Jess Burkinshaw had lived with the condition since she was just 16 months old, when she developed swollen joints, fevers and severe pain and even stopped walking and crawling. ( READ MORE )

Prenatal appointments and no place to pump: Navigating pregnancy and postpartum needs at work

The ambulance dispatch station where Heydi Fernandez waited for calls as an emergency medical technician didn't have a private place to pump breast milk when she returned to work three ( READ MORE )

'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward

The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated. ( READ MORE )

How to lose the dangerous visceral fat creeping on in middle age - even if you're slim: The daily treat to ditch, the exact workout that burns it... and the transformative power of testosterone

Being overweight may not be as risky for your health as we're so often told. Indeed you might be no worse in terms of heart health than skinny people. Provided ( READ MORE )

Why sit-ups won't get rid of stubborn belly fat... and what you should do instead to get a flat stomach in four weeks, according to top expert

There is ample evidence to suggest that sit-ups won't get rid of your belly fat. Scientists say that typical core workouts are, at best useless and, at worst, could result ( READ MORE )

Nicotine… for wellness? Stimulant pouches are the hot ‘productivity’ drug — but fans admit: ‘Oh, I am addicted’

Forget coffee. The internet's latest biohack is getting a tiny fix in a discreet way — but what happens when the benefits wear off? ( READ MORE )

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48 people have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, officials said on ( READ MORE )

Beware the stinkfluencers! Young men are skipping showers to boost their pheromones - but scientists say there's zero evidence it works

Of all the trends that have swept the internet, this might be the smelliest one yet. ( READ MORE )

Hyrox champ finally apologizes for diarrhea-covered event — and says she learned ‘there is more to life than racing’

“Looking back, I regret the decision to not have stepped off the track," Joanna Wietrzyk wrote in a statement. ( READ MORE )

Some readers love the access patient portals offer. Others despise the technology and information overload.

Some people love them because they have all that information at their fingertips. Which is also why others hate them. ( READ MORE )

Brits urged to eat 9 foods for lower blood pressure

There are certain foods that are healthy options for people trying to lower their blood pressure, such as certain fruits and vegetables. ( READ MORE )

New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England

Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available. ( READ MORE )

Accelerated research, increased investment signal landmark year for food is medicine

The emerging public health field of food is medicine (FIM) experienced a rapid increase in published research studies and substantial progress in advancing public policy. These trends demonstrate the growing ( READ MORE )

A single protein may help aggressive breast cancer spread to the brain and evade immune defenses

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have identified a protein that may help an aggressive form of breast cancer spread to the brain and escape the body's immune ( READ MORE )

Strength training not tied to ventricular arrhythmia in those with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

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: Clinical Electrophysiology. ( READ MORE )

Small study suggests around half of US teens witness online harm, and around a third have been targeted

A survey of 472 US adolescents across 47 states found 44.7% had witnessed online harassment and 29.8% had experienced it directly in the past four weeks. Perhaps surprisingly, the same ( READ MORE )

Large study finds no added risk of rare artery tear following chiropractic neck care

Getting your neck adjusted by a chiropractor does not appear to raise the risk of a rare but serious artery injury, according to a large observational study from a multidisciplinary ( READ MORE )

AI system tracks rehabilitation exercises on simple devices

A lightweight artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to assess rehabilitation exercises in real time could make computer-assisted therapy more practical on low-powered devices, according to research in the International Journal ( READ MORE )

How a single viral protein hijacks immune cells to supercharge COVID-19 infection

In the sickest COVID-19 patients, SARS-CoV-2 doesn't just cause severe damage by directly infecting airway cells. The virus can also trigger hyperinflammation—a cycle in which immune cells themselves become infected, ( READ MORE )

Gene that drives blood cancer drug resistance uncovered with new CRISPR activation tool

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown gene that causes resistance to a leading blood cancer drug, as well as several genes that accelerate lymphoma growth, using a powerful new CRISPR ( READ MORE )

AI reads doctors' notes at scale, revealing data absent from coded medical records

Every time a person sees a doctor, the visit produces two kinds of records. There are the tidy checkbox fields: the billing codes, the lab values, the prescription entries. And ( READ MORE )

Nighttime light may disrupt sleep in people with schizophrenia

Sleep problems are common in people with schizophrenia and can worsen quality of life, psychiatric symptoms, cognition and daily functioning. Nighttime light is known to interfere with normal sleep and ( READ MORE )

Supplements and weight loss top misinformation themes in EU influencer posts analyzed

Scrolling through social media can mean encountering a supplement promising better health, a drink offering quick weight loss or a food promoted as a "superfood." For people looking for advice ( READ MORE )

B cells may help predict risk of colitis from immunotherapy

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown role for B cells, adaptive immune cells, in triggering and sustaining colitis as a side ( READ MORE )

Screening method identifies leukemia drug candidates from more than 4 million compounds

A cancer cell behaves differently from a healthy cell, with unique features that enable rapid growth and bypass quality controls. Rice University's Natasha Kirienko is interested in finding these unique ( READ MORE )

Brain circuit linked to food cravings during pregnancy identified

Why do food cravings become so strong during pregnancy? Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with colleagues, have identified a brain mechanism that may help explain how ( READ MORE )

When danger sounds, mice draw closer to familiar companions via a newly identified brain circuit

When mice heard a sound they thought signaled danger, they moved closer to a familiar companion, according to Virginia Tech researchers. They did not do the same when paired with ( READ MORE )

Neuroscience offers new insights into how our brain solves 'the cocktail party problem'

Imagine you are at a cocktail party. The room is crowded, people are coming and going, and you can barely hear your friend as they tell you some juicy gossip ( READ MORE )

Restored thyroid receptor makes aggressive tumors more vulnerable to CAR-T cell therapy

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a strategy that could help chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, overcome a major barrier to treating solid tumors: Cancer cells can ( READ MORE )

Million-cell map of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy could pave the way for precision treatments

An international team led by researchers from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in Germany has created a detailed map of ( READ MORE )

Study calls safety of some trauma blood transfusions into question

New research by a University of Rochester Medicine team suggests that a certain type of blood transfusion is not nearly as safe as the medical establishment believes. ( READ MORE )

Why a Sea-Lion Epidemic Is a Bad Sign for Humans

Animals that bridge the human world and the wild can be uniquely perilous to human health. ( READ MORE )

Why 'accidents' can happen during intense exercise

There are very few downsides to exercise. But a recent viral story highlighted one of the more embarrassing—and potentially dangerous—issues that can occur when your body reaches its limit during ( READ MORE )

Emergency medicine physicians safely eliminate thousands of unnecessary CT scans

Emergency medicine physician-researchers at the University of Cincinnati have shown that a targeted quality improvement campaign can safely reduce unnecessary head and cervical spine (neck) computed tomography (CT) scans in ( READ MORE )

At‑home drug disposal products can play an important role in keeping rural Coloradans safe

Some Coloradans have a drug problem: old prescription medications clogging their medicine cabinets. ( READ MORE )

Does my kid have COVID‑19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell—and why it matters

Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19; respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza, better known as the flu; and the common cold. These ( READ MORE )

People exposed to more polluted air may face higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts

People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop glaucoma and cataracts, according to a large study presented at the 44th Congress of ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr.’s Brazen Reassurance to Anti-Vaxxers

“You have friends in the White House,” he said at a conference hosted by the anti-vaccine organization he founded. ( READ MORE )

New sepsis guidelines seek to reduce infection's deadly toll

A UVA Health doctor and other leading national experts have developed new guidelines to improve care for patients who develop sepsis, a dangerous full-body infection that kills at least 350,000 ( READ MORE )

Ultrasound may offer a noninvasive way to manage deep muscle stiffness

Muscle strain injuries are a common problem in sports, and injuries to the triceps surae, the calf muscle group that includes the gastrocnemius and soleus, can significantly affect athletic performance ( READ MORE )

Tiny tactile sensor could help distinguish tissues during minimally invasive surgery

Minimally invasive surgery is a promising approach that allows doctors to intervene inside the body through small incisions, typically using advanced instruments. These can include small robotic instruments controlled by ( READ MORE )

Eating more eggs and peanuts while pregnant does not prevent infant allergies, clinical trial finds

Millions of people around the globe might never know the taste of a PB&J sandwich or crème brûlée because of severe peanut and egg allergies. For a long time, avoiding ( READ MORE )

Why the International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports

Elite athletes are exposed to a range of sport-specific factors that can heighten their vulnerability to mental ill health. These include injury, overtraining, burnout, performance-related pressures, intense public scrutiny and ( READ MORE )

Seven ways coffee affects your body beyond caffeine, from gut microbes to iron

Coffee is best known, and perhaps most valued, for its caffeine and its ability to make us feel more awake and alert. But coffee is much more than caffeine dissolved ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Bolsters Vaccine Skepticism at Children's Health Defense Conference

(MedPage Today) -- As the measles outbreak continues to spread in Pennsylvania, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday appeared before the vaccine skeptic group he used to lead ( READ MORE )

Study Assesses Who's at Risk for Young-Onset MASLD Cirrhosis

(MedPage Today) -- A quarter of patients with cirrhosis from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) presented before the age of 50 and had distinct features, including inherited genetic risk ( READ MORE )

WHO Spots Some 'Encouraging Signs' in Congo Ebola Fight

(MedPage Today) -- The head of the U.N. health agency is hailing "encouraging signs" in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in one part of eastern Congo, while warning that ( READ MORE )

Brain Disorder Due to Vitamin Deficiency Often Goes Unrecognized

(MedPage Today) -- Korsakoff syndrome -- a neurocognitive disorder resulting from thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency that often develops after untreated Wernicke encephalopathy -- was difficult to diagnose and frequently led ( READ MORE )

Lawsuit Blames Texas Abortion Ban for Woman's Death

(MedPage Today) -- The family of a 37-year-old pregnant San Antonio woman who died of preeclampsia is claiming in a new lawsuit that Texas' abortion ban led to her death. ( READ MORE )

Pamela Anderson's Hepatitis; Statins After Colon Cancer; Fall Vaccines in Gastro/Hep

(MedPage Today) -- Pamela Anderson recently opened up about her experience with hepatitis C. The actress was diagnosed in the 1990s and in 2015 said she was free of the ( READ MORE )

Are Resident Work-Hour Protections Being Rolled Back?

(MedPage Today) -- Proposed changes to the standards that govern accredited residencies are raising concerns about potential roll-backs of work-hour protections. In its proposed revision of the Common Program Requirements, ( READ MORE )

MD Questions ACGME Proposal; Don't Breathe in Raw Beef Air; 'Crunchy' SPF Recipe

(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Ob/gyn Naveena Daram, MD, questioned the rationale behind the Accreditation Council ( READ MORE )

Two Survival Wins in NSCLC With Bispecific Seeking Worldwide Status

(MedPage Today) -- The investigational bispecific antibody ivonescimab significantly improved overall survival (OS) in PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared with single-agent pembrolizumab (Keytruda), an updated analysis ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Picks New USPSTF Members

(MedPage Today) -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has added eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent body of experts that's long been ( READ MORE )

Video: Nurse Attacked; Doc's High-Speed Arrest; Fake Ob/Gyn Pleads Guilty

(MedPage Today) -- Surveillance video shows an attack on an emergency nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida by a man who bashed her on the head three times before ( READ MORE )

First Drug Approved for Type 1 Diabetes-Associated Kidney Disease in Decades

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved finerenone (Kerendia) for adults with type 1 diabetes-associated chronic kidney disease (CKD), marking the first new treatment option for this population in more than ( READ MORE )

Where Does Medicine's Responsibility for Human Trafficking End?

(MedPage Today) -- In a recent New England Journal of Medicine Perspective, Nicholas Peoples, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues argued that physicians have a role not ( READ MORE )

This popular fermented food may help flush nanoplastics from the body

A kimchi-derived bacterium can bind to nanoplastics under gut-like conditions and may help carry them out of the body. In mice, the probiotic more than doubled the amount of nanoplastics ( READ MORE )

Migraine: How It's Diagnosed and What That Means

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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 )

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 )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — An experimental blood test might be able to detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages, potentially saving countless lives, a new study says. The test, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2026 — A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Psychiatric diagnostic interrater reliability remains limited globally, according to a study published online July 28 in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Mateo Boberg, from the University Hospital ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Probiotic supplement use has surged in the United States, while the consumption of microbiome-supportive foods has remained unchanged, according to a study published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Nearly two-thirds of suspected poisonings in young children probably do not need the emergency department and can be handled by a call to the local ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- COVID-19 infection is associated with a lower risk for developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in individuals younger than 30 years, according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- Workplace psychological stress may impair erectile function in young men, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- A longer reproductive lifespan is associated with a lower risk for bronchiectasis in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the July issue of ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — An 18-year-old from central Pennsylvania has died of a rare complication of measles that attacks the brain and spinal cord, the fourth death tied to ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 -- An updated, evidence-based guideline has been developed for the diagnosis and management of childhood nocturnal enuresis (NE); the guideline was published online July 10 in ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Banning displays of sodas, candy bars and junk food from store checkout lanes can prompt people to cut back on unhealthy eats, a new study ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Exercise is already recommended to help people with cancer manage fatigue and improve quality of life. Now, there is evidence the benefits may go further. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Air pollution could be keeping you up at night, robbing you of sleep, a new study says. Data gathered by the popular Sleep Cycle app ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — The number of Americans who’ve personally been victims of physical or sexual violence is much higher than one might think, a new report says. More ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Crying babies absolutely expect caregivers to come comfort them and are confused if this doesn’t happen, a new study says. Babies registered surprise when shown ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 — Taya Hailstone has been in remission from childhood Hodgkin lymphoma for five years. But the cancer’s lasting damage to her organs and nerves can make ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- After the pandemic, suicide risk remained elevated among youth in areas with high community firearm violence, according to a study published in the September issue ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- All participating U.S. comprehensive cancer centers are experiencing a shortage of at least one anticancer agent, with more than 20 percent of centers currently reporting ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- A preoperative phoropter-based binocular tolerance test can predict successful laser-blended vision (LBV) among patients undergoing LASIK, according to a study presented at the annual congress ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is consistently associated with an increased risk for glaucoma and cataract, according to research presented at the annual congress of ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- Relapse is uncommon after resection of appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA), according to a study published online Sept. 9 in JAMA Surgery. Sacha El Khoury, M.D., from ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 — Federal health officials are reporting a nationwide rise in the number of people exposed to rabid or possibly rabid animals. They're urging anyone who has ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covered by Medicaid have a shorter life expectancy than the general population, according to a study published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- Despite the high prevalence of vascular disease, few U.S. adults report having discussions about their vascular health, according to the results of a survey released ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- Pulse pressure (PP) transitions from a falling to rising profile occur about 10 years earlier in women than men, before the onset of menopause in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- Anifrolumab is associated with a lower risk for infections requiring antibiotics and for hospitalizations among patients with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)-refractory chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) and ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 -- In a clinical guideline published online Sept. 15 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of anemia in chronic ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 — Exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may be linked to differences in how a girl's reproductive system develops. Acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol ( 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 )

CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel 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 )

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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 )

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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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

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