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Why Dolly Parton’s death can feel like losing someone you knew personally

Fans worldwide describe "post-Parton depression" as Dolly Parton's death triggers intense parasocial grief that psychologists say mirrors real loss. ( READ MORE )

The daily habit that can lower your risk of dying by up to 39 percent

Researchers have found a simple and cost-free habit that people could add to their daily lives to help them live longer and lower their risk of suffering from deadly heart ( READ MORE )

Deadly ancient disease is making a comeback in the US, experts warn... as they reveal the surprising reason why and how to protect yourself

It's one of the world's most ancient diseases, long associated with shame and uncleanliness. Now, it's facing an unprecedented surge in Florida, experts have told the Daily Mail. ( READ MORE )

Dr Amir Khan's 5 life changes that could help slash dementia risk

The common condition could be prevented in a lot of cases if people make sure these lifestyle and health factors are kept under control ( READ MORE )

Scrambled eggs will taste 'restaurant quality' when cooked with 75p ingredient

A simple addition can transform a breakfast staple, with one supermarket ingredient helping create a richer and creamier result at home ( READ MORE )

Patients who put GP's name in email are more likely to receive a reply, study finds

Researchers from Harvard University in the US analysed 3.6 million patient messages from more than 511,000 people. ( READ MORE )

Secret to a long, healthy life runs in the family, new study finds

Children of centenarians also have substantially lower risks of cardiovascular disease and hypertension, researchers discovered. ( READ MORE )

Are you tired ALL the time? Our experts reveal the 12 most common causes - and when it's time to get your thyroid checked

Feeling tired all the time is one of the most common complaints that GPs have to deal with. One in five Britons say they suffer from this but, for experts, ( READ MORE )

How to end the agony of lymphoedema... without resorting to expensive surgery or medication: Jacqueline was in so much pain she found walking impossible. Now, she reveals how she's better than ever

It was meant to be a simple procedure, but shortly after surgery to remove a bothersome varicose vein, Jacqueline McWatt's legs became hard, swollen and agonisingly painful. ( READ MORE )

L.A. Phil will offer $10 Hollywood Bowl tickets for Medi-Cal, EBT cardholders

Starting in 2027, the L.A. Phil says it will offer $10 Hollywood Bowl tickets to Medi-Cal and EBT cardholders in an effort to make concerts more accessible. ( READ MORE )

Drug institute warns that Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain potentially fatal ingredient

The Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands issued a red alert after Donald Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing potentially fatal PMMA were handed in at testing centers. ( READ MORE )

Baby Goats From a Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies

Farm Adventures of Harmony, N.C., owned the goats, state health officials said. It was unclear how many people might have been exposed to them since late July. ( READ MORE )

Arizona boy, 11, diagnosed with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease after experiencing back pains

The young boy was diagnosed with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease — a rare immune system disorder that causes lymph nodes to swell and can trigger inflammation throughout the body. ( READ MORE )

I’m a neurologist — the best stimulation for the brain isn’t what you think

In a chat with The Post, Scharre shares his major tips and what he does for his own brain. ( READ MORE )

Warning over mysterious explosion in type 1 diabetes - experts predict 30% rise by 2050...and it's not because we're getting fatter

Britain is in the midst of an explosion of type 1 diabetes, with cases set to surge by a third over the next two decades, experts have warned. ( READ MORE )

The placebo effect has an evil twin — and it can be deadly

In late 2022, as the fentanyl drug overdose epidemic raged across America, police officers making street busts of the synthetic opioid began experiencing what they believed were “life-threatening” reactions. In ( READ MORE )

The surprising fruit that can naturally improve digestion and make it easier to fall and stay asleep

It's 2am, your mind is racing, and falling asleep seems impossible. Before reaching for a sleep supplement, gummy or booze, you may want to try something sweeter and simpler. ( READ MORE )

Surprising study names which diet beats Mediterranean and low-fat diets for liver and metabolic health

Researchers in a new study pitted the three against each other. While all helped people lose weight, one came out with clear benefits that went beyond shedding pounds. ( READ MORE )

Walmart settles opioid dispensing lawsuit with DOJ, avoiding billion-dollar payout

Walmart reached a $50M settlement on Friday with the DOJ, resolving allegations that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids and fueled the nation's drug epidemic. ( READ MORE )

Sweetener in gum, jam, toothpaste tied to higher stroke, heart attack risk, new study finds

STUDY: A sugar substitute found in everything from sugarless gum to toothpaste and jam is drawing fresh scrutiny after researchers presenting at Europe's largest cardiology conference this week reported that ( READ MORE )

Maria, 41, she blamed 'awful' body odor on being a busy mom... months later, the devastating truth changed everything: 'I wish I'd known then what I know now'

'I remember thinking, "Why do I smell so bad?", because I would have just showered' says the former business development worker from Greenville, South Carolina. ( READ MORE )

What 'healthy' electrolytes are really doing to your body: They've exploded in popularity in recent years but now our experts warn how they could cause you serious kidney damage... thanks to this ingredient

The supposedly healthy drinks have exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions now using them as part of their daily routine in the belief they will keep them better ( READ MORE )

My slim friend has suffered with debilitating chronic migraines for years. Now, she's finally beaten them... thanks to Mounjaro. This is how: DR ELLIE CANNON

Like millions of migraine sufferers, she has spent much of her life seeking specialist treatments. So when we caught up last month, what she told me was fairly astonishing. ( READ MORE )

I’m a neurologist - the quickest test for dementia is just 3 hand movements

The simple test works by activating different parts of the brain. ( READ MORE )

‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out

Licensed therapist Lisa Brookes Kift outlines how "quiet quitting" erodes marriages, and why the absence of arguing may signal emotional detachment. ( 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 )

More protein won't give you more muscle... experts separate science from marketing - and reveal what actually works

It is important to separate the marketing push to add protein to everything from what is really necessary for good health. ( READ MORE )

The 6 unexpected foods that can pass on Salmonella

Many different foods can harbour Salmonella, not just chicken and eggs. ( READ MORE )

Trump's Latest Name For GLP-1s Has Doctors And Patients Raising An Important Concern

Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored. ( READ MORE )

The Most Common Issues Gen Xers Bring Up In Therapy

Do any of these sound familiar? ( READ MORE )

There Are 3 Types Of Perfectionism. Which Category Are You?

Here are the signs of being a self-oriented, other-oriented or socially prescribed perfectionist, plus advice on how to cope with each type. ( READ MORE )

Maria put her body odour down to being a busy mum. A few months later, she was diagnosed with cancer. Now, a top doctor reveals when your smell is really the sign of something sinister

A working mother of two, Maria Schenkel was used to rushing from one thing to the next and initially assumed she was simply getting hot and sweaty ( READ MORE )

8 Expert-Recommended Solutions To Combat The Symptoms Of Poor Circulation

Circulation is key to the body’s healing process, according to a doctor. ( READ MORE )

I was one of the first to take the Wegovy pill - I shed a stone in weeks and the side effects weren't what I expected

The social media influencer has shed nearly a stone in six weeks, dropping from 15 and a half stone to a slimmer 14st 7lbs. ( READ MORE )

How international supermarkets can break up a dinner rut without costing a fortune

When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task ( READ MORE )

Suburban Cook County reports first 4 West Nile virus cases of 2026

The Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this year and is urging residents to take precautions ( READ MORE )

Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says

The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic. ( READ MORE )

Here’s how the drug industry’s biggest revenue cliff in decades is playing out, in seven charts

More than $500 billion in projected annual drug sales face patent expirations in the coming years. ( READ MORE )

Adding 69p ingredient to morning tea or coffee gives it a 'health boost'

A sharp citrus addition to your morning brew gives something your body needs every day ( READ MORE )

Measles deaths may have been 'fabricated,' RFK Jr claims after coroner raises questions

RFK Jr. alleged Pennsylvania's two measles-associated deaths may have been "fabricated" as a dispute with Gov. Josh Shapiro over the outbreak intensifies. ( READ MORE )

NYC health department announces 2 more deaths linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Officials said there is no evidence of ongoing transmission. ( READ MORE )

Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says

Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges. ( READ MORE )

The riskiest supplements on store shelves — beware the ‘unholy trinity’

That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. ( READ MORE )

FDA Authorizes Juul to Sell New E-Cigarette

The regulator found that the company’s new Juul2 products offer greater benefits to the health of the population than risks. ( READ MORE )

California bill to ban disposable nicotine vapes passes legislature, headed to Newsom's desk

Disposable nicotine vapes would be banned in California if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill passed this week by the state Legislature. ( READ MORE )

Loretto Hospital's indicted former CFO back in Chicago, will remain in federal custody for now

Loretto Hospital’s indicted former chief financial officer has returned to the United States from overseas and is being held in Chicago’s federal jail, arriving just as a new grand jury ( READ MORE )

Two people dead, four others sickened with mosquito-borne virus after insect is transported by airplane

Six airport workers contracted the mosquito-borne infection in early July, most likely after a mosquito traveled on an airplane, the airport's operator, Fraport, said this week. ( READ MORE )

New guidelines recommend all patients with heart disease are tested for kidney disease

The first-ever European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease have been developed in collaboration with the European Renal Association. The new guidelines ( READ MORE )

Clues to longevity may reside in the genomes of long-lived bats

The secret to a long life may lie in the genomes of the longest-lived mammals for their size: bats. That idea captivated Juan Manuel Vazquez when he was a graduate ( READ MORE )

People who could benefit from blood pressure medication may be missing out on treatment

People could benefit from treatment to lower their blood pressure, even if their heart disease risk is only slightly raised, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology ( READ MORE )

<em>The Golden Girls</em>, but in a Camp Cabin

My weekend at adult summer camp ( READ MORE )

Statins cut first heart attack and stroke risk 30% after age 70

Statins are commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol in people up to age 75 and are known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. ( READ MORE )

Major changes made to the ESC Guidelines on heart failure

Reflecting improved understanding and treatment advances, new European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on heart failure have been published online today in the European Heart Journal and will be presented ( READ MORE )

Machine learning model identifies heart failure with reduced ejection fraction using routine lab indicators

A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. ( READ MORE )

Breast cancer survivors could avoid lifelong heart medication, research suggests

Many breast cancer survivors whose treatment caused them to develop problems with their heart function can safely stop their medication after their heart recovers, and most won't need to continue ( READ MORE )

Cardiologist referrals improve cholesterol levels in prostate cancer patients, but may not be necessary for all

Men with prostate cancer have a high risk of heart disease, especially when treated with hormone therapy. A large international, first-of-its-kind study led by Hamilton researchers found that routine referrals ( READ MORE )

Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes associated with a lower risk of dementia

Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented at ESC Congress 2026 and published in ( READ MORE )

Twice-daily radiation linked to better quality of life in lung cancer trial

Previously, the primary endpoint results of the NRG-LU005 (NCT03811002) study assessing the addition of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to standard-of-care concurrent chemoradiation for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer were reported ( READ MORE )

Next generation theranostic pair offers new strategy to detect and treat metastatic kidney cancer

A newly developed radiotheranostic pair, 68Ga/177Lu-NYM096, can identify tumors and effectively deliver targeted radiotherapy to patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Using a small-molecule compound, the new ( READ MORE )

Factor XIa Inhibitor Shows No Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome

(MedPage Today) -- An investigational factor XIa inhibitor did not reduce the risk of recurrent cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event on top ( READ MORE )

Physical exams alone may not reliably diagnose pneumonia in children, national study finds

When a child has symptoms that could be pneumonia, doctors often listen to the child's lungs with a stethoscope to help make a diagnosis. But a new national study led ( READ MORE )

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators may benefit certain younger patients with mild–moderate heart dysfunction

A more than a decade-long medical trial has opened the way for potentially life-saving treatment options for patients with mild-to-moderate heart conditions. Internationally recognized cardiac expert Flinders University Professor Joseph ( READ MORE )

Rush to PCSK9 Inhibitor Pretreatment Disappoints in Acute MI Trial

(MedPage Today) -- Heart attack patients gained faster control of LDL cholesterol starting PCSK9 inhibitor therapy immediately in the cath lab, the AMUNDSEN trial showed, while a clinical benefit could ( READ MORE )

New philosophical framework reframes moral distress in health care

Nurses and physicians often recognize what kind of care a patient deserves at a given moment, whether it is more time at the bedside, a change in pain management or ( READ MORE )

ADHD and CVD; Hospice Care in City vs Country

(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president ( READ MORE )

Monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-6 achieves sustained reductions in inflammation biomarkers through six months

The investigational anti-interleukin-6 (IL-6) monoclonal antibody pacibekitug produced sustained reductions in inflammation-related biomarkers through six months in patients with chronic kidney disease and elevated inflammatory risk associated with heart disease. ( READ MORE )

Studies reveal how instability may shape infant attention, brain activity and emotional regulation

A baby's brain is always listening, watching and learning—even when the world around it is chaotic and makes no sense. ( READ MORE )

Peroxisome structure can help protect insulin and maintain beta cell health

Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells called peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining the health and maturity of ( READ MORE )

Lost in Translation: We Need More Spanish-Speaking Doctors Now

(MedPage Today) -- Speaking Spanish as a healthcare provider isn't just a communication skill. It is an act of reassurance at a time when millions of immigrants across the U.S. ( READ MORE )

Reducing antibiotic courses by two weeks could be possible in patients with infective endocarditis

A response-tailored strategy reduced antibiotic duration by two weeks without compromising the safety of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis. ( READ MORE )

No benefit of heart CT scan in patients with acute chest pain, trial finds

Coronary CT angiography (CTCA) scans do not reduce the risk of heart attacks or cardiac death over three years in patients with acute chest pain whose heart attacks have been ( READ MORE )

Keto diet cut liver fat by 67% in a clinical trial

A ketogenic diet outperformed Mediterranean and low-fat diets in several measures of metabolic health during a clinical trial involving people with obesity, prediabetes, and fatty liver disease. All three groups ( READ MORE )

Dogs may hold surprising clues to human longevity

Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than scientists realized. Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that patterns of small molecules in dogs’ ( READ MORE )

Preclinical study points to cancer drugs as possible treatments for chronic nerve pain

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found new evidence that BRAF, a protein commonly involved in cancer, plays a key role in developing, amplifying and ( READ MORE )

Magic mushrooms in palliative care: Clinicians are keen but ill-equipped

Once relegated to the counterculture, psilocybin—the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms"—has been receiving renewed scientific attention. A growing body of research points to its potential for treating depression, addiction and ( READ MORE )

Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk

People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a large preliminary study. The findings ( READ MORE )

FDA authorizes first wearable to track both ketones and blood sugar

People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. ( READ MORE )

Silent artery plaques may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30

Atherosclerosis, the process underlying most cardiovascular diseases, begins long before the first symptoms appear. An international study shows that the disease can already be detected in apparently healthy young adults ( READ MORE )

Statins Handed a Victory in Healthy Older People in STAREE

(MedPage Today) -- For the first time, a major randomized trial was able to show that primary prevention statins did have a place for healthy older adults. Statin therapy with ( READ MORE )

Your sleep may be hiding an early clue to Alzheimer’s

Frequent micro-awakenings during sleep were linked to higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy middle-aged adults who had no symptoms. The discovery raises the possibility that subtle changes during sleep ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover why damaged nerves struggle to heal

Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections. Blocking AHR helped injured nerve fibers regrow and improved movement and ( READ MORE )

Eplontersen trial fails to meet primary endpoint in transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy

The CARDIO-TTRansform trial investigating eplontersen in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress ( READ MORE )

People with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke benefit from oral anticoagulants, clinical trial finds

Oral anticoagulant therapy lowered the risk of adverse clinical events compared with no anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation at intermediate stroke risk, according to results from the SINGLE-AF trial ( READ MORE )

Txn1 mutant rats: A valuable translational model of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health burden affecting approximately one in 10 adults globally. Even with improved treatments, many patients continue to experience worsening kidney function, resulting in ( READ MORE )

Estimates predict 2.7 million extra people living with type 1 diabetes globally by 2049

New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2) estimates that the number of people living ( READ MORE )

FDA Says Juul Can Sell Updated Vaping Device With Age-Gating Technology

(MedPage Today) -- Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage ( READ MORE )

Bictegravir-Lenacapavir Combo Pill Earns FDA Approval in Suppressed HIV

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the combination of bictegravir and lenacapavir (Bixlenvo) for adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1 infection, Gilead Sciences announced Thursday. The once-daily single tablet contains 75 ( READ MORE )

These Women Face Higher Risk for Anal Sphincter Tears During Birth

(MedPage Today) -- Certain clinical and demographic factors were associated with higher rates of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) among first-time mothers during vaginal birth, a large cohort study found. ( READ MORE )

Federal Committee Looks Backward as Autism Science Moves Forward

(MedPage Today) -- On the very day that a landmark study was published in Science, pointing autism research toward an exciting new scientific frontier, the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee ( READ MORE )

What Vaccine Was Linked to Cardiovascular Benefits?

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

Physiotherapist-led care in emergency departments reduces wait times for musculoskeletal patients

Major new research from the University of Sydney has found that physiotherapist-led care significantly reduced emergency department waiting and treatment times for people with back pain, fractures, dislocations and other ( READ MORE )

A doctor's take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The key differences and how to protect yourself

Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is ( READ MORE )

Aficamten trial brings positive news for patients living with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Aficamten treatment was associated with significant improvements in symptom burden and exercise capacity in patients with symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, according to results presented today in a Hot Line session ( READ MORE )

Nonobstructive Heart Enlargement Responds to Aficamten

(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with aficamten (Myqorzo) improved exercise capacity as well as health status and symptoms in patients with symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a large, double-blind, placebo-controlled ( READ MORE )

Dolly's Cancer Death; Mammogram Safety Alert; Chemo Drug Shortage Worsens

(MedPage Today) -- Representatives for entertainer Dolly Parton acknowledged that she died of cancer but did not identify the type of cancer; her sister, Stella, revealed that the singer and ( READ MORE )

FDA Approves Four Updated COVID Shots Targeting XFG Variant

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season targeting the SARS-C0V-2 variant that dominated last season. Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech, and Novavax, Sanofi, and ( READ MORE )

About a Quarter of Those Who Stop Wegovy Start Again

(MedPage Today) -- Nearly half of adults who started semaglutide (Wegovy) for obesity management stopped treatment within a year, a Danish cohort study showed. Among 157,822 first-time semaglutide initiators without ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- There was a 10-fold increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes from 2002 to 2023, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Centenarians' offspring exhibit delayed onset of mortality and various morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Eric R. Reed, Ph.D., ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet ( READ MORE )

OSAKA, Japan and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 28, 2026 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the New Drug Application (NDA)* for Mimrylo™ (rusfertide) for the ( READ MORE )

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bixlenvo™ (bictegravir 75 mg/lenacapavir 50 mg), the smallest once-daily single ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Probable postictal psychosis (PIP) is associated with an increased risk for subsequent primary psychotic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in BMJ ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) have higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and lower parameters of small airway function, according to a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Allograft survival is unaffected when kidney transplant (KT) is performed after short-term pretransplant dialysis duration (PTDD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says. They tend to ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says. Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, August 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a dual GIP and GLP-1 ( READ MORE )

CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2026 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Applications ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global and regionally specific brain abnormalities can differentiate children with distinct risk profiles for schizophrenia compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study ( READ MORE )

NEW YORK & MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 27, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of masked, conditionally activated biologics, today announced that the U.S. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Higher short-term exposure to ambient pollen is associated with lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ( READ MORE )

BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, August 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42 percent of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The risk for antenatal complications is increased in association with maternal multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), according to a study published in the September issue of ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), thymic radiation exposure is independently associated with increased risks for distant metastasis, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Insurance coverage is a major barrier for participation in virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- While a Mediterranean-style dietary intervention improves diet quality at 24 months, it does not lead to significantly greater weight loss than a calorie-restricting diet, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The addition of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS (PREVENT) atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) equations may modestly improve ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong. Vitruvias Therapeutics, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says. As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution. A new study warns fragrances in ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says. The ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says. Unless a senior is affected by ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and ( READ MORE )

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a global commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with ( READ MORE )

DURHAM, N.C., August 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priovant Therapeutics announced today the publication in JAMA Dermatology of skin-specific outcomes from the Phase 3 VALOR trial evaluating brepocitinib, a first-in-class ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, August 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced results from a real-world study of adults over 55 with overweight or obesity, which found that ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )

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

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

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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