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FSSAI pulls up Dr Reddy's, Nestle Health Science over Celevida claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said the product was advertised as providing high-protein support for preserving lean muscle during GLP-1/GIP therapies, commonly used in weight-loss treatment. ( READ MORE )

Parkinson's patients may protect memory and movement with one simple habit

A University of Cincinnati study links weekly physical activity to slower cognitive decline and motor function loss in Parkinson's disease patients. ( READ MORE )

Grandmother of 12 holds plank for 5 hours in record-breaking feat

DonnaJean Wilde held an abdominal plank for five hours at the Huntsman World Senior Games, smashing her own Guinness world record by nearly 30 minutes. ( READ MORE )

Which nut is the healthiest? As royal nutritionist swears by Brazil nuts for hair loss, experts reveal the type you should eat every day

Nuts have long had a reputation as diet wreckers - too fatty, too calorific, too moreish. But Gabriela Peacock, nutritionist to the royals, is turning that idea on its head. ( READ MORE )

It's the stuff of nightmares. But I thought I would go mad from years of itching, swelling and weeping eyes. Then I discovered that microscopic MITES were living in my eyelashes

When Charmian Edgerton saw a photograph of herself taken by a friend on a night out, she thought she was going mad. ( READ MORE )

Trendy countertops could be banned in California as material is linked to dozens of deaths and hundreds of illnesses

California is set to become the first state to ban trendy quartz countertops after the material has been linked to hundreds of illnesses and dozens of deaths. ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s linked to a nasty side effect in nails: study

Are you one of the roughly 29 million Americans on a GLP-1 weight loss medication? If so, you're likely to have noticed some changes in your nails. ( READ MORE )

Pre-workout powder recalled over illegal drug linked to heart attacks

That extra workout boost may come at a serious cost. ( READ MORE )

Mammograms can offer a hint about heart disease risk — so why isn’t it included in results?

This might just be the breast-kept secret in women’s health. ( READ MORE )

CVS Pharmacy opens its first Boston-area pharmacy-focused location

The small, pharmacy-only store in Roxbury aims to meet patients where they are without the fuss of retail. The post CVS Pharmacy opens its first Boston-area pharmacy-focused location appeared first ( READ MORE )

How plague really kills you: Hour-by-hour, the gruesome countdown from infection to total organ failure... and crucial window for life-saving treatment

It is one of the deadliest infections known to medicine - capable of destroying the lungs, causing vital organs to shut down and killing even a healthy person within days. ( READ MORE )

U.S. will screen anyone from Siberia's Irkutsk area after plague scare

The Trump administration says it's monitoring reports of the suspected plague in Russia and plans to screen the trickle of travelers arriving from the affected region. ( READ MORE )

How sucking on a zinc lozenge really CAN cut three days off a cold: As Covid, flu and winter bugs surge, experts reveal the exact dose that actually works... and why ordinary supplements are a waste of money

While experts say there is no magic treatment that can stop a cold in its tracks, some evidence suggests certain remedies may help shorten it. ( READ MORE )

Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?

Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said. ( READ MORE )

Flunami warning: Cases of flu surge to highest level since 2022 - amid COVID spike and warning of winter hospital crisis in autumn

Experts say Britain looks set for an 'early flu season' as the NHS struggles to recover from its busiest-ever summer. ( READ MORE )

What Experts Want to Know About the Russia Plague Scare

Missing details about the death of a lab worker, including the cause, are worrying scientists. ( READ MORE )

For Two Sisters, a “Biological Age Test” Measured More Than Their DNA

They thought it might explain why their health had diverged. Instead, it stirred up feelings that weren’t so easily quantified. ( READ MORE )

The £20-a-month fibre pill rip-off: Popular supplements contain less fibre than a bowl of porridge... and experts warn over misleading health claims

Health conscious consumers are wasting money on fibre supplements that contain very little fibre, a new report has revealed. ( READ MORE )

12 symptoms of American Covid XFG strain to look for right now

Covid activity has increased in the UK and is circulating at low levels. ( READ MORE )

PETA sues UMass to get animal research records

PETA alleges UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Medical School are trying to keep the committees that oversee their animal research “in the shadows.” The post PETA sues UMass to get ( READ MORE )

Recall of pasta sold nationwide at Walmart classified as FDA's highest risk level over deadly bacteria... 'reasonable probability of death'

A recall of frozen pasta sold nationwide in Walmart stores has been classified as the FDA's highest risk category. ( READ MORE )

Food and Drug Administration expects decision on abortion pill in March

The Trump administration said it expects to complete a study of the abortion pill in December and draft a report on the results by March, as it tries to decide ( READ MORE )

For fitness fans, Hyrox is peak romance — sweat, sore muscles and all

Goodbye, dinner and drinks. Hello, sled pushes and SkiErgs. While some longtime couples are competing together, Hyrox has also partnered with a dating app to help users meet others racers. ( READ MORE )

Cost of medicines from Canada set to soar for millions of Americans

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection rule targets the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed shipments valued under $800 to pass through customs more easily. ( READ MORE )

Viatris to Buy Pacira BioSciences for $1.65 Billion

Viatris has agreed to buy pain-drug maker Pacira BioSciences for $1.65 billion in a deal that expands the healthcare company’s medicines portfolio. ( READ MORE )

China nominates health official Song Li to lead WHO

Other candidates for the WHO head position who have been announced include Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari of Qatar, Dr. Hanan Balkhy of Saudi Arabia and Dr. Hans Kluge of Belgium. ( READ MORE )

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery. ( READ MORE )

India very close to achieving goal of eliminating tuberculosis: Nadda

India's TB incidence, he noted, has declined by 21 per cent compared with a 12 per cent global decline, while the country's treatment coverage has reached 92 per cent against ( READ MORE )

Prostate cancer cases hit record high: More than 60,000 men diagnosed in a year for the first time as rates jump 7 per cent

The number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer in England surged by almost 4,000 in just one year, a major national audit has found. ( READ MORE )

Doctor reveals 4 hidden health risks of spending too much time indoors

A Nature & Health Alliance survey finds nearly half of Americans spend under two hours outdoors weekly, fueling burnout, brain fog and belly fat. ( READ MORE )

I’m a nurse — this is the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack

The British Heart Foundation explained when to seek medical attention. ( READ MORE )

Should we bring back masks?

A rising number of XFG - or American Covid - cases have been recorded in the UK. ( READ MORE )

Argenx Shares Plunge After Autoimmune-Disease Trial Halt

The stock was down 18%, wiping out year-to-date gains after the biotech stopped a late-stage clinical trial of its Vyvgart drug due to lack of efficacy. ( READ MORE )

These Seemingly Minor Symptoms Could Actually Be Signs Of Diabetes

If you’ve experienced any of these, you should really consider talking to your doctor. ( READ MORE )

Children as young as 10 should be offered fat jabs, says World Health Organisation

The global health specialists said children and teenagers should be able to use powerful slimming injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy. ( READ MORE )

Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests

Police have arrested thousands of young people in France during protests demanding better school funding ( READ MORE )

AIIMS for Keralam: HC tells Centre to clarify stand

A bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V M Syam Kumar further queried whether the large number of private hospitals in the state was a disqualification for establishing ( READ MORE )

Store-cupboard staples - including hot chocolate, pesto and sweet chilli sauce - 'packed' with hidden salt, Which? analysis reveals

Popular items like sweet chilli sauce, lentil crisps, protein bars, hot chocolate, hummus, cottage cheese, nut butters and pesto are often well beyond the recommended salt intake. ( READ MORE )

FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year

The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year ( READ MORE )

WHO seeks more details from Russia about reasons for plague institute worker's death

Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with the deceased worker, Darya Shipilova, and a local ( READ MORE )

Former CDC director questions whether Russian researcher was working with 'manipulated' strain of plague before death

Dr Robert Redfield made the warning during an interview, saying the scale of the response from the Russian authorities 'doesn't make sense' for a standard plague infection. ( READ MORE )

'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'

Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme. ( READ MORE )

Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection

A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk in 2000 has been executed, a week after a failed lethal injection in Tennessee ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Plans Vaccine Injury Initiative, Drawing Wary Eye From Experts

Vaccine safety experts say more research into the side effects would be welcome yet question whether the health secretary’s effort will be grounded in science. ( READ MORE )

The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year

The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today ( READ MORE )

Do you eat Brazil nuts? Nutritionist Gabriela Peacock tells LAUREN COWELL why you should - and what the superfood could do for your thinning hair

Peacock, a qualified nutritional therapist whose clients include Princess Beatrice, founded GP Nutrition, the supplement brand that sponsors the show. ( READ MORE )

Chilling map reveals America's pancreatic cancer explosion: State-by-state investigation uncovers alarming trend among young people… as doctors reveal lifestyle factors putting you at risk

It is the most feared cancer in America, and of those diagnosed, the vast majority die in just five years. Now, a Daily Mail analysis has revealed striking differences in ( READ MORE )

Mental health system failed woman accused of fatally stabbing 7-year-old girl, lawyer says

A woman accused of fatally stabbing a 7-year-old girl was repeatedly failed by the state’s mental health systems, according to her public defender, who argued the weekend’s tragedy “could have ( READ MORE )

Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss

A two-year randomized trial found that diet drinks with aspartame, sucralose and acesulfame potassium matched water for weight loss outcomes. ( READ MORE )

Your favorite music could help reduce the pain of small medical procedures

If you hate needles, music might make you feel better during a cannula insertion—but it has to be the right kind of music. Although different musical interventions have repeatedly been ( READ MORE )

Video games in MRI scanners aim to map brains as they predict and adapt

For decades, neuroscientists have studied the human brain by asking people to lie very still inside a brain scanner and perform carefully controlled tasks. Those experiments have revealed a remarkable ( READ MORE )

Technology inspired by 3D printing could transform how medicines are tailored to patients

Technology inspired by 3D printing is already being introduced in hospitals and specialized pharmacies to produce personalized medicines tailored to individual patients. In her doctoral thesis at Åbo Akademi University, ( READ MORE )

Daily rhythms may matter for blood sugar management in type 2 diabetes

A research team led by Dr. Lee Da young, Dr. Nan Hee Kim of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism (Department of Internal Medicine, Ansan Hospital), Dr. Lee Heon-jeong of ( READ MORE )

Social media provides valued community spaces for autistic young people

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that influences how people communicate and process information. A significant proportion of autistic children do not speak or speak only a few words. Many find ( READ MORE )

Hidden violence: Family members as the main victims of homicides linked to mental disorders

In recent decades, the social and legal perception of people with mental disorders who commit crimes has changed. Initially, people with mental disorders were considered dangerous. However, since the late ( READ MORE )

Digital health promises shape the work of health care professionals

The future benefits expected from remote monitoring in health care are shaped by how professionals understand their current work and its associated challenges, a recent study from the University of ( READ MORE )

How health care can benefit from AI, without costing the world

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a transformative effect on health care. The technology has been tested and applied in almost every area, from disease diagnostics to AI-powered digital clinics. ( READ MORE )

Pharmaceutical company marketing negatively influences prescribing

Doctors' prescribing habits are heavily influenced by payments, gifts and free meals from pharmaceutical companies, leading to more prescriptions for more expensive, less appropriate drugs, a new Cochrane review finds. ( READ MORE )

A new AI tool distinguishes Ewing sarcoma from similar tumors

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Valencia (UV) has developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of distinguishing Ewing sarcoma from ( READ MORE )

Novel radiotherapy may save increasingly many rectal cancer patients from surgery and a stoma

Tampere University Hospital (Tays) has begun offering a new form of radiotherapy to treat rectal cancer in which a high dose of radiation is targeted at the tumor surface. The ( READ MORE )

Maternal vaccines protect babies from serious infections, but unequal access limits benefits across Europe

Europe must act now to strengthen maternal vaccination during pregnancy and ensure all women and babies can benefit from a new generation of vaccines to protect against serious infections. That ( READ MORE )

Scientists identify the neuroblastoma cells that signal poor outcomes

Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor found outside the brain in children, yet why some children respond well to treatment while others do not has remained poorly understood. St. ( READ MORE )

'Immune fog' may flag lung cancer risk years before tumor develops

A 'rising fog' may cloud the immune system's ability to detect tumors and may be the key to tackling lung cancer that is developing years before diagnosis. The team at ( READ MORE )

Peanut consumption affects the lipid profile circulating in the blood

Unhealthy dietary patterns are among the leading drivers of the global health crisis, significantly contributing to rising rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nutritional science ( READ MORE )

Abdominal fluid reveals rare immune cells that may limit attacks on tumors

In a study published in Science Immunology, researchers used malignant ascites—fluid that accumulates in the abdomen of some patients when cancer metastasizes to the abdominal cavity—to uncover immune programs associated ( READ MORE )

Electrical ablation boosts CAR-NK cell therapy against liver cancer, offering new strategy for refractory solid tumors

A research team has developed a combination immunotherapy that uses an electrical ablation technique to enhance the efficacy of immune cell therapy against liver cancer. ( READ MORE )

A self-disinfecting fabric eliminates bacteria, fungi and viruses in hospital settings

A team has developed a new self-disinfecting cotton fabric capable of eliminating bacteria, fungi and viruses in hospital settings using visible light. ( READ MORE )

Food order can shift short-term blood sugar and insulin responses after a meal

Eating the components of a meal in a specific order is the principle of meal sequencing. For example, foods with a low glycemic index, especially vegetables or salad, are eaten ( READ MORE )

NAD-boosting treatment shows no Parkinson's benefit in yearlong trial

A major clinical trial involving 410 people with early Parkinson's disease has found no clinical benefit from nicotinamide riboside (NR), a compound that increases cellular levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide ( READ MORE )

Serum C7 levels predict liver-related events in metabolic fatty liver disease, study finds

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a major cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. As the disease progresses, liver fibrosis and liver-related events (LREs), including hepatocellular carcinoma and ( READ MORE )

Elderly people could live independently for longer thanks to new home sensor system which detects emergencies

Older people could be monitored safely in their own homes without the need for intrusive cameras or wearable devices thanks to new research by Nottingham Trent University (NTU). ( READ MORE )

Elevated lipoprotein(a) is associated with the progression of carotid atherosclerosis

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined blood lipid and an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, its association with the long-term progression of carotid atherosclerosis has remained unclear, ( READ MORE )

Endocrinologist discusses life-or-death stakes of weak bones and how to protect against devastating falls

The hip joint is a well-known point of failure in the human body, especially as we age. It's no wonder the problem is familiar: In the U.S. alone, someone fractures ( READ MORE )

Involuntary eye movements could be targeted by restoring retinal dopamine, mouse experiments suggest

Researchers have found a possible way to stop abnormal signals in the retina that are linked to involuntary eye movements (nystagmus). In experiments on mouse retinas in the lab, restoring ( READ MORE )

Low-fat vegan diet can cut liver fat by a third and improve insulin function in adults with type 2 diabetes

Adults with type 2 diabetes who followed a low-fat vegan diet for 16 weeks, eating as much as they wanted, with no calorie counting or portion control, lost weight, reduced ( READ MORE )

Automated breast ultrasound is effective alternative to handheld ultrasound for breast cancer screening, study finds

A new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology has found that automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and handheld ultrasound (HHUS) had similar cancer detection rates in women ( READ MORE )

Natural compound shows promise against C. difficile while largely sparing healthy gut bacteria

The pathogen Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is naturally present in the intestines of many people. When present in small numbers, it usually causes no symptoms. Treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics can ( READ MORE )

Bending over on the job increases miscarriage risk, study says

Jobs that require pregnant women to bend over could be increasing their risk of miscarriage, a new study says. ( READ MORE )

Understanding adult obesity

Obesity is one of the most common health conditions in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Today, it affects about 4 in 10 U.S. adults, and the numbers ( READ MORE )

Pneumonic Plague: What the Possible Case in Russia Means for U.S. Response

(MedPage Today) -- The death of a Russian laboratory employee from severe pneumonia has brought pneumonic plague back into the headlines. The case deserves careful investigation. However, plague has not ( READ MORE )

Accelerated Aging and Colon Cancer; Hepatitis B From a Cat? Food Triggers in IBD

(MedPage Today) -- In a large Korean cohort, accelerated biological aging was associated with a 93% increased risk of early-onset colorectal adenocarcinoma and a 132% higher risk of early-onset colon ( READ MORE )

Genetically Engineered Treatment for Blindness Shows Early Promise in Small Study

(MedPage Today) -- A majority of patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP) showed preliminary evidence of improved light sensitivity with engineered genes encoding for a light-sensing protein, a small preliminary ( READ MORE )

Royal Family Doctor Murdered; $155M Spine Surgery Settlement; Telehealth Conviction

(MedPage Today) -- A doctor for the British royal family was found dead in her home, and her husband has been charged with her murder. (People) Providence and MultiCare Health ( READ MORE )

Maternal Flu Shot and Kids' Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Study Offers Reassurance

(MedPage Today) -- The association between maternal influenza infection during pregnancy and neuropsychiatric disorders in children didn't hold up in sibling comparisons, according to a population-based birth cohort study. In ( READ MORE )

Former NIAID Chief Warns of 'Shameful' Federal Response to Measles

(MedPage Today) -- With federal vaccine policy and infectious disease research undergoing major changes, professional medical societies are stepping in to fill gaps once occupied by federal health agencies. In ( READ MORE )

Russia Watchdog Denies a Second Infection in Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case

(MedPage Today) -- Russia's public health watchdog on Thursday denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person, as global concerns swirled about suspected ( READ MORE )

FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage

Researchers at Yale have identified a promising new approach to osteoarthritis that could do more than simply ease pain. The epilepsy drug lacosamide appears to block a protein involved in ( READ MORE )

Murder Charge for Wellness Spa Director; Plague Threat Hubbub; Night Owls and ADHD

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The owner of a Bronx wellness center where a woman died this summer now faces charges of second ( READ MORE )

FDA Says Its Safety Review of Abortion Pill Will Continue Into Next Year

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA says its ongoing safety review of mifepristone, the nation's main abortion pill, will continue into next year, a timeline that was quickly condemned by abortion ( READ MORE )

Beyond the Plaque: Rethinking Psoriasis Heterogeneity

(MedPage Today) -- The expert quoted below, Kenneth Gordon, MD, was not compensated for his participation in this article, but has previously served as a paid consultant to and received ( READ MORE )

Why Aren't Advanced Cancer Patients Participating in Clinical Trials?

(MedPage Today) -- Participation in clinical trials among patients with advanced cancers has modestly increased over time, but remains low, with a minority of physicians and practices accounting for most ( READ MORE )

Just 7 days of strength training started shrinking fat cells in mice

Just seven strength-training sessions helped obese mice shrink visceral fat cells and reactivate molecular pathways involved in burning stored fat, despite no change in overall body weight. The findings suggest ( READ MORE )

Scientists warn a popular vitamin D supplement may have a hidden downside

Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal, and new research suggests that one popular form may have an unexpected downside. Scientists found that taking vitamin D2 can actually lower ( READ MORE )

Not all trans fats are bad, major review finds

A large analysis of 22 studies found that the trans fats naturally present in dairy foods such as milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese do not appear to raise the risk ( READ MORE )

Dads are dying after their kids are born, and almost no one is tracking it

A study of more than 130,000 babies born in Georgia found that hundreds of fathers died within the first five years of their child’s life, and about 60% of those ( READ MORE )

Stanford scientists turn a cancer driver into a kill switch

A Stanford-designed molecule turns a major lymphoma-promoting protein against cancer cells, activating their own self-destruct machinery instead of simply blocking tumor growth. In mice, the treatment completely eliminated aggressive human ( READ MORE )

LVADs Linked to Concerning Neurologic Events, Strokes Aside

(MedPage Today) -- It's not all about stroke: Various neurologic events boded poorly for survival on the contemporary magnetically levitated HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in a retrospective ( READ MORE )

U.S. Hospitals More Proactive at Preventing Catheter-Associated UTIs

(MedPage Today) -- A rising share of U.S. hospitals has embraced strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) over the last two decades, according to a cross-sectional survey study. ( READ MORE )

FDA Expands Indication for Urticaria Drug to Treat Symptomatic Dermographism

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA expanded the indication of the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor remibrutinib (Rhapsido) to treat symptomatic dermographism, the most common form of chronic inducible urticaria, Novartis ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- For patients with refractory carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ultrasound (US)-guided hydrodissection with normal saline (NS) alone yields sustained and morphologic improvement, according to a study ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- While most women are aware of modifiable factors to reduce breast cancer risk, there is a significant gap between awareness and action, according to the ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Postpartum initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) grew 24-fold from 2018 to 2025, according to a research letter published online Oct. 1 in ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Opioid use disorder (OUD)-related hospitalizations involving dexmedetomidine administration rose markedly with the infiltration of the veterinary sedative medetomidine into the street supply of fentanyl, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Among patients with cancer with a genetic variant that increases the risk for hereditary cancers, personalized support significantly increases the likelihood that their first-degree relatives ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Oral menopausal hormone therapy use is associated with increased venous thromboembolic risk, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in The BMJ.Julie Berggreen, from ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Recommendations for the use of incretin-based medications during pregnancy were presented In consensus guidelines published online July 29 in Obesity Reviews.Kate Maslin, Ph.D., R.D., from ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) offers multiple benefits in early knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Raw milk can make children and pregnant people seriously ill, and the nation's pediatricians want families to know the risks.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Obesity is one of the most common health conditions in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Today, it affects about 4 in 10 ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — The HPV vaccine is best known for protecting against cervical cancer.But, it may have another major benefit: reducing the risk of serious pregnancy complications.A team ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Jobs that require pregnant women to bend over could be increasing their risk of miscarriage, a new study says.Miscarriage risk increases by 36% for every ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Many U.S. hospitals aren’t taking simple steps to lower the odds that patients won’t get a urinary tract infection from their catheter, a new study ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Women with epilepsy, be warned — your antiseizure medications could be interfering with your birth control.About 1 in 3 women with epilepsy on hormonal birth ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Movement might be key to slowing the progression of both the mental and physical degeneration associated with Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.Parkinson’s patients with ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2026 — Christina Starks-Clay doesn’t know how “Medicare for All” would work exactly, but she’s willing to bet it’d be better than what she has now.Standing in ( READ MORE )

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two Breakthrough Therapy Designations (BTDs) for telisotuzumab ( READ MORE )

Basel, October 7, 2026 – Novartis announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rhapsido® (remibrutinib), an oral, highly selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi), as the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Youth who ride electric- or gas-powered bikes have a higher risk for trauma or death when involved in collisions compared with those riding pedal bicycles, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- For patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (trMDD), stereotactic radiosurgical (SRS) capsulotomy shows promise, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Statin use is associated with a lower risk for glaucoma incidence and treatment escalation, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in the British ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Radiation therapy (RT) and radical prostatectomy (RP) have distinct morbidity profiles that support individualized treatment decisions, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Nail disorders and hair and scalp changes occur frequently among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) users, according to two studies presented at the annual ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Certain pregnancy complications are associated with an increased risk for cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in BMJ ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 -- Urine cell-free (cf)RNA analysis could represent a promising biomarker for bladder cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in Nature Medicine. Kevin J. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Flu season may be getting a head start this year, and experts say that's a good reason not to put off your flu shot. Flu ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Women with chronic pelvic pain disorders often find it more comfortable to sit for longer spells — easing their pain but potentially harming their overall ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — What’s the best way to keep the scale from creeping back up after you stop using a GLP-1 medication? A study published today in the ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Sending people bundles of healthy food can help them lose pounds and reduce blood pressure, a new study says. People receiving plant-based grocery packages from ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — Heart failure deaths are increasing steadily in the U.S., fueled by a rise in deaths among young and middle-aged adults, a new report says. Until ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — You have to love yourself before you can love others, the old saying goes. That’s particularly true of boys and young men who are pathologically ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — When Lori Baute first learned about precautionary full-body MRI scans, she dismissed the idea. “ I heard Kim Kardashian got one, and some other wealthy ( READ MORE )

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 7, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tukysa (tucatinib) in combination with trastuzumab and ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) in urgent skin cancer pathways can increase clinical capacity for dermatologists, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Intranasal sufentanil-ketamine is fast-acting and appears to be well tolerated and effective at curbing acute pain for pediatric patients in the emergency department, according to ( READ MORE )

Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer October 6, 2026 -- The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) has received increased reporting of allergic/hypersensitivity type reactions following infusion of a specific lot ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- For patients with acute appendicitis, appendectomy is associated with lower subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with antibiotic management alone, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- After resection of larger brain metastases, fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (fSRS) offers superior surgical bed control than single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- A combined intervention of low-energy diet (LED) and structured supervised exercise can induce remission in early-onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D), with higher remission rates than ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Pre-prostate biopsy magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use increased from 2017 to 2026, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Oncology. Stephen Rhodes, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- For patients with inflammatory arthritis, holding certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), namely select biologic or Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapies, for two weeks at the ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Age- and joint-specific reference values for ultrasound have been established for metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, wrist, and metatarsophalangeal joints of healthy adults, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide emergency as measles spreads through rural parts of the state. As of Saturday, New York had ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Most youths with opioid use disorder (OUD) do not engage in care or receive medications for OUD (MOUD), according to a study published online Oct. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 -- Nearly 1 in 3 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking a supplement–medication combination with potential for an interaction, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Aspirin has drawn considerable interest for its potential to lower a person’s risk of developing colon cancer and keep it from coming back. But whether ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Do you tend to have a packed schedule, darting from one appointment to the next? That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, depending on how you ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — A child’s risk of ADHD might start in the womb, a new study says. The health of an expecting mother’s placenta during late pregnancy appears ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Fat stacks of cash can provide powerful motivation to quit smoking, a new study says. Twice as many smokers quit when offered cash rewards of ( 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 )

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte ( READ MORE )

Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress. ( 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 )

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 )

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