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Christina Applegate has revealed that she was misdiagnosed with MS. Her experience is far from unusual, doctors have told the Daily Mail. ( READ MORE )
Dorothy Creighton celebrated another milestone birthday last month at her care home in Horndean, England. ( READ MORE )
Becky Tucker once weighed more than 160 lbs and was bordering on obese. Today, she is almost unrecognizable - thanks to Professor Tim Spector's ZOE Diet. ( READ MORE )
Far fewer than 10,000 steps can protect the heart and guard against early death and depression. But how many do you need to protect your brain? ( READ MORE )
For a nation of tea drinkers, the fresh verdict delivered by scientists is a welcome one: a cuppa is good for your heart. But experts have told the Daily Mail ( READ MORE )
Robert Fisk has deservedly been recognised for his brilliant journalism at the London Press Club Awards. ( READ MORE )
How to take control of your hormone health without your leaving your home. ( READ MORE )
Health officials are raising the alarm over an outbreak of life-threatening bacteria linked to raw oysters sold in a dozen states. ( READ MORE )
The "Roseanne" star is opening up about his dramatic weight loss and how he finally turned his life around. ( READ MORE )
It's the problem that cripples focus, memory and speech - and makes its sufferers feel like they're awash with fatigue. Around one in three Britons are said to experience brain ( READ MORE )
Chinese exports of the precursor chemicals used to make deadly fentanyl are continuing, despite Beijing's agreement last year to halt the flow and despite President Trump pressing Chinese President Xi ( READ MORE )
Abbott plans to separate its nutrition business into an independent company, which is set to house electrolyte-beverage brand Pedialyte, as well as infant-formula brand Similac, with about $8.5 billion in ( READ MORE )
The explosion in ADHD and autism diagnoses is being fuelled by the 'marketing strategies' of private clinics, experts say ( READ MORE )
More Americans are rejecting everything they’ve been taught about food. ( READ MORE )
As several states report surges in animal cases, federal officials are warning about an apparent increase in human exposures. ( READ MORE )
Having worn wellies 'for ever' for farming and horse work, Esther now has back, knee and hip pain - triggered not just by injuries from falling off horses in her ( READ MORE )
A simple selfie could soon be used to predict a patient's chance of surviving cancer, an intriguing study has suggested. ( READ MORE )
City leaders in Toledo, Ohio, said an explosion at a chemical facility forced evacuation and shelter-in-place orders as officials try to limit exposure to the airborne substance. ( READ MORE )
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent ( READ MORE )
Spurred on by the Trump administration’s embrace of psychedelic medicine, researchers are experimenting with new — and not so new — forms of the anesthetic. ( READ MORE )
Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active ( READ MORE )
Elsewhere in the podcast, Parker Bowles admitted that while he is trying hard to live more healthily, there is one vice he struggles to give up. ( READ MORE )
A kebab at 3am. That was a standard meal for me during my college years, writes Sam Treadway. Like so many young students, my diet was appalling. ( READ MORE )
Researchers conducted a clinical and genetic analysis of more than 10,000 people with depression using data from the Australian Genetics of Depression Study. ( READ MORE )
Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own. ( READ MORE )
For the third quarter, the health-insurance company reported a rise in net income to $1.34 billion, or $6.27 a share, compared with $1.19 billion, or $5.32 a share, a year ( READ MORE )
Jim LaValle explains why a blood test should come before buying ashwagandha, magnesium or zinc supplements to address fatigue and other symptoms. ( READ MORE )
A study suggests that a surprisingly modest daily walking goal could make a difference for your brain as you age. ( READ MORE )
Ten years ago, Norah was diagnosed with melanoma. It was a wakeup call that changed her relationship with the sun and made her want to shine a light on the ( READ MORE )
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma ( READ MORE )
Taking prescription ADHD medication may offer a protective benefit, lowering overall risk of death. ( READ MORE )
Graham was 16 when he started an apprenticeship as a bricklayer, and for almost as long, his back has hurt. ( READ MORE )
Beth Fuller is running in a GOP district, but says residents are worried about democracy being dismantled: “We don’t want to live in a one-party system.” ( READ MORE )
“This is the time for psychedelics to reemerge,” Asprey told attendees. ( READ MORE )
Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis. ( READ MORE )
An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid. ( READ MORE )
Patients who don't respond to traditional antidepressants may have a subtype of depression that requires a different treatment approach, a study has found. ( READ MORE )
GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy rank among the biggest medical breakthroughs in years, owing to their efficacy in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, and reducing the ( READ MORE )
It's well known that a handful of almonds or walnuts can stop a mid-afternoon craving. But a new review suggests that adding a serving of nuts to your day may ( READ MORE )
More than 43,000 residents died after hospitals discharged infected patients into care homes without adequate protections, allowing the virus to 'spread like wildfire'. ( READ MORE )
Becky Tucker once weighed more than 13 stone and was bordering on obese. Today, she is almost unrecognisable - thanks to Professor Tim Spector's ZOE Diet. ( READ MORE )
Non-communicable diseases account for three-quarters of deaths worldwide but affect different population groups in different ways, a World Health Organization study showed on Tuesday. In its biggest-ever look at inequality ( READ MORE )
Medicaid data show some private-equity-backed chains billed far more hours than rivals. Companies say patient needs guide treatment. ( READ MORE )
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive ( READ MORE )
Apothecary Pharma, a compounding pharmacy, voluntarily recalled 22 vials of Tirzepatide injections due to a "lack of assurance of sterility," according to the official announcement. ( READ MORE )
There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants ( READ MORE )
A notice posted outside Hanmaum Daycare said the business had suspended operations. ( READ MORE )
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget proposes using city funds to reopen a community mental health clinic and create permanent funding for the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program.Johnson plans to ( READ MORE )
Christina Applegate, who has been waging a public battle with the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, announced Tuesday that she discovered she does not, in fact, have MS. She is now ( READ MORE )
For patients with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist exposure is associated with earlier sequential NAION, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with eye tracking in virtual reality could one day help personalize treatment for millions living with chronic pain, according to world-first research from the University of ( READ MORE )
Water scarcity seldom starts wars, but wars increasingly degrade vital water systems on which health and recovery depend, creating a cycle that reinforces ongoing fragility and violence, warn experts in ( READ MORE )
The green energy transition presents a crucial opportunity to finance universal health coverage (UHC) in low- and middle-income countries, say experts in The BMJ's climate issue. ( READ MORE )
The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new publication from the ( READ MORE )
A single tooth can contain valuable clues to a person's identity, even when remains are severely decomposed or reduced to bones, according to a study by researchers at the Institute ( READ MORE )
Even when given the same drug, some patients respond well while others show little or no response. This is particularly true of immunotherapy. A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University ( READ MORE )
Death rates among adults ages 25–49 were 42% higher in the North than in the South of England in 2024, compared with 13% higher in 1981, according to research published ( READ MORE )
Infrared light is invisible to us. Yet under the right conditions, pulses of near-infrared light can give rise to a visible image in the eye—one that behaves in ways that ( READ MORE )
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a molecular pathway that contributes to the death of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Experiments with preclinical models and human pancreatic cells ( READ MORE )
An AI model created by researchers at King's can detect signs of faulty repair mechanisms in ovarian cancer cells, potentially leading to a low-cost, widely accessible diagnostic tool in the ( READ MORE )
Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch. ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that bone marrow transplant using half-matched family donors achieved a 96% survival rate among ( READ MORE )
Results of a national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology in conjunction with NRG Oncology and the Canadian Cancer Trials Group show that a shorter, ( READ MORE )
While AI offers the ability to improve human experts' ability to diagnose and treat diseases like breast cancer, well-publicized errors across the broader AI field are cause for concern. A ( READ MORE )
Crude odds ratios suggest an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in association with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, but this finding is reversed after adjustment for ( READ MORE )
For people hospitalized with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib), restoring the heart's normal rhythm within eight weeks after stroke is associated with a lower risk of having another stroke, ( READ MORE )
For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of stroke also known as a brain bleed, anticoagulant use was associated with a lower risk ( READ MORE )
A European study involving GCAT identifies associations between air pollution, temperature variability and blood glucose levels in people without diabetes. ( READ MORE )
Researchers from Newcastle University and Great Ormond Street Hospital have identified new predictors of relapse in children and young people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with the immunotherapy drug ( READ MORE )
In the BBC reality show "The Celebrity Traitors," the Traitors—James Acaster, Maya Jama and King Kenny—were set an unusual challenge: murder a Faithful by making them yawn. Their plan was ( READ MORE )
After years of rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates in Australia, new Burnet Institute–led research has found promising evidence that an existing antibiotic taken after sex may be helping to ( READ MORE )
A new Florida State University study finds that adding health care providers' photographs to clinic welcome signs can strengthen certain aspects of patient trust before patients even meet their providers. ( READ MORE )
Pancreatic cancer cells are remarkably good at doing one thing: growing. But new Texas A&M research suggests that two tiny molecules already present in the body may help slow them ( READ MORE )
"Anxiety. I always feel like I'm on edge. COVID, cost-of-living crisis, finances, current living arrangement. The majority don't seem to care about COVID anymore and you can't just ignore it, ( READ MORE )
Proteins linked to the immune system, cell adhesion, blood vessel formation and known prostate cancer genes were associated with the future risk of developing prostate cancer, including aggressive disease, in ( READ MORE )
In a potential advance for wearable technology, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Florida International University have developed a cold-spray technique that can reliably deposit sensors directly onto human skin ( READ MORE )
Routine vaccine program disruptions and under-resourced health systems are driving a global decline in childhood measles vaccination rates post-COVID-19, a new study has found. University of Queensland researchers examined measles ( READ MORE )
Researchers from DZNE and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH) at the University of Tübingen, together with experts from Bonn, London and Portugal, have developed and successfully tested ( READ MORE )
Researchers have identified a substance that reduces blood vessel lesions in the brain in the disease cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). The substance is already used to treat brain tumors in ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Emmy-winning actor Christina Applegate revealed this week that her doctor said her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), which she first announced in 2021, was incorrect. "I'm back ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with the novel triple agonist retatrutide improved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity or overweight regardless of type 2 diabetes, two parallel randomized clinical ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The Guinea-Bissau offices of controversial researchers who were going to use CDC funds to run a trial of a hepatitis B birth dose in that country were ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) maintained virologic suppression for HIV patients, with virologic failure rarely observed over more than 5 years, real-world data showed. Among ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Double-hit lymphoma -- a rare and aggressive subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) -- was first categorized as a specific diagnosis 10 years ago. However, it ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened 27 people and hospitalized five across a dozen states, ( READ MORE )
A massive study of more than 460,000 Americans found that ultra-processed foods were not associated with increased colorectal cancer risk overall, challenging a widely held assumption. While processed meat was ( READ MORE )
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for producing energy. A new study found that excess RNA, including the normally ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Hospitals using remote intensivist staffing for their intensive care unit (ICU) saw shorter stays overall without negative safety signals, a longer-term follow-up study showed. Overall mean hospital ( READ MORE )
A new study tracking 13 astronauts suggests that the human heart may be surprisingly well equipped for a journey to Mars, especially with regular exercise during spaceflight. Researchers found that ( READ MORE )
Scientists have turned blood cells from an 80-year-old into neural stem cells with a molecular age of less than 20, effectively reversing more than 60 years of cellular aging in ( READ MORE )
A new Penn State study suggests that just four minutes of daily strength training can significantly improve mobility and physical function in older adults. After 12 weeks, participants showed meaningful ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Children who started the two-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series at age 9 or 10 years were more than twice as likely to get both ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- For young children, exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) mostly came from someone other than their mother in the household, according to a retrospective cohort ( READ MORE )
A study by DZNE finds that healthy eating is associated with slower biological aging—and that there is more than one way to eat healthily. The researchers examined ten dietary patterns ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Tuesday approved bepirovirsen (Hibsago) as a potential functional cure for adults with chronic hepatitis B, but with no cirrhosis, who are taking antiviral therapy. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A group of Michigan doctors is pushing back against attempts by Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan, to characterize his opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, MD, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. While deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with acute low back pain (LBP) who got opioids or gabapentinoids as initial therapy faced twice the risk of opioid use disorder (OUD) or overdose compared ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Unintentional napping was associated with a higher incidence of possible or probable dementia, data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study showed. (Journals of Gerontology: Series ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see — muscle slowly ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Patient and consumer representatives advising U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panels might actually be a Trojan horse for the pharmaceutical industry, a new ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Up to 3 out of 4 women with endometriosis may also suffer from migraines.But new research suggests that overlap is often overlooked."There's a visibility gap ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Smartphones are costing teenagers a good night’s sleep, a new study says.Teens who use their phones late into the evening suffer from delays in falling ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — About 4 out of 5 parents say it costs too much to have a baby these days, a new survey says.In particular, keeping kids safe ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Hormone therapy for menopause might actually boost the weight-loss benefits of drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.Middle-aged women taking hormone therapy to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- A deep learning algorithm analyzing one fundus photograph can predict progression to moderate or high myopia, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For-profit hospital status is associated with worse patient and nurse outcomes, which is partially accounted for by differences in nurse staffing, according to a study ( READ MORE )
London, UK -- 20 October 2026 -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) for the treatment of chronic ( READ MORE )
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 20, 2026 --Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Cosette”), a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Evoxac ( READ MORE )
PLAINSBORO, N.J. and BAGSVÆRD, Denmark, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Novo announced results from two post hoc analyses of the REDEFINE 1 trial presented at The Menopause Society 2026 ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For women with breast cancer, survival is inferior in rural areas, and decreases in mortality rates are slower in rural areas for cancers amenable to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Antibiotic use during childhood may be linked to an increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. IBS is a common digestive disorder that causes ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Enzyme-inducing antiseizure drugs (ASDs) are associated with increased odds of incident osteoporosis or osteopenia, but vitamin D supplementation is underutilized, according to a study presented ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Children living in areas with higher levels of lithium in drinking water are more likely to be diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, according to a ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Some people with rectal cancer may now be able to skip chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For living kidney donors, cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk for all-cause graft loss, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Antibiotic use from preadolescence through early adulthood is associated with an increased risk for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study presented at UEG ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) have an increased risk for long COVID, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Arthritis & Rheumatology. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) managed with a treat-to-target strategy, achievement of sustained remission at two years is associated with higher remission rates ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For patients with systemic sclerosis, spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) provides a noninvasive measure of skin involvement that aligns with established assessments, according to a ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Obesity is a long-term health challenge that many people face. In fact, the World Health Organization has declared obesity a global epidemic. For some, healthy ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Older women might want to think twice before taking testosterone to treat their lagging libido, a new study says. Testosterone therapy appears to increase a ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Patients with a spinal cord injury can use everyday exercise to reduce their chronic pain, a new study says. Spinal cord patients reported that their ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — You’ve come a long way, baby. Teenage girls won’t get the reference to that decades-old cigarette ad, but they’ve embraced the same attitude when it ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 — Black children are at greater risk for a more severe form of asthma, and it’s not due to the air quality where they live or ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Benzodiazepine use in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for major congenital malformations, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the ( READ MORE )
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIT) today announced positive final efficacy results from the randomized Phase II portion of the multicenter TASKIN clinical trial. ( READ MORE )
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For adults with insomnia, medical cannabis seems to have little to no clinically meaningful effect on quality of sleep, total sleep time, or daytime functioning, ( READ MORE )
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that its investigational ABBV-466, a novel dual-targeting therapy against IL-23 p19 and integrin α4β7, demonstrated higher rates ( READ MORE )
Philadelphia, PA -- October 19 2026 -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) as the first and only immunotherapy ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Your fitness tracker may reveal more than your daily step count. It could also offer clues about your future brain health. Researchers analyzed a year’s ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — If you’ve ever needed two trips to get the groceries in from the car or felt winded after a flight of stairs, you’ve already seen ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For women with dense breasts, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is associated with fewer abnormal interpretations and fewer short-interval follow-up recommendations than handheld ultrasound (HHUS), with ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- Epilepsy is strongly associated with young-onset dementia (YOD; age younger than 65 years), according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Neurology. Quentin Calonge, ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For middle-aged adults, higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with greater adiposity and greater odds of vascular brain injury (VBI), but not cognitive performance, ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- The age- and sex-standardized dementia incidence is 9.7 per 1,000 person-years at risk, with higher incidence in women than men, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 -- For older U.S. adults, total ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake appears to not be associated with incident colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — Continuous glucose monitors can dramatically improve blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes who aren’t yet taking insulin, a new clinical trial says. ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — How you use weed might make a difference in how much sedation you require for surgeries or procedures, a new study says People who smoke ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report. Many teenage health problems ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 — A child’s risk of food allergies changes considerably during the first five years of life, both in sensitivity and in the foods they react to, ( READ MORE )
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRON), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering ( READ MORE )
South San Francisco, CA -- October 15, 2026 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
Brussels, Belgium and Atlanta, Georgia – October 16, 2026 – UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ( READ MORE )
GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 16, 2026 -- Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Middle-aged adults who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to show signs of silent strokes, according to a new study. Silent strokes cause no ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Adverse family outcomes are reported in children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Journal of ( READ MORE )
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated ( READ MORE )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( 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 )
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 )
