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Healthy runner suffers sudden stroke at 27 as doctors discover possible cause

Patrick Mascoli was running 40 miles a week when a stroke struck at 27. Doctors found a patent foramen ovale that likely sent a clot to his brain. ( READ MORE )

Manipal posts ₹ 3,399 cr in Q2 FY27, net profit rises 21.6%

Consolidated ARPOB stood at Rs 70,600 per day; excluding Sahyadri, ARPOB was Rs 76,600 per day, up 8.5 per cent. Inpatient volumes grew 35.0 per cent to approximately 169,000 and ( READ MORE )

Six in 10 Indians consider online health information as reliable as advice from doctors: Study

The report titled ‘The Consumerization of Health Care: How Patients Are Reshaping the Industry’ surveyed 976 consumers in India to study the shift in how patients approach health care, with ( READ MORE )

Highly contagious bird flu detected in Wisconsin as officials euthanize infected flock

Wisconsin officials euthanized a backyard poultry flock in Rusk County after confirming a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the birds. ( READ MORE )

What to know about Healey’s emergency preamble enacting expanded abortion rights

Gov. Maura Healey enacted an emergency preamble amid a signature campaign threatening to suspend the new law. The post What to know about Healey’s emergency preamble enacting expanded abortion rights ( READ MORE )

America's terrifying bladder cancer explosion: Actor Dustin Hoffman got lucky... but these are the overlooked early warning signs of the disease that is surging among young people

Dustin Hoffman revealed that he suffered from bladder cancer more than a decade ago. Now, health authorities have revealed the urgent warning signs of the disease. ( READ MORE )

India records 38% decline in TB mortality, treatment success rate rises to 94%: Centre

India's estimated TB mortality rate declined from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 18 per lakh in 2025. ( READ MORE )

Junior doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator

Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests. ( READ MORE )

Labour failing to meet national targets for faster cancer diagnosis despite ambitious pledges

The Government aims for 80 per cent of patients with suspected cancer to either receive a diagnosis or have the disease ruled out within 28 days. ( READ MORE )

Trouble at the top - the crisis of confidence in Scotland's NHS leaders

BBC Scotland's health correspondent Lisa Summers on the damning verdict delivered on NHS Grampian. ( READ MORE )

Prostate cancer screening guidelines upgraded as more men are urged to get checked every other year… amid rising cases

The American Cancer Society has announced it is now recommending expanded prostate cancer screening for men ages 50 to 69 amid a recent surge in cases. ( READ MORE )

UKHSA warning to 580,000 Brits - ‘time running out’

The agency has given Brits a deadline of December 31 to act. ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 users face 6 rebound risks after stopping the weight-loss drugs

While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have reshaped weight management and diabetes control, research shows that many patients stop taking them within a year. ( READ MORE )

Woman, 44, develops bizarre symptoms after starting an SSRI — and it happened every 15 minutes

Authors of a new case study say that one side effect of SSRIs is under-reported, and could be mistaken for an urgent medical emergency or neurological condition. ( READ MORE )

Democrats launch probe of RFK Jr., accuse him of lying about anti-vaccine agenda on Samoa trip

Senate Democrats are investigating whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lied during his confirmation hearing about the purpose of a 2019 trip to Samoa. ( READ MORE )

'Normal' football injury leaves sport-loving boy, 11, wheelchair-bound with even WATER leaving him in agony

The condition developed after a football injury and subsequent surgery, leaving Ollie struggling to stand, sit independently or tolerate even the lightest touch against his right knee. ( READ MORE )

By treating my mystery symptoms with a compassion I rarely found in human doctors, AI gave me back the power to advocate for myself.

After years of suffering from perplexing symptoms, I turned to AI—and finally got answers to the complex condition my doctors had overlooked. ( READ MORE )

Hospital sewers may be breeding grounds for dangerous superbugs, study finds

A Nature Communications study found hospital wastewater promotes antibiotic-resistant E. coli, with bacteria on sewer pipes three times as resistant. ( READ MORE )

For the superrich, concierge doctors, biohacking retreats and AI-driven wellness routines are part of the pursuit of longevity

Concierge doctors, biohacking retreats and AI-driven wellness routines are part of the pursuit of longevity for the superrich. ( READ MORE )

Wellness trend beloved by athletes and biohackers may actually do more harm than good: study

It's low-tech, low-cost, and also a favorite of everyone from Olympians to high school gyms. And new research suggests this post-workout habit may do more harm than good. ( READ MORE )

Duran Duran's Roger Taylor steps down, retires from playing drums

Roger Taylor of English pop-rock band Duran Duran is stepping away from the gig. The drummer will hang up his drumsticks following a diagnosis of tinnitus, which has worsened of ( READ MORE )

Kennedy’s Future: Will Democrats Try to Impeach Him, or Actually Work With Him?

Most Democrats abhor the health secretary’s stance on vaccines, but some see an opportunity to win voters from his MAHA movement by joining with him on food and environmental issues. ( READ MORE )

"A mammogram can save your life."

Sophie Law visited The Manor Hospital in Oxford to try out its mammogram scanner. ( READ MORE )

Health experts warn against popular olive oil trend touted by Kourtney Kardashian, Hailey Bieber

Taking shots of olive oil has become a popular trend on social media, with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber touting the practice for its supposed health benefits. ( READ MORE )

November has some men on an ejaculation vacation — but is abstinence actually a valid health hack?

A urologist debunks the spunk myths flooding TikTok this No Nut November. ( READ MORE )

Trump administration will fund new research on controversial psychedelic drug ibogaine

Federal officials say there's new funding to study the medical potential of a powerful psychedelic ( READ MORE )

Toddler diagnosed with leukemia after symptoms dismissed as seasonal cold

Parents Narinder and Parm Hans saw doctors multiple times before a GP spotted a blood speck in his diaper and a limp, sending him to A&E. ( READ MORE )

Autism explosion: Diagnoses nearly double in just one year, as experts warn NHS will soon be 'overwhelmed'

Almost 28,000 people were diagnosed with the disorder in the year to September compared to just over 15,000 in the previous 12 months. ( READ MORE )

Hospitals Brace for Medicaid Work Rules and Deep Funding Cuts

Health systems are racing to guide millions of patients through new eligibility hoops, slated to go into effect Jan. 1. ( READ MORE )

How to cut your cancer risk by 35 percent: As cases explode in under-50s, America's top doctors and professors reveal the simple lifestyle tweaks that that can add YEARS to your life

A major study by the American Cancer Society estimated that four in ten cancer diagnoses in the US - more than 713,000 cases in 2019 - were linked to potentially ( READ MORE )

New prostate cancer screening guidelines mean changes for men over 50: What to know

Prostate cancer is unique among major cancers in that routine screening is actually controversial. ( READ MORE )

Another lawsuit accuses Kaiser Permanente doctor of injecting Oregon woman with rubbing alcohol

A second Oregon woman has accused Kaiser Permanente and Dr. Colin Mizuo of negligence and medical malpractice for injecting her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthesia before a procedure. ( READ MORE )

Women are getting work done to fix their ‘Ozempic temples’ — including Melissa Rivers

After realizing her metabolism had slowed during menopause, the 58-year-old TV correspondent went on Mounjaro and lost 25 pounds over six months, she revealed to The Post. ( READ MORE )

Christina Applegate fears breast implant poisoning may have led to MS misdiagnosis

After Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis last month, she has been trying to find another reason for her medical woes. ( READ MORE )

Toilets: Are you a squatter or a sitter?

Did you know the average time it takes to pass a bowel movement is shorter if you're squatting rather than sitting? Josie Peters explores why. ( READ MORE )

Senators probing RFK Jr.'s testimony on Samoa trip after AP and Guardian showed documents refute it

Two Democratic senators are launching an investigation into whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lied to Congress about his reason for a 2019 trip to Samoa after The Associated ( READ MORE )

New guideline urges routine prostate cancer screening for middle-aged men

Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines. ( READ MORE )

Sickening nail salon secrets that every woman MUST read before their next manicure… and herpes isn't the worst of it!

Millions of Americans visit nail salons every year for manicures and pedicures. But doctors have revealed to the Daily Mail how salons can lead to infections and exposure to cancer-causing ( READ MORE )

What to Know About New Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations

Universal screening for the disease has long been a subject of controversy. ( READ MORE )

9 common health conditions state pensioners can get £114 per week for

Pensioners with certain conditions can qualify for extra cash from the DWP. ( READ MORE )

IIT Kanpur study finds how pancreatic immune cells suppress insulin production

The study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that pancreatic immune cells called macrophages can directly communicate with insulin-producing beta cells and reduce insulin release. The researchers also ( READ MORE )

Scammers stole his image to lure the lovesick. Then the lovesick came looking for him

The peace of the Palm Springs evening was shattered by the woman's scream, as piercing as if she'd seen a ghost. ( READ MORE )

I'm burnt out and feel forgotten as a young carer

Min, 16, says people do not always understand her sacrifices and how valuable support is. ( READ MORE )

Inside the rise of weight-loss jab deaths - as analysis reveals why middle-aged users of GLP-1s could be most at risk

Midlife Britons may face a greater risk of life-threatening complications from weight-loss drugs, a startling new analysis suggests. ( READ MORE )

Ozempic and Zepbound users face 6 rebound risks after stopping, doctor warns

Thinking of quitting a GLP-1? A physician outlines six risks, from weight regain and muscle loss to worsening biomarkers and mental health consequences. ( READ MORE )

Which antidepressants are the most effective?

Antidepressant escitalopram performed best at keeping depression symptoms away in a study involving nearly 10,000 people. But experts say the differences between medications were small. ( READ MORE )

I’m an osteoporosis nurse – my four-point checklist will protect your bones this winter

The Royal Osteoporosis Society has shared advice on keeping bones strong this winter. ( READ MORE )

What Gastroenterologists Wish Everyone Knew About Their Poop Schedule

Are you a morning goer? A two-times-a-day pooper? Here's what your schedule — or lack thereof — can reveal about your body. ( READ MORE )

The American Cancer Society is recommending men aged 50 to 69, and some even younger, get screened regularly for prostate cancer

With improved treatment, the benefits could now outweigh the harms of widespread testing for middle-aged men. ( READ MORE )

Precision RNA therapy offers hope for brain receptor disorders

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Academia Sinica in Taiwan have developed an experimental RNA-based treatment that prevents brain damage and improves learning, memory and social behavior ( READ MORE )

Study measures impact of pandemic stress on gun violence spike

The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with one of the most dramatic swings in homicide in modern American history. ( READ MORE )

Survey on COVID-19 smell loss reveals over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after 5 years

Since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine have maintained a national database of patients affected by COVID-19-related smell loss. Their latest ( READ MORE )

Engineered hydrogel could make testicular reconstruction feel more natural

Researchers at UBC's Okanagan and Vancouver campuses are developing a softer testicular implant that could offer patients a more natural feel following surgical reconstruction. ( READ MORE )

Measles elimination at risk—and what a Florida study shows about Pfizer's COVID vaccine

A Florida study comparing deaths after the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines is getting a lot of attention, and one statistic from it is filling the echo chambers: a 40% ( READ MORE )

Brain atlas reveals how aging unfolds differently across brain regions, cell types and sexes

How do we age, and how do we become more at risk of brain diseases as we age? An Arizona State University-led team is helping answer those questions with a ( READ MORE )

Intensified liver-directed radionuclide therapy shows promise for patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors

Combining intraarterial and intravenous administration of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) can selectively intensify treatment for liver-dominant metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) while still effectively delivering treatment throughout the whole body. ( READ MORE )

Where will Ebola spread next? Travel patterns offer clues

How many trips have you squeezed into the past 10 days? Whether you're in Boston or across the globe, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, your daily routine keeps ( READ MORE )

Scientists breed a 'pan-African' malaria parasite to build a better whole-parasite malaria vaccine

Researchers have created a hybrid malaria parasite that combines the manufacturing advantages of the strain used in every current whole-parasite malaria vaccine with the much higher liver infectivity of a ( READ MORE )

Q&A: Rethinking immunity beyond 'strong' and 'weak'

Melinda Fagan, professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Utah, where she holds the Sterling M. McMurrin Chair, proposed in a recent paper a new approach to ( READ MORE )

Waves that clear waste from the brain during sleep are impaired in older adults

As people age, they may sleep for shorter periods and wake up more frequently during the night. In addition to those disruptions, MIT researchers have now discovered that a process ( READ MORE )

Hamster hibernation study offers clues to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have discovered that hibernation triggers changes in brain cells that partially resemble those in Alzheimer's disease. Studying golden hamsters, the team identified changes in ( READ MORE )

Vitamin D may help control lung inflammation during flu infection, study in mice suggests

Vitamin D may help the body fight influenza by controlling inflammation and the amount of virus in the lungs, according to a study in mice led by researchers at Penn ( READ MORE )

AI analysis of heart ultrasounds may help flag long-term cardiovascular or dementia-related death risk

Having a heart age older than one's actual age, as estimated using artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of ultrasound images, was associated with worse outcomes, according to results presented today at ( READ MORE )

Human-to-human hantavirus spread confirmed on cruise ship

In April 2026, an outbreak of severe respiratory infections, presenting as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), was detected aboard the cruise ship M/V Hondius, which had left Ushuaia, Argentina, on April ( READ MORE )

Does a heart stent prevent future heart attacks in stable patients? 25-year follow-up offers new insight

When doctors find a blockage in a patient's heart arteries, a common treatment option is a procedure to open the artery and restore blood flow. But does getting a stent ( READ MORE )

Most new parents have intrusive thoughts about their baby being harmed: It's OK to talk about it

Telling your friends and family you're pregnant will earn you an avalanche of advice. Yet few parents will ever be told about a common experience that can impact the parents' ( READ MORE )

Why exercise has become a key part of cancer treatment

Scientists have long known that regular exercise decreases the risk of developing many types of cancer. But last year, results from a large, randomized clinical trial of patients with colon ( READ MORE )

Women's health research highlights the role of molecular testing in precision medicine

Molecular diagnostic approaches are expanding what information is available for clinicians and laboratory professionals, including uncovering antimicrobial resistance, identifying pathogens missed by conventional methods, revealing cancer recurrence risks and characterizing ( READ MORE )

GPs are now 'prescribing' time in nature. Is it likely to improve your health?

Imagine visiting your primary care doctor for your physical or mental health and leaving with a prescription to spend more time outdoors. ( READ MORE )

Label-free imaging tracks lipid storage in living liver organoids

Fat accumulation in liver cells is central to several metabolic disorders, but observing the process in living tissue models remains difficult. Fluorescent labels and stains can provide detailed images, but ( READ MORE )

Sustained clinical responses seen with neuroimmune modulation for rheumatoid arthritis

Twenty-four-month data show sustained clinical responses for patients receiving neuroimmune modulation therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of ( READ MORE )

Stomach cancer is changing: An expert explains surgical approaches

Sometimes innovation in cancer care means developing something entirely new. Other times, it means returning to an old idea with the knowledge and tools to make it work better. Both ( READ MORE )

How the brain rapidly learns to interpret ambiguous images

Both humans and image recognition algorithms can take time to identify the objects and scenes depicted in some images. Emblematic examples of this phenomenon are Mooney images, pictures that are ( READ MORE )

Despite programs for firefighter health, most rural firefighters are left behind

In recent years, several organizations have recognized the firefighting profession's unique and substantial work-related health hazards, including cancers, heart disease, chronic respiratory illnesses and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ( READ MORE )

Mobile app and telemonitoring improve quality of life and symptoms in patients with heart failure

A telemedicine-based management program was well accepted among patients with heart failure and improved their quality of life and self-care, according to results presented today at ESC Digital & AI ( READ MORE )

Taking a closer look at stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, are at increased risk of ischemic stroke, a stroke caused by a blood clot blocking blood flow ( READ MORE )

New test identifies people at higher risk of glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness

A new genetic test developed by researchers at QIMR Berghofer and Flinders University, along with international collaborators, can identify people at up to 10 times the normal risk of developing ( READ MORE )

China approves first oral GLP-1 weight-loss pill

China has approved its first orally administered GLP-1 weight-loss drug, permitting Eli Lilly to sell its orforglipron pill in a market where 630 million adults could be overweight or obese ( READ MORE )

What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines

Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines. ( READ MORE )

Without this protein, damaged muscle fills with fat and scar tissue

Researchers have uncovered a surprising hidden function of a protein that may hold the key to repairing damaged muscles and treating muscular dystrophy. Known for protecting chromosomes, TRF2 also helps ( READ MORE )

Animal vs. plant protein reveals a surprising testosterone divide

A surprising new study suggests that where men get their protein may be linked to their testosterone levels. Researchers studying more than 2,500 men found that higher animal protein intake, ( READ MORE )

A surprising brain difference may explain why some kids struggle with math

Stanford researchers have discovered that children who struggle persistently with math may have underlying differences in how their brains manage problem-solving strategies. Children with developmental dyscalculia were slower to switch ( READ MORE )

Prescriptions Down 25%, Overdoses Cut in Half: What Stopped a Gabapentinoid Surge?

(MedPage Today) -- High-profile media coverage of the harms associated with the gabapentinoid pregabalin (Lyrica) and tighter safeguards coincided with fewer prescriptions and overdoses in Australia, a retrospective study showed. ( READ MORE )

MD Defends 'The Pitt'; Dr. Glaucomflecken Talks Surprise Billing; Holiday Health PSA

(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. "You can't copyright the emergency room." An emergency physician defended the ( READ MORE )

Trump Officials Will Fund New Research on Controversial Psychedelic Drug Ibogaine

(MedPage Today) -- Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic drug championed by veterans, conservative lawmakers, and podcasters aligned with ( READ MORE )

Response to Standard PBC Treatment at 1 Year Linked to Lower Long-Term Risks

(MedPage Today) -- A biochemical response to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) at 12 months was associated with lower 5-year risks of hepatic decompensation and mortality in patients with primary biliary cholangitis ( READ MORE )

Advances and Unmet Needs in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

(MedPage Today) -- As the 1970s came to a close, sickle cell disease (SCD) remained largely a pediatric condition because few children born in the U.S. with the condition survived ( READ MORE )

Another Promising Study on Statins in Compensated Cirrhosis

(MedPage Today) -- Statin initiation among adults with compensated cirrhosis was associated with a lower risk of hepatic decompensation and lower overall mortality, according to a large observational study. Among ( READ MORE )

Managing Metastases in Advanced Prostate Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer," Cleveland Clinic oncologist Christopher Wee, MD, and host John Mangels discuss how clinicians can guide patients through the growing complexities ( READ MORE )

Senators Investigate Whether RFK Jr. Lied to Congress About Samoa Trip

(MedPage Today) -- Two Democratic senators are launching an investigation into whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lied to Congress about his reason for a 2019 trip to Samoa ( READ MORE )

Doctor Behind Mass Shooting in D.C., Police Say

(MedPage Today) -- Emergency physician Matt Lambert, MD, was named by NBC News as the gunman in Thursday's mass shooting in Washington, D.C., citing law enforcement officials. According to police, ( READ MORE )

Nurse Broke Kid's Rib? Doc Accused of Illegal Pics; Quest's $13M Giants Tickets

(MedPage Today) -- Daniel Keate, a pediatric nurse in Kentucky, was arrested on domestic violence charges, including an allegation that he squeezed a 5-year-old family member so hard it broke ( READ MORE )

Reflux Drugs and Dementia Risk; Epstein-Barr's Link to IBD; Managing Hepatitis Delta

(MedPage Today) -- Use of proton pump inhibitors in older adults was associated with a modestly increased risk of incident dementia, according to a meta-analysis of nearly two dozen studies ( READ MORE )

Novel GLP-1 Cut Heavy Drinking Days in Alcohol Use Disorder

(MedPage Today) -- The investigational glucagon/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist pemvidutide significantly reduced the number of heavy drinking days (HDDs) per week in patients with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), the ( READ MORE )

Novel Sjogren's Drug Passes First Phase III Test

(MedPage Today) -- ORLANDO -- An investigational CD40L antagonist called dazodalibep looks to be nearing the finish line on the way to approval for Sjögren's disease, based on results from ( READ MORE )

Perioperative Therapy Tops Prostatectomy Alone in High-Risk Prostate Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Results from a substudy of the phase III PROTEUS trial presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress showed that adding apalutamide (Erleada) and androgen-deprivation ( READ MORE )

Kate Middleton's Cancer; RFK Jr. and 'Lavish Gifts'; Medicare Eligibility at Age 50?

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, said spending time with nature has been part of her cancer recovery. ( READ MORE )

Crows can make decisions twice as fast as humans, scientists discover

Crows may be even smarter than we thought, and their brains are astonishingly fast. Researchers at the University of Tübingen discovered that crows can make visual decisions twice as quickly ( READ MORE )

Colorectal cancer is rising again after 20 years, and scientists don't know why

Colorectal cancer is making an alarming comeback in the United States after more than 20 years of declining rates, and the increase is no longer limited to younger adults. A ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Retatrutide treatment results in significantly greater reductions in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain score and in body weight compared with ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Twenty-four-month data show sustained clinical responses for patients receiving neuroimmune modulation therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Adding sleep coaching to a diabetes prevention lifestyle program helps with sleep outcomes but does not change blood sugar levels, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Using portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution may stabilize spikes in blood sugar for adults with prediabetes, according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Use of threshold oral food challenges (TOFC) to confirm peanut allergy before starting oral immunotherapy (OIT) enables early delabeling of infants with prior reactions to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Participating in cancer clinical trials can cause financial burdens due to socioeconomic and logistical factors, but reimbursing patients for these nonmedical expenses costs a little ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — Residents of at least 11 states who buy coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace can get extra state help paying their premiums in ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- For adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease, pelacarsen, an antisense oligonucleotide administered monthly lowers lipoprotein(a) levels, but does not reduce the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- For patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) with iron deficiency (ID), ferric derisomaltose (FDI) improves measures of exercise capacity, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Pulse oximeter-based scoring may undercount breathing events in Black patients undergoing sleep apnea assessments, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in the American ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 -- Prenatal coexposure to alcohol and smoking is associated with greater facial dysmorphism and reduced facial size in offspring compared with single exposure, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — Experts now recommend regular prostate cancer screening for all men ages 50 to 69 and earlier for higher-risk groups, according to new American Cancer Society ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — Ever start to fall asleep — and suddenly jolt awake? It's called a "sleep start," or hypnic jerk. And new research links frequent episodes to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — If you’ve been feeling more on edge lately, you’re far from alone. In a national poll released in May 2026 by the American Psychiatric Association, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — A newer immune-dampening drug appears to effectively quell pain and swelling in joints affected by psoriatic arthritis, a new study says. The injectable drug bimekizumab ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — It’s vital to lower blood pressure after a stroke, so the survivor doesn’t suffer another as they recover. And it appears this safety measure can ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 — Diarrhea-causing cyclospora found in iceberg lettuce. Jalapenos, frozen blueberries and broccoli tainted with salmonella. This year has seen wave after wave of high-profile food recalls. ( READ MORE )

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced results from the Phase 3 OASIZ-301 study of dazodalibep, the only global Phase 3 trial to demonstrate ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2026 — Taking your kids to the playground does more than get them some fresh air and a good night’s sleep. British researchers report that children who ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2026 — A signature protein in Alzheimer’s disease builds up much faster and spreads more widely in the brain in people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, than in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- An electronic health record (EHR)-enabled quality improvement (QI) intervention improves adolescent chlamydia and gonorrhea (CT/GC) screening rates, according to a study published online Nov. 5 ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- Following the launch of a model pilot program that requires prior authorization for 41 services and encourages artificial intelligence use in the prior authorization process, ( READ MORE )

November 10, 2026 -- EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in the US and Canada, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- Higher indoor radon concentrations are associated with an increased risk for incident heart failure in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online Nov. 5 ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- For older adults living with kidney failure and frailty or multimorbidity, neither preparing for responsive management nor preparing for renal dialysis is superior in terms ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- In the United Kingdom and in Sweden, the characteristics of individuals diagnosed with autism have changed since 2010, according to a study published online Nov. ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- For patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is associated with lower mortality risk compared with anticoagulation alone, according to a review published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- For patients with gout, a physician-supervised treat-to-target (T2T) care model improves serum urate (SUA) target attainment, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- Higher serum carotenoid levels have a positive impact on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) health status scores and inflammatory markers, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs to warn of a rare eye condition that can ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- Hospitalizations for drug use-associated infective endocarditis (DUA-IE) are declining, driven by a decrease in opioid-associated cases, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 -- Lung ultrasound (LUS) can predict radiologic progression of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in the ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 — An air purifier in your bedroom may do more than help you breathe easier. New research suggests it could also help keep your blood sugar ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 —Patients with stable heart disease who received a stent implant or bypass surgery early in their treatment did not live longer than those who received more ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 — Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we practice medicine. In my own work, I have seen how AI can help doctors read scans, spot ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 — An experimental weight-loss drug could help ease pain and improve mobility for people with knee arthritis, a new study says. About two-thirds of people taking ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 — Marketing for junk food inundates the smartphones and tablets of American children and teens, a new study says. Young people are exposed to an average ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2026 — PTSD is common among people who go to an ER to have broken bones set and wounds sutured after an accident. But it’s tough for ( READ MORE )

Basel, November 10, 2026 – Novartis today presented long-term results from the ongoing NEPTUNUS extension study of ianalumab in Sjögren’s disease at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2026. The ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- For adults with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis and symptomatic back or leg pain lasting at least three months, the addition of fusion to decompression is not ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- Hospital adoption of an emergency general surgery (EGS) verification program is associated with reductions in length of stay (LOS), acute kidney injury (AKI), and 30-day ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- Guideline-compliant nonpharmacologic treatment for acute low back pain (aLBP) lowers the risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) or overdose diagnosis after one year, according to ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- Genetic testing can help identify hemoglobinopathy (HBP) carrier prevalence earlier, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Nathaniel E. Miller, ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- Approaches to prescribing obesity medications for older adults are discussed in an article published online Oct. 29 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 — Injecting an ordinary flu vaccine straight into skin cancer tumors may help rally the immune system against the cancer, a small early trial suggests. Doctors ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), fewer than one-quarter meet criteria for major clinical response (MCR) after treatment escalation, with Black patients less likely ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2026 -- About one-half of persons with likely long COVID (LC) after first severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection experience meaningful reduction in symptoms by ( READ MORE )

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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 )

There are outbreaks of yellow fever in the Nando Region of Burkina Faso, Bounkani Region of Côte d’Ivoire, and the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to these regions should ( 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 )

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in 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 )

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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 )

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