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Fans worldwide describe "post-Parton depression" as Dolly Parton's death triggers intense parasocial grief that psychologists say mirrors real loss. ( READ MORE )
Researchers have found a simple and cost-free habit that people could add to their daily lives to help them live longer and lower their risk of suffering from deadly heart ( READ MORE )
It's one of the world's most ancient diseases, long associated with shame and uncleanliness. Now, it's facing an unprecedented surge in Florida, experts have told the Daily Mail. ( READ MORE )
The common condition could be prevented in a lot of cases if people make sure these lifestyle and health factors are kept under control ( READ MORE )
A simple addition can transform a breakfast staple, with one supermarket ingredient helping create a richer and creamier result at home ( READ MORE )
Researchers from Harvard University in the US analysed 3.6 million patient messages from more than 511,000 people. ( READ MORE )
Children of centenarians also have substantially lower risks of cardiovascular disease and hypertension, researchers discovered. ( READ MORE )
Feeling tired all the time is one of the most common complaints that GPs have to deal with. One in five Britons say they suffer from this but, for experts, ( READ MORE )
It was meant to be a simple procedure, but shortly after surgery to remove a bothersome varicose vein, Jacqueline McWatt's legs became hard, swollen and agonisingly painful. ( READ MORE )
Starting in 2027, the L.A. Phil says it will offer $10 Hollywood Bowl tickets to Medi-Cal and EBT cardholders in an effort to make concerts more accessible. ( READ MORE )
The Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands issued a red alert after Donald Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing potentially fatal PMMA were handed in at testing centers. ( READ MORE )
Farm Adventures of Harmony, N.C., owned the goats, state health officials said. It was unclear how many people might have been exposed to them since late July. ( READ MORE )
The young boy was diagnosed with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease — a rare immune system disorder that causes lymph nodes to swell and can trigger inflammation throughout the body. ( READ MORE )
In a chat with The Post, Scharre shares his major tips and what he does for his own brain. ( READ MORE )
Britain is in the midst of an explosion of type 1 diabetes, with cases set to surge by a third over the next two decades, experts have warned. ( READ MORE )
In late 2022, as the fentanyl drug overdose epidemic raged across America, police officers making street busts of the synthetic opioid began experiencing what they believed were “life-threatening” reactions. In ( READ MORE )
It's 2am, your mind is racing, and falling asleep seems impossible. Before reaching for a sleep supplement, gummy or booze, you may want to try something sweeter and simpler. ( READ MORE )
Researchers in a new study pitted the three against each other. While all helped people lose weight, one came out with clear benefits that went beyond shedding pounds. ( READ MORE )
Walmart reached a $50M settlement on Friday with the DOJ, resolving allegations that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids and fueled the nation's drug epidemic. ( READ MORE )
STUDY: A sugar substitute found in everything from sugarless gum to toothpaste and jam is drawing fresh scrutiny after researchers presenting at Europe's largest cardiology conference this week reported that ( READ MORE )
'I remember thinking, "Why do I smell so bad?", because I would have just showered' says the former business development worker from Greenville, South Carolina. ( READ MORE )
The supposedly healthy drinks have exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions now using them as part of their daily routine in the belief they will keep them better ( READ MORE )
Like millions of migraine sufferers, she has spent much of her life seeking specialist treatments. So when we caught up last month, what she told me was fairly astonishing. ( READ MORE )
This was one piss-poor DIY. ( READ MORE )
The simple test works by activating different parts of the brain. ( READ MORE )
Licensed therapist Lisa Brookes Kift outlines how "quiet quitting" erodes marriages, and why the absence of arguing may signal emotional detachment. ( READ MORE )
There is a murder trial currently gripping the US. At its centre is a 36-year-old mother who strangled her three young children. ( READ MORE )
They include some of America's most familiar over-the-counter remedies - but there is mounting evidence that these medications may harm the brain. ( READ MORE )
It is important to separate the marketing push to add protein to everything from what is really necessary for good health. ( READ MORE )
Many different foods can harbour Salmonella, not just chicken and eggs. ( READ MORE )
Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored. ( READ MORE )
Here are the signs of being a self-oriented, other-oriented or socially prescribed perfectionist, plus advice on how to cope with each type. ( READ MORE )
A working mother of two, Maria Schenkel was used to rushing from one thing to the next and initially assumed she was simply getting hot and sweaty ( READ MORE )
Circulation is key to the body’s healing process, according to a doctor. ( READ MORE )
The social media influencer has shed nearly a stone in six weeks, dropping from 15 and a half stone to a slimmer 14st 7lbs. ( READ MORE )
When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task ( READ MORE )
The Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this year and is urging residents to take precautions ( READ MORE )
The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic. ( READ MORE )
More than $500 billion in projected annual drug sales face patent expirations in the coming years. ( READ MORE )
A sharp citrus addition to your morning brew gives something your body needs every day ( READ MORE )
RFK Jr. alleged Pennsylvania's two measles-associated deaths may have been "fabricated" as a dispute with Gov. Josh Shapiro over the outbreak intensifies. ( READ MORE )
Officials said there is no evidence of ongoing transmission. ( READ MORE )
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges. ( READ MORE )
That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. ( READ MORE )
The regulator found that the company’s new Juul2 products offer greater benefits to the health of the population than risks. ( READ MORE )
Disposable nicotine vapes would be banned in California if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill passed this week by the state Legislature. ( READ MORE )
Loretto Hospital’s indicted former chief financial officer has returned to the United States from overseas and is being held in Chicago’s federal jail, arriving just as a new grand jury ( READ MORE )
Six airport workers contracted the mosquito-borne infection in early July, most likely after a mosquito traveled on an airplane, the airport's operator, Fraport, said this week. ( READ MORE )
The first-ever European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease have been developed in collaboration with the European Renal Association. The new guidelines ( READ MORE )
The secret to a long life may lie in the genomes of the longest-lived mammals for their size: bats. That idea captivated Juan Manuel Vazquez when he was a graduate ( READ MORE )
People could benefit from treatment to lower their blood pressure, even if their heart disease risk is only slightly raised, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology ( READ MORE )
Statins are commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol in people up to age 75 and are known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. ( READ MORE )
Reflecting improved understanding and treatment advances, new European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on heart failure have been published online today in the European Heart Journal and will be presented ( READ MORE )
A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. ( READ MORE )
Many breast cancer survivors whose treatment caused them to develop problems with their heart function can safely stop their medication after their heart recovers, and most won't need to continue ( READ MORE )
Men with prostate cancer have a high risk of heart disease, especially when treated with hormone therapy. A large international, first-of-its-kind study led by Hamilton researchers found that routine referrals ( READ MORE )
Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented at ESC Congress 2026 and published in ( READ MORE )
Previously, the primary endpoint results of the NRG-LU005 (NCT03811002) study assessing the addition of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to standard-of-care concurrent chemoradiation for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer were reported ( READ MORE )
A newly developed radiotheranostic pair, 68Ga/177Lu-NYM096, can identify tumors and effectively deliver targeted radiotherapy to patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Using a small-molecule compound, the new ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- An investigational factor XIa inhibitor did not reduce the risk of recurrent cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event on top ( READ MORE )
When a child has symptoms that could be pneumonia, doctors often listen to the child's lungs with a stethoscope to help make a diagnosis. But a new national study led ( READ MORE )
A more than a decade-long medical trial has opened the way for potentially life-saving treatment options for patients with mild-to-moderate heart conditions. Internationally recognized cardiac expert Flinders University Professor Joseph ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Heart attack patients gained faster control of LDL cholesterol starting PCSK9 inhibitor therapy immediately in the cath lab, the AMUNDSEN trial showed, while a clinical benefit could ( READ MORE )
Nurses and physicians often recognize what kind of care a patient deserves at a given moment, whether it is more time at the bedside, a change in pain management or ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president ( READ MORE )
The investigational anti-interleukin-6 (IL-6) monoclonal antibody pacibekitug produced sustained reductions in inflammation-related biomarkers through six months in patients with chronic kidney disease and elevated inflammatory risk associated with heart disease. ( READ MORE )
A baby's brain is always listening, watching and learning—even when the world around it is chaotic and makes no sense. ( READ MORE )
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells called peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining the health and maturity of ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Speaking Spanish as a healthcare provider isn't just a communication skill. It is an act of reassurance at a time when millions of immigrants across the U.S. ( READ MORE )
A response-tailored strategy reduced antibiotic duration by two weeks without compromising the safety of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis. ( READ MORE )
Coronary CT angiography (CTCA) scans do not reduce the risk of heart attacks or cardiac death over three years in patients with acute chest pain whose heart attacks have been ( READ MORE )
A ketogenic diet outperformed Mediterranean and low-fat diets in several measures of metabolic health during a clinical trial involving people with obesity, prediabetes, and fatty liver disease. All three groups ( READ MORE )
Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than scientists realized. Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that patterns of small molecules in dogs’ ( READ MORE )
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found new evidence that BRAF, a protein commonly involved in cancer, plays a key role in developing, amplifying and ( READ MORE )
Once relegated to the counterculture, psilocybin—the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms"—has been receiving renewed scientific attention. A growing body of research points to its potential for treating depression, addiction and ( READ MORE )
People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a large preliminary study. The findings ( READ MORE )
People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. ( READ MORE )
Atherosclerosis, the process underlying most cardiovascular diseases, begins long before the first symptoms appear. An international study shows that the disease can already be detected in apparently healthy young adults ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- For the first time, a major randomized trial was able to show that primary prevention statins did have a place for healthy older adults. Statin therapy with ( READ MORE )
Frequent micro-awakenings during sleep were linked to higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy middle-aged adults who had no symptoms. The discovery raises the possibility that subtle changes during sleep ( READ MORE )
Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections. Blocking AHR helped injured nerve fibers regrow and improved movement and ( READ MORE )
The CARDIO-TTRansform trial investigating eplontersen in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress ( READ MORE )
Oral anticoagulant therapy lowered the risk of adverse clinical events compared with no anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation at intermediate stroke risk, according to results from the SINGLE-AF trial ( READ MORE )
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health burden affecting approximately one in 10 adults globally. Even with improved treatments, many patients continue to experience worsening kidney function, resulting in ( READ MORE )
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2) estimates that the number of people living ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the combination of bictegravir and lenacapavir (Bixlenvo) for adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1 infection, Gilead Sciences announced Thursday. The once-daily single tablet contains 75 ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Certain clinical and demographic factors were associated with higher rates of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) among first-time mothers during vaginal birth, a large cohort study found. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- On the very day that a landmark study was published in Science, pointing autism research toward an exciting new scientific frontier, the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )
Major new research from the University of Sydney has found that physiotherapist-led care significantly reduced emergency department waiting and treatment times for people with back pain, fractures, dislocations and other ( READ MORE )
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is ( READ MORE )
Aficamten treatment was associated with significant improvements in symptom burden and exercise capacity in patients with symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, according to results presented today in a Hot Line session ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with aficamten (Myqorzo) improved exercise capacity as well as health status and symptoms in patients with symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a large, double-blind, placebo-controlled ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Representatives for entertainer Dolly Parton acknowledged that she died of cancer but did not identify the type of cancer; her sister, Stella, revealed that the singer and ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season targeting the SARS-C0V-2 variant that dominated last season. Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech, and Novavax, Sanofi, and ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Nearly half of adults who started semaglutide (Wegovy) for obesity management stopped treatment within a year, a Danish cohort study showed. Among 157,822 first-time semaglutide initiators without ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- There was a 10-fold increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes from 2002 to 2023, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Centenarians' offspring exhibit delayed onset of mortality and various morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Eric R. Reed, Ph.D., ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet ( READ MORE )
OSAKA, Japan and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 28, 2026 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the New Drug Application (NDA)* for Mimrylo™ (rusfertide) for the ( READ MORE )
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bixlenvo™ (bictegravir 75 mg/lenacapavir 50 mg), the smallest once-daily single ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Probable postictal psychosis (PIP) is associated with an increased risk for subsequent primary psychotic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in BMJ ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) have higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and lower parameters of small airway function, according to a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Allograft survival is unaffected when kidney transplant (KT) is performed after short-term pretransplant dialysis duration (PTDD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says. They tend to ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says. Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study ( READ MORE )
INDIANAPOLIS, August 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a dual GIP and GLP-1 ( READ MORE )
CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2026 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Applications ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global and regionally specific brain abnormalities can differentiate children with distinct risk profiles for schizophrenia compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study ( READ MORE )
NEW YORK & MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 27, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of masked, conditionally activated biologics, today announced that the U.S. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Higher short-term exposure to ambient pollen is associated with lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ( READ MORE )
BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, August 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42 percent of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The risk for antenatal complications is increased in association with maternal multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), according to a study published in the September issue of ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), thymic radiation exposure is independently associated with increased risks for distant metastasis, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Insurance coverage is a major barrier for participation in virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- While a Mediterranean-style dietary intervention improves diet quality at 24 months, it does not lead to significantly greater weight loss than a calorie-restricting diet, according ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The addition of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS (PREVENT) atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) equations may modestly improve ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong. Vitruvias Therapeutics, ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says. As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution. A new study warns fragrances in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says. The ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says. Unless a senior is affected by ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and ( READ MORE )
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a global commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with ( READ MORE )
DURHAM, N.C., August 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priovant Therapeutics announced today the publication in JAMA Dermatology of skin-specific outcomes from the Phase 3 VALOR trial evaluating brepocitinib, a first-in-class ( READ MORE )
INDIANAPOLIS, August 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced results from a real-world study of adults over 55 with overweight or obesity, which found that ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Extreme heat is associated with 33 diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, injuries, and dermatologic and pressure-related conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Strength training during pregnancy may improve some outcomes for women with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Acta Obstetricia ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) are safe and effective for reducing myopia progression in children, according to a study published online Aug. 20 ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Five-year survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) diagnosed during adulthood experience nearly twofold higher all-cause mortality than the general population, according to a research letter published ( 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 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 )
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 )
Nicaragua is reporting increased cases of chikungunya. Most cases have been reported in Managua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( 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 )
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 )
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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 )
Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )
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There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mauritius. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
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