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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 )
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 )
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 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 )
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 )
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027. ( READ MORE )
ADHD medication was tied to a 25% lower mortality risk in a JAMA Network Open review examining nearly 16 million people across three continents. ( READ MORE )
Joining sports clubs, volunteering and training in a new skill also keeps the mind sharp - but attending church or political groups makes little difference. ( READ MORE )
Kyla Blight was only 15 when she first picked up a vape. In a few years, the teenager was reaching for one the moment she woke up - and getting ( READ MORE )
American health officials have issued another travel notice as the record Ebola outbreak in Africa continues to spread to new countries. ( READ MORE )
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation. ( READ MORE )
"Up to 1 in 5 patients diagnosed with MS may not actually have MS but a different condition," Dr. Elena Grebenciucova told The Post. "Symptoms of MS are not unique ( READ MORE )
A seemingly harmless routine practiced by as many as a third to half of people over the age of 65 threatens to derail efforts to keep dementia at bay. ( READ MORE )
There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants ( READ MORE )
Chuck Lorre, the creator of "The Big Bang Theory" and its prequel series "Young Sheldon," says that during the COVID era, some of the cast of "Young Sheldon" tried to ( READ MORE )
Tiffany Fitzgerald had never worried about losing her hair. Growing up, her locks were thick and black, often pulled into a 'giant ponytail' that made her hard to miss. ( READ MORE )
FDA-approved gene therapies for sickle cell disease offer a chance to help patients, but factors including cost and access have slowed their use. ( READ MORE )
From childbirth to miscarriages, women’s health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous. ( 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 )
Patients at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center won't be eating food prepared in the on-site cafeteria for awhile after it failed a health inspection that found more than 200 live ( READ MORE )
Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, on Tuesday after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the Health Ministry said. ( READ MORE )
"Its truly amazing and would recommend everyone gives it a go if their bladder is ruling their life" ( READ MORE )
Official NHS guidance explains how most people are eligible for the jab, apart from two specific groups of people. ( READ MORE )
'This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one where I don’t know what’s going on with me,' the 54-year-old actor said. ( READ MORE )
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Bobby and Ethel Kennedy, was a Georgetown University graduate and Teach for America alumna who championed for education reform. ( READ MORE )
“I’m back at square one where I don’t know what’s going on with me.” The post Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS appeared first ( 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 )
It's not always patience and luck that get patients off the organ transplant waiting list and into the operating room. ( READ MORE )
The family of late NASCAR driver Fred Lorenzen said Tuesday that he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the first NASCAR driver to be diagnosed with the disease. ( READ MORE )
The hybrid fitness craze is booming, and now the smallest athletes are making the biggest moves. ( 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 )
The US-based pharmacy that issued the initial recall had previously received a warning. ( READ MORE )
Certain viruses attack bacteria and can sometimes clear antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers said they had tailored a virus to attack one patient’s illness. ( READ MORE )
Novo released new evidence that its experimental CagriSema injection can improve upon the weight loss with its blockbuster GLP-1 obesity injection, Wegovy. ( READ MORE )
Jeffrey Schmalz wrote unsparingly about why the political and medical cavalry would not arrive in time for him. ( READ MORE )
The Express tried out AI tech that could help doctors predict cancer survival. ( READ MORE )
Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Dr. Alicia Jackson sit down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss ( READ MORE )
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital. ( READ MORE )
Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks. ( READ MORE )
The state's abandoned mental hospitals draw interest for their eerie halls and ghost stories. Here’s why so many closed — and what’s happening to the historic campuses today. The post ( READ MORE )
Graham was 16 when he started an apprenticeship as a bricklayer, and for almost as long, his back has hurt. ( READ MORE )
Actress Christina Applegate says she has found out that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis after a seven-month, health-related break from her podcast. ( READ MORE )
Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian joins "CBS Mornings" to share some simple health hacks, including ways to eat healthy on a budget, which can be found in his latest book, "Food Is ( READ MORE )
A doctor has issued important advice to men between certain ages, advising them to undergo routine health assessments. ( READ MORE )
A new study shows that more teen girls are vaping than boys, amid Selena Gomez's recent announcement about how vaping changed her voice. Lilia Luciano reports. ( READ MORE )
Don't ignore these warning signs. Here's how DVT blood clots happen and what to do if you have one. ( READ MORE )
We asked people who aspire to live long lives about how they hoped to do it and who might have inspired them along the way. ( READ MORE )
Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment? ( READ MORE )
Relief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that's been created and ( READ MORE )
Hearing that someone you love may need heart surgery can be scary, especially when you're also trying to understand an unfamiliar heart condition. In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, treatment usually ( READ MORE )
A bank of biological samples from thousands of Brazilians could help the Unified Health System (SUS), which is public and free, identify people at higher risk of developing certain types ( READ MORE )
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign highlights the importance of considering both psychosocial and genetic factors in patients' prognoses and intervention planning in their recovery ( READ MORE )
It's not always patience and luck that get patients off the organ transplant waiting list and into the operating room. ( READ MORE )
Women with postpartum psychosis are making repeated pleas for help before receiving a diagnosis, with the first Australian study of their help-seeking experiences finding that participants contacted health services a ( READ MORE )
New research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that older adults who rely on electricity-dependent medical devices—such as ventilators, respirators and dialysis machines—may face substantial health risks ( READ MORE )
In a Journal of Internal Medicine study, people who drank tea had a lower risk of vascular disease than non-tea drinkers. ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the UC Davis National Center for Interventional Biophotonic Technologies (NCIBT) have concluded the first-in-human test of a new device that could help doctors better detect and treat atherosclerosis, ( READ MORE )
The food choices teenagers make could have implications beyond their physical health, with new research from the University of Sydney linking food choices and sugar consumption to the later emergence ( READ MORE )
Obesity is a long-term health challenge that many people face. In fact, the World Health Organization has declared obesity a global epidemic. ( READ MORE )
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 and better physical function at ( READ MORE )
Imagine stepping into a virtual world while sensors embedded in wearable technology track the way that you move outside in the real world. For an individual with Parkinson's disease, this ( READ MORE )
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 )
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 the immunotherapy Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) for ( READ MORE )
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 why everyday strength matters. That's ( READ MORE )
GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have transformed the treatment of obesity, but access to them in Australia increasingly depends on something much less medical: whether you can ( READ MORE )
Adults who averaged fewer than 5,000 steps a day were later diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's disease or stroke at almost twice the rate of those averaging more than 12,000 steps, ( READ MORE )
A new paper from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Early Career Network of the European Sleep Research Society warns that sleep health is becoming a growing public ( READ MORE )
Nearly 1.6 million pounds (726,000 kilograms) of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage. ( READ MORE )
The medical sector generates vast amounts of valuable data. However, this information is often stored in different systems and is only analyzed in isolated instances for research projects. The opportunity ( READ MORE )
When clinicians evaluate someone with Parkinson's disease, they typically ask patients to perform a series of movements, like making a fist, rotating their forearms or walking across a room. They'll ( READ MORE )
Ever wonder why a walk through the woods can be such a mood booster? Research from the University of New Hampshire shows that it can be as simple as the ( READ MORE )
A study of more than 110,000 surgeries found that adding advanced air purification and sterilization systems to operating rooms did not reduce surgical site infections, postoperative complications or deaths, suggesting ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the University of Sydney have identified a new subtype of depression called "circadian depression." The study used clinical and genetic data from more than 10,000 Australians to identify ( READ MORE )
The molecular mechanisms linking a high-calorie diet to cognitive impairment remain unclear. Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, investigated this association in mice, finding that the diet reduced ( READ MORE )
Researchers from the University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science have found that high-nicotine e-cigarette use rose sharply among young adults between ( READ MORE )
More people have likely been vaping, and with greater frequency, in the U.S. since 2013–14, suggests a data analysis published online in the journal Tobacco Control. ( READ MORE )
While Americans have been drinking roughly the same amount of coffee over recent years, the calories in those cups have increased thanks primarily to the addition of nondairy creamer, according ( READ MORE )
ALS is a disease in which, in most cases, a protein forms aggregates in neurons, leading to the rapid loss of motor control and death. A Nagoya University research team ( 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 )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Monday approved the first generic of the once-weekly estradiol and levonorgestrel transdermal system (Climara Pro) to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and prevent ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- When I was diagnosed with head and neck cancer 4 years ago, my radiation oncologist pulled out a copy of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's (NCCN) treatment ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- PHOENIX -- A novel exosome-based immunomodulatory agent appeared promising in speeding recovery from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a phase IIb trial showed. The inhaled therapy substantially ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- PHOENIX -- Exhaled sphingolipids appeared to distinguish between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, potentially offering a path toward noninvasive testing, researchers reported here ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Roughly a quarter of active-duty U.S. Army men had a single morning testosterone concentration under 300 ng/dL, a commonly used cutoff for low testosterone. (JAMA) Nearly half ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- One-year results from the open-label extension of the phase III MINT trial presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine annual meeting showed that the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- If the mid-October polls are accurate, the public health community will have many more friends when the new Congress convenes on January 3, 2027. However, even an ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) whose initial treatment used a stringent treat-to-target strategy in a clinical trial were in remission 10 years later, with only modest ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA said Edwards Lifesciences pulled its Commander M delivery systems for Sapien M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR), on account of three reports of balloons bursting ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A car crash destroyed Katherine Screws' small intestine, leaving her unable to eat, dependent on IV nutrition, and often too sick to get out of bed. But ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former MIT biologist David Sabatini, PhD, was awarded $6 million in a sexual harassment defamation suit. (New York ( READ MORE )
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle ( READ MORE )
Scientists have discovered a natural compound that targets dangerous C. difficile bacteria without wiping out the gut's beneficial microbes. Successful early tests suggest it could lead to a gentler, more ( READ MORE )
The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change ( READ MORE )
Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly ( 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 )
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 )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Poorer maternal dietary quality is associated with infantile colic and eczema, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Emily Oken, ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Among patients with HIV who received long-acting lenacapavir (LEN)/cabotegravir (CAB), those with baseline viral suppression (VS) maintained VS and those without achieved VS by 13 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 — Hormone therapy should be a first choice for easing hot flashes, night sweats and the sleep problems they cause, a leading U.S. doctors’ group says. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Demographic and tumor factors are associated with delays in care for young women with breast cancer, but these delays do not influence outcomes, according to ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- The risk for miscarriage is increased in association with occupational standing, walking, and forward bending, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Occupational ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase (FAST) demonstrated the highest sensitivity for ruling out at-risk metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), according to a study published in the October issue of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2026 -- Intermittent hemodialysis as an initial treatment approach is not noninferior to continuous renal-replacement therapy (CRRT) among critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) with ( 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 )
