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US reportedly loses longstanding measles elimination status as cases surge nationwide

PAHO has reportedly revoked the U.S. measles elimination status held since 2000, with over 5,412 confirmed cases in 2026 signaling continuous spread. ( READ MORE )

New prostate cancer guidelines urge men to start screening at specific age

The American Cancer Society's new guidelines now recommend PSA blood tests every two years for men 50-69, with Black men urged to start annual screening at 45. ( READ MORE )

Stroke survivors get FDA-approved daily pill shown to cut repeat risk by 26%

Sunharbo (asundexian) is the first FDA-approved factor XIa inhibitor for secondary stroke prevention, but key limitations and risks do remain. ( READ MORE )

Medics told me if it was cancer I'd be dead by now – but they were wrong

EXCLUSIVE: Doctors took 18 months to diagnose a mother's devastating disease because they did not know the signs to look out for. ( READ MORE )

We're building a better way to answer 'what's for dinner?' And we'd like you to join us

Tell our recipe tool what you have, and it suggests something to cook: a little inspiration for tonight's dinner, starting with the food you've already bought. ( READ MORE )

Woman with terminal cancer gets dream wedding on hospital ward

Maggie Heginbothom thanked the staff after a "dream" ceremony was arranged two days after her partner proposed. ( READ MORE )

Express readers’ donations bring wheelchair charity back from the brink

Our Christmas appeal and your generosity has already helped Whizz Kidz reopen its waiting list for youngsters like Renesmai ( READ MORE )

'I cycled across America in memory of my wife - I know she's proud of me'

Declan Faulkner cycled 3,800 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Portland, Maine, as a tribute to his late wife Patrina. ( READ MORE )

Huge crowds, low vaccination rates raise measles alarms as pope visits South America

While millions of Catholics gather to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV in South America, health authorities are watching for a different kind of visitor: measles ( READ MORE )

Preliminary study finds a clue in the quest to help diagnose CTE in the living

Scientists stumbled onto a hint that measuring a toxic protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease just might one day be useful in diagnosing a different brain disease in football players and ( READ MORE )

Map reveals where flu cases are rising… as seven states hit 'high' or 'very high' levels amid early winter sickness wave

In its latest update, the agency estimated more than 2.6 million people have been sickened by the flu up to the week ending November 7, up 53 percent from the ( READ MORE )

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's on my 36th birthday. Now I know the shocking cause... and I've found a radical fix

It started in Justin Neill's left hand when he was in his 30s. He noticed that his typing had started to slow, and it felt like his hand was dragging ( READ MORE )

Trump Administration Delays Enforcement of Medicaid Work Requirement

The federal government had planned to require poor adults to prove they were working or lose insurance coverage starting Jan. 1. Now, it will let states wait until July. ( READ MORE )

Blood-brain barrier discovery could lead to new Alzheimer's disease approach

Working in mice, the researchers used protein-labeling chemistry to tag 861 mouse blood proteins that were re-injected into the bloodstream. Brain tissue analyses showed 92 had been allowed to cross ( READ MORE )

The White House ordered officials this summer to approve releasing millions of dollars worth of detained illegal Chinese vapes into the U.S. market after talks with a Trump political adviser and his son, people familiar with the matter said

Chris LaCivita, a Trump administration political adviser, and his son are helping the importer for Geek Bar capitalize on the administration’s loosening of tobacco regulations. ( READ MORE )

New Medicaid work requirements delayed

The delay is optional for states, some of which have complained to the agency that they are unprepared to go fully live in January ( READ MORE )

Measles is no longer considered eliminated in the U.S., as a resurgence of the disease sickens thousands. Sources say the Pan American Health Organization revoked the status

The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the coveted status, people familiar with the matter said—a stunning reversal for a country that for decades has kept the vaccine-preventable disease at ( READ MORE )

U.S. gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working

President Donald Trump's administration told states Friday that they can wait until July before removing people from Medicaid for failing to meet a work requirement. ( READ MORE )

The Trump Administration is delaying the rollout of tougher Medicaid work requirements that were expected to lead to millions of Americans losing health coverage

The requirements, which had been expected to cause millions to lose coverage, will now go into effect in July. ( READ MORE )

Why you should eat a daily dose of chocolate (your heart, mind and joints will thank you)

Chocolate can have major benefits for the heart, blood, vasculature, brain, mood and boost function around the body. ( READ MORE )

The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start. It's targeting the South and West now

The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it's quickly intensifying. ( READ MORE )

Study finds ADHD special accommodations don't improve student behavior or learning

A new study has found that four common classroom accommodations for grade school students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder had no positive effect on their learning or behavior. ( READ MORE )

PHAC finds no evidence of mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says patients still need answers

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says it has found no evidence of a mystery brain disease that was allegedly affecting hundreds of New Brunswick residents.  ( READ MORE )

Severe allergic reaction after sipping energy drink traced to unexpected source

A teen's severe allergic reaction to an energy drink was traced to cod collagen, revealing how fish-derived ingredients can hide in unexpected products. ( READ MORE )

A new Ozempic side effect can leave you blind… here's when you should worry

GLP-1 drugs must now carry a warning label about a potential link to a rare eye condition that can result in vision loss, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced ( READ MORE )

Local obituary: Daniel Arnett, 44, Beverly cardiologist and outdoorsman

"Dan was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed cycling, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, and fishing with his family and friends." The post Local obituary: Daniel Arnett, 44, Beverly cardiologist ( READ MORE )

UFC's Tommy McMillen says he's ready to fight days after apparent overdose

Tommy McMillen was found unresponsive at an Arizona nightclub early Sunday morning and taken to a hospital. Days later, the undefeated UFC featherweight indicated he was ready to fight. ( READ MORE )

Lurie Children’s gets state approval for $480 million hospital in Downers Grove

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago received state approval this month to build a $480 million pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove, paving the way for the health system’s ( READ MORE )

The U.S. and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know

International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories - the elimination of measles. ( READ MORE )

Widely used diabetes drug may offer unexpected health benefit

A Stanford study found Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin had a 39% lower risk of dying in the year after a COVID-19 infection than others. ( READ MORE )

Synthetic hemp cannabinoids now illegal under federal law

Hemp products containing cannabinoids that the cannabis plant can't naturally produce, such as synthetic compounds, are no longer federally legal to produce or sell as of Thursday. ( READ MORE )

CDC updates global travel notice as incurable brain-bleed virus dengue fever spreads in the Americas

The CDC has revised its global travel notice list of countries that are at 'increased risk' of contracting the incurable virus on Tuesday. ( READ MORE )

You could be obese and not know it — new definitions challenge BMI

A massive new study from participants in China, Spain, the UK and US suggests BMI is missing obesity in up to 1 in 12 people. ( READ MORE )

What black mold in your home can really do to your health — and your brain

It's gross, grimy and probably growing somewhere in your bathroom. ( READ MORE )

My mum died of pancreatic cancer just two hours after she was diagnosed. Doctors dismissed her heartburn for years - I don't want other families to go through the same heartbreak

For four years, Lynda was told her unexplained weight loss, severe stomach and back pain, persistent indigestion and illness were symptoms of her diabetes. ( 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 )

NYC overdose deaths fall to lowest level since 2019, Mamdani says

Overdose deaths fell to 359 between April and June 2026, the lowest three-month total since 2019. ( READ MORE )

I have the reading age of a seven-year-old but not because I'm lazy or stupid - and as an occupational therapist of 20 years, I'm proof that conditions like ADHD and autism are NOT being overdiagnosed, and this is why it's vital they are identified...

The number of people identified neurodivergent has risen sharply in recent years. Some argue that parents are too quick to seek diagnosis, but not Hannah Daly. ( READ MORE )

People are ‘carrotmaxxing’ and ‘shrimpmaxxing’ for tanner skin — no sun (or food) required

For those who don't want to go through the trouble of "carrotmaxxing," so-called tanning pills offer a convenient alternative . ( READ MORE )

'I felt awful wearing my school uniform because of how I looked'

Charlie is one of 85 people in Northern Ireland who are waiting for surgery for pectus conditions ( READ MORE )

I thought nothing of the small ulcer on my tongue but within weeks I could barely eat or speak... and was diagnosed with mouth cancer. It's surging in the UK -  and these are the easy-to-miss symptoms you can't ignore

Unlike many in their early 20s, Olivia Collett never took risks when it came to her health. Yet at just 25, Olivia had already prepared herself to be told that ( READ MORE )

Beer recall hits 2 more Canadian products, bringing total to 31

Quebec-based Archibald Inc. issued the recall for its Nuit Blanche White IPA 473 ml cans as well as four packs due to pieces of metal. ( READ MORE )

Are trendy instant ramen packets really that bad for you? Experts reveal the simple trick to cut calories - and the surprisingly healthy supermarket option

Long gone are the days when instant ramen was little more than a cheap, salty supper for cash-strapped students. ( 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 )

Are you affected by the Microsoft outage?

A Microsoft outage has affected services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot. ( READ MORE )

NHS, schools and police forces hit by Microsoft outage

Major airports and intelligence services are unaffected, while the government is still assessing the impact. ( READ MORE )

Labour's cancer crisis: Government failing to meet crucial targets - as charities warn patients missing 'vital treatment'

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 )

Urgent warning over illegal peptides seized in Canada due to contamination with deadly bacteria

Health Canada seized peptides from an Ottawa-based wellness store after a consumer complaint alleged it was selling unauthorized products in-store and online. ( READ MORE )

ADHD's effects on breathing, perception and behavior

New attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) research shows the condition influences mental and physical health across the life span. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2026, the annual meeting of the Society ( READ MORE )

Using AI to accelerate neuroscience research

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into neuroscience is changing how scientists engage with data, improving our understanding of the brain and leading to better ways of training computational models. The findings ( READ MORE )

New biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, depression and beyond

Newly developed biomarkers may enhance clinicians' ability to detect and treat disorders of the nervous system, including Alzheimer's disease, mood disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions. The findings were presented at Neuroscience ( READ MORE )

Sex differences in pain, inflammation and Alzheimer's disease

New evidence supports the idea that differences within and between sexes impact how neurological disorders progress and respond to treatment. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2026, the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

Brain-computer interfaces: A new voice for people with paralysis

Recent advancements in brain-computer interfaces are helping restore communication in clinical trial participants who have lost the ability to speak or make voluntary movements. New findings were presented at Neuroscience ( READ MORE )

New brain-body connections expand understanding of Alzheimer's disease

Research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and aging has found strong connections between physical health and brain health. These new connections were presented at Neuroscience 2026, the annual meeting of the ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Failed America on Measles

The virus is once again endemic in the United States. ( READ MORE )

A single CRISPR infusion lowers blood fats in monkeys for three years

High levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which are types of blood fats, are major contributors to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Gene-editing technologies offer a potential alternative to lipid-lowering medications. In ( READ MORE )

Hepatitis B: Controlling the virus does not mean a cure

Having a vaccine available is essential for preventing hepatitis B, but it is not enough when part of the population cannot access it. ( READ MORE )

Predator-like scent activates an anxiety-related brain circuit in mice

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common psychiatric conditions, estimated to affect around 4.4% of people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. While neuroscientists have been studying these ( READ MORE )

Hot or cold? Exploring what works best after exercise

Ice baths have become one of the most popular recovery strategies in sport. They are used by elite athletes and recreational gym-goers to reduce soreness and recuperate more quickly after ( READ MORE )

The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's hitting the South and West now

The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it's quickly intensifying. ( READ MORE )

Preliminary study finds a clue in the quest to help diagnose CTE in the living

Scientists stumbled onto a hint that measuring a toxic protein tied to Alzheimer's disease just might one day be useful in diagnosing a different brain disease in football players and ( READ MORE )

Yale scientists reveal what really slows aging and what doesn't

Yale researchers have discovered that certain prescription drugs, healthy diets, and exercise can measurably slow biological aging, while popular anti-aging supplements appear largely ineffective. Their analysis of 51 studies could ( READ MORE )

Researchers trial AI coach for diabetes

For many people with type 2 diabetes, the challenge isn't understanding what they need to do to stay well. It's doing it consistently. Managing the condition often requires a long-term ( READ MORE )

Forcing yourself to smile can actually make you miserable

Smiling may not always make you happier, and new research suggests that forcing yourself to smile repeatedly could actually make you feel worse. In a University of Florida study involving ( READ MORE )

Short-term versus chronic stress: How each one affects your body

Figuring out how stress affects your body can be a challenge because the answer depends on how stressed you are and for how long. ( READ MORE )

AHA: Discontinuing statins noninferior to continuation in older adults without known cardiovascular disease

It is generally safe for older adults without a history of cardiovascular disease to discontinue statins for primary prevention, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in the New ( READ MORE )

More Measles Deaths Reported as U.S. Cases Top 5,400

(MedPage Today) -- Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reported two more measles-associated deaths on Friday, as the U.S. stands on the brink of losing its measles elimination status with more than 5,400 ( READ MORE )

Injectable Nanobody Wins FDA Approval for Myasthenia Gravis

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Friday approved injectable gefurulimab (Klygefa), a dual-binding nanobody that blocks complement component 5 (C5) activation, to treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are ( READ MORE )

What Was FDA's GLP-1 Warning About?

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )

Shorter Cycle Maintains Efficacy of Colorectal Cancer Regimen

(MedPage Today) -- A shorter cycle length for a standard treatment for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer was noninferior to the typical longer length for overall survival (OS), while limiting toxicity, ( READ MORE )

Can a scent really sharpen your memory? It's complicated

The sense of smell shares an intimate but mysterious connection with memory. We know that past experiences can flash vividly to mind if we smell a scent that accompanied them. ( READ MORE )

Air pollution exposure tied to atopic dermatitis in children

Air pollution exposure is associated with increased atopic dermatitis (AD) prevalence in children, according to a review published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics. ( READ MORE )

RNA switch lets drugs control gene therapy protein production

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a technology that allows drugs to control when cells produce therapeutic proteins, which could potentially make gene therapies safer and ( READ MORE )

Personalized therapies for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis may follow from method that identifies harmful gut bacteria

Which gut bacteria contribute to the development or worsening of chronic inflammation? An international research team led by Dr. Lukas Mager from University Hospital Tübingen and Prof. Kathy McCoy from ( READ MORE )

GLP-1s often contain untested additive combinations, study finds

Use of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (GLP-1s) has skyrocketed in recent years, and many people are using "compounded" GLP-1 products: medicines that include GLP-1s as well as other active substances, ( READ MORE )

New body map traces origins of complex movements in the brains of mice

A new biological blueprint of how the body of a mouse is represented in its brain could help scientists answer a fundamental question: How do we perform complex motions that ( READ MORE )

Democrat Pitches 'TrumpCare': Universal Healthcare From Cradle to Grave

(MedPage Today) -- Abdul El-Sayed, MD, DPhil, has proposed "TrumpCare," a golden insurance card providing universal healthcare, dangling the president's name on the ambitious Democratic plan. James Talarico has suggested ( READ MORE )

A microbe-made molecule may reverse gut damage by boosting NAD levels

Scientists at Rutgers Health have discovered a molecule produced by "good" gut bacteria that rapidly heals the intestinal lining, protecting against severe inflammatory diseases and triggering increased production of a ( READ MORE )

Longer inhibitory connections can push simulated neural networks beyond critical tipping point

In neuroscience, the brain criticality hypothesis proposes that neurons in the brain are arranged in such a way that neural activity lies at or near a transition point between two ( READ MORE )

AHA: More intensive blood pressure lowering cuts future cardiovascular risk after stroke, transient ischemic attack

For adults with previous ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, targeting a systolic blood pressure ( READ MORE )

Cervical Cancer Burden Persists; Cancer Trial Payments; Fighting Cancer With Nerves

(MedPage Today) -- Despite increased uptake of vaccination against human papillomavirus, the global burden of cervical cancer appears unlikely to reach the World Health Organization's goal of eradication by 2050. ( READ MORE )

Forever chemical disturbs early development in stem cell model

Research using stem cell-derived models of early human development suggests that PFOS, a persistent substance belonging to the PFAS group, can interfere with processes critical for early germ cell and ( READ MORE )

Blood NAD levels track heart disease, not aging, study of more than 1,000 adults finds

Vilnius University researchers find that whole-blood NAD levels remain stable with age in healthy men and increase slightly in women, but are lower in people with cardiovascular disease, particularly hypertension. ( READ MORE )

Petroleum-based lubricants linked to MS risk

A new study from Karolinska Institutet has shown that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) were more likely than people without the disease to report that they had been exposed to ( READ MORE )

Mapping an enzyme offers clues to treating rare genetic disease

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have mapped an enzyme that could be targeted to develop new treatments for glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1), a rare ( READ MORE )

Some ketogenic diets found to cause mitochondrial stress and lead to inflammation

New University of Cincinnati Cancer Center research found that a ketogenic diet high in long-chain saturated fatty acids can increase inflammation. ( READ MORE )

Early changes linked to ovarian cancer may leave a trace in the blood—new study

The most common type of ovarian cancer tends to grow quickly. It's called high-grade serous ovarian cancer and often starts in a fallopian tube, one of the tubes that carry ( READ MORE )

Trial on Statins for Cirrhosis Won't End Debate Anytime Soon

(MedPage Today) -- Statin therapy delivered a statistical near miss at lowering risks of hepatic decompensation and liver cancer in patients with compensated cirrhosis, the phase III SACRED trial showed. ( READ MORE )

Alzheimer's Study Tracks Faster Tau Buildup in Younger Patients

(MedPage Today) -- People with early-onset Alzheimer's disease had faster and more severe accumulation of tau than those whose Alzheimer's symptoms started after age 65, imaging data showed. Compared with ( READ MORE )

U.S. on the Verge of Forfeiting Major Public Health Victory on Measles

(MedPage Today) -- International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the U.S. and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories -- the elimination of ( READ MORE )

Trump's FDA Pick on Thin Ice; AI to Fight Insurance Denials; Coffee and Gut Health

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doubts have emerged among Senate Republicans about Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, President Trump's pick to run the FDA, ( READ MORE )

Major Change to Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines

(MedPage Today) -- Shifting gears on prostate cancer screening, the American Cancer Society (ACS) now recommends screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) every 2 years for average-risk men ages 50 to ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover a hidden danger of viral infections that vaccines may prevent

A new study reveals that viral infections may leave behind hidden damage to the immune system long after symptoms disappear. Researchers found that mice recovering from an acute infection experienced ( READ MORE )

Study of 750,000 pregnancies reveals a surprising twist about Ozempic and Wegovy

A study of more than 750,000 pregnancies found that early exposure to Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs was not linked to increased pregnancy complications when used for weight loss, but ( READ MORE )

Stopping statins after 70 may be safer than expected, but there's a catch

A major study of nearly 1,900 older adults suggests that stopping statins after age 70 may be relatively safe in the short term for people who have never experienced a ( 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 )

ClinicalTrials.gov: Bursitis

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FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for prostate cancer screening in a guideline issued by the American Cancer Society and published online Nov. 12 in CA: A ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- Lowering doses of medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy is not an effective strategy for preventing severe neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- For adults with previous ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, targeting a systolic blood pressure ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- Air pollution exposure is associated with increased atopic dermatitis (AD) prevalence in children, according to a review published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics. Megan ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- For patients with high-risk chronic coronary disease, long-term all-cause mortality does not differ with routine invasive versus initial conservative management, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- It is generally safe for older adults without a history of cardiovascular disease to discontinue statins for primary prevention, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 -- For patients with localized prostate cancer receiving external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), moderate hypofractionation (MHF) is recommended over conventional fractionation across all risk groups and ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 — Norovirus is still the top cause of cruise ship outbreaks, but flu, COVID-19 and other germs are claiming a bigger share, a new review finds. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 — Millions of folks might unexpectedly find out they have obesity — or don’t — if doctors start using a new way of diagnosing excess weight, ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 — Multiple trips to the ER. Treatment for a severe allergic reaction. And years without the right diagnosis. Two new studies reveal how a condition called ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 — Most Americans are comfortable with artificial intelligence (AI) weighing in on their healthcare, so long as it doesn’t take the wheel, a new survey says. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 — An erratic sleep schedule appears to negatively impact your mental health, a new study says. People who don’t consistently fall asleep and wake up at ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 — Everyone knows that a morning cup of joe can help keep a person regular. That side effect might come in part from java’s impact on ( 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 )

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 )

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CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

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 )

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