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Medical procurement scam case: Court refuses to extend interim bail to former DGHS Vatsala Aggarwal granted on medical grounds

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday refused to extend the interim bail granted to Vatsala Aggarwal, Former Director General of Health Services (DGHS), on Medical grounds. She has been arrested ( READ MORE )

Oncologist warns of signs under nails and other 'hidden' areas to check

A cancer specialist has highlighted seven commonly overlooked areas of the body to check ( READ MORE )

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

The Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire philanthropist said wiping out the killer childhood ‌disease had previously ⁠been a ⁠potential goal for his eponymous foundation, which focuses on global health and the ( READ MORE )

I'm a GP — here's how to access all your medical records online

Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains why digital access to records can be beneficial. ( READ MORE )

At-home cervical screenings to roll out in city

Eligible women will be able to order a free self-testing kit online through the NHS app. ( READ MORE )

DR MARTIN SCURR: Are you seeing flashing lights? This is the silent condition to blame... and exactly how you can stop the episodes

I've experienced a painless sparking in both eyes for 15 minutes three times. A CT scan of my brain was clear. What is going on in my brain? DR SCURR ( READ MORE )

PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: What two of my patients taught me about ageing well - and why Wegovy could help ALL of us

I've spent enough time working in A&E to know that living longer and living well are two very different things. ( READ MORE )

Donating blood for the first time had me scratching my head over 1 thing

The NHS Blood and Transplant service says 'the blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.' ( READ MORE )

Indian AI platform for cancer care featured in BRICS health journal

The platform, iOncology.ai, has been developed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, with support from ( READ MORE )

New report finds 35% of Chicago households don’t have enough food

An estimated 35% of households in Chicago face some form of food insecurity, according to a report published Monday by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.The depository, which supplies food to ( READ MORE )

America's shock Parkinson's explosion among young people: Mom, 45, reveals easy-to-miss warning signs she ignored including common complaint while driving... as scientists fear they know the cause

It was almost imperceptible at first. So much so that Dana Mosunic didn't actually notice. Indeed, it was her 23-year-old daughter, Caitlin, who first pointed it out. ( READ MORE )

The surprising 10p supplement that could protect you from dementia: It's barely recommended by doctors, but now researchers reveal how it may defend your brain and even improve your memory

Although we are born with a fixed number of brain cells, our brains continue to form new connections - or synapses - throughout our lives. ( READ MORE )

Common bedroom mistake could be quietly taking a toll on your health, experts say

A Tulane University study links sleeping with light on to higher risks of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke and cardiovascular death. ( READ MORE )

A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported. ( READ MORE )

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate. ( READ MORE )

A mysterious condition has come out of nowhere and is leaving women with dizzy spells, brain fog and digestive issues. Yet many doctors have never heard of it... here's how to find out if YOU have it: DR ELLIE CANNON

A few years ago, a young patient of mine was diagnosed with the syndrome after months of suffering dreadful dizzy spells that left her unable to stand up. ( READ MORE )

Global warming will mean 2.5 million fewer elderly deaths over the next 50 years

Global warming will lead to more elderly people making emergency room visits, but fewer of them will actually die -- and overall emergency room spending should drop, according to new ( READ MORE )

Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies

Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization ( READ MORE )

Psychedelic treatments move closer to mainstream at FDA

Psychedelic drug treatments are gaining momentum at the federal level, prompting the Food and Drug Administration to solicit public input on the potential supervised therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs. ( READ MORE )

Deadly bacteria detected as NYC orders emergency cleaning of cooling towers

A health expert discusses why Legionnaires' disease outbreaks keep striking the South Bronx and other historically marginalized NYC areas. ( READ MORE )

Anthrax outbreak kills more than 50 animals, infects 12 people in Zambia

Affected animals include hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile, all of which died after consuming the toxic, naturally occurring bacteria. ( READ MORE )

The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors

Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet. ( READ MORE )

The overprescription of America: expert warns too many people may be prescribed antidepressants

There are both benefits and problems with antidepressants, and there are grains of truth to claims that they are overused , but the full picture is much more nuanced. ( READ MORE )

Hyrox athlete competes despite diarrhea — using shared equipment and horrifying onlookers

Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk finished in first place at a Hyrox competition in Beijing over the weekend, but she soiled herself in the process, suffering fecal incontinence during the 1 hour, ( READ MORE )

Diarrhea-soaked Hyrox athlete divides internet over whether she should have quit

It may be the stinkiest debate of the year. ( READ MORE )

Woman who lost best friend to ovarian cancer receives same diagnosis months later

"I was diagnosed with stage 3B high-grade serous ovarian cancer," Drexler, now 65, said. ( READ MORE )

Trump Administration Moves to Integrate A.I. Into Medical Care Despite Concerns

Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors. ( READ MORE )

Novo CEO tells CNBC why drugmaker is rebranding, needs to 'rethink' obesity strategy

The Danish drugmaker called the changes the beginning of a new chapter for the company, which faces stiff competition from Eli Lilly. ( READ MORE )

US records THIRD measles death in worst resurgence of disease in three decades

The victim, a 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from 'complications associated with measles' on Saturday. ( READ MORE )

Yankees say Legionella bacteria found in stadium cooling tower not linked to outbreak

Bacteria that cause potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease were found in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower - one of 10 such towers in the Bronx that tested positive amid several reported ( READ MORE )

Experts flag subtle change to your tongue that could signal terrifying motor neurone disease - dentists must look out for it, they warn

Dentists and GPs will now be trained to spot early and little-known signs of deadly motor neurone disease. ( READ MORE )

Yankee Stadium among 10 locations testing positive for bacteria that causes deadly lung disease... as one dies and eight others are sickened

Yankee Stadium is one of nearly a dozen locations across New York City testing positive for bacteria behind a fatal lung disease that has sickened nine people and killed one ( READ MORE )

When My 8-Year-Old Said These 5 Horrifying Words, I Had To Change Everything About My Parenting

"She was screaming at us through her behavior… to listen." ( READ MORE )

Outrage as NHS Trust bans the word 'normal' and forces staff to swap 'discharge' for 'warm handover' in aid of 'anxious patients'

Woke health chiefs at Sussex Health & Care have banned the word 'normal' - amid concerns it makes patients feel alienated. ( READ MORE )

My mom fitness hack is a killer lower body workout — people say I’ll be ‘quadzilla’ in a week

Jessa Sharp's parenting experiment quickly became a brutal lower-body workout — and eventually a surprisingly lucrative family game. ( READ MORE )

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London. ( READ MORE )

As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research ( READ MORE )

Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers, Weeks Before the Election

The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act. ( READ MORE )

The subtle signs in your mouth that may signal diabetes, heart disease and cancer

Dental issues can feel easy to shrug off. But dentists have revealed to the Daily Mail the mouth woes that should never be ignored and may signal heart disease, diabetes ( READ MORE )

Young man’s toothache led to open-heart surgery with ‘silent killer’ diagnosis

“I’ve never felt so vulnerable or so broken as a human being,” he said. ( READ MORE )

Pennsylvania woman dies from measles complications — third virus-related death in the state this year

A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus. ( READ MORE )

Roxane was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that had spread to her liver. She thought she only had months left but now, two years later, she is alive and cancer-free... thanks to this new drug

On learning she had stage 4 pancreatic cancer that had spread to her liver, Roxane Isal's first thoughts were for her children, then aged only nine and six. ( READ MORE )

Why I had a double mastectomy at just 27 even though I didn't have cancer. Now, I couldn't be happier with my body

It was at a friend's house one evening, a few months after my double mastectomy and reconstruction, that the subject of my surgery came up. 'So what are they actually ( READ MORE )

The breakthroughs that could stop Parkinson's: Our experts reveal the six drugs that could transform treatment, spot if you have it SEVEN years early and reduce symptoms

Experts speaking to the Mail have revealed we are on the cusp of a revolution in Parkinson's treatment, with a new generation of drugs designed not simply to manage symptoms ( READ MORE )

Potential new TB vaccines could save millions of lives: Gavi

New TB jabs in the pipeline have the potential of becoming the "next blockbuster immunisation tool", said Sania Nishtar, head of the Gavi global vaccine alliance. ( READ MORE )

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk is rebranding as Novo, betting a shorter name will help it resonate more with consumers as it competes with rival Eli Lilly.

The Wegovy maker is betting that a shorter name will help it resonate more with consumers as it competes with rival Eli Lilly. ( READ MORE )

Brits urged to eat one fruit to slash risk of heart disease

There are a number of lifestyle choices you can make to keep your heart healthy, including eating more of certain fruits. ( READ MORE )

Athletes with autism take center court at the US Open

Young athletes with autism were on the US Open courts with Love Serving Autism, using racquet sports to build confidence, connection and life skills. ( READ MORE )

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can cause years of anxiety, even without symptoms

Some people describe it as a ticking time bomb. Others learn to live with information they can neither see nor feel but cannot forget. This is what it can mean ( READ MORE )

New ablation approach improves outcomes for persistent atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of conditions such as stroke and heart failure. An established treatment is catheter ablation, in which physicians use ( READ MORE )

Volatile work hours cut access to employer health insurance, study finds

In the 46 years since Dolly Parton wrote the workers' anthem "9 to 5," American jobs, and access to employment-based health insurance, have changed a lot. ( READ MORE )

Volunteers intentionally exposed to influenza to advance vaccine research

For the first time in Canada, researchers are intentionally exposing healthy volunteers to influenza under carefully controlled conditions to establish a research model that could accelerate the evaluation of future ( READ MORE )

Leukemia study highlights need to standardize testing

Multiparametric flow cytometry—a test that is widely accessible, cost-effective and timely—can find one cancerous cell hidden among thousands of healthy cells following treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. ( READ MORE )

Poor sleep in one partner can affect both partners' diets, new study finds

Poor sleep is known to lead to poor diet quality. But as a new Concordia-led study of cohabiting couples shows, poor sleep can affect not only an individual's food choices ( READ MORE )

Drug improves sexual function for patients with depression, study finds

Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and an inadequate response to standard antidepressants who received add-on treatment with the drug lumateperone had significantly improved sexual function, according to a new ( READ MORE )

Reducing infections after heart surgery could save Medicare $441 million per year

Where a patient undergoes heart surgery can significantly affect their risk of infection following the procedure, with some patients facing more than double the risk of others, according to a ( READ MORE )

A blind retina isn't silent—and its noise may hinder efforts to restore sight

When retinitis pigmentosa takes a person's sight, the standard clinical test goes flat: no response, no signal, nothing. Yet the retina behind that flat line is anything but quiet. ( READ MORE )

New culture membrane mimics the native intestinal environment

The human intestine is a soft, flexible tissue. Yet the environments traditionally used to culture intestinal cells in the laboratory are strikingly different from those found in the body. Conventional ( READ MORE )

Experimental drug shows potential for hard-to-treat heart disease

An experimental drug has been shown to improve symptoms, exercise capacity and heart failure status in patients with an inherited heart disease, according to a pair of newly published studies. ( READ MORE )

Emergency C-section infections decline as azithromycin use rises following previous clinical trial results

Infection can develop in up to 10–20% of patients after a cesarean delivery, and the risk nearly doubles for those who have an unplanned cesarean delivery, such as those performed ( READ MORE )

Iron overload: How tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol can affect absorption

Most of us are used to hearing about the risks of not getting enough iron. Yet having too much iron in the body can also cause serious health problems. ( READ MORE )

Watching sports on YouTube doesn't mean you'll get off the couch, new research shows

YouTube has become a go-to platform for sports content, offering far more than traditional game broadcasts and sports news. Alongside highlights and commentary, viewers can find content tailored to their ( READ MORE )

New study sheds light on dementia among Indigenous Bolivians

In two Indigenous communities living preindustrial lifestyles in the Bolivian Amazon, dementia is remarkably uncommon. However, a new longitudinal study reveals why earlier estimates told only part of the story. ( READ MORE )

Having a bad hair day? My new research might help

Think about the last time you looked in the mirror and sighed at the sight of your hair. Maybe it was frizzing, flattening, graying, thinning or simply refusing to do ( READ MORE )

Cancer drug pushes mutant blood stem cells to become short-lived immune cells

The biologic drug interferon-alpha can benefit patients with blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms by forcing mutant blood stem cells to become shorter-lived white blood cells, according to a study by ( READ MORE )

Strength training 101: A guide to building muscle safely at any age

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost your metabolism and enhance your quality of life—no matter your age. ( READ MORE )

Dengue‑carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories—including Florida

The Tampa Bay Times reported the death of an older woman on Sept. 8, 2026. Her family says local doctors attributed her death to dengue fever, although the Florida Department ( READ MORE )

Stopping dying cells from rupturing could help donor livers withstand transplantation

During transplantation, blood flow to the donor liver must stop as it's moved to the recipient. Once transplanted, oxygen-rich blood is restored, yet doing so can cause what is called ( READ MORE )

Daydreams, mind‑wandering and rumination: What you think about can affect your feelings and mood

Numerous types of thoughts pass through your mind over the course of a day. You may be reminiscing about your last vacation, thinking about a news story, recalling a funny ( READ MORE )

Fecal microbiota transplantation may improve immunotherapy-related colitis

Targeting the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may help cancer patients with immunotherapy-related colitis avoid the need for steroids and other immunosuppressive treatments, according to researchers at The ( READ MORE )

How South Korea is tackling its super‑aging problem—and what other aging nations can learn from its experience

In December 2024, the share of South Koreans ages 65 and older surpassed 20% for the first time, making it what demographers like us call a "super-aged society." By August ( READ MORE )

Retinal scans may flag atrial fibrillation four years before diagnosis

People with atrial fibrillation have signs of the condition in their retinas that can be detected as early as four years before diagnosis, according to a new study led by ( READ MORE )

Hot, dry weather can make you cough more—salty air might help

UNC School of Medicine researcher Brian Button, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and biophysics, and collaborators have identified how extremely dry air during heat waves can make the airways more sensitive ( READ MORE )

Brain blood flow linked to fatigue after COVID-19

Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling symptoms of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), often referred to as long COVID. Although the condition has been studied extensively since the pandemic, ( READ MORE )

What is aortic dissection? Symptoms, causes and how to lower risk

An aortic dissection—a tear in the inner layer of the main artery—is a life-threatening emergency. ( READ MORE )

AI helps pathologists find signs of preeclampsia, advancing diagnosis and treatment

Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Even after a healthy delivery, mother and baby can go home only to show signs of a postpartum hypertensive disorder ( READ MORE )

Unhealthy Western diet linked to faster cognitive decline in people with genetic risk of Alzheimer's

An unhealthy Western-style diet was associated with faster cognitive decline in people with a genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research led by Murdoch University and Alzheimer's Research ( READ MORE )

Study demonstrates how machine learning model enables targeted Lp(a) screening

The Family Heart Foundation has published a new study in JACC: Advances demonstrating how its FIND Lp(a) Machine Learning Model can identify people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who are ( READ MORE )

Democratic Senators Slam RFK Jr.'s 'Vanity Projects'

(MedPage Today) -- Democratic Senators called out HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spending time and resources on his "vanity projects" instead of tackling more pressing public health crises. ( READ MORE )

Photodynamic Therapy for the Most Common Skin Cancer Wins Approval

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride 10% (Ameluz) in combination with photodynamic therapy for treating adults with superficial basal cell carcinoma, maker Biofrontera announced on Monday. The ( READ MORE )

Abbott Agrees to Settlement Over Closure of Largest U.S. Baby Formula Plant

(MedPage Today) -- Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation of contamination at a baby formula factory in Sturgis, Michigan, the largest in the ( READ MORE )

ROS1-Targeting Lung Cancer Drug Yields 90% Response Rate

(MedPage Today) -- Most patients with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had not previously received a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) had an objective response with ( READ MORE )

Cancer Drug Shortages Continue With No Immediate Path Toward Relief

(MedPage Today) -- All members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) that responded to an annual survey reported shortages of commonly used generic chemotherapy drugs, topped by ifosfamide, which ( READ MORE )

First Therapy to Target Muscle Loss in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Gets FDA Approval

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved apitegromab (Isembyld) injection to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in adults and pediatric patients ages 2 years and older who currently are receiving an ( READ MORE )

Brain MRI Surveillance Alone Helps Preserve Cognition in Small Cell Lung Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Brain MRI surveillance without prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) led to improved cognitive failure-free survival (CFFS) in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), the phase III MAVERICK ( READ MORE )

Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss

(MedPage Today) -- Blockbuster GLP-1 receptor agonists revolutionized obesity management in recent years, driving weight loss of up to 20%. This weight loss, however, can carry a notable downside: Studies ( READ MORE )

$500 Obamacare Rebates Are Legally Precarious. And Do Nothing for Healthcare Costs.

(MedPage Today) -- The Trump administration's announcement that it will send $500 "rebate" checks to roughly 1 million Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollees in 30 states ($500 million total) fits ( READ MORE )

Real-World U.S. Data Back Azithromycin After Unscheduled C-Sections

(MedPage Today) -- Use of adjunctive azithromycin increased among women undergoing unscheduled cesarean deliveries and postpartum infection rates fell after a landmark trial showed the antibiotic's benefits in this setting, ( READ MORE )

Mysterious Stomach Rash Had Unusual Source

(MedPage Today) -- When a child presented to the emergency department with a brown, lace-like rash on his abdomen, it took a few weeks before physicians pinpointed the likely source. ( READ MORE )

Trial Confirms IVIG as Useful Therapy for Inflammatory Myopathy

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) such as dermatomyositis improved more when they received intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) alongside prednisone than with the steroid alone in ( READ MORE )

Cancer is rising in younger adults. Faster biological aging may help explain why

Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle. Scientists found that people from more recent generations ( READ MORE )

Hidden brain wiring may help keep the mind sharp as gray matter shrinks

Scientists have discovered that the brain’s short-range wiring may help protect cognition even as gray matter shrinks with age. Healthier connections just beneath the brain’s surface were linked to better ( READ MORE )

Pennsylvania Officials Report State's 3rd Death Involving Measles

(MedPage Today) -- A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus. The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson ( READ MORE )

Scientists find a hidden cause of high blood pressure that routine tests can miss

A wearable device has revealed nighttime hormone surges that may expose a frequently missed cause of high blood pressure. The discovery could help explain why primary aldosteronism often escapes standard ( READ MORE )

Nurse Accused of Exorcism; Death After 8 Hours of Plastic Surgery; Top Cancer Months

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania allegedly performed an exorcism in 2025 on a nursing home resident she ( READ MORE )

Scientists discover strange link between low vitamin D and pain

Low vitamin D levels may make recovery from breast cancer surgery more painful, according to a study of 184 women undergoing mastectomy. Patients with vitamin D deficiency were three times ( READ MORE )

Scientists find how “zombie” cells fuel inflammation as we age

Scientists discovered that aging cells can use malfunctioning mitochondria to unlock inflammatory genes and keep the immune system stuck in a prolonged state of alert. Blocking one part of this ( READ MORE )

Popular sweetener byproduct damages DNA in human cells

Sucralose, the artificial sweetener used in Splenda, came under scrutiny after a study found that a related chemical damaged DNA and weakened the gut barrier in laboratory experiments. But later ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- For anesthesia residents, a 30-minute napping opportunity improves clinical performance after a 24-hour shift, according to a study published in the October issue of Anesthesiology.Laura ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- Individuals with disabilities have a lower prevalence of breast and cervical cancer screening, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Cancer.Natalia Mazzitelli, M.P.H., ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- Distinct phenotype-specific skin microbiome features emerge before and after atopic disease onset in infants, according to a study published online July 17 in Allergy. Zeyang ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Measles keeps spreading in Pennsylvania, where at least 676 people have caught the highly contagious virus this year. Now officials are reviewing whether it caused ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- Among patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease, the odds of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are reduced among those who receive an updated or booster COVID-19 vaccine versus those ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- Over time, there has been an increase in funding explicitly allocated for suicide prevention and crisis services in state budgets, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) exposure may contribute to the global burden of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Sept. 8 in eGastroenterology. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 -- Voice disorders are associated with an elevated risk for incident cognitive decline, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in the Journal of Voice. ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — New research suggests that the blood pressure and heart rate guidelines doctors use to guide emergency treatment in children are misleading in cases of traumatic ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Air pollution doesn't just affect your heart and lungs. Your eyes may be at risk, too. “Every day, we see patients losing vision to conditions ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Many people afflicted by rare appendix cancers may not need post-surgical chemotherapy, new research shows. In most cases, such treatment won't prevent tumor recurrence or ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Small fees added to monthly phone bills are helping fund 988 suicide prevention crisis lines in a dozen states, a new study shows. The approach ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Anyone looking for certainty in a psychiatric diagnosis may be disappointed, according to new Danish research. “Our study shows that when two psychiatrists diagnose the ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — For several years, Nicole Straight and Patricia Wood, who lived across the street from each other in Sausalito, California, were more neighbors than friends, exchanging ( READ MORE )

Melbourne (Australia) and Indianapolis, IN (United States) | September 14, 2026 -- Telix today announces that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its New Drug ( READ MORE )

September 13, 2026 -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced positive results from the registrational phase I/II ARROS-1 trial evaluating Jideytro (zidesamtinib) in patients with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small ( READ MORE )

SAN JOSE, CA AND TAIPEI, TW / September 11, 2026 / Handa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Handa” or the “Company”) (TSE:6620) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has granted ( READ MORE )

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 11, 2026-- Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases by applying its ( READ MORE )

Leiden, the Netherlands, September 11, 2026: Pharming (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR), a global biotechnology company focused on rare immune and genetic diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- Greater nighttime light exposure is associated with adverse cardiac remodeling and with increased risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- Fewer daily steps at a faster pace or more steps at a slower pace may both substantially lower the risk for an early death, according ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — Twenty-five years after the World Trade Center attacks, cancer has become the defining health problem among survivors who breathed the toxic dust. The number who ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- Pollution, temperature, and Green View Index are associated with increased frailty and posttraumatic stress disorder scores among general responders of the World Trade Center Health ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- Integrating psychologically safe mental health screening with an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -based intervention can improve burnout and mental health symptoms among nurses at ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- For patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increased use of short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMA) or short-acting beta2-agonists (SABA) + SAMA is associated ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- Patients with a cancer diagnosis have an increased risk for ischemic stroke (IS), with risk peaking during the first three months, according to a study ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 -- Regular use of eyelash extensions in young women is linked to skin mites, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — Eyelash extensions can give you fuller lashes — but a new study warns they may create a welcoming environment for something you definitely don't want: ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — A spinal implant can significantly reduce pain suffered by people with diabetes-related nerve damage, a new study says. Spinal cord stimulation blunted pain and improved ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — The use of probiotic supplements has skyrocketed in the United States, but people’s pursuit of a healthy gut still doesn’t extend to their daily diet, ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — Women with obesity might be able to improve their fertility through weight-loss surgery, a new study says. Bariatric surgery appears to improve menstrual cycle frequency ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — The microscopic organisms that live on a baby’s skin could provide an early warning sign of eczema or food allergies, a new study says. Babies ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 — Musician Zack Morgan jokes that when he lost his corporate job in 2015, it was like being pushed off a cliff. For years, he said, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- From 2021 to 2025, there was a reduction in burnout indicators among pediatricians, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in Pediatrics. Mary Pat ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- Diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage for adolescents remained around 90 percent in 2025, and human papillomavirus (HPV) ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- Global type 1 diabetes (T1D) incident cases per year are expected to increase to 605,058 by 2049, according to a study to be presented at ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- Virtual reality (VR) represents a feasible intervention for patients experiencing cardiac positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging-related anxiety or claustrophobia, according to a study ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- From 2019 to 2026, there was an increase in glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescribing for children aged 8 to 11 years without diabetes ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- Semaglutide is associated with a significant reduction in airway exacerbations in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study presented ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- New guidelines are presented that expand the categories of high-risk children eligible for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and address COVID-19 vaccines for children, in ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- For patients with newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS), B-cell-depleting therapies (BCDTs) and high-efficacy therapies have greater effects on acute inflammatory outcomes than progression-related outcomes, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 — A Pennsylvania coroner has confirmed that measles killed one of two infants who died in the state last month, but federal health officials still are ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- Rural and dual-eligible (DE) Medicare beneficiaries undergoing hospitalization for hip or knee replacement have lower rates of timely initiation of home health care (HHC), according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 -- Higher intake of saturated and animal fats after nonmetastatic prostate cancer diagnosis is associated with higher all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 — Hormone therapy started during menopause might reduce a woman’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study says. For common menopause symptoms such as ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 — Exposure to too much light at night may actually change the shape and function of your heart, new research reveals. "Previous observational studies have linked ( READ MORE )

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THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2026 — A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the Trump administration to suspend a new surveillance program it quietly launched to collect the personal and ( 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 )

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CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( 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 )

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 )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )

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CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )

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