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China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say

Beijing has long sought to take on more responsibility within UN agencies and other multilateral bodies, just as the United States under President Donald Trump winds down its engagement with ( READ MORE )

Placenta health could influence ADHD risk of child, study suggests

Researchers, including those from the US' University of Iowa, found that low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) -- an important biomarker of placental health during pregnancy -- in the ( READ MORE )

People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says

Dan Buettner highlights how blue zones residents drink water, black coffee and red wine with resveratrol to support long-term health goals. ( READ MORE )

This buzzy biotech stock is up 60% this year. Cramer's advice on building a stake

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday that healthcare company GRAIL's stock can go higher. ( READ MORE )

NIH funding cuts delayed a promising childhood brain cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't have

A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options. ( READ MORE )

Alan Alda reveals unexpected weapon in his battle against Parkinson's disease

Alan Alda, now 90, reveals how humor and acceptance help him cope with Parkinson's disease, calling the condition "just a hobby" he lives with. ( READ MORE )

Inside the brutality of a plague death: Minute by minute how the biblical bacteria destroy organs one by one in 24 hours

It is among the deadliest diseases in the world, capable of killing its victims within 24 hours if left untreated. And this week, the plague has been thrust back into ( READ MORE )

Bad bacteria in the mouth is to blame for embarrassing smelly breath that plagues one in four people. Here's how YOU can keep it at bay and smell fresh

Would you put a stranger's saliva in your mouth as a medical treatment? Gross as it may sound, that's exactly what some brave volunteers are now doing as part of ( READ MORE )

Rubio calls for more information from Moscow after researcher’s suspected plague death

He said it would be difficult to move forward proactively without more transparency from the Russians. ( READ MORE )

Mapped: Britain's prostate cancer hotspots - as study finds disease has shot up 300 per cent in young people

Prostate cancer rates in young men across England have nearly quadrupled over the past two decades, concerning new research has suggested. ( READ MORE )

Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled

Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases. ( READ MORE )

A one-time treatment may fix damaged adult retinas — and reverse vision loss: study

Tested on an unexpected source, this treatment could repair mammalian nerve cells — a feat once thought impossible. ( READ MORE )

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lost 80 pounds with help from GLP-1 medications. What are they?

In a September Sun-Times interview, Gov. JB Pritzker revealed he has lost 80 pounds since spring 2024 with help from a GLP-1 medication. His doctor first diagnosed him with prediabetes. ( READ MORE )

America's alarming bowel disease epidemic: Experts reveal the lifestyle habits driving Crohn's surge... the surprising colon cancer paradox... and simple tweaks to reduce your risk

Crohn's disease is surging in America, with a 22 percent increase in just under a decade, particularly in young people. Experts have revealed what's driving the disease. ( READ MORE )

Trump is conditioning foreign aid on deals

The State Department’s new approach to foreign aid is changing the way the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works abroad. ( READ MORE )

Possible pneumonic plague case: What to know and how experts are responding

The Public Health Agency of Canada told Global News that "at this time, no risk to Canada has been identified" and that it was "closely monitoring the situation." ( READ MORE )

Kenya confirms first Ebola case after traveler from Congo dies in Nairobi

Kenyan authorities on Tuesday confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo ( READ MORE )

'I've been offered Botox to stop embarrassing leaks and it frightens me': DR MARTIN SCURR reveals the best treatments for an overactive bladder

A reader asks: I've had treatment for prostate problems for over 40 years - including two private TURP procedures (including a newer laser version). Nothing has worked. ( READ MORE )

The diet that can REVERSE liver damage: Experts discover dramatic effect of trendy low-carb plan - and it's more powerful than Mediterranean AND plant-based eating

In a study, published recently in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers split 55 volunteers into three groups, each instructed to follow a popular diet plan. The results were striking. ( READ MORE )

After the long hot summer, these are the warning signs of skin cancer you need to look out for that aren't moles. Here's what to do if you spot red, scaly patches: DR JUSTINE HEXTALL

After the hottest UK summer on record - which also saw the UV index reach 8, meaning exposed skin can burn in as little as 15 minutes - you might ( READ MORE )

Fears LED BULBS could be sabotaging your metabolism, sleep and driving up diabetes rates - as even health experts switch back to old-fashioned 'freedom' lights

Health influencers have finally moved on from blitzing green juices. Posts are more likely to show an LED light bulb being unscrewed and switched for an old-fashioned incandescent version. ( READ MORE )

Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death

The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world." ( READ MORE )

Presley Gerber Documented His Own Struggles, in His Own Words for Years

The son of Cindy Crawford, who died last month, left behind a trove of first-person testimonials about years of drug use, trying to stay clean and his mental health. ( READ MORE )

'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'

'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD' ( READ MORE )

How timing meals changes sleep, according to researchers

Sleep researchers can watch a late espresso or a nightcap play out on a brain wave monitor, which is why the published literature on food and sleep is far more ( READ MORE )

As a GP I was shocked when a test found I was at risk of cancer. I didn't want surgery that could ruin my sex life. Here's the anti-inflammatory diet that I believe eradicated my pre-cancerous cells

Dr Rosemary Nyabadza presumed the routine smear test she had six years ago would be no more than a formality - but the results left her in shock. ( READ MORE )

Zambia says it will sign $3.6B US health deal after stripping patient data clauses

Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and specimens ( READ MORE )

New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania

Kathy Hochul declared a statewide New York emergency as 108 measles cases spread from Pennsylvania, expanding who can administer MMR vaccines. ( READ MORE )

Women account for over 57% of online medical consultations through eSanjeevani

The milestone marks a significant expansion of digital healthcare delivery in the country, with eSanjeevani enabling patients to access medical consultations remotely and helping bridge geographical barriers to healthcare ( READ MORE )

10 rules for living longer, seeing your grandkids grow up and enjoying your retirement savings

Dr. Michael Hall shares his 10 basic longevity rules for healthy aging, from sleep and movement to purpose and social connection, in his new book. ( READ MORE )

I’m selling my house to fight incurable brain cancer — the drug will cost at least £16,000

Ex-soldier Paul Coleman says: 'I fought for my country, and I'll fight this.' ( READ MORE )

I’m a neurologist — 7 everyday habits that are quietly damaging your brain

“The habits you build now are an investment in who you’re going to be in the future,” Northwell's Dr. Randy D’Amico told The Post. ( READ MORE )

One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping

Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke. ( READ MORE )

Safety alert issued over insulin injection prescribed to 30,000 diabetics: Patients must switch by December

Tens of thousands of diabetic Britons are at risk of running out of insulin by the end of the year, experts have warned. Levemir, a daily injection, is set to ( READ MORE )

I Never Get Sick. These Prime Day Deals Are How I'm Staying Healthy This Fall And Winter.

I fight tooth and nail to avoid falling ill this time of year, and I’m usually successful. These wellness gems are my blueprint. ( READ MORE )

Strictly star says 'some days I can barely get out bed' in agonising health battle

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional says she hopes that by speaking out about her symptoms, she can help others in a similar position ( READ MORE )

Can an over-the-counter supplement really ease menopause symptoms? Experts reveal the ones that work… and which to avoid

Here, experts reveal the supplements with genuine evidence behind them, and the ones best left on the shelf. ( READ MORE )

I’ve Tried Just About Every Wellness Product Known To Man. These 9 Prime Day Deals Are Must-Grabs.

I don’t want more AirPods or another Kindle. I want great skin and a better back — so here’s my Prime Day cart. ( READ MORE )

Restaurant workers face hidden dangers from gas stoves, including pollution and extreme heat

Restaurants with gas stoves and ovens are exposing workers to harmful air pollution and unsafe levels of heat, according to a new study led by California researchers. ( READ MORE )

Integration is the real barrier to AI in hospitals: Experts

Speaking at the sixth edition of the ET Healthcare Leaders Summit, J.P. Dwivedi, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Dr. Saurav Basu, Senior Scientist, Indian ( READ MORE )

More Medical Seats, But Who Can Actually Afford Them?

Speaking at ETHealthworld's Healthcare Leaders Summit, sixth edition, at a panel titled "The Real Story of Medical Education Expansion in India: Accessible, Affordable or Illusion?", Chaitra discussed the gap between ( READ MORE )

Warning over startling rise in younger men with prostate cancer: cases treble in last 22 years

Scientists from the World Cancer Research Fund found there were 640 new cases of the disease in 2023, up from 158 in 2001. ( READ MORE )

Genmab Shares Climb After Positive Study Results for Blood-Cancer Drug

The Danish company and AbbVie said their Epkinly drug helped extend the time patients with a common type of lymphoma lived. ( READ MORE )

'I'm a plague prepper - I'll take six steps if Russia outbreak spreads

People across the world have their eyes fixed of Russia after the death of a young lab worker. ( READ MORE )

KKR-owned Healthium, Temasek-backed Romsons in race to buy 70-80% stake in BL Lifesciences

The company is likely to be valued ₹1,800-2,000 crore, the people said. KPMG is advising the promoters on the stake sale. BL Lifesciences, a fourth-generation family-owned business, primarily focuses on ( READ MORE )

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent

Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse. ( READ MORE )

'Life-saving' mums charity could close waiting list

The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list. ( READ MORE )

'Cancer checks harder' to do in 10-minute appointments with GP

Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs. ( READ MORE )

Locally grown crops could expand access to childhood malnutrition treatment

For millions of children suffering from severe malnutrition, an effective treatment already exists. The problem is that many of them never receive it. ( READ MORE )

Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of cardiac and renal health conditions

Women with a complication in their latest pregnancy or a previous pregnancy face an elevated risk of developing cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, suggests a U.K. study published online in ( READ MORE )

Statins may protect people from developing glaucoma

Taking statins is linked to a lower risk of developing glaucoma and a reduced chance of it getting worse, suggest the findings of research published online in the British Journal ( READ MORE )

When war hits the wallet, mental health can suffer too

In the first weeks after the Oct. 7 attack, distress was widespread. But for many, the psychological consequences of the war did not unfold separately from another growing source of ( READ MORE )

International consensus sets updated framework for CAR T-cell therapy in severe autoimmune diseases

An international multidisciplinary group of 31 experts has updated consensus recommendations to guide the use of CAR T-cell therapy in patients with severe, treatment-refractory autoimmune diseases. ( READ MORE )

1 in 3 with lupus takes supplements, medications with potential for interactions

Nearly 1 in 3 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking a supplement-medication combination with potential for an interaction, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in Arthritis ( READ MORE )

Abnormal lymph vessels show heightened growth signaling regardless of key gene mutation

Lymphatic malformations are rare disorders in which lymph vessels develop abnormally, often beginning in childhood and sometimes causing swelling, infection, bleeding, pain or airway obstruction. ( READ MORE )

Pausing certain arthritis drugs after COVID-19 vaccination raises flare risk without improving antibody response

For patients with inflammatory arthritis, holding certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), namely select biologic or Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapies, for two weeks at the time of a supplemental COVID-19 ( READ MORE )

HIV treatment has transformed lives in the UK, but stigma lingers

Nearly half a century has passed since the first recognized case of AIDS in the U.K. in December 1981. During that time, perceptions of HIV and people living with HIV ( READ MORE )

Sickle cell pain may involve previously unrecognized biological pathways

A small pilot study led by a Rutgers researcher has found differences in blood proteins between people experiencing high and low levels of pain from sickle cell disease, findings that ( READ MORE )

Early-onset menopause linked to increased symptoms of anxiety and depression

A study by the University of Oulu has found that women who entered menopause earlier than usual reported more symptoms of anxiety and depression than women of the same age ( READ MORE )

PSMA PET/CT-targeted biopsy improves detection of clinically significant prostate cancer

PSMA PET/CT-targeted biopsy detects more clinically significant prostate cancer than systematic biopsy alone in men with negative or inconclusive MRI findings but persistent clinical risk factors. According to new research ( READ MORE )

Physically intense work and health: A new index to assess the burden of job tasks

Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, operating heavy machinery, carrying out agricultural work and performing repair and maintenance tasks: These are some of the activities that new research associates with poorer health ( READ MORE )

Exercise as medicine: How physical activity helps manage chronic disease

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed ( READ MORE )

Tumor markers reveal which HER2+ breast cancer patients may respond to less intensive chemotherapy

The Journal of Clinical Oncology has published secondary results from the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group's CompassHER2-pCR clinical trial (EA1181, NCT04266249). The findings help identify which early-stage HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancers ( READ MORE )

Inherited lupus can begin early—and continue silently

A multicenter study led by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University has found that patients with a rare inherited form of lupus may continue to accumulate organ damage even when conventional ( READ MORE )

Teeth reveal hidden signs of a rare bone disorder

In hypophosphatasia, a rare inherited condition that weakens bones and teeth, early tooth loss can be the first or even the only obvious sign. Yet why dental symptoms differ so ( READ MORE )

Unexpected link identified between rare metabolic disease gene and inherited blindness

Researchers at the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) led the discovery of an unexpected connection between inherited blindness and a gene known for causing a rare metabolic disorder. ( READ MORE )

AI may help catch heart transplant rejection without biopsies

By analyzing heart rhythm recordings and blood tests, artificial intelligence may accurately flag when a transplant patient's body starts attacking a donated heart, a new study suggests. ( READ MORE )

Poor antibody validation wastes millions of biological samples, but solutions exist

A widespread failure to validate research antibodies before use is estimated to lead to the avoidable waste of millions of animal and human tissue samples worldwide, and an international expert ( READ MORE )

Blocking a nerve protein could interrupt chronic pain rather than simply mask it

Chronic pain can continue long after an initial injury. When a nerve outside the brain and spinal cord (a peripheral nerve) is damaged and does not heal properly, it keeps ( READ MORE )

Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of gland

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a distinct type of prostate cell that may help solve the long-standing mystery of why benign prostatic hyperplasia ( READ MORE )

Abortion bans make health care more expensive

A new preliminary study from the University of Michigan shows that state abortion bans implemented following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in June 2022 are associated with women paying more ( READ MORE )

What We Really Know About the Russian ‘Plague’ Case

Even though many questions remain unanswered, the death probably isn’t cause for panic. ( READ MORE )

Antifungal use during pregnancy shows link to altered hormone levels in babies

Many pregnant women develop fungal infections, which are often treated with widely used azole-based antifungal medicines. A new study involving researchers from the DTU National Food Institute and Copenhagen University ( READ MORE )

Childhood abuse leaves a scar on the brain, study finds

Childhood abuse leaves a scar on the brain, a new neuroimaging study led by UCLA psychologists has shown. The researchers found associations between the severity of different maltreatment exposures and ( READ MORE )

New insights into why the sun makes lupus patients sick

Researchers from University of Michigan Health have mapped the cellular path of inflammation after UV exposure in lupus patients. ( READ MORE )

A camera combined with AI could help further diagnosis of movement disorders in newborns

Detecting impaired motor function as early as possible after birth with the help of a standard camera linked to intelligent systems can help diagnose infantile conditions characterized by hypotonia: reduced ( READ MORE )

Nobel-winning technique uses colored light to help scientists map and control the brain

The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like me. In the space of a cubic millimeter—about the size of a single poppy seed—there are ( READ MORE )

New analysis underscores the rising threat of extreme heat to older adults

As extreme heat events become more frequent and severe across the United States, older adults face growing health risks that extend far beyond discomfort, according to a new policy analysis ( READ MORE )

International study validates less invasive approach to diagnosing mitochondrial disease

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) and the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine have published one of the largest studies to date evaluating advanced laboratory testing for ( READ MORE )

Vaping Plus Smoking in the Home Might Be Worst for Kids' Asthma

(MedPage Today) -- For kids with asthma, household exposure to e-cigarettes was associated with poorer respiratory health, and the risk was even higher when combined with tobacco use in the ( READ MORE )

How Russia and the World Are Responding to a Possible Case of Pneumonic Plague

(MedPage Today) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country as investigators look into what ( READ MORE )

Pennsylvania's Measles Outbreak Is the Largest in Decades in the U.S.

(MedPage Today) -- Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials said Monday, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades. The U.S. is ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. Launches Vaccine Injury Clinic; Outbreak Spreads; Starbucks Sued Over Claims

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new research initiative at the NIH to study vaccine injuries ( READ MORE )

Colorectal cancer is rising in young people and often found too late

Colorectal cancer in young people is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with researchers finding most patients age 21 or younger already had Stage III or IV disease. Because symptoms ( READ MORE )

Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis

Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage ( READ MORE )

Scientists say this simple habit could strengthen your marriage

Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may ( READ MORE )

One simple addition to postpartum care made a major difference

New mothers paired with patient navigators were much more likely to receive postpartum care, depression screening, preventive testing, and ongoing primary care. By helping with barriers such as transportation, childcare, ( READ MORE )

A few drops of this Japanese tree oil may help you sleep more soundly

In a small study, sleeping near the scent of Hinoki root essential oil was linked to fewer nighttime awakenings, better morning alertness, and brain-wave changes associated with smoother sleep onset. ( READ MORE )

MIT scientists find a hidden cancer risk of the keto diet

A ketogenic diet increased small-intestinal tumors in cancer-prone mice while reducing tumors in the colon, revealing a strikingly different response within neighboring parts of the gut. Researchers traced the increased ( READ MORE )

Autism Linked to Maternal Health Factors

(MedPage Today) -- Maternal health conditions during pregnancy were consistently associated with autism spectrum disorder but several factors varied across race and ethnic groups, a large retrospective study of U.S. ( READ MORE )

Private Equity in Medicine: At Odds With Doing What's Best for Patients?

(MedPage Today) -- High-profile bankruptcies of private equity-backed health systems, including the collapse of Steward Health Care, have fueled growing concern among physicians and lawmakers. While proponents of private equity ( READ MORE )

CDC Warns on Rise in Deadly Fungal Infections That Spread to the Brain

(MedPage Today) -- Detected cases of a rare but deadly fungal infection increased about fourfold from 2023 to 2025 at a U.S. laboratory that tests samples nationwide, and the reasons ( READ MORE )

New Guideline Recommends Hormone Therapy First for Menopausal Symptoms

(MedPage Today) -- Hormone therapy should be the first-line treatment for women with menopausal vasomotor symptoms, according to new guidance from the American College of Physicians (ACP). Women with a ( READ MORE )

Low-Calorie Diet, Exercise Reversed Type 2 Diabetes Without Meds

(MedPage Today) -- A low-calorie diet and exercise reversed early-onset type 2 diabetes for more than half of young adults, the randomized RESET for Remission trial showed. Among 96 participants, ( READ MORE )

Heart Failure Report: U.S. Headed for Dangerous Territory

(MedPage Today) -- In their annual report, heart failure experts pointed to worsening survival and disease trends unless the field is able to change course. According to this year's HF ( READ MORE )

Stop Arthritis Patients' DMARDs Ahead of COVID Jabs? Trial Brings Clarity

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with inflammatory arthritis treated with biologic or other targeted drugs saw no increase in immune response to COVID-19 vaccines when the drugs were temporarily stopped in ( READ MORE )

Dramatic Improvement in Suicidal Ideation After Brain Radiosurgery Capsulotomy

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation had significant symptomatic improvement after radiosurgical treatment of a brain pathway involved in mood and obsessive-compulsive behavior, a small clinical ( READ MORE )

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TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Do you tend to have a packed schedule, darting from one appointment to the next?That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, depending on how you feel ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Aspirin has drawn considerable interest for its potential to lower a person’s risk of developing colon cancer and keep it from coming back.But whether it ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — A child’s risk of ADHD might start in the womb, a new study says.The health of an expecting mother’s placenta during late pregnancy appears to ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Kids who run and play will reap mental health benefits into middle age, a new study says.Active, fit children appear to have a lower risk ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Fat stacks of cash can provide powerful motivation to quit smoking, a new study says.Twice as many smokers quit when offered cash rewards of up ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2026 — Kenney Blewett was diagnosed with lung disease more than a decade ago but started experiencing flare-ups this year that made him feel like he couldn’t ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- The risk for cancer-specific mortality (CSM) is significantly higher for patients with cancer and preexisting depression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Less than 30 percent of women with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive early-stage breast cancer (ESBC) treated with lumpectomy remain adherent to endocrine therapy (ET) at five ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- An exercise intervention is associated with improvements in attention and memory and with slower epigenetic aging among breast cancer survivors, according to two studies reporting ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Most adolescents with colorectal cancer (CRC) present with advanced disease, and relapse is common, according to a study presented at the annual American Academy of ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — More frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's are being recalled because they could be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. counties lack a surgeon, with great variance in county-level availability by surgeon specialty and geographic area, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- In guidelines issued by the American Society of Hematology and published online Sept. 16 in Blood Advances, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis of iron ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Adolescent mental health appeared to reach a turning point around 2009 to 2010, which was seen across various mental health indicators, according to a study ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health — it may also help protect their mental health. Researchers tracked more than ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — Misleading posts on TikTok jumped significantly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed label changes to the painkiller acetaminophen last September, a ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — In a new survey, most U.S. women understood factors important to breast cancer risk, but only a minority were taking action to help lower those ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — An emerging class of weight-loss medications helps users shed pounds but with a much lower risk for gastrointestinal side effects compared to popular GLP-1s, researchers ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 — If you've developed type 2 diabetes before age 45, it’s possible to push the disease into remission with weight-loss dieting and a fitness program that ( READ MORE )

MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 —Democratic congressional members and candidates are already planning to use any midterm election gains to expand health coverage, including boosting Affordable Care Act subsidies, reversing Medicaid ( READ MORE )

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced positive ( READ MORE )

BAGSVÆRD, Denmark, Oct. 02, 2026 -- Novo Nordisk today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed Novo that the BLA review of denecimig for the treatment ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an additional indication for Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib, ( READ MORE )

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced 52-week results from the Phase 2 part of the ongoing AMETHYST Phase 2/3 study (Part A) ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- From 2013 to 2024, there was a decrease in benzodiazepine prescribing in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and household tobacco use are associated with worse parent-reported asthma control among children with asthma, according to a study presented at the ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Physical therapist-supervised exercise therapy with education improves patient-reported outcomes for young adults with persistent knee problems after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), according to a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- For patients with stable primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) under medical treatment, ambient temperature is associated with intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- In the United Kingdom, 2.9 percent of patients undergoing anesthesia reported receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study published online Sept. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- For adults aged 60 to 69 years, lower cognitive functioning in global cognition, episodic memory, and perceptual speed is associated with increased stroke risk, according ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 -- Younger patients (younger than 45 years) diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) have longer survival compared with older patients, according to a study presented at ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 — Children born with certain heart defects may face fewer open-heart surgeries, thanks to a new replacement valve that grows with them. The U.S. Food and ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 — More women are now being prescribed GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound after giving birth. A new study finds GLP-1 use among new mothers jumped ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 — Smoking parents who think switching to vapes might ease risks for their asthmatic child may want to think again. A study of more than 48,000 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 — Colon cancer in U.S. adolescents is on the rise, experts say, and a new report finds it's typically caught in its more deadly later stages. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct 2, 2026 — A real-world study finds GLP-1 medications helped kids, teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight, as well as improve their blood pressure ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 — Many people understand that antibiotics' bacteria-killing properties can disrupt the gut's healthy microbiome, even as the drugs treat illness. Now, research in cancer patients suggests ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 — If you have medical debt, there’s a good chance you owe money to a hospital. One way patients can avoid medical debt is through hospital ( READ MORE )

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced the first results for the investigational ubamatamab in patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC). ( READ MORE )

Bagsværd, Denmark, 1 October 2026 – Novo Nordisk today presented post hoc analysis of data from a STEP UP trial sub-population with 55 participants, showing that Wegovy® (pooled semaglutide 7.2 ( READ MORE )

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 01, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today presented detailed results from an ongoing Phase 2 study investigating tilrekimig (PF-07275315) in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis ( READ MORE )

Ingelheim, Germany, October 1, 2026 -- Boehringer Ingelheim today announced positive results from the Phase III SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial, which investigates the glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist survodutide (BI 456906) in adults ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- One in nine older U.S. adults who have used cannabis in the past 12 months meet criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a study ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- Cancer survivors are less likely to be physically active than adults without a cancer history, although physical activity (PA) increased in cancer survivors from 2018 ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- Nearly 1 in 5 patients report encountering ophthalmic treatments they perceive as bogus, according to a research letter published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Ophthalmology. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- Aggregate surgeon supply is projected to decline to 2038, resulting in a national workforce adequacy of 83.4 percent, according to a study presented at the ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves outcomes for people with coronary heart disease (CHD) compared with no exercise, according to a study published online Sept. 18 ( 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 )

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CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )

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CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )

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Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )

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Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )

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Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )

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There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )

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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 )

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Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

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