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Common cholesterol drug linked to lower dementia risk when started early

A massive study found that starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked to a 15% lower risk of dementia over a decade. ( READ MORE )

Official 'death dossier' reveals how GPs could learn to help patients end their own lives if assisted dying law is passed

Family doctors in England and Wales could receive a 90-minute online training session and an hour-long digital 'interactive session' about euthanasia. ( READ MORE )

Aster DM Quality Care's promoter bumps up stake with ₹350 cr share purchase

The Moopen family acquired 46.09 lakh equity shares of Aster DM Quality Care Limited, representing approximately 0.57 per cent of the company’s paid-up equity share capital, from TPG-backed Centella Mauritius ( READ MORE )

Smoking raises death risk by 55% in people with diabetes, global experts call for active quit treatment

The recommendations, published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, are the first dedicated international consensus on smoking cessation specifically for people with type 2 diabetes. They were developed by 35 ( READ MORE )

'I'm a GP — doing 1 thing for a few minutes every day can make a big difference’

Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed shares one good habit that can help you stay healthy throughout life. ( READ MORE )

A single juror may prevent a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial as deliberations resume

A deadlocked jury is scheduled to return for a seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial ( READ MORE )

FSSAI plans curbs on high-fat food sales within 50 metres of schools, CEO Rajit Punhani says

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is looking to tighten the food environment concerning students by trying to curb the sale of high-fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) ( READ MORE )

As jurors deliberate the Lindsay Clancy case, here are key moments from the trial

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder case are trying to decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children at her Massachusetts home ( READ MORE )

The group of 'superfoods' that naturally lowers dangerously high blood pressure

Roughly 120 million Americans have hypertension - eating these specific foods may slash the risk of developing high blood pressure by a third. ( READ MORE )

I loved to wind down with a couple of glasses of wine every night - until I was told I had liver disease at just 47. I gave up alcohol for a year and lost 42 pounds - but this is how I REVERSED my condition

'Your blood tests are back and they're showing your liver is under stress,' my doctor told me. 'A lot of stress. In fact, you've got fatty liver disease.' ( READ MORE )

I'm the first person in the world to have survived a PIG kidney transplant...18 months later I'm healthier than I ever thought I could be

Tim Andrews, 67, from New Hampshire, US, lived with the animal organ for nine months before later receiving a human donation. ( READ MORE )

Marijuana users may face hidden driving danger that standard tests can miss

Cannabis edible users registered THC levels nearly 10 times lower than smokers despite similar driving impairment, exposing a potential road safety gap. ( READ MORE )

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days

A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. ( READ MORE )

Cardinal Cupich, nuns challenge ‘right-to-die’ law, say Illinois ‘has no business’ forcing assisted suicide

Cardinal Blase Cupich has added his high-profile name to a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' assisted suicide law, arguing that the practice is unconstitutional and "denies the choice of a dignified ( READ MORE )

Drugmakers quietly halted autoimmune drug trials because of deaths or problematic side effects, raising questions about disclosure around experimental research

Trial freezes by Novartis and Bristol Myers have triggered a race to understand why a promising autoimmune treatment turned risky. ( READ MORE )

Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month. ( READ MORE )

What to know about those touted 'healthy' drinks that may be secretly sabotaging your teeth

That kombucha, lemon water, prebiotic soda, flavored seltzer, or apple cider vinegar tonic may feel like a smart pick, but sip trendy drinks like these all day and your teeth ( READ MORE )

Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled, study reveals… and the death toll is far beyond the liver

Deaths from multiple cancers linked to alcohol consumption have surged in the past several decades, especially in young Americans, alarming new research has revealed. ( READ MORE )

Drug-resistant fungus spreading to new parts of the world... becoming 'global public health concern'

Scientists are issuing an urgent warning over a fungus causing a difficult-to-treat infection that could lead to a rash that erupts over large areas of the body. ( READ MORE )

RFK Jr. is investigating whether troops died of Covid vaccine, Army doctor says

Theresa Long is one of a few advisers to the health secretary examining whether the government covered up vaccine side effects. ( READ MORE )

5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading faster than efforts to track and contain it ( READ MORE )

Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread

Chicago's first West Nile virus death of 2026 follows the city's rainiest summer in years, as CDPH sprays insecticide across 15 community areas. ( READ MORE )

The remarkable link between MS and your stomach: As cases of multiple sclerosis surge, a breakthrough study reveals surprising new trigger of incurable illness - and simple steps you can take to reduce risks

It's a remarkable claim about the cause of multiple sclerosis - a devastating incurable illness that continues to baffle scientists. Now the Daily Mail can reveal there is serious science ( READ MORE )

Trump administration stalled a survey of PFAS in wastewater, former EPA officials say

The Trump administration has stalled a study that would help regulators understand which industries dump harmful forever chemicals with their wastewater, according to two former agency officials who were involved ( READ MORE )

3 leaders who work with Chicago’s immigrant communities reflect on the toll of Operation Midway Blitz

Not leaving your home for days or weeks. Always being on the lookout to protect yourself and your loved ones. It can lead to a constant state of fear, stress, ( READ MORE )

‘Street Fighter’ star reveals intense diet and exercise regimen she used to bulk up her thighs by 2.5 inches

How does one get some of the most famous thighs in video game history? ( READ MORE )

Salmonella infections jump again: Health chiefs announce 50 new cases of deadly bug in just a week and urge some Britons to avoid runny eggs

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today confirmed a total of 528 cases -a jump from 474 last Thursday. ( READ MORE )

Lundberg Family Farms rice recall expanded as warning issued for Walmart, Target and Whole Foods shoppers

A recall of white jasmine rice manufactured by a Butte County producer has been expanded to include more than 27,000 packages of rice at major retailers including Walmart, Target, and ( READ MORE )

Yet another benefit of weight loss jabs: They combat severe snoring, study finds

A review has found that up to half of patients using tirzepatide - the active ingredient in the blockbuster jab Mounjaro - banished their sleep apnoea. ( READ MORE )

Americans Encounter Risks at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad

Participants, often in vulnerable states, have little recourse if mistreated or injured. ( READ MORE )

The No. 2 complication of the explosive diarrhea outbreak isn’t what we expected

Americans’ poop problems aren’t over yet. ( READ MORE )

The remarkable link between MS and your stomach: As cases of multiple sclerosis surge, a breakthrough study reveals surprising new trigger of incurable illness - and simple steps you can take to reduce risks

It's a remarkable claim about the cause of multiple sclerosis - a devastating incurable illness that continues to baffle scientists. Now the Daily Mail can reveal there is serious science ( READ MORE )

What Ozempic could do for human lifespan — after mice taking it lived 100 days longer

New research showed mice that took the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy lived around 100 days longer than mice who didn't take it. That's a 12% increase in lifespan. ( READ MORE )

Lindsay Clancy jury is deliberating for a sixth day but there's growing risk of a mistrial

The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Thursday started a sixth day of trying to reach a verdict and avoid a mistrial after telling the judge twice that ( READ MORE )

New GP and wellbeing hub 'a major milestone'

The £21m hub brings together primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services in one location. ( READ MORE )

I'm a nutritionist - here's the surprising 'healthy' basics that I'd NEVER put in my trolley

The question nutritionist Rachel Butcher is asked the most? Which foods make up her weekly shop. And most clients are somewhat surprised by her answer, she says. ( READ MORE )

Billionaire family offices back healthcare and biotech startups in August

The personal investment firms of titans like Stanley Druckenmiller are backing innovations in gene editing, drug discovery and more. ( READ MORE )

Warning over Zika-carrying mosquitoes spotted in east London - insects also trigger deadly dengue and chikungunya

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today revealed the insects, known as Aedes aegypti, have been discovered at homes in east London. ( READ MORE )

Your bedding can now tell you how fast you’re aging (thanks in part to biohacker Bryan Johnson)

The brand that once described itself as a "sleep fitness" company has partnered with the "immortal uncle" to offer a way to see how fast you're aging while catching some ( READ MORE )

Max Saket adds 400 beds, emerges as Delhi’s largest private hospital by capacity

The expansion takes Max Saket’s total bed capacity to approximately 1,200, making it the largest private hospital in Delhi by bed capacity, according to Max Healthcare, as the healthcare major ( READ MORE )

At 29 I was drinking a box of wine a day despite my successful career. Then I tried the £3 'Ozempic for alcohol' pill - now I haven't felt a craving for almost a decade

It was during a family brunch that Luke Smith realised he had a drinking problem. It was just 11am and he was huddled in his parents' bathroom, downing two cans ( READ MORE )

I put my increased bowel movements down to my active lifestyle and healthy diet. Doctors told me it was IBS... then I developed excruciating backache

After almost two years of worsening stomach pain, Sam Launder was told he had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Then aged 27, he thought it was something he simply had to ( READ MORE )

Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people

A keto diet reduced liver fat by roughly 67% and reversed prediabetes in half of participants, but the study's small sample size is a caveat. ( READ MORE )

‘Setup For A Disaster’: Pediatricians Predict What Will Happen If Vaccination Rates Continue To Fall

Childhood vaccination rates are declining throughout the United States, which can have long-term effects for kids and their communities. ( READ MORE )

I'm a GP — this is what happens to tonnes of wasted NHS medicines

Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains what happens to an estimated 3,400 tonnes of medicines that are wasted each year. ( READ MORE )

'Invasive disease-carrying mosquito' confirmed to be in UK in new update

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a new alert ( READ MORE )

Inside the scramble for HRT — as perimenopausal women get creative amid estrogen patch shortage

In November, the FDA removed the black box labeling from estrogen-based HRT and the market pounced. “Trying to find estrogen patches right now is like a high-stakes scavenger hunt that ( READ MORE )

This free 'Sandbag Saturdays' workout on the beach is killer — and fans can't get enough

You'll absolutely feel the burn at the popular weekly event held at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach. ( READ MORE )

Children's hospital faces 'biggest measles exposure we've ever seen' after visitors test positive for deadly virus and expose hundreds

A major children's hospital caring for some of the sickest and most vulnerable patients is facing measles exposure after visitors tested positive for the highly infectious virus. ( READ MORE )

New blood biomarkers reveal how common muscular dystrophy treatment may impair overall growth

In a study published in Scientific Reports, an international, multidisciplinary research team that included Binghamton University researchers identified a set of blood proteins that may explain why the corticosteroid prednisone, ( READ MORE )

Gut-derived bacterial molecule may drive severe liver disease

Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, together with international collaborators, have discovered that a small molecule made exclusively by gut bacteria can actively drive disease in ( READ MORE )

Study finds liposuction reduces lipedema pain more than conservative treatment

A study titled "Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema: A randomized controlled multi-center clinical trial" published in The Lancet, provides the first large-scale, multicenter evidence base for the ( READ MORE )

AI may help identify breast cancers missed by mammograms, but clinical benefit remains uncertain

Artificial intelligence may help radiologists identify subtle signs of breast cancers that are missed during routine mammograms, and some AI systems may even identify patterns associated with an increased risk ( READ MORE )

Aging blocks the retina's ability to regrow lost neurons, a first-of-its-kind study finds

A new study from the laboratory of Levi Todd, Ph.D., at Upstate Medical University has found that aging significantly limits the ability of support cells in the retina, called glia, ( READ MORE )

Putting a price on preventive care: How Medicaid compares to other insurers in Virginia

Medicaid has a reputation for paying doctors less than other health insurers. But exactly how much less has been difficult to establish, particularly for the vast majority of Medicaid patients ( READ MORE )

Health warnings could reduce young people's social media use, study finds

Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media—such as mental health consequences—have the potential to reduce young people's social media use, a new Stanford Medicine study has found. ( READ MORE )

Tumor biology could guide mantle cell lymphoma treatment from the time of diagnosis

Today, treatment decisions for patients with mantle cell lymphoma are heavily based on age alone, although the disease can range from slow-growing (indolent) to very aggressive. In a new journal ( READ MORE )

Cancer drug tames atherosclerosis inflammation and plaque in animal models

A new Yale study has identified a promising therapeutic avenue for atherosclerosis, a condition caused by inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries. Martin Schwartz, Ph.D., Robert W. Berliner Professor of ( READ MORE )

The Dark Side of Mindfulness

A prominent psychologist and meditation teacher set out to research the benefits of the practice. What she found alarmed her. ( READ MORE )

Voice disorder may be an early sign of dementia, study suggests

Those experiencing worsening voice quality—in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders—and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than ( READ MORE )

Testosterone maxxing is all the rage—but when it comes to fatherhood, less might be more

Testosterone is having a moment. On social media, it's being lauded for everything from building muscle to gaining wealth and sexual dominance. ( READ MORE )

Experimental brain implants are on the rise. What happens after the trials are over?

In 2024, Elon Musk's Neuralink put its first brain implant into a human amid doubt from scientists and allegations of animal cruelty. ( READ MORE )

AI models show promising results in ICU mortality predictions

Predicting mortality risk in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is a crucial part of medical treatment, and recent research has found artificial intelligence could help clinicians make more efficient and ( READ MORE )

Local neural wiring may set the brain's range of activity patterns

The human brain contains billions of neurons, specialized nerve cells that receive, transmit and process information through electrical and chemical signals. Human thoughts, sensory perceptions and behaviors are known to ( READ MORE )

The workout recovery techniques backed by science—and the ones that are just hype

Finishing a tough workout always feels good. That is, until a few hours later, when those uncomfortable muscle aches start setting in. This discomfort can linger for days—making easy, everyday ( READ MORE )

Systems-level approaches crucial to translating research into aged care practice

Research continues to improve knowledge and understanding, but translating this research into clinical practice remains a challenge. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves first-in-class drug for polycythemia vera

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Takeda Pharmaceuticals' Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control with existing therapies. ( READ MORE )

I'm trying to lose weight. Will exercising make me hungrier and eat more?

We've all been there. You spend an hour at the gym, and before you even reach the locker room, you start thinking about your favorite takeout meal—after all, you've earned ( READ MORE )

New treatment approach for children with short-limbed dwarfism

A phase 3 trial is showing "a potentially giant step forward" in treating children with achondroplasia, UCLA Health's Dr. Isidro B. Salusky wrote in an editorial published in the New ( READ MORE )

Study identifies potential new target for treating atherosclerosis

Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have identified a cellular signaling pathway in fat cells that may play an important role in the development of ( READ MORE )

Practice helps the brain separate tasks and improve multitasking ability

Why is it so difficult to perform two tasks at the same time? For decades, scientists have debated whether multitasking is limited by a "central bottleneck" that restricts simultaneous processing ( READ MORE )

Micro-bladder model offers clues to stopping recurrent UTIs

A lab-grown micro bladder may explain why urinary tract infections (UTIs) return so frequently, according to a study led by researchers at UCL, the University of Oxford and the University ( READ MORE )

New Zealand approves use of party drug MDMA to treat trauma

Two psychiatrists in New Zealand won approval Friday to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to people with severe post-traumatic stress disorder. ( READ MORE )

Off-Label GLP-1 Use Skyrockets in Young Kids

(MedPage Today) -- Prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists to children ages 8 to 11 years with obesity surged 310-fold since 2019, despite a lack of FDA approval in kids under 12, ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 use among young children with obesity in US remains rare but is rising rapidly

Although the number of U.S. children under age 12 with obesity who are prescribed the weight-loss drugs Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound remains low, it was 310 times higher in June ( READ MORE )

$50B rural health transformation program needs more transparency, groups say

One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural health care lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fraud, identify successful projects ( READ MORE )

Your health insurance rates are going to rise next year: Here's why

Employer health care costs are on track to climb about 11% next year, the sharpest jump in more than two decades. ( READ MORE )

Wildfires pose a growing threat to dialysis care

In the midst of another intense wildfire season, a new study sheds light on the risks wildfires pose to life-sustaining dialysis care for thousands of Canadians. ( READ MORE )

Snacking is not as unhealthy as you might think

Snacking, it turns out, is not all about chips, cookies and chocolate. Dutch millennials often consume nutritious foods, such as fruit, bread and yogurt, between their main meals. This is ( READ MORE )

Novel PET/MRI approach improves detection of endometriosis in difficult-to-assess areas

A new PET/MRI technique that targets fibroblast activation protein (FAP) overexpressed in endometriosis is more effective at identifying lesions than conventional imaging. According to new research published in The Journal ( READ MORE )

Is Paxlovid Any Better Than Placebo for Long COVID?

(MedPage Today) -- Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) wasn't any more effective at relieving long COVID symptoms than placebo, according to a large double-blind phase II trial. At 90 days in RECOVER-VITAL, symptoms ( READ MORE )

Judge Sends Deadlocked  Lindsay Clancy Jurors Home

(MedPage Today) -- The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial went home without a verdict Thursday in a dramatic sixth day of deliberations. Her defense lawyer told the judge ( READ MORE )

Unruptured Brain Aneurysms Found in 1 in 15 Healthy Adults, Study Shows

(MedPage Today) -- Unruptured brain aneurysms were identified more frequently in recent years, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed. In studies of healthy people who had MR or CT angiography, ( READ MORE )

GLP-1 Scripts Rising Faster Among Adults With Serious Mental Illness

(MedPage Today) -- Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) received GLP-1 drug prescriptions at higher rates than those without SMI from 2018 to 2024, an analysis of U.S. insurance claims ( READ MORE )

SINGLE-AF Cardiologist; Sterile Needle, Every Time; Bonus Baby Surprise

(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. "So kind of them to consider me when naming these trials," ( READ MORE )

Stelara Approval Expands; Good News in Celiac Disease; Curcumin for Adenomas

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA said it expanded approval of the interleukin (IL)-12/23 antagonist ustekinumab (Stelara) to include treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in children as young ( READ MORE )

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Dramatic Improvement in Dermatomyositis Skin Symptoms With First Approved Oral Agent

(MedPage Today) -- Patients with previously treated dermatomyositis had significant improvement in skin-related symptoms and quality of life when treated with the selective TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor brepocitinib (Lisraya), data from a ( READ MORE )

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Why Dolly Parton's an Excellent Role Model for Doctors

(MedPage Today) -- Dolly Parton died last month at age 80. Her death has prompted extensive coverage of her humanitarian and healthcare legacy. My big takeaway from learning more about ( READ MORE )

Gloria Steinem on Women's Rights, Abortion Politics, and Being Called the B-Word

(MedPage Today) -- In interviews and emails, Gloria Steinem shared with Associated Press reporters over the years her thoughts on social changes she had witnessed as a leading voice for ( READ MORE )

Groundbreaking Pancreatic Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Lung Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- The landmark oral RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib (Rasonque) showed efficacy in previously treated patients with metastatic RAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a phase I/II trial. Among ( READ MORE )

Afib Ablation Falls in New Sham-Controlled Trial

(MedPage Today) -- Some techniques of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (Afib) did not hold up under scrutiny in new randomized trials, researchers reported at the European Society of Cardiology ( READ MORE )

Surgeon Indicted Over Shootout; $15M Asthma Death Settlement; Ketamine Doc Suspended

(MedPage Today) -- Thomas Steffens, DO, the Colorado surgeon accused of shooting at federal agents who were trying to arrest him in Florida, has been indicted on multiple charges, including ( READ MORE )

Nurse Found Dead; New Moms Stirred by Clancy Trial; Tim Curry's Cause of Death

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A nurse and her two sons were found dead in their Minnesota home in what is suspected to ( READ MORE )

How ‘Somatics’ Became the Solution to Modern Life

The word isn’t new—but lately, it’s everywhere. ( READ MORE )

Bats carry dangerous viruses without getting sick. This may be why

Scientists discovered that more than 500 species of vesper bats possess two separate sets of antibody genes, an immune arrangement never before found in mammals. The surprising system could help ( READ MORE )

September 03, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) injection for the treatment of Alexander disease in pediatric and adult patients. Zanvastro is the first ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Alcohol-attributable cancer mortality has increased in the United States, with mortality rates higher in men and those aged 55 years or older, according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Mimrylo (rusfertide) as a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera who have not achieved adequate control ( READ MORE )

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 CERVINO study1 evaluating etentamig, an investigational BCMA x CD3 bispecific T-cell ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Functional physical performance is positively associated with quality of life (QoL) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- For adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) eligible for induction chemotherapy, azacitidine plus venetoclax is associated with longer event-free survival than induction chemotherapy, according to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- A very low-carbohydrate diet has greater cardiometabolic benefits, particularly in hepatic metabolic function, compared with matched 10 percent weight loss induced by other popular diets ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Bacterial infection during initial hospitalization for firearm injury occurred in about 5 percent of patients, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment after intracerebral hemorrhage reduces the risk for recurrent stroke without an increase in serious adverse events, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the PrecivityAD2 test for adults aged 40 years and older presenting with signs or symptoms of cognitive ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, focal therapy use has remained uncommon across risk groups, and its use is defined as inappropriate in about half ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and outcomes vary worldwide, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Medicine. Joseph G. Nugent, M.D., ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Employer healthcare costs are on track to climb about 11% next year, the sharpest jump in more than two decades. Companies expect to hold that ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — A person’s memory starts to get worse much sooner than previously thought, a new study says. Folks in their 50s start showing signs of decreased ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — For men with prostate cancer, eating healthier fats after diagnosis may be linked to a longer life. The finding comes from a study of nearly ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Genetics help shape your personality, and those same genes reverberate throughout your life, a new study has found. More than 1,200 different genetic variants are ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Bright light therapy can help seniors get better sleep, a new study says. Light therapy lamps improved the sleep cycles and activity levels of older ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — Simple walking tests could be an easy way to assess the well-being of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says. Better walking ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2026 — One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Residential context has a stronger association with survival for Black than White women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Time-restricted eating (TRE) may help adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and overweight control their blood sugar, according to a study published online Aug. 17 ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- For community-dwelling older adults without clinical cardiovascular disease, atorvastatin is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular events, but does not improve disability-free survival, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) in pancreatic cancer in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- For women with autoimmune disease who had received autologous CD19-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, pregnancies seem to be uncomplicated without disease reactivation, according to ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented to help clinicians decide which medications may be effective for preventing migraine in adults in two reports issued by the American ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 -- Silent atherosclerosis is detectable in early adulthood and increases with age, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the New England Journal of ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — A judge has blocked sweeping changes to federal teen pregnancy prevention grants, ruling that health officials backed the new requirements with scientific studies that appear ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — Sara Kutzle worked as a makeup artist in San Francisco before suffering a stroke at age 39. Her stroke cost her a week in intensive ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — Heart disease often starts decades before symptoms appear, and a major new study shows just how early. "Currently, a person's risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — It’s natural to be anxious when you’re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness. But that anxiety might be eased with one ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — Back braces have been used for decades to treat low back pain, but a new review has concluded that they don’t appear to help much. ( READ MORE )

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 — In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at ( READ MORE )

NOVATO, Calif., September 2, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome. The study ( READ MORE )

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 2, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced positive topline results from an ongoing Phase 2a study of TEV ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the Aug. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Considerable differences are seen in the incidence of cancers among Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

Basel, September 1, 2026 – Novartis today announced positive topline results from its Phase III REMODEL-1/-2 trials of remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis.1 Remibrutinib, a highly selective and potent oral ( READ MORE )

BEDMINSTER, N.J., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Juniper Biosciences today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to JBS-003 (18F-fluoromisonidazole, or FMISO), ( READ MORE )

September 1, 2026 -- National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have discovered rare antibodies that could inform the development of an intervention for alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an emerging tick-bite-associated condition ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) tablets as the first oral treatment of dermatomyositis in adults. The approval was based on ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Lower predicted prevalences of birth defects are seen in association with periconception parental vitamin B12 and postconception maternal red blood cell (RBC) folate, according to ( READ MORE )

Audience: Health Care Professional, Consumer FDA Drug Safety Communication – September 1, 2026 What Is FDA Doing? The Food and Drug Administration has approved revisions to the labeling for ferric ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- The artificial sweetener xylitol is independently associated with the incident risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in the general population, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- An estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may relieve symptoms of "brain fog" in menopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 1 ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- From 2005 to 2023, there was an increase in the proportion of U.S. women never screened for cervical cancer, according to a study published online ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 — Federal health officials have launched a web page that gathers the nation's drug overdose numbers, prevention tips and treatment resources into a single place. The ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people aged 2 years and older ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Swimming in freshwater sites, such as rivers and lakes, is tied to a higher risk for stomach bugs and skin conditions, according to a study ( READ MORE )

TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2026 -- Virtual reality-based digital defocus vision training (DDVT) may be a promising adjunctive approach for pediatric myopia control, according to a study published online Aug. 27 ( READ MORE )

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 )

Nicaragua is reporting increased cases of chikungunya. Most cases have been reported in Managua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )

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

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )

CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )

CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )

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

CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )

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

There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )

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

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )

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

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )

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

CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )

Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )

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

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

Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )

New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )

Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )

Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )

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

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )

Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )

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

Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )

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

Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )

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