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Kathy Hochul declared a statewide New York emergency as 108 measles cases spread from Pennsylvania, expanding who can administer MMR vaccines. ( READ MORE )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse. ( READ MORE )
The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list. ( READ MORE )
In this new era of GLP-1 weight-loss jabs, do we really need any other medical ways to help us shed the excess pounds? ( READ MORE )
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs. ( READ MORE )
Paola Judith Zamora Rojas' family gathered at her Pilsen apartment, as they have done many nights since her death.Chairs faced an altar decorated with photographs of the 32-year-old mother. It ( READ MORE )
Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week ( READ MORE )
Infectious disease experts have revealed to the Daily Mail everything to know about a rare form of plague amid outbreak fears in Russia, including how it spreads and the lifesaving ( READ MORE )
There is one simple question that I rarely hear asked outright: How long should I be able to last in bed? It's more complicated than it sounds - and some ( READ MORE )
A 13-year-old has been hospitalized with a rare complication stemming from a West Nile virus infection. ( READ MORE )
In response to a laboratory worker's suspected death from bubonic plague, Russian officials have enforced quarantine protocols. Approximately 200 individuals are under watch for potential exposure to the infection, which ( READ MORE )
Soi's comments come against the backdrop of Maharashtra scrutinising steep markups on hospital consumables and the Supreme Court's recent observation on a cancer drug carrying a markup of 10 times ( READ MORE )
WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information. ( READ MORE )
Good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. For years that's how we've been told to think of the waxy, fat-like substance in blood playing a key role in determining whether we get ( READ MORE )
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 )
A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident. ( READ MORE )
A Russian lab worker at an institute focused on the plague, the notorious bacterial infection tied to medieval pandemics like the Black Death, has reportedly died, which President Trump called ( READ MORE )
Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics. ( READ MORE )
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 )
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. ( READ MORE )
Some products are downright risky, prompting the FDA to send warning letters about one popular ingredient. ( READ MORE )
Before seven-year-old Connor Halloran had a stroke last May, his parents - like many people - had no idea such a thing could happen to a child, let alone one ( READ MORE )
Doctors and health insurers have filed suit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature violated the law when they approved a healthcare tax that could substantially increase insurance premiums ( READ MORE )
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were recognized for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a technique that uses pulses of light to activate neurons in the ( READ MORE )
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile, is adding three frozen berry products to its recall because of potential contamination with E.coli. ( READ MORE )
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled "sugar-free" on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese's peanut butter cup. ( READ MORE )
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 )
I find myself wondering, if the pharmaceutical interventions available now had existed in the 1990s, would I have been prescribed one? And might that have changed the entire trajectory of ( READ MORE )
Pascal Soriot spoke exclusively with CNBC from the site of AstraZeneca's new $1 billion R&D facility in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ( READ MORE )
One person has died, 200 are under observation and a hospital is under quarantine. Here’s what matters most to experts. ( READ MORE )
New data shows where cases of deadly 'breakbone' fever are rising across the US, as the disease ravages Florida and sparks travel warnings for multiple countries. ( READ MORE )
Rapid response tests are used for the early detection of pregnancy by determining the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in urine. ( READ MORE )
Alda's first symptoms weren't the typical tremors, stiffness or slow movement. It was throwing a pillow at his wife in his sleep. ( READ MORE )
Covid infections in England have more than doubled in a month, with hospital admissions also surging as the XFG variant continues to circulate. ( READ MORE )
The warning comes following the death of a lab worker in Russia ( READ MORE )
An overlooked risk factor for heart attack and stroke, especially in women, can be detected with a simple test. ( READ MORE )
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel shared the prize for their research in optogenetics, developing techniques that allow researchers to investigate neurological and psychiatric disorders. ( READ MORE )
University of Florida researchers found glucosamine users with mild cognitive impairment were 25% more likely to progress to dementia in a new study. ( READ MORE )
Dr. Douglas Lazzaro, professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, gave advice on how to protect eyesight. ( READ MORE )
Brits ‘barely move' for most of the day as new research links inactivity to worse mood and stress ( READ MORE )
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent civil investigative demands to the company to collect evidence around potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, according to his office. ( READ MORE )
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 )
Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors. ( READ MORE )
"Most of these symptoms are completely harmless, but if they're persistent or affecting your quality of life, that's when it's time to speak to your doctor." ( READ MORE )
Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains the symptoms, diagnostic methods, stages and treatment for prostate cancer. ( READ MORE )
Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. For people with chronic low back pain (cLBP) lasting more than 12 weeks, ( READ MORE )
When technology designers work on mental health issues that people tend to conceal or struggle to describe, they often end up with elegant solutions that can make problems worse, according ( READ MORE )
Ischemic stroke can leave lasting neurological damage after the initial vascular event, with oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, neuronal death and disruption of neural connectivity contributing to impaired recovery. Although current interventions ( READ MORE )
Antidepressant use continues to rise. In England, 96 million antidepressant prescription items were dispensed to an estimated 9.1 million patients in 2025–2026. These medicines are prescribed for depression and other ( READ MORE )
When Dr. Kourosh Parham conceived a first-of-its-kind blood test for tinnitus, he knew further research was needed to confirm a link between a unique ear protein and the common hearing ( READ MORE )
Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility's address—and a long list of questions. ( READ MORE )
Understanding and treating chronic neuropathic pain has remained challenging due to its complex nature. New research from the lab of Clifford Woolf, MB, BCh, Ph.D., at Boston Children's Hospital's FM ( READ MORE )
The timing of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is a critical factor in preserving cognitive function for Parkinson's disease patients with a specific genetic mutation, according to a new study ( READ MORE )
On a typical night, I go to bed wearing a tracking watch on one wrist and another type of tracker on the other wrist. Then I compare their sleep findings ( READ MORE )
Our birthdays tell us how long we have lived, but not necessarily how our bodies are aging. Biological age reflects the condition and function of our cells and tissues, shaped ( READ MORE )
For busy health care workers, the electronic health record (EHR) can feel like an endless stream of clicks and prompts. But three Michigan Medicine studies suggest that well-designed alerts for ( READ MORE )
People who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with dementia are likely to live longer than those in a normal weight range, according to a new study by ( READ MORE )
A new global definition of clinical obesity classifies far fewer children as obese than widely used body mass index (BMI) thresholds, according to a large international study. The findings could ( READ MORE )
How much sleep is enough? Public health recommendations necessarily give population-level answers. But with wearable devices now capable of recording hundreds of nights from the same person, researchers from the ( READ MORE )
A minimally invasive ultrasound-guided technique offers long-term relief for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome with fewer side effects than steroids, according to a new study published in Radiology. ( READ MORE )
Even a routine blood test may come with an overnight fasting requirement. Many medical practices still ask patients to go without food for 8–12 hours before blood is drawn. While ( READ MORE )
It's recommended that all adolescents get vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), as the infection can cause cancer. HPV causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer and about 70% of some ( READ MORE )
Dr. Brent Tipping, a geriatrician at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Center (WDGMC), says that hearing loss more than doubles the odds of dementia, with visual impairment (both near and far) ( READ MORE )
Most people know someone with Alzheimer's disease. When I was growing up, my grandmother struggled with dementia, and I saw firsthand how difficult that was for our family. ( READ MORE )
Antimalarial drugs are designed to protect people from malaria, but they may also affect the mosquitoes exposed to them during blood meals. A new Yale study, published in The Journal ( READ MORE )
An Idaho State University biologist and her students are exploring new ways to fight autoimmune diseases afflicting millions. "Normally, our immune system makes antibodies that target pathogens for destruction," said ( READ MORE )
Just days of e-cigarette vapor exposure can injure the lungs' most delicate tissue and leave it more vulnerable to viral infection, according to a study led by National Jewish Health ( READ MORE )
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 to $600, researchers report ( READ MORE )
The protein alpha-synuclein is abundant in healthy brains and plays an important role in enabling communication between nerve cells. However, under certain conditions, misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins can accumulate into toxic ( READ MORE )
No one likes to feel left out of the conversation—including people living with dementia. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra thought to make sure everyone feels included. ( READ MORE )
Conflicting information about the death of a lab worker at a Russian plague research institute has fueled fears about the possibility of pneumonic plague spreading. ( READ MORE )
Avoid dairy, fruit and red meat; take vitamin D supplements—these are some of the nutrition claims circulating online for breast cancer patients, but how many of them are actually based ( READ MORE )
For the first time in a human trial, a class of drugs known as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, already known for their weight-loss and glucose-lowering benefits, has also been shown ( READ MORE )
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to ( READ MORE )
A cancer drug currently being tested in patients may have entered clinical trials based on an incorrect understanding of how it works, according to a new study led by the ( READ MORE )
(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 )
(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 )
(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 )
(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 )
(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 )
(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 )
(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 )
(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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(MedPage Today) -- Every day, in every interaction we have with our patients, our practice, our learners, our institution, there are more and more dashboards that we need to pay ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- While most cases of foreign body retrieval involve the upper gastrointestinal tract (GI), a young woman needed a colonoscopy after she intentionally swallowed multiple nails, researchers reported. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- STOCKHOLM -- The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections -- this time, to more than 20 million seniors, giving ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A researcher at Russia's plague institute laboratory in Siberia died of pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting dozens to ( READ MORE )
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Scientists found that prolonged fasting triggers major changes throughout the body, but many of the most interesting effects only appeared after about three days without food. The results suggest fasting ( READ MORE )
Stimulating the vagus nerve after practice helped mice develop stronger long-term motor learning, revealing a potentially important window when the brain is still locking in a new skill. The effect ( READ MORE )
A teenage boy went into surgery for a broken arm and emerged with brain damage. His mother was determined to figure out what had happened. ( READ MORE )
A new nanoparticle therapy reduced lung tumors in mice while also targeting cachexia, the severe muscle wasting that can accompany cancer. By delivering follistatin mRNA directly to tumors, the approach ( READ MORE )
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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 )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- While lower-frequency isometric exercise training (IET) may be sufficient to maintain blood pressure (BP) reductions over the short term, higher frequencies are required to preserve ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- Functional decline begins many years before clinically apparent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Cardiology. Aung Zaw ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- For adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate cardiovascular risk with albuminuria, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors reduce the risk ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- The prevalence of neurodiversity is increased among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) early in life, according to a study presented at the annual ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 — A fifth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, home to the largest active measles outbreak in the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Health ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 -- Polypharmacy involving prescription medications affected more than one-third of older adults in 2021 to 2023, according to a research letter published online Sept. 24 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 — The smiles that pass between babies and their caregivers aren't just fleeting pleasures: They might help infants learn how to regulate their emotions, according to ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 — Isometric exercises like wall sits may help lower your blood pressure. And just one session a week could help you maintain those healthier numbers. A ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026 — Fewer Americans are saying "I took a Xanax" these days as prescriptions for benzodiazepine sedatives have dropped by more than a quarter over the past ( READ MORE )
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte ( READ MORE )
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress. ( READ MORE )
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province. ( READ MORE )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures ( READ MORE )
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Nicaragua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide. ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits. ( READ MORE )
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )
Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )
Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )
New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )
Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )
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 )
