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Published in the Oct 2026 issue of the Indian Journal of Medical Research, the study analysed health data of 19,703 adults from 53 tribal communities across 14 tribal-dominated districts of ( READ MORE )
Catholic adults now report drinking rates near the levels of Protestants as shifting health views and social habits reshape moderate drinking in America. ( READ MORE )
EXCLUSIVE: Sean Davies, 56, met this week with experts who will decide if the drug is made available. ( READ MORE )
A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition. ( READ MORE )
Experts agree not every child who suffers tonsilitis needs surgery. For most, the infections become less frequent with age - peaking between the ages of five and 15. And the ( READ MORE )
It is widely used in the UK, with more than 7.5 million prescriptions annually ( READ MORE )
The record-breaking number of wildfires linked to soaring summer temperatures this year could drive an increase in head and neck cancers, a study has suggested. ( READ MORE )
Tessa Parry-Wingfield was jogging by the river near her home on a grey March day in 2023 when she noticed something about her vision ( READ MORE )
Adm Brian Christine says obesity, chronic disease and declining hormone levels are undermining military recruitment. ( READ MORE )
Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain". ( READ MORE )
A supplement popular with gymgoers for building muscle is being hailed as a surprise strength booster, even for adults who don't exercise. ( READ MORE )
Natasha May, now 34, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at 27. Now, she is urging all women to check themselves regularly and know what's 'normal' for ( READ MORE )
It's an unwelcome side effect of weight loss jabs used by millions of Britons. 'Ozempic face' can leave users with gaunt features such as hollow cheeks, sagging skin and sunken ( READ MORE )
High blood pressure is very common, particularly in older people, and can lead to serious health issues. ( READ MORE )
A mom of three was bleeding and experiencing swelling around her abdomen for months, while doctors told her it was caused by perimenopause and anxiety. ( READ MORE )
Laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics reported a cyber breach in which an unauthorized party gained access to certain patient records. ( READ MORE )
High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" as many people don't know they have it until it leads to other serious health issues. ( READ MORE )
Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis puts blood thinners in the spotlight. Experts reveal five critical mistakes patients on anticoagulants must avoid. ( READ MORE )
If you need to go under the knife, a key tool to prepare could already be in your bedside table. ( READ MORE )
Canned food has a reputation for being the cheaper, less nutritious cousin of fresh food, but that isn't always true. As a registered dietitian, these are my top recommendations. ( READ MORE )
Researchers have uncovered two new ways Alzheimer's can possibly be managed in the future. ( READ MORE )
A drug from Amgen could give patients with an aggressive form of lung cancer significantly more time to live when added to an immunotherapy from AstraZeneca. ( READ MORE )
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis highlights how brain lesions and common symptoms can mislead doctors, with nearly one in five referrals wrong. ( READ MORE )
For almost a decade, Josette Santiago went from doctor to doctor, desperately searching for a solution to a common women's health problem that was making her life a misery. ( READ MORE )
Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. ( READ MORE )
It is a poorly understood condition that causes debilitating and distressing swelling in the arms or leg - but there is no cure or even treatments that can ease the ( READ MORE )
GPs and nutritionists say that eating for your heart doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, many of the best foods are under £1 in supermarkets. ( READ MORE )
We asked our readers to share the one thing they started doing daily that made them considerably happier. ( READ MORE )
Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored. ( READ MORE )
Brighten your smile without harming your oral health or dropping a lot of money on pricey treatments. ( READ MORE )
Patients with deadly skin cancer could soon benefit from a personalised vaccine that has been shown to slash the risk of death or their cancer returning by nearly half. ( READ MORE )
Even after its latest sharp fall, the drugmaker’s stock price assumes wild successes. ( READ MORE )
Wayne Davies was left "constantly worrying" about race times, comparing himself to other runners on social media. ( READ MORE )
The return to GMT can have surprising health effects. ( READ MORE )
A cardiologist has named the 59p vegetable he recommends when eating for your heart, as it has particular good benefits for arteries. ( READ MORE )
A nutrition expert has suggested food to get into your diet over autumn and winter ( READ MORE )
A cardiologist has explained it is not be too late to improve your cardiovascular health ( READ MORE )
Staffing and workforce solutions firm Quess Corp, in its India Healthcare GCC Outlook 2026 report, said the sector is projected to generate 67,000 job openings in 2026, with nearly 93 ( READ MORE )
The petition, filed through the state commissioner of food safety, said the aim of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 was to decentralise food regulation. Earlier, enforcement of the ( READ MORE )
Shedding those extra pounds can be a real challenge, particularly during the chilly winter months when comfort food becomes our go-to and snacking seems irresistible. Yet, there's good news on ( READ MORE )
Sleep debt can harm your memory, mood and long-term health - and experts warn it takes more than a weekend lie-in to recover from a sleep deficit ( READ MORE )
The company’s stock dropped after details of a study raised questions about how widely the treatment would be used. ( READ MORE )
The parents of an Arizona toddler declared dead, but found alive in a morgue five hours later blame his “negligent” doctor for leaving him with lifelong, severe brain damage. Vincent ( READ MORE )
Kenya's Health Ministry announced the country's second Ebola death Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms while in quarantine. ( READ MORE )
The US could end up suffering two separate flu seasons this year due to a mutated strain causing earlier peaks than expected, experts warn. ( READ MORE )
The CDC will now screen foreign travelers headed to the US to assure they have not traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ( READ MORE )
People who walked more consistently performed better on tests measuring attention, focus and decision-making, measures of cognitive health, a new study suggests. ( READ MORE )
Beyond the pain of endometriosis lies hidden, critical signs that patients and doctors often miss. ( READ MORE )
When Natasha Allard's close friend Dave was diagnosed with stage 4 testicular cancer at age 26, the University at Buffalo postdoctoral associate started paying more attention to how cancer was ( READ MORE )
Reminding yourself to smile often can not only help you form more friendships but also make you feel better. ( READ MORE )
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have developed and validated a new genetic animal model that gives scientists a more precise way to study brown and beige fat, specialized ( READ MORE )
The same substances that can alter perception and shift moods are now drawing scientific interest for their potential therapeutic abilities. Researchers across the globe are investigating whether psychedelics, such as ( READ MORE )
In many studies, it appears that women who have more children have a higher risk of heart disease and a shorter life span, but this effect is inconsistent across populations ( READ MORE )
The Regenerative Medicine Project at our institute is advancing therapeutic strategies for various diseases by introducing a range of modifications to human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. ( READ MORE )
New research uncovers the potential benefits and risks of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for adults aged 80 years or older with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings will be ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Investigational tovecimig combined with paclitaxel significantly improved the response rate and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with previously treated advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer, according to ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with recurrent or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer had dramatic improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) when treated with a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER2, a large ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The investigational CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy zolacabtagene autoleucel (zola-cel) showed the potential to treat people with highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) and progressive ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- DENVER -- Two IgA nephropathy drugs -- atacicept (Trutakna) and sibeprenlimab injection (Voyxact) -- showed they were able to slow kidney function decline in final phase III ( READ MORE )
Tibial stress fractures are among the most common overuse injuries affecting military personnel, but they can be difficult to identify in their earliest stages. Small stresses in the bone may ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Nearly one in 10 adults hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection died in the hospital or within 30 days of discharge, according to a ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president ( READ MORE )
Drawing on nearly a decade of surveillance, the researchers document the burden of Lassa fever in the region and explain how sustainable diagnostic structures can support prevention and help reduce ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- As a physician, I take care of the individual patient in front of me. As a public health leader, communities are my patients. I ask: Who needs ( READ MORE )
Sleep apnea often gets passed off as mere snoring, but it's a much bigger deal. Throughout the night, breathing keeps pausing, and each pause chips away at sleep quality. Left ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- People who rely on employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for their coverage this year, with employees at small businesses and their employers especially squeezed by the surging ( READ MORE )
A small device that gently stimulates nerves through the ear could offer a new way to tackle stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial of 63 patients already taking ( READ MORE )
Much like a satellite provides a full picture of Earth, a new technology can generate thousands of detailed "satellite maps" showing where individual proteins are located and distributed across an ( READ MORE )
A major study has uncovered hidden warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease in the blood up to 10 years before diagnosis. Researchers discovered distinct antibody patterns that could help predict ( READ MORE )
Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice ( READ MORE )
The first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo began Friday, the head of the World Health Organization said. ( READ MORE )
Kenya's Health Ministry announced the country's second Ebola death Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms while in quarantine. ( READ MORE )
An investigational vaccine helped the immune system recognize and respond to mutations that drive most pancreatic cancers, according to results from a randomized phase 2 clinical trial led by Mayo ( READ MORE )
For patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, oral icotrokinra, a peptide that blocks the interleukin-23 receptor, yields a clinical response at week 12 significantly more often than placebo, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Endovascular therapy (EVT) made promising forays into milder and later-presenting large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes in a pair of multicenter, open-label trials from China. In the MILD-MT ( READ MORE )
Scientists discovered that the thick, sticky fluid surrounding glioblastoma tumors can make brain cancer cells smaller, more flexible, and better at invading surrounding tissue. Even more troubling, some of these ( READ MORE )
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men—in 2013, it affected more than 1 million men across the world. The cancer does not behave the same way in every ( READ MORE )
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers. One reason for its resistance to therapy is the dense tissue surrounding the tumor that acts as a protective ( READ MORE )
The phase 2 BESTOW clinical trial showed that tegoprubart (a novel anti-CD40L antibody therapy) was better at preserving kidney function than tacrolimus (the current standard of care) in immunosuppressive regimens ( READ MORE )
New research indicates that U.S.–Mexico border counties experience disproportionately elevated rates of death from chronic kidney disease (CKD), alongside reduced availability of nephrologists. The findings will be presented at ASN ( READ MORE )
New research indicates that commonly used measures of kidney function underestimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with cancer. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney ( READ MORE )
In a world-first international trial, adding intismeran, a type of personalized therapeutic cancer vaccine made from each patient's own tumor, to pembrolizumab immunotherapy after surgery for high-risk melanoma reduced the ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- An investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) significantly reduced the risk of disease progression or death in patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, a Chinese phase III trial showed. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy was associated with a slightly higher incidence of autoimmune disease compared with estrogen-progestogen therapy, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Among over 100,000 women ( READ MORE )
You might have heard that cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in breast cancer survivors improved significantly after treatment with the glutamate regulator oxaloacetate, a preliminary single-arm clinical study showed. All 16 evaluable patients ( READ MORE )
About 10% of cancers are linked to an inherited genetic variant, but as few as one in 15 cancer patients eligible for genetic testing complete it. ( READ MORE )
Research published today identifies potential new ways to treat the most common type of colorectal cancer in Ireland. The study, conducted by an international research team led by RCSI University ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- At 6 months of age, most U.S. infants no longer had detectable levels of maternal neutralizing antibodies for measles, potentially leaving them at risk of ( READ MORE )
Early results of the first clinical trial to evaluate the drug invikafusp alfa (invika) in humans indicate that the treatment may be capable of managing cancers that have rebuffed most ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Taking the nonhormonal dual neurokinin (NK) receptor antagonist elinzanetant (Lynkuet) at bedtime did not result in residual daytime sleepiness and actually improved sleepiness scores in postmenopausal women, ( READ MORE )
More than 32% of participants in a Rutgers study reported using ChatGPT and similar chatbots for substance-use information. ( READ MORE )
A new prospective study from Japan explored whether fish consumption before and during pregnancy is linked to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Researchers analyzed data from ( READ MORE )
Source: National Eye Institute - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Eye Care ( READ MORE )
LGBTQ+ college students who experience discrimination are significantly more likely to experience depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts and to avoid needed health care, according to a new national study by ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Up to 84% of prescriptions for specialty oral cancer drugs for blood cancers were initially denied, according to a nationwide study of claims submitted to Medicare and ( READ MORE )
A new analysis of a phase 3 clinical trial found that the targeted drug daraxonrasib improved survival compared with standard chemotherapy across multiple groups of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- A U.S.-Candidate Risk Score (US-CRS) prioritizes sicker heart transplant candidates with higher mortality without transplant compared with the current medical urgency status, according to a ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), patient-reported outcomes (PROs) generally worsen shortly after tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) discontinuation, according to a study published in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), remission is attainable with usual care, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- For patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, oral icotrokinra, a peptide that blocks the interleukin-23 receptor, yields a clinical response at week 12 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Treating depression with interpersonal psychotherapy during pregnancy influences infant brain development and early emotional function, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in Nature ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and prior intracranial bleeding, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are associated with a reduced risk for ischemic stroke (IS) and ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 -- For patients with de novo coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), drug-coated balloon (DCB) and drug-eluting stent (DES) strategies are comparable in terms ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — Some adults with chronic hepatitis B may now have a path to something today’s treatments rarely deliver — stopping all medication while the virus stays ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — A shorter radiation regimen can be just as safe and effective for breast cancer patients who want reconstruction surgery, a new clinical trial says. A ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — Marijuana legalization may be landing more people in the hospital with heart problems, a new study suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed more than 50 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — You might have heard that cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — Revised federal vaccination guidelines for hepatitis B could leave children at risk of contracting the liver-damaging virus from other family members, a new study warns. ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — Many Americans are accepting high levels of stress as a normal part of life, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association (APA). ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 — The caregiving gap between women and men is growing, with women devoting an increasing number of years to caring for aging family members or friends, ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Western Europe has the highest disability burden associated with alcohol-related cirrhosis complicated by heart failure, according to a study presented at UEG Week, the annual ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- The prevalence of binge eating at least one day in the past 30 days is 40.5 percent in U.S. high school students, according to a ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Medical device adverse event reports are frequently incomplete, inaccurate, and delayed, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in The BMJ. Alyssa Zhou, from ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 — State health officials fighting measles outbreaks this spring asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help getting a faster test. The ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Adults with type 1 diabetes have a higher prevalence of depressive and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms than those with type 2 diabetes or without ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and acute ischemic stroke, early initiation of rhythm control is associated with a lower risk for recurrent stroke or ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Early uptake was rapid for oral semaglutide (Wegovy pill) relative to injectable incretin-based weight management therapies, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- A strategy recommending initiation of vasopressin at a lower dose of other vasopressors does not reduce 28-day mortality for patients in septic shock, according to ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22 2026 -- Continued anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is associated with sustained left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, LV systolic dysfunction, and worsening diastolic function, which is reversible after discontinuation ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Rural populations experience higher breast cancer mortality, and the rural-urban gap is expected to widen by 2035, according to a study presented at the American ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Masked hypertension (higher home than office blood pressure [BP]) is associated with a higher risk for falls in older adults, according to a study presented ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 — Reaching for that non-dairy creamer could be making your daily cup of joe worse for your health, a new study says. Although people drink about ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 — Could just one caffeinated drink a week make a difference in your child's brain development? "Caffeine is such a normal part of daily life that ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 — LGBTQ+ youth continue to face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, driven by ongoing discrimination, a new report says. However, acceptance and access ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 — Women who enter menopause prematurely may have a higher risk of heart problems, due in part to higher blood sugar levels, a new study says. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2026 — Older women who use topical estrogen to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections might wind up with a UTI anyway after hip fracture surgery, a new ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- For older adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is associated with lower risks for hepatic decompensation ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Antipsychotic treatment initiation is associated with rapid increases in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and weight, according to a study published in the November issue of The ( READ MORE )
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Updated recommendations are presented for the management of tinnitus in a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) leads to a greater reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels than routine care for adults with type 2 diabetes not treated ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- For patients with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist exposure is associated with earlier sequential NAION, according to a study ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Newly eligible younger adults are less likely to have discussed colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with their clinician compared with their older counterparts, according to a ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Crude odds ratios suggest an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in association with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, but this finding ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see — muscle slowly ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Patient and consumer representatives advising U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panels might actually be a Trojan horse for the pharmaceutical industry, a new ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Up to 3 out of 4 women with endometriosis may also suffer from migraines. But new research suggests that overlap is often overlooked. "There's a ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — About 4 out of 5 parents say it costs too much to have a baby these days, a new survey says. In particular, keeping kids ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Hormone therapy for menopause might actually boost the weight-loss benefits of drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. Middle-aged women taking hormone therapy ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 — Smartphones are costing teenagers a good night’s sleep, a new study says. Teens who use their phones late into the evening suffer from delays in ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- For-profit hospital status is associated with worse patient and nurse outcomes, which is partially accounted for by differences in nurse staffing, according to a study ( READ MORE )
London, UK -- 20 October 2026 -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) for the treatment of chronic ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2026 -- A deep learning algorithm analyzing one fundus photograph can predict progression to moderate or high myopia, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE) October 20, 2026 --Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Cosette”), a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Evoxac ( READ MORE )
PLAINSBORO, N.J. and BAGSVÆRD, Denmark, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Novo announced results from two post hoc analyses of the REDEFINE 1 trial presented at The Menopause Society 2026 ( READ MORE )
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated ( READ MORE )
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia. ( 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 )
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 )
