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‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out

Licensed therapist Lisa Brookes Kift outlines how "quiet quitting" erodes marriages, and why the absence of arguing may signal emotional detachment. ( READ MORE )

How international supermarkets can break up a dinner rut without costing a fortune

When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task ( READ MORE )

Suburban Cook County reports first 4 West Nile virus cases of 2026

The Cook County Department of Public Health has reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this year and is urging residents to take precautions ( READ MORE )

Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says

The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic. ( READ MORE )

Here’s how the drug industry’s biggest revenue cliff in decades is playing out, in seven charts

More than $500 billion in projected annual drug sales face patent expirations in the coming years. ( READ MORE )

Adding 69p ingredient to morning tea or coffee gives it a 'health boost'

A sharp citrus addition to your morning brew gives something your body needs every day ( READ MORE )

Measles deaths may have been 'fabricated,' RFK Jr claims after coroner raises questions

RFK Jr. alleged Pennsylvania's two measles-associated deaths may have been "fabricated" as a dispute with Gov. Josh Shapiro over the outbreak intensifies. ( READ MORE )

NYC health department announces 2 more deaths linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Officials said there is no evidence of ongoing transmission. ( READ MORE )

Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says

Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges. ( READ MORE )

The riskiest supplements on store shelves — beware the ‘unholy trinity’

That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. ( READ MORE )

FDA Authorizes Juul to Sell New E-Cigarette

The regulator found that the company’s new Juul2 products offer greater benefits to the health of the population than risks. ( READ MORE )

California bill to ban disposable nicotine vapes passes legislature, headed to Newsom's desk

Disposable nicotine vapes would be banned in California if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill passed this week by the state Legislature. ( READ MORE )

Loretto Hospital's indicted former CFO back in Chicago, will remain in federal custody for now

Loretto Hospital’s indicted former chief financial officer has returned to the United States from overseas and is being held in Chicago’s federal jail, arriving just as a new grand jury ( READ MORE )

Two people dead, four others sickened with mosquito-borne virus after insect is transported by airplane

Six airport workers contracted the mosquito-borne infection in early July, most likely after a mosquito traveled on an airplane, the airport's operator, Fraport, said this week. ( READ MORE )

Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology

Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use. ( READ MORE )

Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial ends second day of deliberations without a verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial ended a second day of deliberations on Friday without a verdict in the case of the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children ( READ MORE )

Wild Trump-shaped ecstasy pills impose ‘Red Alert’ lethal consumption threat, Dutch drug agency says

A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped to look like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. ( READ MORE )

Mom diagnosed with bowel cancer denied surgery after struggling to use toilet for two weeks

Doctors said they had "significant concerns" about how the 66-year-old would cope with surgery. ( READ MORE )

Fitness expert reveals truth behind viral workout from trainer with jaw-dropping physique

The internet was so shocked and surprised to see the glutes Nunzi had, and did not hold back on their thoughts. ( READ MORE )

A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped to look like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. ( READ MORE )

She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries. ( READ MORE )

Woman whose cancer was misdiagnosed as ‘mouth thrush’ had tongue reconstructed with part of her leg

Elaine Sawyer, 54, was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma in February 2024 after finding an ulcer on her tongue. ( READ MORE )

LeapFrog plans up to $100 mln in India healthcare investments over two years

Expanding insurance coverage and greater use of diagnostics and preventive care in a ‌country with ⁠high rates ⁠of chronic disease have boosted healthcare spending. India's healthcare sector was valued at ( READ MORE )

India proposes front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods after public outcry

The move is a major setback for food companies in India's over $100 ​billion market where Coca-Cola and industry groups representing Nestle and PepsiCo have long opposed such labels, saying ( READ MORE )

BRIC-RGCB researchers develop nanopore sensor for early Parkinson’s, ALS detection

The technology is designed to detect biomarkers that occur in extremely low concentrations and are therefore difficult to identify using conventional methods, the researchers said. ( READ MORE )

Experimental weight loss pill boosts metabolism — but doesn’t make you eat less

Unfortunately, that's a key part of how GLP-1s work — eat less, lose weight. But what if you didn't have to change eating habits to shed pounds? ( READ MORE )

Dutch Mental Health Institute Issues 'Red Alert' Over Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills

A respected drug and mental health institute in the Netherlands is warning about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped like the U.S. President’s head. ( READ MORE )

Reports split over whether forced contraception of Greenlandic women and girls constituted genocide

Two reports investigating the forcible contraception of thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland by Danish health authorities for decades were split over whether the practice constituted genocide. ( READ MORE )

Massive outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite expands to 3 more states with more than 11K sickened

The cyclosporiasis outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent US history. ( READ MORE )

The FDA Just Approved New COVID Shots. Here’s What Happens Now.

A few things have changed about the vaccines from previous seasons. ( READ MORE )

Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened door to sprawling drug case

Nobody could overlook the off-the-field community work - bankrolling a college scholarship endowment, a Thanksgiving food drive, a Christmastime gift giveaway - that cast Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers ( READ MORE )

Recall linked to record outbreak of diarrhea parasite upgraded to highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death'

A recall issued last month for thousands of produce products linked to an outbreak of a parasite that causes explosive diarrhea has been classed as the most serious risk level. ( READ MORE )

Hospital implements visitation restrictions after visitor tests positive for measles... as virus kills two and reaches record numbers

The hospital in Pennsylvania brought in the restrictions after learning that a visitor infected with measles had been on one of its units for four days. ( READ MORE )

Five months of Keto can put diabetes into remission - diet outperforms Mediterranean, new study suggests

A low carb, high fat diet could help people on the path to diabetes reverse their diagnosis, slashing the risk of heart disease, fatty liver and stroke, new research suggests. ( READ MORE )

Brain-eating amoeba leaves North Carolina teen critically ill, health officials say

A teenager in central North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by a waterborne amoeba. ( READ MORE )

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, only after I broke down thinking I was failing as a mother. These are all the symptoms I wish I'd spotted earlier... and what to do if you're suffering like me

The moment I knew I needed help remains clear in my memory. My son was screaming and thrashing around in his cot. I was frozen on my bed, while tears ( READ MORE )

Techlash against the surveillance state, why quantum computing is a threat to cybersecurity, a milestone for pancreatic cancer treatment. Read more in this week’s The Future of Everything newsletter:

Plus, why quantum computing is a threat to cybersecurity, a milestone for pancreatic cancer treatment, and how the Iranian Shahed drone transformed war. ( READ MORE )

An old-school food habit is making a comeback — and killing people across several states

You won’t have mush fun if you make one wrong move in this trendy outdoor pastime. ( READ MORE )

Revealed: The generation drinking the most booze - as new data shows just one in 8 under 40s are heavy drinkers

Over-40s are the last generation of regular drinkers in Britain, new research shows. ( READ MORE )

Third West Nile virus case in Mass. this year found in Boston

Two other cases have been detected in Middlesex County. Most people infected with West Nile virus do not show symptoms, but older and immunocompromised residents can be at risk. The ( READ MORE )

'I'm a doctor and there could be an underlying reason you feel tired all the time'

Are you always feeling exhausted? Dr Amir Khan explains the difference between everyday tiredness and medical fatigue that could signal underlying conditions ( READ MORE )

Sarah's foot pain was dismissed as plantar fasciitis. Days later, she ended up in hospital fighting for her life. This is the little-known condition that was really to blame... and why so many doctors miss it

When Sarah Bassra's leg became swollen and painful, she initially put it down to an ankle injury. But the symptoms were the first sign of a potentially life-threatening medical condition. ( READ MORE )

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones

Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo ( READ MORE )

I ballooned to size 14 during my miserable marriage. But even during divorce I couldn't shift the pounds - until I realized the real cause... now I've lost 70lbs without weight-loss shots. This is the exact method I used

I would wake up alone, the debris from last night's TV 'treats' littering the bedroom: the family-size bag of chips, the pot of dips and empty wine bottle - the ( READ MORE )

She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries ( READ MORE )

An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year

A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later. ( READ MORE )

FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients

The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment. ( READ MORE )

Teen battling rare brain-eating amoeba contracted after swimming in freshwater

The teenager is described as being 'critically ill and receiving medical care'. ( READ MORE )

MAPPED: The 10 UK areas where healthy life expectancy is less than 50 years

Our interactive maps break down the healthy life expectancy across regions in the UK so you can find out what it is in your own area. ( READ MORE )

‘Breakbone fever’ common in tropical countries is spreading in Florida

Several people in Florida have reported catching a mosquito borne-illness more commonly found in tropical countries. The frightening thing is they caught it here. ( READ MORE )

Studies reveal how instability may shape infant attention, brain activity and emotional regulation

A baby's brain is always listening, watching and learning—even when the world around it is chaotic and makes no sense. ( READ MORE )

Peroxisome structure can help protect insulin and maintain beta cell health

Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells called peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining the health and maturity of ( READ MORE )

Reducing antibiotic courses by two weeks could be possible in patients with infective endocarditis

A response-tailored strategy reduced antibiotic duration by two weeks without compromising the safety of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis. ( READ MORE )

No benefit of heart CT scan in patients with acute chest pain, trial finds

Coronary CT angiography (CTCA) scans do not reduce the risk of heart attacks or cardiac death over three years in patients with acute chest pain whose heart attacks have been ( READ MORE )

Preclinical study points to cancer drugs as possible treatments for chronic nerve pain

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found new evidence that BRAF, a protein commonly involved in cancer, plays a key role in developing, amplifying and ( READ MORE )

Magic mushrooms in palliative care: Clinicians are keen but ill-equipped

Once relegated to the counterculture, psilocybin—the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms"—has been receiving renewed scientific attention. A growing body of research points to its potential for treating depression, addiction and ( READ MORE )

FDA authorizes first wearable to track both ketones and blood sugar

People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. ( READ MORE )

Silent artery plaques may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30

Atherosclerosis, the process underlying most cardiovascular diseases, begins long before the first symptoms appear. An international study shows that the disease can already be detected in apparently healthy young adults ( READ MORE )

Statins Handed a Victory in Healthy Older People in STAREE

(MedPage Today) -- For the first time, a major randomized trial was able to show that primary prevention statins did have a place for healthy older adults. Statin therapy with ( READ MORE )

Eplontersen trial fails to meet primary endpoint in transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy

The CARDIO-TTRansform trial investigating eplontersen in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy did not meet its primary efficacy endpoint, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress ( READ MORE )

People with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke benefit from oral anticoagulants, clinical trial finds

Oral anticoagulant therapy lowered the risk of adverse clinical events compared with no anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation at intermediate stroke risk, according to results from the SINGLE-AF trial ( READ MORE )

Txn1 mutant rats: A valuable translational model of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health burden affecting approximately one in 10 adults globally. Even with improved treatments, many patients continue to experience worsening kidney function, resulting in ( READ MORE )

Estimates predict 2.7 million extra people living with type 1 diabetes globally by 2049

New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2) estimates that the number of people living ( READ MORE )

FDA Says Juul Can Sell Updated Vaping Device With Age-Gating Technology

(MedPage Today) -- Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage ( READ MORE )

Bictegravir-Lenacapavir Combo Pill Earns FDA Approval in Suppressed HIV

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the combination of bictegravir and lenacapavir (Bixlenvo) for adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1 infection, Gilead Sciences announced Thursday. The once-daily single tablet contains 75 ( READ MORE )

These Women Face Higher Risk for Anal Sphincter Tears During Birth

(MedPage Today) -- Certain clinical and demographic factors were associated with higher rates of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) among first-time mothers during vaginal birth, a large cohort study found. ( READ MORE )

Federal Committee Looks Backward as Autism Science Moves Forward

(MedPage Today) -- On the very day that a landmark study was published in Science, pointing autism research toward an exciting new scientific frontier, the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee ( READ MORE )

What Vaccine Was Linked to Cardiovascular Benefits?

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz ( READ MORE )

Physiotherapist-led care in emergency departments reduces wait times for musculoskeletal patients

Major new research from the University of Sydney has found that physiotherapist-led care significantly reduced emergency department waiting and treatment times for people with back pain, fractures, dislocations and other ( READ MORE )

A doctor's take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The key differences and how to protect yourself

Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is ( READ MORE )

Aficamten trial brings positive news for patients living with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Aficamten treatment was associated with significant improvements in symptom burden and exercise capacity in patients with symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, according to results presented today in a Hot Line session ( READ MORE )

Mimicry connects smokers and can make quitting difficult

Going out for a smoke together and mimicking behaviors associated with smoking can double tobacco consumption and make quitting more difficult. Researchers from SWPS University examined mimicry as a "social ( READ MORE )

Nonobstructive Heart Enlargement Responds to Aficamten

(MedPage Today) -- Treatment with aficamten (Myqorzo) improved exercise capacity as well as health status and symptoms in patients with symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a large, double-blind, placebo-controlled ( READ MORE )

Even symptom-free IBD patients show gut cells primed for damage, study finds

Researchers have uncovered early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease, revealing the condition can begin before symptoms appear and continue silently even when patients appear well. The WEHI-led study ( READ MORE )

Study tracks early adoption of liver histotripsy treatment

It has been nearly three years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the HistoSonics Edison histotripsy system to treat primary and metastatic liver tumors. To examine how ( READ MORE )

Dolly's Cancer Death; Mammogram Safety Alert; Chemo Drug Shortage Worsens

(MedPage Today) -- Representatives for entertainer Dolly Parton acknowledged that she died of cancer but did not identify the type of cancer; her sister, Stella, revealed that the singer and ( READ MORE )

Candida on urinary catheters can be more than contamination, patient samples suggest

Relying on a urinary catheter is a standard part of medical care for hundreds of thousands of patients each year. Unfortunately, the device carries the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract ( READ MORE )

Healthy lifestyle in early childhood linked to lower risk for IBD

A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Journal of Crohn's and ( READ MORE )

FDA Approves Four Updated COVID Shots Targeting XFG Variant

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season targeting the SARS-C0V-2 variant that dominated last season. Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech, and Novavax, Sanofi, and ( READ MORE )

Policy changes could make esketamine more affordable for treatment-resistant depression

A joint research team led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New York University ( READ MORE )

Focused ultrasound shows safety and feasibility in epilepsy pilot trial

Results from a pilot clinical trial evaluating the safety and feasibility of focused ultrasound neuromodulation in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy were published in Epilepsia. The study, led by Hsiang-Yu Yu, ( READ MORE )

Not all blood vessel cells respond to injury in the same way

Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing difficulties and reduced quality of life. Progressive scarring of the lungs can ( READ MORE )

We can eat bread several times a day—as long as it's whole grain, dietitian says

Bread is one of our staple foods, but these days it is also one of the most divisive: some people eat it with everything, while others see it only as ( READ MORE )

Hospitals could track emissions, water and waste alongside patient safety

Health care providers save lives every day, but hospital operations also consume large amounts of energy and water and generate significant waste. In the United States, the health care sector ( READ MORE )

Nearly one in five Medicaid-eligible adults may miss new 80-hour work rule

A new study found that nearly 20% of eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states are in danger of not meeting the minimum work hours that will be required nationwide beginning ( READ MORE )

About a Quarter of Those Who Stop Wegovy Start Again

(MedPage Today) -- Nearly half of adults who started semaglutide (Wegovy) for obesity management stopped treatment within a year, a Danish cohort study showed. Among 157,822 first-time semaglutide initiators without ( READ MORE )

New combination therapy shows promise in metastatic pancreatic cancer

Results from an early-stage clinical trial, published in Nature Communications, showed encouraging outcomes among patients with newly diagnosed cancer whose tumors had spread to distant organs. Most strikingly, one patient ( READ MORE )

A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped to look like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. ( READ MORE )

Now is the time for evidence-based, specific dietary guidance to nourish adolescents

Adolescence is a critical time for nutritional health, given the rapid physical growth, hormonal changes and neurodevelopmental shifts taking place. Yet diet quality is at its lowest during this pivotal ( READ MORE )

The hidden role of a cell-cycle regulator in senescent cells that don't divide

In a tale of identities as divergent as "The Prince and the Pauper," a well-known cancer-causing gene also influences cells in a zombie-like state meant to prevent cancer. ( READ MORE )

First Major Trial Win for Contemporary DOACs in Lower-Risk Afib

(MedPage Today) -- Emerging randomized data favored oral anticoagulation for lower-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib), researchers found. Among patients with Afib and one thromboembolic risk factor in the SINGLE-AF ( READ MORE )

Cyclospora Outbreak Involving Iceberg Lettuce Expands to 3 More States

(MedPage Today) -- Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak ( READ MORE )

Dietary Guidelines Lawsuit; Expensive NIH Policy; Pediatrician Running for Office

(MedPage Today) -- The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody! Welcome to MedPod Today, podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into ( READ MORE )

Medtronic Reflux Device Linked to 184 Serious Injuries, FDA Warns

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA on Thursday warned of 184 serious injuries linked to recalled Bravo calibration-free (CF) acid-monitoring capsule delivery devices, which are used to help diagnose gastroesophageal reflux. ( READ MORE )

Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again

Scientists have created light-activated drugs that helped blind mice perceive light again and restored visually guided behavior without gene therapy, implants, or specialized lighting. Even more intriguingly, two of the ( READ MORE )

Dolly Parton's Health Struggles; Fauci Prosecution Stalled; Germany's Malaria Deaths

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Before her death, Dolly Parton disclosed she had let her own health slide while taking care of her ( READ MORE )

A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development

A popular vanilla flavoring in e-cigarettes may interfere with some of the earliest steps of human development. In lab experiments, vanillin caused embryonic stem cells to lose their ability to ( READ MORE )

Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage

A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than those in other childcare settings. Better-trained ( READ MORE )

Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins

Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below recommended EU guideline levels. Researchers ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- There was a 10-fold increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes from 2002 to 2023, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Centenarians' offspring exhibit delayed onset of mortality and various morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Eric R. Reed, Ph.D., ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet ( READ MORE )

OSAKA, Japan and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 28, 2026 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the New Drug Application (NDA)* for Mimrylo™ (rusfertide) for the ( READ MORE )

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bixlenvo™ (bictegravir 75 mg/lenacapavir 50 mg), the smallest once-daily single ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Probable postictal psychosis (PIP) is associated with an increased risk for subsequent primary psychotic disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in BMJ ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A healthy lifestyle in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA) have higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels and lower parameters of small airway function, according to a ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- A 13-indicator routine laboratory model shows moderate discrimination for distinguishing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online Aug. 9 ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 -- Allograft survival is unaffected when kidney transplant (KT) is performed after short-term pretransplant dialysis duration (PTDD), according to a study published online Aug. 24 in ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says. They tend to ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — For people with asthma or COPD, reaching for a rescue inhaler too often may be a warning sign — not just for their lungs, but ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Folks who think missing a dose of blood pressure medication here or there won’t harm their health should probably think again, a new study says. ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Hormone therapy might reduce the risk of dementia in women after menopause, a new study says. Women who received hormone therapy had a 16% lower ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. Halver, now 43, ( READ MORE )

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — Nearly a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer, increasing their risk of disease and death, a new study ( READ MORE )

INDIANAPOLIS, August 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a dual GIP and GLP-1 ( READ MORE )

CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2026 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Applications ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global and regionally specific brain abnormalities can differentiate children with distinct risk profiles for schizophrenia compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study ( READ MORE )

NEW YORK & MAINZ, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 27, 2026 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of masked, conditionally activated biologics, today announced that the U.S. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Higher short-term exposure to ambient pollen is associated with lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ( READ MORE )

BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, August 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42 percent of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The risk for antenatal complications is increased in association with maternal multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), according to a study published in the September issue of ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), thymic radiation exposure is independently associated with increased risks for distant metastasis, according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Insurance coverage is a major barrier for participation in virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- While a Mediterranean-style dietary intervention improves diet quality at 24 months, it does not lead to significantly greater weight loss than a calorie-restricting diet, according ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The addition of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS (PREVENT) atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) equations may modestly improve ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong. Vitruvias Therapeutics, ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says. As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution. A new study warns fragrances in ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says. The ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says. Unless a senior is affected by ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has ( READ MORE )

THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and ( READ MORE )

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a global commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with ( READ MORE )

DURHAM, N.C., August 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priovant Therapeutics announced today the publication in JAMA Dermatology of skin-specific outcomes from the Phase 3 VALOR trial evaluating brepocitinib, a first-in-class ( READ MORE )

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CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )

CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )

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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )

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

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