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Popular NAD+-boosting supplements like NMN and nicotinamide riboside may shield pancreatic cancer cells from chemotherapy, a new study warns. ( READ MORE )
Radio 3 presenter Hannah French tripped and fell so often during her early 20s that she lost count of the injuries she sustained. ( READ MORE )
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and possibly live longer. In a video posted to social media, the longevity mogul explained the reasoning. ( READ MORE )
Researchers have linked heavy TV viewing with several potential health consequences. ( READ MORE )
Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why. ( READ MORE )
The Mersey Mind Project is open to men of all fitness levels and abilities ( READ MORE )
Federal safety regulators said the maker of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief voluntarily recalled the drops because of a “lack of assurance of sterility.” ( READ MORE )
“It’s all about taking a small step at a time," Fergus Farrell told The Post. ( READ MORE )
Dr Amir Khan said: "Your blood pressure is so important to your health, here are five surprising things that may raise it and why they matter for your heart" ( READ MORE )
An awe-inspiring charity has netted a whopping £86,000 in funding after picking up an award at the Dutch Grand Prix. ( READ MORE )
The UK is at the centre of the salmonella outbreak, recording more cases than any of the other six countries affected. ( READ MORE )
After working hard, he had secured a six-figure salary as vice-president at a major US health insurance company. But when he started working from home, he was left battling his ( READ MORE )
Ever since she was a child, Morgan McGuire has suffered from an agonising condition that caused the skin behind her arms and legs to become unbearably itchy, red and sore. ( READ MORE )
Homeowner lawsuits against home builders allege mold-related illnesses, while builders say the allegations are off the mark and costing them millions. ( READ MORE )
The Food and Drug Administration cleared a blood test for identifying Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, which was developed by Roche and Eli Lilly. ( READ MORE )
What if the device keeping your heart beating was entirely man-made? Inside a high-precision manufacturing facility in Singapore, trained mostly women operators sit behind microscopes, carefully stitching delicate heart-valve tissue ( READ MORE )
The once-daily pill was approved for patients with a body mass index of at least 30, or between 27 and 30 in the event of at least one weight-related health ( READ MORE )
You hit the gym every day, eat clean, and you never skip leg day. So why do you still feel bloated and exhausted? Experts say the answer might be surprising. ( READ MORE )
Once the bland poster child of 1980s diet culture, this cheap ingredient is suddenly having a very loud second act. ( READ MORE )
It's the trendy breakfast staple dominating the wellness world. But dietitians speaking with the Daily Mail have revealed how the 'healthy' food could actually hamper your weight loss goals. ( READ MORE )
A foodborne outbreak that was previously thought to be confined to just a handful of states has now been detected in more than dozen. ( READ MORE )
Experts said AI can help doctors identify patterns in large datasets, assess risks and support treatment planning. However, they stressed that clinical judgement must remain central to patient care. ( READ MORE )
When a box containing Sophie Ashton's first pack of Wegovy pills arrived on her doorstep, the 39-year-old felt a flicker of hope. Finally, she thought, here was a way to ( READ MORE )
Britain's chocolate bars aren't what they used to be. They now contain less sugar, and have shrunk over the years. But how much healthier are they, really? ( READ MORE )
Hilaria Baldwin shares her "perfect" workout trifecta of cardio, strength training and stretching, plus tips for building exercise consistency. ( READ MORE )
Could a portion of your ear be a window to your heart? ( READ MORE )
When Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh stepped on to the Rose of Tralee stage on Monday night and opened up about living with alopecia for the past ten years, she won the ( READ MORE )
Four popular chicken wraps have been pulled from shop shelves over fears they could be contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria. ( READ MORE )
A young mother has been left with life-changing bowel injuries after suffering a serious vaginal tear, that went undetected for more than two years following the birth of her first ( READ MORE )
The UK is the first country in Europe where the drug will be sold on prescription. ( READ MORE )
According to the ministry, “Under the amended provisions, manufacturers outsourcing product sterilization to another facility holding a valid licence under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 will no longer be required ( READ MORE )
Claire Gerring, from Wantage in Oxfordshire, underwent a 10-hour operation to remove nine organs. ( READ MORE )
Grace is just 14, but has to spend days in hospital each month due to her endometriosis. ( READ MORE )
Step inside Swordplay LA in Burbank, where Hollywood stunts, fantasy tropes and ancient history combine for an unforgettable full-body workout. ( READ MORE )
The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever. ( READ MORE )
Health minister U T Khader said surveillance and preparedness will be among the key issues to be discussed at the meeting, amid concern over the spread of the seasonal flu ( READ MORE )
A new sexual wellness and empowerment trend is taking a hold as one Wiltshire retreat is charging up to £1,399 for women to 'reclaim their erotic aliveness' ( READ MORE )
Sally White spent her life trying her hardest not to smile. Every time she grinned or laughed, she became painfully aware of the one facial feature she felt marked her ( READ MORE )
Hayley Metcalfe, 37, suffered the loss of two babies at 17 and 19 weeks into the pregnancies. ( READ MORE )
Andrea Mauk was on holiday in Costa Rica when she received the devastating news that her son had died in a car crash. But the horrors didn't end there ( READ MORE )
The scientists, as per the ICMR press note, also clarified that the influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains recommended for the Northern Hemisphere. ( READ MORE )
FSSAI has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. ( READ MORE )
Singh said preventive healthcare also made economic sense as treating advanced diseases could cost lakhs of rupees, while annual health check-ups, lifestyle counselling, early screening and basic medication could cost ( READ MORE )
A woman's suspected endometriosis turned out to be a cancer so rare it required nine of her organs to be removed during 'the mother of all surgeries'. ( READ MORE )
Lillian Smart's family says the 8-year-old's brain injuries were too severe to survive after contracting Naegleria fowleri while swimming in a lake. ( READ MORE )
Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms. ( READ MORE )
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system. ( READ MORE )
Trump falsely claimed that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine was “lethal.” ( READ MORE )
The risk of West Nile virus was elevated to a moderate level in 70 communities across nearly a dozen counties in Massachusetts. The post First human case of West Nile ( READ MORE )
Tadalafil users were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma, a study found, raising new questions about long-term Cialis use and eye pressure risks. ( READ MORE )
A new treatment for earlier-stage rectal cancer could transform how patients are treated for the disease, according to a landmark clinical trial. ( READ MORE )
More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one of the highest weekly tolls yet, government data showed Monday, as health workers struggle to ( READ MORE )
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in Germany. In the search for new therapeutic approaches that target the uncontrolled growth of tumor cells, a class of enzymes known as ( READ MORE )
Doctors have long known that changes in body temperature can affect seizure activity. Fever can trigger seizures in some young children, while in rare forms of epilepsy, bathing in hot ( READ MORE )
Researchers at Georgia State University have identified a previously unknown aspect of schizophrenia that offers a new way to understand how the disorder affects large-scale brain coordination. In a new ( READ MORE )
To lose weight, most of us know that it is a matter of eating less and being more physically active. By putting our bodies into a calorie deficit, we "burn" ( READ MORE )
Obesity doesn't look the same at age 15 as it does at age 45, and Duke University School of Medicine researchers are learning why. A study published in the Journal ( READ MORE )
The Lancet HIV Commission on Aging's 2026 report highlights how profoundly the global HIV epidemic is changing. ( READ MORE )
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realize. ( READ MORE )
During typical aging and Alzheimer's disease progression, higher levels of a protein called tau are associated with more depressive symptoms. In JNeurosci, Teodora Markova from Brandeis University and colleagues explore ( READ MORE )
TikTok's design makes it harder for young people to think critically about the mental health content they see, new University of Birmingham research suggests. With more than 550,000 children and ( READ MORE )
Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) has a higher prevalence among East Asian women and is characterized by poor clinical outcomes. An interdisciplinary team led by Professor Ruby Yun-Ju Huang at ( READ MORE )
A new study by Georgia State University sociologists has found that disabled veterans face distinctly higher risks of poor housing than both their nondisabled veteran counterparts and disabled nonveterans. ( READ MORE )
A new preclinical study has demonstrated that combining HER3-DXd with olaparib significantly improves treatment responses in lung cancer models. This combination therapy induces irreparable DNA damage in cancer cells while ( READ MORE )
A short workout or a nap can help protect memory after a sleepless night, a McGill University-led study has found. ( READ MORE )
Cornell researchers successfully ramped up the body's own immune response to fight melanoma at the tail end of targeted cancer therapy, when tumors commonly become resistant to these therapies and ( READ MORE )
On the surface, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) might seem like unrelated diseases. ALS destroys motor neurons, causing muscle weakness and eventually ( READ MORE )
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center studying Parkinson's disease have discovered a previously unrecognized sequence of abnormal activity across multiple regions of the brain, providing a new level of understanding ( READ MORE )
If you're 70 or older, or 50 or older with underlying health conditions, and have tested positive for COVID, you might have been offered free or subsidized antivirals. ( READ MORE )
The Chagas disease parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi) undergoes a major transformation throughout its life cycle to infect humans and other mammals. It alters the types and amounts of proteins in its ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- A middle-aged man's persistent hiccups were a sign of a much more severe problem, clinicians wrote in a case report. The 55-year-old man first went to a ( READ MORE )
A research team at Kumamoto University has developed a blood-based approach that could help detect breast cancer recurrence by looking beyond conventional genetic mutations and examining how DNA is packaged ( READ MORE )
Portal messages have become a routine way for patients to communicate with their health care teams. But a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that ( READ MORE )
Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows. ( READ MORE )
A major review of the effects of vaping on children and young people has found clear links between vaping and respiratory health problems, as well as strong evidence that young ( READ MORE )
Unexpected staff shortages in ambulance services are costing lives, with patients significantly more likely to die within 24 hours when ambulance workers are off sick, according to new research. The ( READ MORE )
True to the motto "Faster, harder, louder," some 80,000 metal fans celebrate their music and bands at Wacken Open Air every year. Lydia Schneider and Tom Fritz from the Max ( READ MORE )
What we eat plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A well-balanced meal rich in essential micronutrients not only fuels the body but may also help protect against ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doctors shared concerns as President Trump appears to have put on 23 pounds since his 2024 campaign. (Washington ( READ MORE )
Surgery remains the primary curative treatment for gastric cancer, with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) established as a standard minimally invasive approach. While LG offers faster recovery than open surgery, it remains ( READ MORE )
Common medications may reshape the gut microbiome long after the last dose is taken. In a study of more than 2,500 people, researchers found lasting microbial changes linked not only ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- When people talk about emergency preparation, we hear the same list again and again: water, canned food, flashlight, batteries, and important documents. Those things matter. But for ( READ MORE )
When Raghav Sehgal arrived at Yale as a graduate student several years ago, he wanted to explore the use of powerful computer science tools in cancer research. With an engineering ( READ MORE )
For decades, people exercising have been told one simple rule: Never let your knees go over your toes. During lunges, squats and many other exercises, well-meaning coaches, trainers and physical ( READ MORE )
Backyard bird feeders could become unexpected hotspots for H5N1 as Australia’s bird flu outbreak spreads, bringing species together in ways that rarely occur naturally. Experts say stopping feeding is safest, ( READ MORE )
Both too little and too much sleep may be linked to faster aging throughout the body. Researchers analyzing 23 biological aging clocks found the lowest aging levels among people sleeping ( READ MORE )
Gut bacteria can transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables and other foods into protective molecules that may benefit the heart and metabolism. In experimental models, higher levels of these ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- "Maybe he's not the guy to go to, to get the best medical information." -- Paul Offit, MD, of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- There are many TV medical dramas that make healthcare professionals crazy because they're not even close to depicting what really goes on in a hospital. Most of ( READ MORE )
Researchers have uncovered a possible reason why the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 can disrupt the brain long before memory problems begin. In mice, APOE4 increased a protein called Nell2, shrinking ( READ MORE )
Researchers have found a way to slash the processing time for 3D-printed zirconia crowns from as much as 100 hours to under 30 minutes. The advance could eventually let dentists ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Mepolizumab (Nucala) improved outcomes for adults with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and put about one in five on the way to remission, a real-life ( READ MORE )
Researchers have used AI to uncover the DNA signature of a key genetic “switch” involved in turning genes on. After analyzing about 500,000 DNA sequences, the model identified the initiator ( READ MORE )
A decades-old compound may point to a new way of treating obesity by making the body burn more energy rather than simply reducing appetite. In mice, TOFA increased energy use ( READ MORE )
A massive analysis involving more than 100 million people has found strong links between recreational drug use and stroke, including among younger adults. Cocaine was associated with nearly double the ( READ MORE )
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems who took at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily scored more than 13% higher on a cognitive test than those ( READ MORE )
Greenland sharks may live for 400 years without suffering the kind of retinal decline normally associated with aging. Researchers found healthy eye tissue and active proteins specially adapted for seeing ( READ MORE )
Mice that developed compulsive drinking after alcohol abstinence showed more than double the activity in a brain region associated with stress and addiction. Because the signal appeared before they drank ( 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 )
(MedPage Today) -- Polymarket is currently running a $7.8 million betting option on the number of measles cases in the U.S. in 2026. It runs a detailed analysis of the ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — Children who lose a parent develop mental health problems at twice the rate of kids with an intact family, a new study reports.Losing a parent ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 — Play is considered one of the most powerful ways young children can learn and grow, but some preschools face family opposition to frolicking, a new ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 — Getting recommended colon cancer screenings can reduce your risk of dying from the disease by more than 40%, a new study says.People who took part ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 24 2026 — The way you use weed might be a red flag for heavy use or addiction, a new study says.People who use weed in nearly every ( READ MORE )
MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2026 — Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better than many other cancer patients to decide whether to stay on an ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Higher diet quality is associated with better lung function (LF), especially among individuals with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Leucovorin dispensing to children increased 700 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, according to a research letter published in the Aug. 13 issue of ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Only three of the 1,357 U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized artificial intelligence (AI) medical devices have been evaluated for clinical effectiveness, according to a study ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — The next time you roll up your sleeve for a blood test, the hand holding the needle may not be a hand at all. Federal ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer is associated with significantly greater reductions in tumor size than immunotherapy alone, according to ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Habitual fasting may be detrimental in older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal of Internal Medicine. Luis Kalmbach, from ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Flight attendants and pilots have a higher proportion of radiation-related cancer deaths compared with other occupations, according to a research letter published online Aug. 17 ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- Cannabis users may have an earlier age at onset (AAO) of psychosis than nonusers, with larger differences accumulating with age, according to a review published ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 -- A small change in night-shift hours improves sleep quality and inflammatory biomarkers in emergency medicine physicians, according to a pilot study published in the September ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — Is weight loss really just about calories in, calories out — or does diet quality make a difference? A team led by Dr. Thomas Keyserling, ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — A surprising number of young adults have early signs of a metabolic disorder that could have a lasting impact on their health, a new study ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — TikTok is shaping teenagers’ appetites, a new study suggests. Teens say what they see on TikTok is prompting hunger, driving their cravings and fueling their ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — Oregon’s landmark psilocybin program is showing that the “magic mushroom” chemical can help people manage their mood disorders, a new study says. People participating in ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — You might want to steer clear of self-driving vehicles if you have a history of head injuries, a new study warns. Hockey players who’d suffered ( READ MORE )
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — Tammy Chalala, a retired dietitian in New York, was thrilled with the results of her cataract surgeries, which left her with close to 20/20 vision. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- More than two-thirds of patients report viewing their test results in a portal before hearing from a provider, but how well they understand them is ( READ MORE )
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, today announced that ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Aletta as the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm. The ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- The Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) is significantly inversely associated with cervical cancer (CC) prevalence, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- Sleep disturbances and long sleep duration are associated with a reduction in working life expectancy (WLE), according to a study published online Aug. 18 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- The global health workforce has expanded since 1990, mainly due to an increase in female health workers, according to a study published online Aug. 18 ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- The timeliness of the transition from emergency department (ED) to inpatient management varies considerably by hospital, according to a research letter published online in the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- Childhood-onset epilepsy is associated with significantly lower completion rates of primary school and long-term educational attainment, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) shows promise for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors, with short hospital stays and preserved quality of life, according ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- A machine learning model can predict overactive bladder (OAB) risk in women, using common reproductive and sociodemographic data, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — An experimental vaccine kept melanoma from returning or spreading in people at high risk of the skin cancer coming back, drugmakers Moderna and Merck announced ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 -- U.S. adults hold outdated beliefs on antibiotics, according to a study published online July 21 in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Alistair Thorpe, Ph.D., from the ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Sugary drinks aren’t just rotting your teeth, a new study says. Sugar-sweetened beverages might more than double a person’s risk of stomach cancer, researchers reported ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Could a diet rich in antioxidants help women lower their risk of cervical cancer? A new study suggests these compounds may play a role in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Spinal cord stimulation might help stroke survivors improve their arm strength and hand mobility, a small-scale study has found. Seven stroke survivors suffering from profound ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Caregivers who spend more than half a workweek providing unpaid service to others are risking their own mental health, a new study says. More than ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — It’s been said that regular physical activity can help lower risk of dementia, but a new evidence review suggests that why you move also matters. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, ( READ MORE )
August 19, 2026 -- The FDA’s Complete Response Letter relates to the previously communicated observations at NerPharMa, concerning outstanding GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) observations, as well as a request for ( READ MORE )
RAHWAY, N.J. & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE) August 19, 2026 -- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) today announced ( READ MORE )
NOVATO, Calif., August 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for Genglycos™ (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) ( READ MORE )
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced that the ( READ MORE )
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., August 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Pasatru™ (garetosmab-grts) to reduce ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- A multifaceted surgical safety intervention is effective and sustainable in reducing the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) following ophthalmic surgery, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- Higher concentrations of personal care products-associated chemicals may contribute to elevated blood pressure (BP) in pregnancy, according to a study published online July 13 in ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- Non-U.S.-born physicians make up nearly half of the internal medicine workforce in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 12 in ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- Dyadic coping is a potentially modifiable protective factor in the psychological health of middle-aged and older gastrointestinal cancer survivors, according to a study recently published ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- High physical activity is associated with reduced risks for dementia, with the associations varying by physical activity domain, according to a review published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2026 -- Higher ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with a higher risk for prostate cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the American ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
Nicaragua is reporting increased cases of chikungunya. Most cases have been reported in Managua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )
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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 )
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 )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )
New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )
Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )
Investigation of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry has been updated ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mauritius. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/14/2026 ( READ MORE )
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