Health & Medicine
The FDA has approved a new drug that could extend survival for late-stage pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential hope for a disease with historically poor outcomes.
Clinical trial launches for Ebola treatments in DRC amid outbreak
Researchers have begun a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test the first potential effective treatments for Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease…
HighShingles Vaccine Linked to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in Major Study
A major study links the common shingles vaccine to a 24% lower dementia risk in older adults, suggesting a potential preventive strategy against cognitive decl…
HighFDA approves first CRISPR gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease
The FDA approved Casgevy and Lyfgenia, the first human gene editing therapies using CRISPR technology to treat sickle cell disease, offering hope to approximat…
HighAnaplasmosis cases rising in eastern Canada; doctors urge early treatment
Canadian doctors are urging colleagues to consider anaplasmosis, a tick-borne bacterial infection, as diagnosis for unexplained fever cases as prevalence doubl…
HighPharma M&A Surge Amid Drug Price Scrutiny, Bird Flu Vaccination Push
Global health sector sees major pharmaceutical acquisitions and pricing scrutiny as governments advance bird flu vaccination strategies and tariff policies res…
HighSpanish health chief resigns after admitting he jumped vaccine queue
Spain's top Murcia health official resigned after admitting he received a COVID-19 vaccine outside priority guidelines, initially defending his decision before…
HighUS Narrows Childhood Vaccine Schedule; Doctors Warn of Public Health Risks
The US HHS has narrowed routine childhood vaccine recommendations, shifting some shots to shared decision-making. Health experts warn the move risks confusion…
HighEbola outbreak in Congo reaches 750 cases with no approved treatment as Uganda reports five infections
A rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola with no approved vaccine or treatment has infected nearly 750 people across DRC and Uganda, killing 177, prompting internatio…
HighOrillia's second deadly Legionnaires outbreak in three years kills one, sickens 35
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Orillia, Ontario has sickened 35 people and killed one, likely spread through a contaminated cooling tower. This marks the…
HighExperimental pancreatic cancer drug shows survival promise in clinical trials
An experimental pancreatic cancer drug is demonstrating promising results in clinical trials, potentially doubling survival time for advanced-stage patients, o…
MediumBaylor launches trial of Eli Lilly antibody effective against all known COVID variants
Baylor University Medical Center is launching clinical trials for LY-CoV1404, a new monoclonal antibody from Eli Lilly and AbCellera that neutralized all known…
HighWHO prioritizes three therapeutics and two vaccine candidates for Bundibugyo Ebola trials
WHO expert groups have identified three candidate therapeutics and two vaccine candidates for clinical trial evaluation against Bundibugyo virus disease outbre…
HighBird Flu Detected in NZ Native Bird as Pharma Giants Reshape Drug Access in Asia
New Zealand reports first native bird H5N1 case while pharmaceutical developments reshape drug access in South Africa and India, including Novo Nordisk's affor…
HighAntengene Posts 71% Revenue Growth on Breakthrough Cancer Drug Data
Antengene announced H1 2025 results with breakthrough therapy designation for ATG-022 gastric cancer treatment, promising melanoma data for ATG-037, and 70.6%…
HighCancer vaccine shows striking tumor elimination in international trial
International trial of amivantamab cancer jab shows unprecedented results, eliminating tumors in some patients with treatment-resistant head and neck cancers a…
HighShingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Research links shingles vaccination to lower dementia risk among older adults, suggesting preventive measures may reduce Alzheimer's disease susceptibility mor…
MediumAI analysis of 101,000 scans links brown fat to better heart and mental health
An AI analysis of 101,000 PET-CT scans found brown fat presence associated with lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and psychiatric conditions. The study i…
HighPittsburgh Experts: Hantavirus Outbreak No Pandemic Threat Despite Cruise Ship Cases
Pittsburgh infectious disease experts clarify that while a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is serious, it poses minimal pandemic risk due to limited human-to-h…
HighRogan podcast mentions of Vitamin A linked to surge in toxic measles 'treatment' searches
Research shows Joe Rogan podcast mentions of Vitamin A as measles treatment correlate with surge in web searches and poison center exposures, despite medical e…
HighShould low-risk tumors still be called cancer?
Medical experts debate whether low-risk tumors should be reclassified rather than called 'cancer,' as language influences patient treatment decisions and may c…
HighFDA Approves Wearable Cancer Drug as Health Sector Sees Major Breakthroughs
FDA approves wearable blood cancer drug while Novo Nordisk launches weekly insulin in India; bird flu outbreak in Philippines and manufacturing setbacks offset…
HighCanada faces new COVID epidemic, not third wave, as variants target different populations
Medical geographer argues Canada faces a distinct new epidemic from COVID variants targeting younger populations with greater transmissibility, not merely a th…
HighEli Lilly Seeks FDA Approval for Tirzepatide as Weight-Loss Treatment
Eli Lilly announced plans to seek U.S. approval for Tirzepatide, its diabetes drug, as a weight loss treatment following promising clinical trial results showi…
HighFrench hantavirus patient on life support as cruise outbreak reaches 11 cases
A French woman infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship is critically ill on artificial lung support. The outbreak has reached 11 cases with 3 deaths, prompti…
HighMSF Worker Contracts Ebola in Congo's Largest Outbreak, Evacuated to Netherlands
A Doctors Without Borders staff member contracted Ebola while responding to Congo's largest-ever outbreak and is being evacuated to the Netherlands for treatme…
HighFrench hantavirus patient on artificial lung as cruise outbreak reaches 11 cases
A French woman infected in a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship is critically ill in Paris, requiring artificial lung support. The outbreak has re…
HighNew Zealand becomes second nation to approve MDMA for severe PTSD treatment
New Zealand's Medsafe approved two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for severe PTSD, making it only the second country after Australia to a…
HighGLP-1 drugs reshape India's obesity crisis, but access and safety concerns loom
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are transforming obesity and diabetes treatment in India, where over 10 crore adults have diabetes. While offering significant m…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak spirals as cases near 750, hospitals overwhelmed and patients flee
Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak has triggered alarm with 750 suspected cases, depleted isolation beds, and patients fleeing treatment centers amid conflict, fundin…
HighUC Berkeley researchers develop compound that burns fat while preserving muscle in preclinical study
UC Berkeley researchers discovered TOFA, a compound that burns fat while preserving muscle by boosting metabolism rather than suppressing appetite, potentially…
MediumCombination therapy shows promise for treatment-resistant inflammatory bowel disease
Two clinical trials demonstrate that combining existing drugs golimumab and guselkumab significantly improves outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease patients…
HighCDC Probes Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce Across 5 States
CDC and FDA investigate a Cyclospora outbreak affecting thousands across five US states, traced to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell. Suppli…
HighGeorgia Tech Team Creates Synthetic Alternative to Animal-Based Gut Tissue Scaffolds
Georgia Tech researchers developed a synthetic gel to replace Matrigel for growing patient-derived intestinal models, offering more reliable, ethical, and repr…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak deepens: 1,003 cases, 254 deaths as response lags
An Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC's Ituri province has reached 1,003 cases with 254 deaths since May 15. Officials warn the peak is still ahead and acknowledge…
HighLow-Impact Routine Shows Promise for Home Blood Pressure Management
Research suggests a low-impact ancient Chinese movement routine may help adults reduce blood pressure at home, offering a non-pharmaceutical approach to hypert…
MediumKevin Keegan Reveals Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has publicly disclosed his stage four cancer diagnosis, revealing he discovered the disease during medical eval…
HighRare brain cancer treatment now affordable via PBS subsidy
A targeted drug for rare brain cancer has been added to Australia's subsidized medicines scheme, reducing monthly costs from $28,000 to affordable levels and o…
HighFirst measles case in 7 years confirmed at UPMC Children's Hospital
An unvaccinated person diagnosed with measles at UPMC Children's Hospital marks the first confirmed case in Allegheny County since 2019, as the disease spreads…
HighEmory researchers secure $9.6M to develop PET imaging probes for Alzheimer's, autism
Emory University researchers secured $9.6 million in federal grants to develop advanced PET imaging probes for real-time visualization of brain activity in Alz…
HighModerna-Merck Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Signals New Treatment Era
Moderna and Merck's breakthrough in personalized cancer vaccines signals potential expansion of immunotherapy treatments, with implications for oncology care a…
HighNagpur on Ebola Alert as Returnee from Uganda Placed Under Home Quarantine
A 47-year-old Nagpur resident returning from Uganda has been placed under 21-day home quarantine as India heightens Ebola surveillance following WHO's declarat…
HighRevMed's Pancreatic Cancer Drug Wins FDA Approval Amid Implementation Questions
The FDA has approved RevMed's daraxonrasib (RASONQUE™) for pancreatic cancer treatment, marking a significant milestone. The approval raises questions about re…
HighMonash and Brigham renew sleep research partnership to advance preventive medicine
Monash University and Brigham and Women's Hospital renew their research partnership to advance sleep and circadian medicine, focusing on wearable devices and p…
HighObesity linked to 229 diseases, may cut life expectancy by 11 years: Pakistani experts
Pakistani medical experts warn obesity is linked to 229 diseases and may reduce life expectancy by 5-11 years, affecting 25% of the population. They highlight…
HighSemaglutide improves quality of life in diabetes and kidney disease patients
FLOW trial data shows semaglutide significantly improved health-related quality of life in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease patients, equivalent to e…
HighWhite House Resisted Return of American Doctor With Ebola
The White House initially resisted allowing an American doctor infected with Ebola to return to the U.S. as a rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak spreads across Dem…
HighCovid hospitalizations exceed 100,000 as delta variant surges across U.S.
U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations exceed 100,000 as the delta variant drives a surge in cases and deaths, with one in six hospital beds now occupied by COVID pati…
HighPersonalized mRNA cancer vaccines emerge as promising treatment frontier
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccines are advancing through clinical trials, with Moderna and Merck reporting positive phase III melanoma results, marking a signif…
HighAbatacept-Based Regimen Shows Early Promise in Preventing GvHD After Blood Cancer Stem Cell Transplants
NYU Langone researchers report a drug regimen with abatacept reduced graft-versus-host disease risk in half-matched stem cell transplants for blood cancers, wi…
MediumFirst human trial validates oxygen-sensing liquid bandage for transplant monitoring
Researchers validated a paint-on oxygen-sensing bandage that monitors tissue oxygenation in transplants, matching the accuracy of traditional wired devices whi…
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