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Pope Leo Celebrates Mass at Hospital, Shows Steady Recovery After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, celebrated Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following lung cancer surgery, with doctors confirming steady recovery. The pontiff remains hospit…
HighDual therapy outperforms cabozantinib in advanced kidney cancer after immunotherapy failure
A Phase II trial found that lenvatinib plus everolimus improved progression-free survival compared to cabozantinib in patients with advanced kidney cancer resi…
HighPulse technology cuts atrial fibrillation treatment time from hours to one
Australian private hospital adopts Medtronic's pulsed-field ablation system for atrial fibrillation, reducing procedure time from four hours to one and potenti…
HighAstraZeneca's oral obesity pill shows promise in mid-stage trial
AstraZeneca's elecoglipron, an oral GLP-1 medication, demonstrated weight loss comparable to injectable alternatives in phase 2 trials, potentially marking the…
HighDR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest on record with 4,400+ deaths
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 4,410 people across 9,144 confirmed cases, making it the fastest-growing and deadliest outbreak in the country's hist…
HighASCO 2026: New combination therapies show promise in advanced lung cancer without actionable drivers
ASCO 2026 presents new immunotherapy and targeted drug combinations for advanced non-small cell lung cancer without actionable driver mutations, with mixed eff…
HighSkin itching emerges as overlooked menopause symptom, gynecologist explains
Skin itching and dryness are common but underdiagnosed menopause symptoms caused by estrogen decline affecting skin hydration and nerve sensitivity. Medical ex…
HighUganda closes DRC border as rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads
Uganda has closed its border with Democratic Republic of Congo as cases of Bundibugyo virus, a rare Ebola strain, surge in the region. Health officials report…
HighExperts Weigh In on Lettuce Safety as Cyclospora Cases Surge Across 45 States
A cyclospora parasite outbreak has infected over 18,000 people across 45 states, with experts advising on safe food consumption practices despite FDA assurance…
HighU.S. missile stockpiles decline as FDA considers mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Army's missile stockpile is depleting faster than it can be replenished, with recovery potentially taking years. Meanwhile, the FDA considers approvin…
HighStudy reveals autoimmune flaw that left severe COVID-19 patients defenseless
Research identifies why some COVID-19 patients developed severe disease: their immune systems produced antibodies attacking type I interferons, disabling a cri…
HighNHS trial shows blood test detects two-thirds of cancers with 75% accuracy
A U.S.-developed blood test called Galleri demonstrated 75% accuracy in detecting cancers across 6,000 NHS trial participants, with potential to revolutionize…
HighAI Model Achieves 98% Accuracy in Early Alzheimer's Detection
Researchers developed AlzheiNN, a customized CNN model achieving 98.47% accuracy in Alzheimer's disease classification, potentially enabling earlier detection…
MediumUK health officials urge three-week isolation for monkeypox close contacts
UK Health Security Agency advises close contacts of monkeypox cases to self-isolate for up to three weeks as community transmission spreads in urban areas, pre…
HighNew $225M N.J. Cancer Center Opens With Focus on Patient Experience
A $225 million cancer center opened in New Jersey, designed to streamline patient care through integrated facilities and seamless treatment coordination.
MediumWHO warns of H5N1 transmission risk through raw milk as US outbreak spreads
The WHO alerts to potential H5N1 transmission via raw milk consumption following US dairy cattle outbreak, though risk remains low and pasteurized milk is deem…
HighCannabis use surges among mentally distressed adults, driving psychiatric care demand
A 2009-2019 study finds cannabis use among U.S. adults with severe psychological distress nearly doubled, with sharp acceleration post-2015, correlating with i…
MediumLeucovorin prescriptions for autism surge 2,000% after media and White House promotion
Leucovorin prescriptions for autistic children increased over 2,000% after media coverage and White House promotion in 2025, despite limited clinical evidence…
HighOxford's Ebola vaccine enters animal trials, human tests expected within months
Oxford University is advancing an experimental Ebola vaccine using Covid-19 technology with India's Serum Institute, with animal trials underway and human test…
HighUS humanitarian worker tests positive for Ebola in DR Congo
A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The CDC is coo…
HighNature Medicine Retracts Viral Cancer Therapy Timing Study
Nature Medicine retracted a widely-publicized study claiming cancer therapy effectiveness varied by time of day after a four-month investigation revealed metho…
HighMS patients face 7x higher COVID-19 hospitalization risk despite vaccination
Research presented at ECCMID 2024 shows people with multiple sclerosis have substantially higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates than the general…
HighHow MS Misdiagnosis Happens: Doctor Breaks Down Applegate's Case
Actress Christina Applegate disclosed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, prompting medical experts to explain how such diagnostic errors occur in cl…
HighAntidepressant fluvoxamine shows promise easing long COVID fatigue in clinical trial
A randomized clinical trial found that fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant, significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life in 399 long COVID…
HighWHO warns of 40% surge in antibiotic resistance, threatening global health
WHO reports 40% increase in antibiotic resistance from 2016-2023, with one in six bacterial infections now resistant to treatment. South Asia and Africa face c…
HighPittsburgh pediatric doctor killed in home stabbing; suspect arrested
Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children's Hospital, was fatally stabbed in his Edgewood home early Thursday. His wife was also in…
HighDalhousie halts cardiac training at Saint John hospital over harassment allegations
Dalhousie University suspended all medical student and resident cardiac training at Saint John Regional Hospital after learners reported harassment, intimidati…
HighEarly screening breaks Hong Kong family's liver cancer cycle
A Hong Kong woman avoided her family's fatal liver cancer fate through early hepatitis B screening and detection of a tumor before symptoms appeared. Health au…
HighBlood Gene Test Shows 90% Detection Rate for Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer
Kanazawa University researchers report a blood-based gene expression test detecting 90% of early-stage pancreatic cancers, potentially enabling earlier diagnos…
HighGene Therapy for Rare Blindness Shows Unexpected Cross-Eye Benefits
A gene therapy trial for rare inherited blindness showed unexpected benefits: patients treated in one eye experienced vision improvement in both eyes, with 78%…
HighChina completes first human trial of single-arm laparoscopic surgical robot
Chinese researchers successfully completed the first human clinical trial of a domestically developed single-arm laparoscopic surgical robot, performing minima…
HighStair climbing cuts cardiovascular death risk by 39%, study finds
New research from University of East Anglia shows regular stair climbing reduces cardiovascular death risk by 39% and overall mortality by 24%, offering an acc…
HighTrump Proposes Splitting Childhood Vaccines Into More Doses, Contradicting Expert Guidance
Trump announces plans to demand pharmaceutical companies split routine childhood vaccines into five separate shots instead of combination doses, despite vaccin…
HighCancer drug strips tumors of 'invisibility cloak,' shrinks them by 30% in trial
A novel cancer treatment that removes tumor cells' immune evasion mechanism shows 30% tumor shrinkage in trials across six cancer types, with some patients exp…
MediumMerck Exec Shrugs Off 'Unfortunate' Leak of ESMO Melanoma Vaccine Data
Merck's executive downplayed an 'unfortunate' leak of ESMO cancer vaccine trial data, as Moderna shares extended losses while investors digested melanoma vacci…
MediumFDA Halts Publication of COVID, Shingles Vaccine Safety Studies
The FDA halted publication of studies demonstrating COVID-19 and shingles vaccines were safe, raising questions about regulatory transparency and scientific co…
HighMacroGenics Receives $24.5M Sanofi Milestone for TZIELD FDA Approval
MacroGenics will receive a $24.5 million regulatory milestone payment from Sanofi following FDA's accelerated approval of TZIELD for delaying type 1 diabetes p…
HighA Daughter's Final Weeks Make the Case for New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act
Parents of Ayla Rain Eilert, who died April 2 after aggressive cancer, argue New York should pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act so terminally ill patients can c…
MediumWaist circumference outperforms BMI as heart disease risk predictor, study shows
A major study finds waist size is a stronger indicator of cardiovascular disease risk than BMI, suggesting belly fat distribution matters more than overall wei…
HighRussian researchers develop biocompatible magnetic microparticles as safer alternative to brain electrodes
Russian researchers developed nontoxic magnetic microparticles that wirelessly stimulate neural tissue, offering a safer alternative to surgically implanted br…
HighDiabetes and kidney disease: Understanding the medical evidence
Diabetes can significantly damage kidneys through multiple mechanisms, with 30-40% of diabetics developing chronic kidney disease. The article explains three s…
HighPancreatic Cancer Prevention Vaccine Shows Safety and Durable Immune Response in High-Risk Patients
A new vaccine targeting KRAS mutations demonstrated safety and triggered durable immune responses in high-risk pancreatic cancer patients, marking a shift from…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC outpacing response as cases spread to five provinces
Two months into the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC, the epidemic has spread to five provinces with cases and deaths far exceeding confirmed counts. WHO warns…
HighGlioblastoma's systemic reach: Brain tumors erode skull, reshape immune response
Researchers discover glioblastoma erodes skull, alters immune marrow composition, and interferes with immune response through skull-brain channels, challenging…
HighFive years after COVID-19: Algoma reflects on pandemic lessons as virus persists
Five years after COVID-19's arrival, Algoma Public Health and Sault Area Hospital reflect on the pandemic's impact, lessons learned, and ongoing vigilance as t…
HighMulti-Society Task Force Issues First Consensus Guidelines for Underdiagnosed Serrated Polyposis Syndrome
U.S. medical societies released consensus recommendations for identifying and managing serrated polyposis syndrome, a common but underdiagnosed gastrointestina…
HighSwitching children from liquids to tablets can improve quality of life and save money, GOSH project shows
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MediumTestosterone Therapy Debate Intensifies as Regulators Weigh Safety Warnings
Regulatory bodies are reconsidering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) warnings and restrictions, with debate over whether current safeguards adequately ba…
MediumMen Face Rising HPV-Related Cancer Threat as Vaccination Rates Lag
Men face increasing rates of HPV-related cancers, particularly head and neck cancers, despite a proven vaccine being available for two decades. Vaccination hes…
HighNew Clinical Tool Helps Primary Care Clinicians Detect and Treat Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers validated Treat CKD, an EHR-based decision support tool that flags chronic kidney disease and recommends guideline-concordant treatment in primary…
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