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.
A five-storey student hostel collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan neighbourhood, killing at least six people with more feared trapped. Officials attribute the collapse to water accumulation and basement repair work.
Bereaved parents will give evidence in an independent review of Sussex maternity services led by Donna Ockenden, following a media investigation revealing at least 55 potentially avoidable baby deaths.
Un estudio de dos años en 11 países latinoamericanos demostró que programas de estilo de vida adaptados culturalmente mejoran la cognición un 55% más que consejos básicos de salud en adultos mayores en riesgo de demencia.
Kevin Morley, 56, shares his prostate cancer diagnosis and successful radiation treatment experience, emphasizing how the disease has shifted his perspective on life and relationships.
Pennsylvania faces its largest measles outbreak in decades with over 3,000 cases and confirmed infant deaths, marking the highest case count in 30 years.
Researchers identified that dendritic cells in lymph nodes prime immune cells that infiltrate the brain and worsen tau-related neurodegeneration. Blocking this pathway reduced brain damage in mouse models and showed promise for Alzheimer's and related diseases.
Un experto en salud explica cómo la renovación del aire en las aulas reduce la transmisión de virus respiratorios, enfatizando que la ventilación, higiene de manos y vacunación son medidas clave para el regreso escolar.
Queensland trucking campaigner Wes Walker, 63, has been diagnosed with bowel cancer and is publicly urging others to undergo screening after ignoring checks himself. He hopes his story will increase participation in Australia's free National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Two fatal NYPD shootings within a week at Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge have reignited debate over police protocols when confronting emotionally disturbed individuals displaying violent behavior.
A systematic review of 11 observational studies covering 4.9 million patients found GLP-1 receptor agonists generally safe for mental health, though one obesity-focused cohort reported increased depression and anxiety risks.
Bangladesh faces an intensifying dengue crisis with 42,590 hospitalizations and 117 deaths in 2026, as September surge strains healthcare capacity and experts warn the peak has not yet been reached.
A clinical trial shows laughter therapy reduces breathing difficulties in COPD patients as effectively as traditional breathing exercises, offering a low-cost, accessible home treatment option.
Metaanálisis de 480.000 pacientes demuestra que subir escaleras reduce la mortalidad cardiovascular en 39% y la mortalidad general en 24%, con máximo beneficio en seis tramos diarios.
Study finds AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients in a third of cases, discouraging specialist referral when patients resist diagnosis, potentially delaying critical treatment.
Bangladesh faces an accelerating dengue outbreak that is overwhelming hospital capacity, creating significant strain on the healthcare system.
Lu Haitao, trabajador chino, fue rescatado de un túnel hidroeléctrico en Nepal diez días después de devastadoras inundaciones que mataron a más de 1.300 personas. Su familia expresó alivio tras días de angustia y búsqueda.
Investigadores descubren que patrones de atrofia cerebral en resonancia magnética pueden predecir la velocidad de progresión del alzhéimer de inicio temprano hacia demencia, mejorando la planificación de cuidados.
Fernando Cerimedo, consultor político argentino asesor de líderes derechistas latinoamericanos, fue detenido en Bolivia acusado de intentar asesinar a su pareja embarazada. Enfrenta múltiples investigaciones por feminicidio, enriquecimiento ilícito y corrupción.
A survey of 1,100 Kenyan working adults found that 72% skip health checks because they feel healthy, despite awareness of key health indicators. The study highlights a preventive healthcare gap where feeling well masks undetected conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
Research shows babies with genetic COPD risk develop reduced lung function in early childhood, but only when exposed to high air pollution levels, suggesting disease origins lie decades before diagnosis.
A 10-year Australian trial found statins reduce major cardiovascular events by 30% in adults over 70 without prior heart disease, with minimal adverse effects, challenging age-based treatment withholding.
El neurólogo Leonardo Bello recomienda huevo, aguacate y arándanos como desayuno ideal para mantener la salud cerebral, mejorar la memoria y proporcionar energía sostenida desde primera hora.
Punjab reports its first suspected swine flu death among 220 confirmed H1N1 cases. The deceased had severe COPD, complicating the diagnosis of the primary cause of death.
A Swedish clinical trial found dexamethasone eye drops reduced treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity in very premature infants by nearly half, offering a simpler alternative to invasive procedures.
