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 major study finds waist size is a stronger indicator of cardiovascular disease risk than BMI, suggesting belly fat distribution matters more than overall weight measurements.
Five teenage boys died and four others were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Ireland's M9 motorway when one vehicle travelled on the wrong side of the carriageway at 03:00 Sunday.
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania issued a public warning of potential measles exposure, with cases rising in Snyder County.
A atriz Sandra Silva revelou o momento em que explicou ao filho Vasco que a avó, diagnosticada com Alzheimer, iria viver num lar. Silva partilhou a conversa emotiva, destacando a maturidade do menino perante a situação.
Alterações persistentes nas fezes, como sangue, diarreia e prisão de ventre, podem indicar câncer colorretal e exigem avaliação médica imediata para descartar malignidade.
A widespread food recall involving jalapeño-contaminated products has expanded to over 50 items across major retailers including H-E-B, Walmart, Target, and Trader Joe's, with 345 people sickened across 26 states.
Medical experts now reject the BRAT diet as outdated guidance for treating diarrhea and nausea, recommending alternative approaches instead.
COVID-19 cases are rising across America in summer 2026, with a mutated variant dubbed the "Cicada" variant driving surges on the West Coast. Health authorities recommend updated vaccines, Paxlovid, and Xocova for protection.
Hundreds of California workers have developed silicosis, an incurable lung disease, from exposure to engineered stone countertops, with at least 31 deaths reported in a recent study.
The Washington Post examines the most prevalent cancer type and outlines warning signs that are frequently overlooked, offering guidance on early detection.
Carolina Joana da Silva, doutora em Ecologia e uma das maiores especialistas em Pantanal do Brasil, faleceu aos 75 anos em Cuiabá. Reconhecida internacionalmente, deixa legado de décadas dedicadas à pesquisa ambiental e formação de cientistas.
The Lindsay Clancy trial is bringing postpartum psychosis into public focus, with survivors sharing experiences and highlighting gaps in understanding and treatment of this severe mental health condition.
A boy diagnosed with a rare heart condition at 6 days old, the same condition that killed his brother, has received a life-saving heart transplant, offering hope for families facing genetic cardiac disease.
A young adult has died from meningococcal disease in Waikato, prompting health authorities to urge vaccination and awareness of symptoms among at-risk populations.
El brote de ébola en Congo avanza más rápido que los sistemas de vigilancia, con más de 2200 muertes entre 4700 casos. Los trabajadores sanitarios enfrentan falta de pago, inseguridad y recursos limitados que obstaculizan la contención.
A 41-year-old Irish woman discovered breast cancer after noticing a rash on her collarbone and breast, delayed seeking care for months, and now advocates for breast cancer awareness as a Patient Ambassador.
Experts identify seven foods rich in healthy fats—including walnuts, chia seeds, olive oil, and sardines—that lower bad cholesterol, protect heart health, and reduce disease risk beyond avocado alone.
A antiga Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos (SOP) é renomeada para Síndrome Ovariana Metabólica Poliendócrina (Somp), refletindo uma compreensão mais ampla que vai além dos ovários, abrangendo metabolismo, saúde cardiovascular e bem-estar emocional.
A 12-week study suggests full-fat dairy can be part of a healthy diet without causing weight gain or worsening cholesterol, challenging decades of dietary guidance favoring low-fat options.
Dhaka ranked 27th globally in air pollution with a moderate AQI score of 68, posing minimal health risks except for sensitive individuals. The city remains below hazardous levels seen in Kampala, Dubai, and Jakarta.
Un editorial de The New England Journal of Medicine analiza cinco décadas de lucha contra el Ébola, destacando que aunque la ciencia ha avanzado con vacunas y tratamientos, la detección temprana y la confianza comunitaria siguen siendo cruciales para contener brotes.
The DRC Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province with 4,727 confirmed cases and 2,214 deaths. Experts warn it could last over a year and become the largest Ebola epidemic on record if transmission chains aren't interrupted.
Two psychologists left academia to commercialize their process-based behavior therapy model, pivoting from in-person training to digital delivery during COVID-19 and achieving near-profitability through mentorship at an entrepreneurship program.
La infertilidad afecta cada vez más a personas jóvenes por factores médicos, genéticos y de estilo de vida, mientras que muertes súbitas cardiovasculares en jóvenes aparentemente sanos generan nuevas preocupaciones de salud pública.
