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 randomized controlled trial found that adults over 75 at low cardiovascular risk who discontinued statins experienced similar three-year survival rates compared to those who continued the medication.
Menina de três anos faleceu em hospital de Campina Grande com quadro clínico compatível com meningite após internação de uma semana. Confirmação laboratorial da causa ainda está pendente.
MADACC animal shelter has quarantined its cat kennels after a highly contagious virus with no known cure spread through the facility, forcing operational restrictions.
Flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus is killing multiple people along the Gulf Coast as warming waters create ideal conditions for the pathogen's spread worldwide.
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 2,000 deaths and 4,449 confirmed cases in the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, with WHO and CDC calling for urgent community-led containment efforts.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's public disclosure about freezing her eggs has reignited conversations about reproductive autonomy and fertility treatments, though experts warn the discourse may oversimplify complex medical and financial realities.
A drug-resistant fungal infection caused by Candida auris has affected 79 Marylanders and spread to 27 states, raising concerns about healthcare contamination and treatment challenges.
Multiple food products sold at major retailers including Kroger, Target, and Trader Joe's have been recalled due to salmonella and cyclospora contamination, with Taylor Farms identified as a key supplier involved in the outbreak.
A dangerous drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, has been detected in 27 US states, with Texas leading in confirmed cases. The superbug poses significant risks in healthcare settings and is difficult to treat.
Research indicates Barrett Esophagus, a precancerous condition, may develop decades before formal medical diagnosis, suggesting earlier cellular changes than previously understood.
A Canadian youth mental health program that shifts care to community settings saves the health system $10 for every dollar invested while improving outcomes for high-need patients.
England is progressing toward becoming one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, with over 100,000 people treated through NHS programs using precision screening and opt-out testing strategies.
Congo reports 2,000 deaths from its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, marking a critical escalation in the epidemic's severity and spread.
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DRC has killed over 2,000 people with a 45.9% fatality rate, spreading faster than any recorded outbreak. Health authorities warn the peak hasn't been reached and no approved vaccine exists for this strain.
A Massachusetts murder trial reveals how postpartum psychosis—a severe psychiatric emergency—went undetected before a woman killed her three children, exposing critical gaps in clinical recognition and treatment.
Acting FDA chief reassures public about lettuce safety while the agency updates produce safety guidance to address contamination risks and consumer confidence.
A record-breaking Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people with 4,381 confirmed cases, spreading undetected for months before official declaration in May delayed critical containment efforts.
The FDA is moving to close a decades-old regulatory loophole that allows food companies to introduce new chemical additives with minimal oversight. RFK Jr.'s proposal aims to tighten restrictions, though industry sources suggest companies may find ways to circumvent stricter rules.
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, with WHO officials suggesting the epidemic began months earlier than initially reported, complicating containment efforts.
Research indicates a new Ebola transmission from animals to humans triggered the Congo-Uganda outbreak, with scientists identifying a new variant and potential treatment approaches.
The FDA has approved the first mRNA-based flu vaccine, initially available to adults 50 and over, marking a significant advancement in vaccine technology and flu prevention strategy.
Washington University research validates Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine as effective against multiple flu strains. The FDA-approved vaccine targets older adults and represents the first mRNA flu shot available to the public.
Rising cancer rates among young adults are driving adoption of fertility preservation technologies, enabling survivors to maintain reproductive options after treatment.
Actor Michael Sheen investigates claims that chemical giant Monsanto dumped toxic PCBs across Wales, with residents reporting rare cancers linked to contaminated sites. A deceased whistleblower's warnings about 14 polluted locations remain largely unaddressed.
