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 Washington Post column by a medical professional reveals six surprising causes of brain fog that patients commonly overlook, offering clinical insights into this widespread cognitive complaint.
Neurologists identify nighttime sleep habits, particularly insomnia and micro-awakenings, as potential early indicators of dementia and Alzheimer's disease risk.
Researchers have discovered that immune cells crossing the blood-brain barrier during aging may contribute to Alzheimer's disease development, with changes beginning around age 50.
Emergency room visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, now assigned its own diagnostic code, have risen sharply, with higher numbers than previously documented, particularly among young users.
A CDC report reveals a 16% spike in emergency room visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, with higher-potency THC products and younger users driving the trend.
Rising temperatures are redistributing malaria risk across Africa, making Southern and East African highlands more vulnerable while West Africa becomes less suitable for transmission, straining already fragile health systems.
A potentially life-threatening drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is rapidly spreading across the US, now detected in 27 states with limited treatment options available.
Researchers at Dalhousie University helped identify a new Bundibugyo ebolavirus variant in Uganda and DRC, publishing studies on the virus's genetics and a potential repurposed drug treatment now in clinical trials.
Researchers used AI to design 16 novel viruses effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology while raising biosafety concerns.
A Kurdish filmmaker details eight months of force-feeding in ICE detention, describing severe physical and psychological harm. Investigation reveals at least 18 hunger strikers subjected to involuntary medical procedures since January 2025.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic demonstrate therapeutic benefits extending beyond weight reduction, including metabolic and cardiovascular effects, while raising concerns about muscle loss during treatment.
A combination therapy using broadly neutralizing antibodies, antiretroviral drugs, and CCR5 blockade has demonstrated potential to permanently clear HIV in infected newborns, based on infant macaque model studies.
NPR examines who genuinely needs testosterone treatment, exploring medical criteria and appropriate use cases versus potential overtreatment in clinical practice.
Type 2 diabetes diagnoses are rising sharply among women under 40 across multiple countries, with the sharpest increases in young women in their 20s and 30s. The disease is often underdiagnosed in women due to reliance on less sensitive testing methods.
Kenyatta National Hospital clarified that a bullet recovered from a shooting victim was properly retained as evidence, contradicting allegations it disappeared. The incident killed one woman and injured a teenager during police pursuit of armed robbers.
New research questions sustained benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, finding limited quality-of-life improvements and rapid weight regain after stopping treatment, though evidence gaps remain.
Delhi reports 1,344 H1N1 cases in 2026, a sixfold increase from 229 cases last year. Monsoon conditions and temperature drops are creating favorable conditions for virus spread.
New research shows fructose secreted by chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells may trigger surviving cells to detach and spread, with dietary fructose potentially accelerating metastasis in preclinical models.
A study of 4,818 Chinese adults found that light BioAge—a simple score based on age, creatinine, glucose, and CRP—predicted cognitive impairment risk better than chronological age alone, though validation is needed before clinical use.
Nine deaths and 37 infections from Japanese encephalitis reported in Nepal in under a month, with health officials warning the toll could rise as peak season approaches. Unvaccinated populations remain at critical risk despite known preventive measures.
Genetic testing advances modern medicine but creates ethical dilemmas as information outpaces scientific clarity, leaving clinicians and patients uncertain about disease risk and prevention.
Sofía, una niña de 13 años del Grau de Castelló con escoliosis severa y enfermedad rara, busca ser operada en el Great Ormond Street Hospital de Londres tras cancelarse su cirugía en París por complejidad médica.
Cirujano vascular advierte sobre los riesgos de la trombosis venosa profunda, una afección que puede desarrollarse con síntomas leves confundibles con cansancio pero con complicaciones graves si no se diagnostica a tiempo.
Professional men increasingly undergo cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers to maintain competitive appearance in business settings, with practitioners reporting men now comprise 30-40% of their clientele.
