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 CBS News investigation examines how the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation enables rapid proliferation of ultraprocessed foods without rigorous safety testing, raising public health concerns.
43% dos moradores do Norte e Centro-Oeste ignoram sangue nas fezes, contribuindo para diagnósticos tardios de câncer colorretal. Maioria dos pacientes chega à FCecon com doença em estágio avançado.
The U.S. and Canada are battling a significant wildfire outbreak with 183 new fires reported since Saturday, including eight large incidents across western regions.
FDA issues recall of Taylor Farms products linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, affecting multiple restaurants and retailers. Consumer confidence in fresh produce shaken as outbreak spreads.
A Cyclospora outbreak affecting over 6,300 people across 15 states is reshaping consumer shopping habits, with farmers markets reporting sold-out locally grown lettuce within minutes as shoppers seek alternatives to commercial produce.
Researchers discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's treatment restored approximately two hours of sleep in mice by targeting glial cells responsible for sleep disruption in the disease.
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya endorses childhood vaccines as measles cases surge across the US, with nearly 100 new cases reported and health officials urging vaccination.
A boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty on Saturday night, killing a 27-year-old woman and five-month-old girl. The operator has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment; 12 others were rescued.
Un estudio geológico basado en sedimentos de 3 millones de años contradice décadas de teoría oceanográfica sobre cómo funciona la AMOC, la corriente que regula el clima europeo.
Uma lancha de 22 pés virou no porto de Nova York perto da Estátua da Liberdade, resultando na morte de uma mulher de 27 anos e uma bebê de 5 meses. Doze pessoas foram resgatadas com sucesso pela Guarda Costeira.
O sedentarismo afeta 1 em cada 4 adultos globalmente, comprometendo hormônios, metabolismo e aumentando doenças crônicas. No Brasil, mais da metade da população adulta está acima do peso, exigindo estratégias preventivas acessíveis.
A bride-to-be experienced near-blindness following an $88 beauty treatment shortly before her wedding, raising safety concerns about the popular procedure.
Pesquisas mostram que trabalhos envolvendo navegação contínua em tempo real, como dirigir táxi, fortalecem o hipocampo e reduzem risco de Alzheimer. A construção ativa de mapas mentais exercita justamente os circuitos cerebrais atacados primeiro pela doença.
Florida and Louisiana report multiple deaths from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, prompting health officials to warn Gulf Coast beachgoers of increased infection risk during warm water season.
Estudo internacional revela aumento de câncer gástrico em adultos jovens, mudança preocupante em doença historicamente associada ao envelhecimento. Pesquisadores investigam fatores ambientais, alimentares e metabólicos como possíveis causas.
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, prioritizing recovery ahead of the US Open.
Uma bebé de cinco meses e a mãe morreram após uma embarcação virar perto da Ilha da Liberdade em Nova Iorque. Doze pessoas foram resgatadas com ferimentos ligeiros e o condutor foi acusado de negligência.
A cyclospora parasite outbreak affecting multiple U.S. regions is being investigated through sewage pathogen analysis, with lettuce identified as a potential transmission vector and cases declining in some areas.
Divulgação dos diários de Anthony Fauci reaviva questionamentos no Brasil sobre como cientistas e autoridades conduziram o debate sobre Covid-19, silenciando perspectivas divergentes.
Parts of the US are experiencing dramatic mosquito population drops, alarming experts who worry about ecosystem impacts and disease vector changes.
Congolese authorities cleared a quarantined river boat after finding no Ebola cases among passengers, ending precautionary measures implemented due to disease concerns.
An experimental pancreatic cancer drug is becoming available to patients across multiple U.S. states, with early results showing promising survival gains and being hailed as a potential game-changer in treatment.
An oncologist advocates daily black coffee consumption, citing six health reasons. Recent research suggests coffee and caffeine may reduce liver disease risk.
Uma lancha virou no porto de Nova York matando um bebê de cinco meses e uma mulher. Doze pessoas foram resgatadas e outras ficaram feridas no acidente de sábado à noite.
