Amgen Abandons Phase 1 Obesity Drug as MariTide Competition Intensifies
Amgen discontinued its phase 1 obesity treatment while raising full-year sales outlook by $1B, signaling strategic focus shift amid competitive pressure from rival MariTide.
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Maine Community Mobilizes to Save Rural Birthing Center
A grassroots coalition in mid-coast Maine is mobilizing to prevent Miles Hospital from closing its labor and delivery center, highlighting rural healthcare access concerns.
Atlanta Mother Sues Kaiser After Unnecessary Hysterectomy From Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Fulton County mother of two underwent an unnecessary full hysterectomy after being misdiagnosed with aggressive cancer due to an alleged lab mix-up at Kaiser, prompting a lawsuit.
Jury Orders Medtronic to Pay $88M in First Covidien Hernia Mesh Trial
A US jury found Medtronic liable for $88 million in the first trial case involving Covidien's hernia mesh product, marking a significant legal milestone in ongoing litigation over the medical device.
Paredes abre inscrições para programa gratuito de exercício físico para diabéticos
O programa 'Diabetes em Movimento' regressa a Paredes entre outubro de 2026 e junho de 2027, oferecendo aulas gratuitas de exercício físico supervisionado e educação para a saúde a pessoas com diabetes tipo 2.
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo becomes second-deadliest on record with 1,700 deaths
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 1,700 people, making it the second-deadliest in history. The outbreak is spreading rapidly while response efforts face disruptions from worker payment delays.
Mother of four fights for life after spider bites at campfire
A mother of four is fighting for her life after suffering severe complications from suspected spider bites sustained at a campfire, with reports indicating critical medical complications.
Grandmother's death linked to Mounjaro dose increase, inquest reveals
An inquest heard that a grandmother died after increasing her Mounjaro dose. The case raises questions about medication safety and dosing protocols for the popular diabetes and weight-loss drug.
Rare tick-borne 'rabbit fever' cases emerge near New York City metro area
Three probable cases of tularemia (rabbit fever) have been reported in Suffolk County on Long Island, including a 9-year-old boy infected after a tick bite in his yard, raising concerns about disease spread near a major metro area.
Princess Eugenie welcomes baby girl in Lisbon
Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby girl in Lisbon, Portugal, her third child with husband Jack Brooksbank. The newborn will be 15th in line to the throne.
KRAS-Inhibiting Drug Expands Access in Cleveland, Offering New Pancreatic Cancer Hope
A new pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib, is now available in Cleveland, offering hope for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma through KRAS inhibitor technology.
Deadly Outbreak Linked to Gastrointestinal Illness Spreads
A diarrheal disease outbreak has escalated to fatal cases, raising public health concerns. Details on transmission routes and affected populations remain limited in available reporting.
U.S. News releases hospital rankings across Midwest, naming top facilities in Kansas City and beyond
U.S. News and World Report released updated hospital rankings, identifying top-performing facilities across Kansas City, Illinois, Tennessee, and Indiana regions.
Senador que questionou Fauci teve posições contrárias a políticas Brasil e Irã
Senador dos EUA convocou o médico Anthony Fauci para audiência sobre a gestão da pandemia de Covid-19, reavivando debates políticos sobre políticas sanitárias e desinformação sobre vacinas.
UCSD Health Returns to U.S. News Honor Roll, Ranks No. 1 in California
UCSD Health has regained its position on the U.S. News & World Report best hospitals honor roll, ranking as the top hospital in California and earning national recognition for quality care.
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring May Refine Heart Risk Assessment and Statin Use
Coronary artery calcium scoring on CT scans may better predict cardiovascular risk and guide statin therapy decisions, offering a refined approach to personalized heart disease prevention.
Weight-Loss Drugs May Offer Cancer Protection, Surgeon Suggests
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, popular for weight loss, may offer protective benefits against cancer according to medical analysis. Oncologists are exploring broader therapeutic applications beyond weight management.
Young Americans Losing Faith in Hard Work's Payoff, Experts Warn of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Growing numbers of young Americans doubt that hard work and ambition lead to success, a mindset that can become self-fulfilling and harm both financial outcomes and mental health.
Key Lessons from COVID-19: What Science and Society Have Learned
CNN examines key scientific and medical insights gained from the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on discoveries that shaped public health understanding and response strategies.
Ozempic's Social Toll: Weight Loss Drug Reshapes Workplace Dynamics and Body Image
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are reshaping workplace dynamics and raising concerns about mental health effects and body image issues beyond weight loss benefits.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Five Hidden Side Effects to Know Before Starting
Forbes examines hidden side effects of GLP-1 weight loss injections, cautioning that these medications are not risk-free despite their revolutionary impact on obesity treatment.
Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan faces extreme heat wave
Three lions died at Tokyo's Tama Zoo from heatstroke complications as Japan experiences extreme heat with temperatures reaching 40°C, affecting 10 of 16 lions in the facility.
Germany's summer roundup: Hedgehog alarm, Lufthansa losses, Rhine at record lows
Deutsche Welle's daily German news digest covers economic challenges at Lufthansa and BioNTech, critical Rhine River water levels disrupting shipping, and lighter stories including a hedgehog triggering a supermarket alarm.
Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan battles record temperatures
Three lions died of suspected heatstroke at a Tokyo zoo as Japan experiences extreme heat with humidity levels unfamiliar to the animals. The deaths highlight climate change impacts on wildlife and public health across East Asia.