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.
Sleep apnea affects millions of women but symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed as stress or menopause. Medical experts warn that recognizing warning signs like snoring is critical for timely diagnosis and treatment.
US health officials are intensifying identification and response efforts as measles cases surge, with Pennsylvania experiencing a significant outbreak including 14 new cases in Lancaster County since Monday.
Over 18,200 cyclosporiasis cases suspected across the US linked to contaminated lettuce, with infections climbing in multiple states including Illinois and affecting Philadelphia shoppers.
NPR examines how Cyclospora parasites function in the human digestive system and their transmission route, as thousands face infection from contaminated food sources this summer.
Nigerian gynaecologists warn that poorly treated malaria during pregnancy inflames the placenta, restricts fetal growth, and increases risks of premature birth and stillbirth. Early diagnosis and preventive treatment are critical.
Researchers discovered cancer cells damage their own DNA while driving growth genes at maximum capacity, creating repair cycles that accumulate mutations and fuel tumor evolution—but also revealing potential therapeutic targets.
Researchers synthesized nickel-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using plant extract, demonstrating selective anticancer activity, broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, and biofilm inhibition in laboratory studies.
Medical experts clarify that high uric acid stems from insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction rather than protein consumption alone. Eggs, chicken, and lentils can be safely consumed while addressing underlying metabolic health.
Virunga National Park in eastern DRC has established health checkpoints and deployed paramedics to contain Ebola spread while protecting endangered mountain gorillas vulnerable to the virus.
The Association for Value-Based Cancer Care is hosting a Global Cancer Research and Innovation Symposium in October 2026 to bring together stakeholders across the cancer research ecosystem to advance breakthrough therapies.
Un estudio de un año demuestra que el remdesivir reduce significativamente el riesgo de complicaciones cardiovasculares y renales en pacientes con trasplante de riñón diagnosticados de covid.
A 34-year-old physician declines to subsidize his terminally ill parents' $11K/month luxury senior residence, citing unsustainable long-term costs and their adequate financial resources.
Male fertility issues account for nearly half of infertility cases, yet social stigma around masculinity prevents men from seeking testing, delaying diagnosis and compounding emotional stress for couples.
Costa de Marfil derribó decenas de miles de hogares en Abiyán para construir megaobras como un cuarto puente y línea de metro, desplazando comunidades que llevaban décadas en asentamientos informales.
Un recorrido por la relación milenaria de la humanidad con los eclipses, desde interpretaciones mitológicas hasta su comprensión científica moderna, con motivo del eclipse solar visible en España el 12 de agosto.
KAIST researchers developed an RNA-based therapy blocking a brain signal that causes cancer cachexia, achieving 90% survival in treated mice versus 20% untreated, with clinical trials targeted for 2030.
Chinese hospitals deploy automated robots to handle intravenous drug preparation, eliminating repetitive manual labor that causes occupational injuries while maintaining pharmacist oversight of complex decisions.
KAIST researchers developed an RNA-based therapy blocking a brain signal that causes cancer cachexia, a wasting condition affecting 50-80% of cancer patients. Mouse studies showed 90% survival in treated vs. 20% in untreated groups.
An Israeli-developed antibody therapy restored immune function in early-stage Alzheimer's patients, showing a favorable safety profile in Phase 1 trials and reducing neuronal damage biomarkers.
Un estudio de 20 años con 2.832 adultos mayores de 65 años demuestra que el ejercicio aeróbico regular y el entrenamiento cognitivo reducen hasta 25% el riesgo de demencia, incluido Alzheimer.
A longitudinal study of 11,634 adults found that 40% of migraine sufferers improved over one year, experiencing fewer headaches, better quality of life, and improved workplace functioning. Worsening cases showed opposite trends with increased treatment needs.
A targeted drug for rare brain cancer has been added to Australia's subsidized medicines scheme, reducing monthly costs from $28,000 to affordable levels and offering hope to 135 newly diagnosed patients annually.
El virus del herpes labial se esconde en el ganglio del trigémino en la base del cráneo mediante un mecanismo de invisibilidad molecular. Anticiparse a los síntomas iniciales permite usar antivirales antes de que aparezcan las ampollas.
El dermatólogo lucense Eduardo López Bran lidera una investigación pionera contra la alopecia androgénica usando células madre y ATP, con resultados del 100% en ratones macho. El tratamiento podría comercializarse a partir de 2030 tras completar ensayos clínicos.
