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.
Nueva York confirmó el primer caso de infección por virus Bourbon, enfermedad transmitida por garrapatas sin vacuna ni tratamiento específico. Las autoridades sanitarias advierten sobre posibles casos no diagnosticados debido a síntomas similares a otras enfermedades.
Vídeo emociona web ao mostrar mãe de menina falecida ouvindo seu coração transplantado no peito de criança de 12 anos na Ucrânia, marcado por gratidão e generosidade.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 3,500 cases, becoming the world's second-largest epidemic. The fast-spreading Bundibugyo strain has killed 1,556 people and lacks approved vaccines or treatments.
A UK high court judge rejected a legal challenge to halt a clinical trial of puberty blockers for children aged 11-16 at King's College London, ruling the campaigners' claims had no realistic chance of success.
New York has confirmed its first case of Bourbon virus, a rare and potentially fatal tickborne illness with no vaccine or cure. Health officials warn cases may go undetected due to symptom similarity to other conditions.
The DR Congo Ebola epidemic has become the world's second largest outbreak on record, with over 1,500 deaths and the fastest growth rate in the virus's history, exacerbating humanitarian crises.
NYC officials announced the end of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side that claimed 7 lives, matching the death toll from a 2025 outbreak in the same area.
A promising injectable HIV prevention drug (lenacapavir) could prevent 41% of new infections, but USAID funding cuts are blocking access in countries that need it most, experts warn at AIDS 2026 conference.
New York City health officials declared the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak over after 7 confirmed deaths and elimination of the exposure source. The outbreak matched the death toll from a 2025 outbreak.
Panamá registra 56 muertes por influenza en 2026 y más de 10.000 casos de infecciones respiratorias graves. El Ministerio de Salud advierte que ninguna víctima estaba vacunada contra la influenza actual.
Doctors are warning of 'temporal hollowing'—facial fat loss—as a side effect of Ozempic weight-loss medication, raising concerns about cosmetic and health implications for users.
Some women in menopause are turning to testosterone therapy to manage symptoms like low energy and reduced libido, reflecting evolving treatment approaches for hormonal changes.
The FDA has expanded a recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix across 8 states due to E. coli contamination linked to multiple illnesses.
A study finds that limiting sugar intake before age two is associated with a 46% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and reduced anxiety later in life, suggesting early dietary habits have long-term neurological benefits.
From imperial China petitions to modern memes, student movements have consistently adapted available communication tools to challenge authority and make dissent visible across generations.
Experts argue current hypertension guidelines focus too heavily on sodium reduction and neglect potassium intake, proposing a combined sodium-potassium strategy for more effective blood pressure control.
Updated 2026 US cholesterol guidelines significantly expand statin eligibility to 87.5 million adults, with new recommendations for managing LDL levels in younger populations.
A cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has spread to 45 states, causing gastrointestinal illness in hundreds. Health authorities are investigating the source and advising consumers on food safety.
Florida recorded 36 leprosy cases in 2025, its highest on record, with scientists identifying armadillos as the likely transmission source for the ancient disease.
Former CDC officials warn that Trump administration public health cuts are contributing to multiple disease outbreaks including measles and cyclospora, with experts cautioning worse impacts may follow.
Medicamentos baseados em GLP-1, originalmente desenvolvidos para diabetes, agora são testados contra vícios, dores crônicas, doenças cardiovasculares e até câncer, revelando potencial terapêutico muito além do emagrecimento.
A DW investigation reveals widespread mistreatment of women in Serbian maternity hospitals, including routine use of outdated procedures like episiotomies and oxytocin without consent, verbal abuse, and physical trauma during childbirth.
The American Diabetes Association confronts mounting pressure with calls for resignations, marking a significant shift from its previously praised reputation for advocacy and courage.
The Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in DRC has become the fastest-growing in viral history with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five provinces, hampered by regional conflict and delayed detection.
