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.
Santa Clara County confirmed the Bay Area's first human West Nile virus cases of 2026, signaling the start of seasonal mosquito-borne illness transmission as California faces multiple concurrent health threats.
Especialistas apontam que fatores hereditários podem causar colesterol alto, diabetes e obesidade mesmo em pessoas com alimentação equilibrada e exercício regular. Testes genéticos ajudam a identificar origem das doenças e personalizar tratamentos.
Three upscale summer camps in New York experienced a norovirus outbreak causing widespread illness among campers, overwhelming facilities and prompting concerned parental response.
A 38-year-old Scottish woman's body was discovered in a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building on July 18. Police Scotland is liaising with Greek authorities as investigations into the cause of death continue.
Texas reports 123 cyclospora cases with 90 concentrated in Houston area and 14 confirmed in Galveston County. Health officials continue searching for contamination source.
Measles cases in the US have exceeded 2,300 with numbers continuing to climb, driven by declining vaccination rates. Public health officials warn of potential treatment shortages as the highly contagious disease spreads.
Investigadores de Johns Hopkins demuestran que adolescentes menores de 17 años con trastorno por consumo de cannabis tienen tres veces más riesgo de desarrollar otros trastornos mentales, especialmente esquizofrenia y depresión.
Medical research reveals most ovarian cancers originate in fallopian tubes, not ovaries, potentially enabling new prevention and early detection strategies that could save lives.
Tom Chadbon, ator britânico conhecido por papéis em 'Doctor Who', 'Game of Thrones' e 'Casino Royale', faleceu aos 80 anos.
Estudio de Johns Hopkins advierte que el consumo de cannabis antes de los 17 años triplica el riesgo de psicosis, esquizofrenia y depresión, especialmente en adolescentes con vulnerabilidad genética.
Researchers have developed a prototype smart ring that measures blood glucose non-invasively through finger sweat analysis, potentially revolutionizing diabetes monitoring without finger pricks.
NSW ICAC's Operation Rosny hearing continues investigating alleged corruption within the Liberal Party's hard-right Reformers faction, with witness testimony undermining claims against former minister David Elliott while raising new questions about payments and ministerial appointments.
Researchers using single-molecule imaging detected nanoscopic tau aggregates in Parkinson's disease brains that conventional staining missed, with higher burden in dementia cases, suggesting tau pathology may be underestimated.
Un estudio vincula el ejercicio en bicicleta con mejora en la comunicación cerebral y alivio de síntomas del Parkinson. Asociaciones médicas proponen integrar la fisioterapia desde el diagnóstico inicial.
Abderrahim Fakir died after police restrained him, sparking nationwide controversy over police conduct and immigrant treatment in Italy.
A new study reveals increasing rates of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to serious complications including stillbirth and maternal heart disease.
El ensayo LatAm-FINGERS demuestra que una intervención multidominio adaptada culturalmente, combinando ejercicio, dieta y entrenamiento cognitivo, mejora significativamente la cognición global en adultos mayores latinoamericanos con alto riesgo de demencia.
Salvador Macip, investigador de envejecimiento con 28 años de trayectoria, afirma que el envejecimiento puede modularse y desmonta mitos sobre suplementos y ayuno intermitente, enfatizando que la clave es mantener una vida social activa y saludable.
El Aeropuerto Hollywood Burbank completará su nueva terminal Elevate BUR el 13 de octubre tras inversión de 1.300 millones de dólares, modernizando instalaciones de casi un siglo con estándares de seguridad actuales.
Um turista holandês de 26 anos morreu afogado após barco virar nas Cataratas do Iguaçu. Oito pessoas estavam na embarcação; sete foram resgatadas e duas internadas.
A 26-year-old woman in Marsabit County delivered quintuplets naturally at a county hospital, surprising medical staff who had only detected triplets. The successful birth highlights the importance of skilled healthcare access for high-risk pregnancies.
Rare conjoined twins born in Fiji eight months ago are traveling to Saudi Arabia for complex separation surgery funded by the Saudi government under a humanitarian programme.
Liver disease insurance claims have doubled in India over three years with treatment costs nearly doubling. Care Health Insurance urges early hepatitis screening as infections often remain undetected until advanced stages.
India faces a dangerous new dengue phase with multiple virus strains circulating simultaneously, increasing severe illness risks and complicating vaccination strategies, according to ICMR surveillance data.
