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.
Cirurgia inédita em Turim permite que mulher recupere visão após cinco anos de cegueira, utilizando tecidos do próprio olho danificado para reconstruir funcionalidade ocular.
A 13-year-old boy bitten by a beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland has been hospitalized after the animal tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to initiate post-exposure treatment.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened approximately 6,000 people, with infection severity varying significantly among patients. Medical experts explain why some individuals experience more severe gastrointestinal symptoms than others.
Médicos italianos realizaram transplante histórico da mácula lútea, devolvendo a visão a Elena, 67 anos, que estava cega há cinco anos após acidente de trânsito. A operação superou obstáculo considerado insuperável na medicina oftalmológica.
Uma mulher italiana de 67 anos cega há cinco anos recuperou a visão após receber o primeiro transplante mundial da mácula, a parte central da retina, em cirurgia inovadora realizada em Turim.
Trump's new terminology for GLP-1 drugs has prompted concerns from doctors and patients about potential stigmatization or mischaracterization of these weight-loss and diabetes medications.
An 18-year-old from Kasaragod, Kerala contracted Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) after swimming in a contaminated freshwater pond, with a 97% mortality rate.
FDA has approved a new cholesterol treatment showing significant LDL reduction, with cardiologists calling it a potential game-changer for managing high cholesterol in patients.
Rebecca Luna, influencer de 49 años diagnosticada con alzhéimer de inicio temprano, ha fallecido tras recurrir a la muerte asistida. La mujer había compartido su lucha contra la enfermedad en redes sociales.
Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has exceeded 3,200 cases with over 1,400 deaths, straining surveillance teams and exacerbating hunger in eastern regions as vaccine trials begin.
A landmark study of 2.5 million individuals identifies new genetic risk factors for fibromyalgia, establishing a clear biological basis for the chronic pain disorder and revealing neurological targets for potential therapies.
A preventive method for ovarian cancer exists but remains largely unknown to the public, according to reporting from The New York Times on awareness and accessibility gaps.
Health experts identify nine daily habits and lifestyle practices that individuals can adopt in midlife to increase longevity and reduce chronic disease risk.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce is spreading across Ohio and Michigan, with discrepancies between state and county health reporting on case numbers.
A newly approved twice-yearly inclisiran therapy demonstrates major reductions in LDL cholesterol, cutting levels by more than half and potentially transforming cardiovascular disease management.
Pedestre de 56 anos foi atropelado por motociclista de 17 anos sem habilitação em Guiricema, MG, sofrendo traumatismo cranioencefálico. O acidente foi registrado por câmeras de monitoramento.
Pais de Noah recebem declaração de óbito e iniciam preparativos para velório, mas descobrem filho vivo no necrotério após funcionários da funerária perceberem movimentos. Caso intriga médicos e pode envolver síndrome rara.
A review of 76 studies identifies pot marigold as a rich source of 500+ bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, showing promise in yogurt, bread, and oils, though clinical evidence in humans remains absent.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion to settle talc-related cancer lawsuits, potentially ending a decade of litigation over baby powder safety claims.
The DRC is battling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths driven by the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments.
Medical experts and WHO warn that routine whole-body MRI scans for healthy people often detect harmless abnormalities, leading to unnecessary procedures, costs, and emotional distress without proven survival benefits.
California is experiencing a summer uptick in COVID-19 cases, with elevated viral levels detected in Bay Area wastewater prompting renewed health precautions.
A review of 37 studies found grape and blueberry polyphenols modestly improved cardiovascular risk markers, particularly endothelial function, but most evidence came from small studies using concentrated products rather than whole fruits.
Samoa remains H5N1-free but authorities are intensifying surveillance and border controls after avian influenza was detected in New Zealand wild birds, urging poultry owners to report unusual illness.
