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.
Especialista defende que menopausa marca início de fase produtiva quando acompanhada por cuidados preventivos, hábitos saudáveis e tratamento individualizado para manter vitalidade nos próximos 30 anos.
New York City officials identified living Legionella bacteria in Upper East Side cooling towers that were out of compliance with testing regulations before a Legionnaires' disease outbreak occurred.
UNC researchers are investigating how light could improve cancer treatment safety, potentially offering a new approach to reducing side effects in therapeutic interventions.
A hospital worker's personal account reveals how women's heart attack symptoms differ from typical presentations, highlighting a critical gap in medical recognition and patient awareness.
FDA has approved Otsuka's Simtriyo (centanafadine), a first-in-class triple reuptake inhibitor for ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults, representing a significant new treatment option with estimated $615M market opportunity.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a health update and photo while continuing rehabilitation, remaining medically unable to return to Senate work. Kentucky's governor called for greater transparency or resignation.
A physician columnist explains the medical rationale for wearing sunblock indoors, citing UV exposure risks even through windows and artificial light sources.
Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has previously been treated for skin cancer, the musician announced publicly.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 3,200 confirmed cases with 1,405 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus continues spreading across five provinces. Treatment capacity remains strained with sustained virus circulation driven by population movement and insecurity.
Nature Medicine proposes a 2026 framework for testing medical AI superintelligence, addressing gaps in FDA benchmarking guidance and establishing new evaluation standards for advanced clinical AI systems.
Singer-songwriter Carly Simon, 83, publicly discloses her Parkinson's diagnosis and recent skin cancer surgery, while affirming her commitment to continue creating music with a new album due August 2026.
Southern California faces an unusually severe mosquito season with early West Nile virus warnings as heat waves intensify breeding conditions. Vector control agencies are deploying multiple strategies including sterile male mosquito releases.
Gunther von Hagens, the anatomist who developed plastination and created the controversial Body Worlds exhibitions viewed by 58 million people, has died at 81 from a brain haemorrhage. His family will honor his wish to have his body plastinated.
Hospital em Burgos, Espanha, acionou a polícia após investigar 30 partos de mulheres brasileiras com o mesmo endereço e acompanhante, levantando suspeitas de esquema organizado.
US measles cases have surpassed 2025 totals by mid-July 2026, hitting a 35-year high. Experts attribute the surge to declining vaccination rates and public amnesia about the disease's severity.
Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high as vaccination rates decline, prompting discussions about potential therapeutic treatments as the disease becomes increasingly common.
The plague bacterium yersinia pestis remains nearly 100% lethal if untreated and continues causing outbreaks globally, particularly in Madagascar and parts of Africa, though rapid diagnosis and antibiotics can save lives.
Medical experts discuss the physiological impacts of using a fan while sleeping, addressing common health concerns and benefits for rest quality.
At least three people were killed and four wounded in a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle. Police detained a 15-year-old suspect and are searching for at least two other shooters.
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,400 people across nearly 3,200 confirmed cases, prompting vaccine trials to begin as health workers strike over safety concerns.
AI-generated doctor accounts on TikTok are spreading dangerous health misinformation to millions, including debunked cancer myths and fake remedies, prompting warnings from medical authorities about public safety risks.
A 22-year-old man in Florida pushed his pregnant fiancée to safety during a shark attack, sustaining severe foot injuries requiring surgery. The incident is part of a recent spike in shark attacks globally.
A shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle killed two people and wounded five others, including a child. Police arrested one suspect at the scene.
South Australia reports seven suspected H5 bird flu cases in greater crested terns, marking potential evidence of disease spread through local wildlife populations rather than isolated imported cases.
