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.
Estudo Pop-Brasil mostra que vacinação contra HPV reduziu a prevalência dos principais tipos do vírus de 14,98% para 7,95% entre jovens de 16 a 25 anos, comprovando eficácia do imunizante.
Scientists screening 6,000 drugs for anti-aging effects discovered that GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide may slow aging and extend longevity beyond their weight-loss applications.
Um novo estudo publicado na revista Alzheimer's & Dementia sugere que dormir mais de 8-9 horas regularmente pode estar associado a marcadores precoces de doença neurodegenerativa em idosos.
A global scientific study reveals people are living longer but spending more years in poor health, with Americans experiencing approximately 14 years of illness and disability during their extended lifespans.
No Paraguai, 70% da população sem plano de saúde depende de um sistema público deficiente que força famílias a se endividarem ou organizarem rifas para pagar tratamentos médicos básicos.
Death toll from DRC's Ebola outbreak surged past 1,354 in five days as confirmed cases exceed 3,075, marking the fastest-spreading epidemic ever documented. The rare Bundibugyo variant lacks approved vaccines, complicating containment efforts.
Científicos desarrollaron una enzima llamada CMLasa capaz de eliminar compuestos que aceleran el envejecimiento en tejidos humanos, abriendo posibilidades para tratar enfermedades relacionadas con la edad.
Michigan is battling a significant disease outbreak while contending with reduced federal funding following Trump administration cuts, straining state health resources.
No Paraguai, 70% da população sem plano de saúde depende de um sistema público sucateado, forçando famílias a se endividarem para pagar tratamentos médicos básicos.
Investigación científica moderna reexamina restos de niños incas sacrificados, descubriendo que la Capacocha era un proceso ritual prolongado que involucraba traslados de meses y cambios en el estatus social.
A 20-year study finds that the Planetary Health Diet, emphasizing plant-forward foods, reduces cardiovascular risk by 28% in older women, offering both personal and environmental health benefits.
The Washington Post examines the spectrum of normal memory lapses and provides guidance on when forgetfulness warrants medical evaluation by a healthcare professional.
Pesquisa publicada em Science Advances desmente teorias sobre morte de três crianças incas sacrificadas há 500 anos, usando tecnologia forense moderna em múmias preservadas nos Andes.
Nearly 100 people across 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs produced in Texas since November, with 1.6 million cartons recalled.
Geriatric emergency departments implement specialized protocols and design features to better serve older adults, addressing unique medical and cognitive needs of elderly patients in crisis situations.
Medical professionals discuss the physiological impacts of sleeping with a fan on, addressing common health concerns and benefits associated with the practice.
A health-conscious woman received a colon cancer diagnosis despite maintaining excellent fitness and lifestyle habits, highlighting that cancer can affect anyone regardless of preventive measures.
A grandfather with late-stage pancreatic cancer achieved unexpected survival outcomes through participation in a clinical trial, highlighting emerging treatment breakthroughs for this typically fatal disease.
Major logistics companies are rapidly expanding cold chain infrastructure to handle surging demand for GLP-1 medications, reshaping pharmaceutical distribution models and supply chain strategies.
Nigeria faces rapidly escalating cancer rates that outpace global trends, with patients reporting inadequate healthcare system support and feeling abandoned during treatment.
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing the previous year's total, with seven states identified as outbreak hotspots amid declining vaccination rates.
O tubarão-da-Gronelândia é o vertebrado mais longevo conhecido, podendo viver até 400 anos. Um exemplar de 150 anos encontrado na Irlanda oferece oportunidade rara para investigadores estudarem os mecanismos biológicos do envelhecimento extremamente lento.
New research suggests regular coffee consumption may reduce liver cancer risk by nearly 50% and protect against cirrhosis and fatty liver disease, according to multiple medical sources.
O Ginkgo Biloba, árvore de 290 milhões de anos usada na medicina chinesa antiga, ganha popularidade entre jovens como suplemento nootrópico para melhorar memória e foco, com respaldo crescente da neurociência moderna.
