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.
Mulher descobriu estar à beira da cetoacidose diabética após meses de mau hálito com cheiro de acetona. Diagnóstico incorreto de diabetes tipo 2 atrasou tratamento adequado por dois anos.
England's Gabriel Langton suffered a serious head-first fall from the horizontal bar during the men's team gymnastics final at Glasgow 2026, overshadowing his team's silver medal. He was conscious and responsive when taken to hospital.
The FDA has approved Tylenol with Naproxen, a fixed-dose combination tablet pairing acetaminophen and naproxen sodium for over-the-counter pain relief in patients 12 and older.
Tick bites are reaching decade-high levels in the US and UK, with increased transmission of Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Health departments urge protective measures as tick populations expand.
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Hawaii's Department of Health confirmed two new travel-related cyclosporiasis cases in state residents, adding to a growing outbreak. Health officials are advising residents on produce safety measures.
Anvisa avisa que retatrutida, medicamento experimental para obesidade e diabetes, não tem aprovação em nenhum país. Produtos vendidos com esse nome são irregulares e podem conter impurezas ou substâncias perigosas.
Vivane Medical e Novo Nordisk desenvolvem implante de semaglutida de ultra longa duração para tratamento da obesidade, visando melhorar adesão ao tratamento, mas médicos alertam sobre limitações na flexibilidade de dose.
Medical professionals warn men are misusing a drug as a shortcut, risking infertility, acne, and gynecomastia. The practice highlights dangerous self-medication trends among those seeking quick physical results.
Anvisa adverte que retatrutida, medicamento experimental para obesidade e diabetes, não foi aprovado em nenhum país. Produtos vendidos online e nas fronteiras são ilegais e podem não conter a substância ou doses corretas.
A cyclospora parasite outbreak has expanded to 13 U.S. states with 4,173 confirmed cases linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms Mexico supplied to Taco Bell locations.
A Florida patient died from a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection in Palm Beach County, marking the state's first fatality from the condition this year. The bacteria was linked to shellfish exposure.
Two Oregon residents have contracted Cyclospora, a diarrhea-causing parasite, in a possible link to an ongoing nationwide outbreak. The cases may be connected to contaminated lettuce and travel to affected states.
Florida's Surgeon General suggests rising measles cases may correlate with abortion opposition and vaccine hesitancy. The connection highlights public health challenges amid polarized attitudes toward medical interventions.
A 6-year-old girl died following experimental gene-editing treatment in China, with her parents now seeking accountability. The case highlights serious gaps in medical oversight and transparency in gene therapy trials.
U.S. measles cases reached 2,318 in 2026, a record high, amid declining vaccination rates. Public health officials warn of escalating disease risks under current leadership.
Mumbai's FDA shut down four bakeries and suspended five others' licenses during a safety inspection of 34 establishments, citing missing registrations and hygiene breaches.
Confirmed measles cases hit a 35-year high in mid-2026, with the U.S. losing its elimination status due to sustained transmission fueled by declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy.
Pesquisadores modificam geneticamente a bactéria Clostridium sporogenes para atacar tumores cancerígenos sem danificar tecidos saudáveis, combinando direcionamento natural com engenharia genética sintética.
The US has already recorded more measles cases in 2026 than during the entire 2025 year, signaling a significant resurgence of the preventable disease.
Merck enables generic production of a new HIV prevention pill in Africa and India at $5/year, but access remains uncertain in Latin America despite breakthrough potential.
The world's first volunteer has received an experimental vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, marking the start of human trials for a new vaccine candidate amid ongoing outbreak concerns in Congo.
Health officials warn restaurant patrons of rabies exposure after a rabid bat landed on a table at a Vista, California restaurant near a zoo. Authorities are urging anyone who may have contacted the bat to seek immediate medical attention.
Dermatólogos advierten que el 'callo solar' es un falso mito y que la piel nunca se adapta al sol, ya que el bronceado es resultado del daño celular, no de protección.
