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.
Recent studies confirm hair loss is a rare but genuine side effect of GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and diabetes. Researchers emphasize the condition remains uncommon despite growing reports from users.
U.S. measles cases have reached a 35-year high with months remaining in 2026, surpassing the previous year's total and threatening even highly vaccinated regions on the West Coast.
Scientists created SpudCell, a synthetic cell from nonliving components that exhibits lifelike behaviors, but it remains dependent on lab conditions and researcher intervention, raising questions about what truly defines life.
Researchers identified a clonally transmissible melanoma in brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog, representing the fourth known naturally occurring transmissible cancer in animals and the first documented in fish.
Seriously wounded American service members from recent Iranian strikes have been evacuated to Germany for medical treatment, part of roughly 100 troops injured since early July.
Wounded and chronically ill Palestinian journalists in Gaza protested demanding urgent medical evacuation, citing the collapsed healthcare system's inability to provide necessary treatment.
Jovem de 23 anos morre após ser atingida por homem que caiu do 12º andar de prédio em Nagoya, Japão. Autor da queda sobrevive com ferimentos críticos; circunstâncias ainda investigadas.
The FDA is investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak with lettuce as a suspected source. The parasite outbreak has prompted major food chains to adjust menus while health authorities work to identify the contamination source.
University of Auckland unveils new Department of Cancer Sciences combining clinical care with research in one facility, aiming to improve patient outcomes by integrating healthcare professionals and researchers.
Cirurgião dentista do Mater Dei identifica tabagismo, alcoolismo e exposição solar sem proteção como principais fatores de risco para câncer de boca, com HPV e má higiene bucal também relevantes.
No Dia Mundial do Cérebro, Alzheimer Portugal e Roche lançam campanha alertando que quase metade dos casos de demência podem ser prevenidos através da modificação de 14 factores de risco identificados pela ciência.
US regulators are reviewing peptide injections promoted by RFK Jr and wellness influencers, with companies positioning to capitalize if approved for legal sale.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed over 1,000 lives, marking a significant public health crisis in the region. The outbreak continues to spread despite containment efforts.
Estudo FIND-CKD de fase 3 com 1.584 pacientes demonstra que finerenona desacelera perda da função renal em adultos com doença renal crônica não diabética, abrindo perspectiva terapêutica para amplo grupo de pacientes.
Investigadores del Conicet-UBA identificaron una molécula (mGlu3R) que podría detectar Alzheimer años antes de que aparezcan síntomas, abriendo nuevas vías de prevención en un país donde 500.000 personas padecen la enfermedad.
La ciencia identifica múltiples agentes carcinógenos más allá del tabaquismo: sustancias químicas, infecciones virales, exposiciones laborales y hábitos cotidianos. El riesgo depende de intensidad, frecuencia y duración de la exposición.
Cancer diagnoses are rising sharply across sub-Saharan Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean, but healthcare systems struggle to provide adequate treatment and prevention services.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after confirming four cases, marking a significant resurgence of the disease in a state that had seen no cases in over a decade. Health officials are urging unvaccinated residents to seek vaccination immediately.
Ladera Ranch residents are demanding answers and federal investigation into a cluster of childhood cancer cases, with concerns focusing on potential pesticide exposure as a contributing factor.
Scientists have discovered transmissible tumors spreading among catfish in a lake, marking the first documented case of contagious cancer in fish species and raising questions about potential human transmission risks.
Mensagens privadas reveladas pelo senador Rand Paul mostram que autores de estudo sobre origem da covid-19 discutiram hipótese de vazamento laboratorial antes de publicar conclusões sobre origem natural do vírus.
Young adults are increasingly choosing celibacy, signaling a potential cultural shift away from traditional sexual norms and toward prioritizing personal autonomy and mental health.
An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, found dead off Mississippi's Horn Island, shows undetermined cause and manner of death, with decomposition complicating forensic analysis.
A contagious cancer has been infecting catfish in Lake Champlain for over a decade, offering researchers rare insights into tumor transmission and metastasis mechanisms.
