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.
Financial experts debate optimal timing for claiming Social Security benefits, weighing early claims at 62 versus delayed claims at 70 based on individual circumstances and longevity considerations.
Nísia Trindade, ex-comandante da Fiocruz, lança livro sobre a Covid-19 e adverte que uma nova pandemia é inevitável. Ela enfatiza a importância da memória coletiva, preparação global e combate ao negacionismo científico.
Publicado no The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, primeiro consenso internacional recomenda individualizar tratamento com medicamentos contra obesidade, priorizando qualidade de vida além da perda de peso.
UT Health San Antonio research reveals excessive sleep correlates with elevated levels of tau protein, an Alzheimer's biomarker, suggesting sleep patterns may influence cognitive aging.
A second death has been reported in NYC's Legionnaires' disease cluster, though officials believe the outbreak source has been eliminated, suggesting the immediate threat may be subsiding.
Veteran Kumawood actor and filmmaker Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi died July 18, 2026, after months battling kidney failure despite industry colleagues' financial support for his treatment.
Manila's disaster management department conducted National CPR Day at the National Museum, training government officials and community members in life-saving techniques through collaboration with major hospitals.
FDA confirms iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora parasite, triggering a multi-state outbreak affecting consumers at major chains including Taco Bell.
Batarti Gabbard, 55, was charged with second-degree custodial interference after allegedly attempting to lure children to his Waikīkī hotel room by offering money and gum. His family confirmed he is receiving psychiatric treatment.
Tanzania's Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute unveiled Dozee, an AI-powered smart bedsheet that monitors patients' vital signs remotely, enabling doctors to detect health deterioration early and intervene before critical situations develop.
A Utah podcaster recently diagnosed with cancer plans to give back to their community after receiving overwhelming support during their health battle.
KAIST researchers discovered that B cell responses in tumor-draining lymph nodes, not just T cells, are critical for anti-CTLA-4 immunotherapy effectiveness against glioblastoma, potentially opening new treatment pathways.
Un estudio del CSIC identifica que la señalización por interferón está más activada en mujeres con Alzheimer, explicando su mayor vulnerabilidad a la enfermedad mediante un mecanismo inmunitario que favorece la neuroinflamación.
El cardiólogo Valentín Fuster identifica ocho factores de riesgo clave para prevenir enfermedades cardiovasculares: presión arterial alta, obesidad, colesterol elevado, diabetes, sedentarismo, tabaquismo y mala alimentación.
El Gobierno suspende clases en Coquimbo, Huasco y Valparaíso por sistema frontal en Alerta Roja, desplegando hospital modular y anunciando bonos de recuperación para familias afectadas.
El Dr. Akshay Syal aclara que el exceso de cortisol es raro y advierte contra el pánico. Recomienda hábitos simples como escribir un diario y practicar pasatiempos para manejar el estrés de forma natural.
Atividade física regular reduz riscos de doenças crônicas, melhora qualidade de vida e autonomia em idosos, conforme diretrizes da OMS e Ministério da Saúde.
Summer travelers risk decompression sickness by flying or ascending to high altitudes immediately after diving. Nitrogen buildup requires adequate time to safely escape the body to prevent serious symptoms.
Conmemoración de la vida de Ernest Hemingway, quien pasó sus últimos 22 años en Cuba y dejó un legado literario profundamente vinculado a la isla, culminando con su Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1954.
A Papamoa mother shares her family's journey after her husband was diagnosed with bvFTD, a rare dementia that causes personality changes rather than memory loss, urging others to recognize early warning signs.
Indonesia's Health Ministry is deploying advanced diagnostic equipment to 10,000 community health centers and accelerating oncology specialist training to combat late-stage cancer diagnoses, which account for over 80% of cases.
A randomized clinical trial found that fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant, significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life in 399 long COVID patients, offering the first medication with strong evidence for this debilitating symptom.
La Casa de las Américas acogió un encuentro para agradecer el apoyo de Open Arms y otras organizaciones solidarias. El velero Astral cruza el Atlántico para ayudar a garantizar la autonomía energética del hospital pediátrico Juan Manuel Márquez de Cuba.
El cabo Marcos Cosme, de 32 años y 13 años de servicio en Carabineros, falleció tras recibir un impacto balístico en el rostro durante un operativo para capturar al prófugo vinculado al homicidio de un suboficial mayor.
