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.
BBC News · Jul 16, 2026
A 10-year NHS trial of 3,500 men shows focal therapy—a less invasive prostate cancer treatment—is as effective as surgery or radiotherapy but with significantly fewer side effects, potentially transforming cancer care access.
CBS News · Jul 16, 2026
A cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 1,644+ people across 34 states has been traced to Mexican iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell locations. The FDA identified the single supplier, prompting voluntary recalls and removal of affected products.
El Impulso · Jul 16, 2026
Especialista advierte que el agua turbia con sedimentos que llega por tuberías exacerba dermatitis, psoriasis y diabetes, especialmente en niños y pacientes vulnerables.
El Tiempo · Jul 16, 2026
Colombia reporta 2,5 millones de diabéticos diagnosticados, pero especialistas advierten que la cifra real podría alcanzar 5 millones debido al subdiagnóstico. Miles viven con la enfermedad sin saberlo hasta desarrollar complicaciones graves.
Fox News · Jul 16, 2026
The White House is coordinating with CDC and FDA to investigate a cyclospora outbreak affecting over 400 people across four states, though the contaminated food source remains unidentified.
El Tiempo · Jul 16, 2026
Investigación multicéntrica en 11 países latinoamericanos comprueba que intervención integral sobre cinco factores del estilo de vida mejora cognición en adultos mayores un 55% más que recomendaciones generales.
Google News · Jul 16, 2026
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly with cases exceeding 2,000 and deaths doubling in two weeks, while Uganda approaches virus-free status. Health workers are striking as WHO warns response efforts are being outpaced.
NTN24 · Jul 16, 2026
Un ensayo clínico del Instituto Weizmann reveló que el anticuerpo monoclonal IBC-Ab002 es seguro y mostró mejoras en biomarcadores de daño neuronal, abriendo nuevas esperanzas en el tratamiento del Alzheimer.
ABC17News.com · Jul 16, 2026
Shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms sold at Taco Bell restaurants is linked to a cyclospora outbreak affecting four Midwest states, with nearly 400 confirmed cases and over 141 hospitalizations.
Reuters · Jul 16, 2026
Shredded lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell has been identified as a potential source of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands across multiple US states, with Michigan reporting over 4,300 cases.
Labroots · Jul 16, 2026
Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to modify red perilla plants to green, unlocking over 400 bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical and food industry applications with immediate metabolic changes.
Google News · Jul 16, 2026
Four children with previously fatal brain cancers have survived years after receiving autologous T cell therapy in a clinical trial, marking a significant breakthrough in treating incurable pediatric brain tumors.
CNN en Español · Jul 16, 2026
La FDA aprobó Lipfendra de Merck, el primer inhibidor oral de PCSK9 para tratar el colesterol alto, diversificando el portafolio de la farmacéutica más allá de su exitoso medicamento Keytruda.
Telemundo · Jul 16, 2026
La FDA aprobó Lipfendra de Merck, un inhibidor de PCSK9 en forma de pastilla diaria que reduce el colesterol LDL hasta 60%, ofreciendo una alternativa oral a las inyecciones existentes para pacientes con hipercolesterolemia.
Google News · Jul 16, 2026
A recent outbreak of severe gastrointestinal illness appears linked to a familiar foodborne pathogen, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in food safety that allow recurring contamination events.
Google News · Jul 16, 2026
A neuroprosthesis implant enabled a tetraplegic man to regain hand movement and sensation, allowing him to feed himself and drink independently for the first time since paralysis.
Tribuna De Minas · Jul 16, 2026
O FDA aprovou o Lipfendra, primeiro comprimido inibidor de PCSK9 que reduz colesterol LDL em até 60%, oferecendo alternativa oral aos tratamentos injetáveis e promete melhorar adesão dos pacientes.
FSFX - Fundação São Francisco Xavier · Jul 16, 2026
No Dia do Homem, especialista alerta que saúde mental permanece desafio para população masculina devido a estigmas culturais que impedem homens de reconhecerem sofrimento emocional e buscarem ajuda profissional.
CBS News · Jul 16, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to screen all military members over 30 for low testosterone faces criticism from medical experts who question its scientific basis, cost-effectiveness, and potential health risks.
Olhar Digital · Jul 16, 2026
Pesquisadores da Universidade de Sheffield propõem que a matéria escura existe em sintonia com uma quinta dimensão oculta, oferecendo explicação para um dos maiores mistérios da física moderna.
Google News · Jul 16, 2026
Cyclospora parasite cases have been reported in at least 34 states, causing gastrointestinal illness. Health authorities are tracking the outbreak's spread and investigating potential food sources.
ABC · Jul 16, 2026
Científicos detectan por primera vez una atmósfera en LHS 1140 b, un exoplaneta rocoso similar a la Tierra a 48 años luz, conservando gases durante miles de millones de años en la zona habitable de su estrella.
Zero Hora · Jul 16, 2026
A FDA aprovou o Lipfendra, primeiro comprimido inibidor de PCSK9 que reduz colesterol LDL em até 60%, com preço mais acessível que versões injetáveis e maior potencial de adesão ao tratamento.
Google News · Jul 16, 2026
UT Health San Antonio research reveals that prolonged sleep hours correlate with elevated levels of phosphorylated tau, an Alzheimer's-related protein, with effects varying across age groups and gender.