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.
Biogen's experimental drug diranersen shows promise in slowing early Alzheimer's by reducing tau protein production, offering a novel approach beyond current amyloid-targeting treatments.
An experimental drug called diranersen shows potential in slowing early Alzheimer's by targeting tau protein, offering a different approach than current amyloid-focused treatments and spurring broader research into tau-based therapies.
Biogen's diranersen, an experimental drug targeting tau protein, shows potential to slow early Alzheimer's cognitive decline through a different mechanism than current amyloid-focused treatments, with a larger study planned.
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has infected over 2,600 people across the US, primarily through contaminated fresh produce. Health officials warn the microscopic parasite is often misdiagnosed and requires specific testing and antimicrobial treatment.
WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than response efforts, with 80% of new cases from unknown transmission chains. At least 1,926 infected and 702 dead across three provinces despite expanded treatment capacity.
Biogen's experimental Alzheimer's drug diranersen demonstrates meaningful clinical outcomes and robust tau protein reduction in Phase 2 trials, offering a new therapeutic approach targeting tau rather than amyloid.
A US aid worker with Ebola arrived in Germany for treatment as the Trump administration restricts Americans in the DRC from traveling to the US on commercial flights.
Researchers developed a data-driven framework that reconstructs the molecular continuum of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) progression, offering new insights into biomarkers and fibrosis assessment.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, with deaths exceeding 700 and cases spreading faster than tracking systems can monitor.
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has infected over 2,600 people across the US, with Michigan hardest hit. The microscopic foodborne pathogen spreads through contaminated fresh produce and requires specific testing and targeted treatment.
Un estudio del CSIC identifica que la señalización por interferón se activa más intensamente en mujeres con alzhéimer, explicando su mayor susceptibilidad a la enfermedad y abriendo nuevas estrategias terapéuticas.
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak affecting 31 US states has caused 843 confirmed cases and 86 hospitalizations. Health officials recommend cooking produce thoroughly and maintaining strict hygiene to prevent infection.
A fire at a Bangkok brewery killed 30 people with 75 injured. Twenty-seven victims have been identified as authorities work to confirm the remaining three.
A clinical trial found that a medical THC-CBD combination significantly reduced agitation in late-stage dementia patients, with nearly 90% showing improvement after 12 weeks compared to placebo.
La Secretaría de Salud mexicana reporta disminución significativa en casos de dengue (36,8%), virus respiratorios (83,9%) y sarampión mediante estrategias de vacunación masiva y vigilancia epidemiológica.
Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University developed an arginine-based polymer drug delivery system that treats intervertebral disc degeneration while preserving disc structure, showing 31.7% higher pain relief than traditional treatments.
La DIRESA Moquegua capacitó a periodistas y comunicadores sobre sarampión, enfatizando la vacunación como medida preventiva clave y estrategias de vigilancia epidemiológica regional.
Investigadores del CNIC identifican el propionato de imidazol, un metabolito de la microbiota intestinal, como factor causal en la aterosclerosis, abriendo nuevas vías para diagnóstico preventivo e intervención terapéutica antes de la formación de placas arteriales.
A clinical trial demonstrates that cannabis-derived treatment containing THC/CBD can reduce agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, offering potential relief for late-stage Alzheimer's symptoms.
Beloved New Zealand actor Sam Neill died aged 78 in Sydney, with former partner Laura Tingle sharing an emotional tribute that garnered millions of views. Neill had recently recovered from cancer before succumbing to pneumonia.
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo's Ituri province struck Monday over two months of unpaid salaries, disrupting operations during the continent's fastest-growing outbreak with 1,926 confirmed cases.
WHO reports 10 million annual cancer deaths globally with projections rising to 35 million by 2050. Nigeria expands financial support and local drug production to improve affordable cancer care access.
Unidade de saúde orienta sobre prevenção do diabetes, doença que afeta 16,6 milhões de brasileiros. Recomenda hábitos saudáveis, alimentação equilibrada e acompanhamento médico regular.
International study of 480,000 adults reveals muscle health significantly impacts type 2 diabetes risk, with sarcopenic obesity increasing risk 3.5x compared to healthy composition.
