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.
VCU researchers developed an AUTAC molecule that hijacks cancer cells' waste removal systems to degrade MCL1 protein, showing 50% cell viability reduction when combined with existing proteasome inhibitors in preclinical models.
Altoona Mirror's historical column revisits local news from 1976, 2001, and 2016, including proposed transit solutions, cellular tower opposition, and a constitutional ruling on rental restrictions.
Doctors warn that while Bluetooth radiation poses minimal risk, prolonged high-volume headphone use damages inner ear cells irreversibly. Hearing loss among teenagers has surged 30% in two decades.
Expertos explican que el frío no causa directamente enfermedades respiratorias, sino que favorece la propagación viral en espacios cerrados. Ofrecen estrategias de prevención para gripe, COVID-19, asma, sinusitis y tos seca.
A landmark NIH-funded clinical trial found that combined exercise and nutrition interventions can be safely delivered to critically ill patients but did not improve outcomes versus standard care, redirecting future research priorities.
Canadá difunde directrices detalladas a profesionales sanitarios sobre manejo de brotes zoonóticos como hantavirus y ébola, estableciendo protocolos IPAC y medidas de contención ante amenazas infecciosas emergentes.
Researchers combined Raman microscopy with mass spectrometry imaging to create high-resolution molecular maps of cardiac tissue in Fabry disease, revealing uneven lipid accumulation patterns invisible to standard microscopy.
Rockefeller University researchers reveal MLL4 protein has paradoxical functions: driving leukemia progression while suppressing solid tumors. New structural analysis uncovers unexpected mechanisms including direct cooperation with tumor-suppressor p53.
St. Jude researchers discovered that SPOP protein switches between inactive and active states, with cancer mutations disrupting this balance. The findings explain previously mysterious mutations and suggest new therapeutic targets.
Researchers discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a gum disease bacterium, may trigger inflammation leading to calcific aortic valve stenosis. The preliminary findings suggest oral health directly impacts cardiovascular health, though human clinical confirmation is still needed.
Martha Lillard, the last known US polio patient using an iron lung, died at 78, prompting her sister to warn against growing vaccine hesitancy as health officials suggest making polio vaccines optional.
Martha Lillard, the last known American polio survivor dependent on an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her decades-long survival represented a remarkable testament to human resilience against a disease largely eradicated in the US.
Martha Lillard, the last known US polio patient using an iron lung, died at 78 after 73 years dependent on the life-saving machine. Her sister warns of growing vaccine hesitancy threatening polio's elimination status.
El Hospital de Ovalle incorporó equipamiento de biología molecular para detectar mutaciones en tumores, permitiendo tratamientos personalizados sin necesidad de enviar muestras a Santiago.
Michigan health officials have identified lettuce or salad greens as the potential source of a cyclosporiasis parasitic outbreak affecting residents across the state.
Conferência da Asco 2026 apresenta avanços simultâneos contra câncer: vacinas de mRNA personalizadas, exercício físico, reposicionamento de drogas e IA. Novo medicamento quase dobra sobrevida em câncer de pâncreas.
Scientists discovered bacteria in contaminated uranium mine water can convert 95% of dissolved uranium into stable compounds, offering potential cost-effective bioremediation solutions for radioactive contamination globally.
Decenas de trabajadores del principal centro de tratamiento del ébola en la República Democrática del Congo se declararon en huelga por falta de pago de salarios y bonificaciones durante dos meses, paralizando operaciones en medio del brote más grave registrado en el continente.
Sen. Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence with a hospital photo after a fall, but the image sparked conspiracy theories questioning its authenticity and his actual health status.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for Jurassic Park, has died at 78. He was cancer-free months before his death from a rare condition.
A 65-year-old man was seriously injured after being tossed 8 feet into the air by a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident, captured on video, marks another in a series of bison-related injuries at the park.
Oregon health officials identified three Providence hospital locations as measles exposure sites across Multnomah and Clackamas counties, urging potentially exposed individuals to consult healthcare providers.
Guía médica sobre la importancia del diagnóstico temprano del cáncer de próstata y testicular en Ecuador, enfatizando autoexámenes, chequeos preventivos según edad y factores de riesgo genéticos.
El Ministerio de Salud reporta positividad del 47,9% en infecciones respiratorias durante invierno, con Influenza A dominante. Expertos advierten sobre riesgos en pacientes crónicos y enfatizan vacunación y consulta oportuna.
