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.
Martha Lillard, the last known American polio survivor dependent on an iron lung, has died at age 78 in Oklahoma. Her passing marks the end of an era for a medical technology that once sustained thousands during polio epidemics.
Tennessee health officials confirmed two measles cases in 2026 and issued warnings about potential exposure locations. Public health authorities are investigating transmission sources and notifying exposed individuals.
Alexander Zverev possui isenção especial para usar telemóvel durante jogos em Wimbledon para monitorizar diabetes tipo 1. O All England Club mantém lista de atletas diabéticos autorizados a verificar níveis de glicose em court.
An Ebola epidemic in the DRC is spreading at record speed and outpacing containment efforts, worsened by health workers striking over unpaid wages for months.
Autoridades sanitarias alertan sobre riesgos de zambullidas en aguas de profundidad desconocida tras registrarse tres casos de tetraplejia en 2025 en Toledo.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has infected residents across 31 states, causing diarrhea and nausea. Federal health authorities are investigating the source of the intestinal illness.
Wyoming health officials confirm a second measles case in Teton County with possible exposure at Grand Teton National Park, bringing the statewide total to three cases in 2026.
New York Post examines whether common laundry products like fabric softener and dryer sheets pose cancer risks, addressing consumer health concerns about household chemical exposure.
Doctors are warning of 'Ozempic feet,' a newly documented side effect among GLP-1 users that causes skin and foot complications. The condition is gaining attention as more patients report symptoms that weren't previously disclosed.
El cardiólogo Aurelio Rojas comparte una fórmula simple para detectar colesterol peligroso usando dos parámetros de análisis rutinarios: HDL y triglicéridos. Un cociente superior a tres indica alto riesgo de obstrucción arterial.
Senegalese farmers are adopting fish-in-rice paddy systems to boost crop yields, increase food production, and naturally control parasitic worm infections by having fish eat disease-carrying snails.
Major study finds that consuming 5 daily cups of coffee is associated with significant reductions in cirrhosis and liver cancer risk, suggesting coffee offers broader hepatic protection than previously understood.
Two more children tested positive for HIV in Karachi, linked to treatment at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital. Over 100 children from Pathan Colony have contracted HIV in nine months due to reused syringes.
DRC launches unprecedented clinical trial for Ebola treatment just six weeks after outbreak declaration, testing two experimental drugs on patients in Ituri region amid community resistance and worker payment disputes.
Un análisis sobre cómo Francia vive intensamente su Fiesta Nacional el 14 de julio, dividida entre la tradición del Tour de Francia y la pasión por el fútbol, con la semifinal del Mundial como protagonista inesperado.
Los CDC reportan 2,170 casos de sarampión en 2026, la cifra más alta en 35 años, coincidiendo con descenso de tasas de vacunación. Expertos advierten que el virus se propaga en comunidades con baja inmunización.
Un hospital en Carmarthen, Gales, cerró temporalmente la sala Steffan tras detectar un brote de sarna costrosa, una forma rara y altamente contagiosa de la enfermedad que afecta principalmente a personas inmunodeprimidas.
Orthopaedic experts warn that musculoskeletal disorders are increasingly affecting people under 30 due to sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, and nutritional deficiencies. Early intervention through exercise, proper nutrition, and medical care can prevent long-term complications.
Los accidentes industriales de Chevron Richmond (2012) y Ashland Pittsburgh transformaron la integridad mecánica moderna, elevando estándares de inspección, evaluación de daño y gobernanza organizacional en la industria.
Los precios de los huevos en España descienden un 30% desde abril tras la declaración del país como libre de gripe aviar en febrero. La recuperación de la producción en granjas y las importaciones masivas desde Ucrania impulsan la estabilización del mercado.
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC comeback ended catastrophically after just 99 seconds when he suffered a severe knee injury during UFC 329, with Max Holloway awarded the win by referee stoppage.
A Hexham General Hospital nurse celebrates 50 years in nursing, spanning multiple countries and specialties from neonatal care to community health, inspiring colleagues and patients worldwide.
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC comeback ended catastrophically when he suffered a severe knee injury just 69 seconds into his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, forcing referee stoppage.
Cambodia confirmed its fifth human H5N1 avian influenza case in 2026 after a nine-month-old girl tested positive. Health authorities are investigating the infection source and tracing contacts to prevent community transmission.
