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.
NYC health officials identified Legionella bacteria in 31 Upper East Side buildings' cooling towers amid an outbreak that has sickened 46 people, including 22 hospitalized. The Guggenheim Museum is among affected properties undergoing decontamination.
A US humanitarian worker has tested positive for Ebola in Congo, which is experiencing the fastest-growing outbreak ever recorded on the continent with 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths.
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the Central African nation faces the fastest-growing outbreak ever recorded on the continent, with 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths.
Nigeria's military rescued 44 pupils and teachers abducted two months ago from Oyo state schools, arresting some captors in a month-long operation. The freed captives are receiving medical treatment, though families await full reunification.
WHO projects global cancer cases could nearly double to 35 million annually by 2050 from current 20.6 million, driven by lifestyle changes, pollution, and delayed diagnosis, particularly in low-income countries.
West Nile virus cases have reached 22-year highs across 23 US states, with California experiencing the fastest spread in two decades. Dead crow detections signal escalating transmission risk.
A second PSMA-PET scan can alter treatment plans for nearly half of advanced prostate cancer patients, according to updated clinical guidelines from urology organizations.
The U.S. is experiencing one of its worst tick seasons on record, with regional variations in tick species and disease transmission risks. Health experts nationwide are advising on prevention and safe removal techniques.
West Nile virus cases reached a 22-year high in June, with detections across multiple states including New Jersey and California. Health officials are implementing mosquito control measures as transmission accelerates.
A pregnant mother was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after her symptoms were initially dismissed by healthcare providers, raising concerns about diagnostic delays during pregnancy.
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the Central African country battles its fastest-growing outbreak on record with 1,830 confirmed cases.
A 37-year-old Georgia woman became the first in her state to receive a new heart failure treatment following her diagnosis. The breakthrough treatment represents an advancement in cardiac care options.
A 37-year-old Georgia woman became the first in her state to receive a new treatment following a heart failure diagnosis, marking a significant medical milestone for the region.
Australian police released bodycam footage of their final interview with Bradley Murdoch, who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001 and died in jail without disclosing the location of his remains.
A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The CDC is coordinating containment efforts while confirming no cases have emerged in the United States.
Martha Lillard, the last American polio patient dependent on an iron lung, died at 78 after spending 73 years with the life-sustaining machine. Her death marks the end of an era for a disease eliminated in the US since 1979.
Martha Lillard, the last American polio survivor dependent on an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma after the machine became difficult to maintain and repair.
Jakarta inaugurated five mobile veterinary clinics across its administrative cities, marking Indonesia's first local government-led mobile vet program. The initiative aims to improve pet healthcare access and maintain the city's rabies-free status.
Four vaccine candidates against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain are in clinical trials and could be available within three months, WHO officials announced. The DRC outbreak has confirmed 1,759 cases with 600 deaths, though actual scale may be 2-4 times larger.
Flinders University research confirms smallpox from the 1789 First Fleet arrival killed up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians, triggering demographic collapse and generational trauma still felt today.
NHS urges people in their 50s to complete free bowel cancer screening kits, citing low participation rates of just over 50% compared to 74% among older age groups.
NHS England warns that only half of 54-year-olds complete free bowel cancer screening kits, compared to 74% of those aged 70-74, urging greater participation in early detection.
Brazilian researchers developed a laser-induced graphene sensor that detects dopamine in tear fluid with high sensitivity, offering a noninvasive alternative to blood or urine tests for monitoring neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease.
Científicos de Cambridge prueban en humanos una vacuna creada con inteligencia artificial capaz de proteger contra múltiples coronavirus relacionados, no solo variantes actuales, marcando un cambio de paradigma en prevención pandémica.
