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.
Eleven Vietnamese hospitals have been recognized on Newsweek and Statista's 2026 Best Specialized Hospitals Asia-Pacific ranking, marking the country's debut on the prestigious list and reflecting rapid healthcare infrastructure development.
Researchers developed experimental PCAI compounds that blocked over 90% of pancreatic cancer cell migration in laboratory tests by overloading cancer signaling pathways until cells self-destruct.
Singapore's National Kidney Foundation reduced malnutrition rates among dialysis patients from 42% to 21% through protein-focused nutrition strategy, personalized dietetic guidance, and targeted supplementation despite growing patient numbers.
A Kenyan woman's viral confession about entering a polygamous marriage has reignited debate over polygamy's place in modern Africa, with religious leaders, politicians, and social commentators weighing cultural tradition against Christian doctrine and Western values.
The New York Times presents a 10-minute challenge focused on Grand Central Terminal's iconic ceiling, engaging readers in an interactive feature about the historic transportation hub.
China's second anti-epidemic expert team arrived in DRC to support Ebola response efforts as cases exceed 1,460 with over 450 deaths and spread to neighboring Uganda.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight passengers made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River on Sunday, injuring two minimally. The FAA will investigate the incident, which caused a wing strut to snap.
The Philippines risks exhausting healthcare resources as chronic kidney disease cases surge, with PhilHealth spending P161M on dialysis in five months alone. Experts warn prevention and early screening are critical to avoid system collapse.
Dr Nicholas Chew, a young cardiologist at Singapore's National University Heart Centre, champions integrated cardiovascular-kidney-liver care and advocates for investing in talented clinician-scientists to drive sustainable healthcare transformation.
As winter drives cravings for hearty comfort foods, experts emphasize the importance of balanced nutrition to maintain energy, immune function, and mental health while managing stress-related eating patterns.
A dos meses de inaugurar su nuevo hospital de 140 millones de euros, Teruel sufre una grave escasez de médicos especialistas, con servicios como Neurología cerrados y el 80% de operaciones de Otorrinolaringología derivadas a Zaragoza.
Los veterinarios españoles demandan medidas preventivas ante el crecimiento de enfermedades zoonóticas, señalando que el 75% de las infecciones emergentes en humanos provienen de animales.
Investigación de la Clínica Mayo revela que mujeres con Párkinson tienen el doble de probabilidades de acumular placas amiloides asociadas al Alzheimer que los hombres, aunque sin diferencias significativas en deterioro cognitivo.
South Australian hospitals now offer robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for lung cancer diagnosis, enabling surgeons to access previously unreachable lesions and improve early detection rates.
A 55-year-old Australian woman reversed her type 2 diabetes diagnosis through low-carbohydrate dietary changes, losing 10kg and returning blood glucose to normal range within four months.
On World Zoonoses Day, experts highlight that 75% of new diseases are zoonotic, causing 2.4 billion illnesses annually. Coordinated surveillance and One Health approaches are essential to prevent future outbreaks.
India faces rising cancer burden among men, with tobacco-linked oral, lung, esophageal, stomach, and colorectal cancers being most prevalent. Early symptom recognition and lifestyle changes can significantly improve survival rates.
Bangladesh reports 7 additional measles deaths in 24 hours, bringing the year's combined confirmed and suspected death toll to 738. Over 105,000 suspected cases have been recorded nationwide since March.
ICMR launches TB Research Accelerator Programme to fund development of new diagnostics and treatments, targeting TB elimination by 2030 amid India's significant drug-resistant TB burden.
Investigadores de la UCL descubrieron que personas con riesgo de Alzheimer muestran deterioro en navegación espacial años antes de otros síntomas cognitivos, usando pruebas de realidad virtual en adultos asintomáticos.
Researchers discovered that E. coli, Shigella, and related bacteria share vulnerable enzymes used to breach gut defenses, opening the path to a single vaccine protecting against multiple major diarrheal infections.
NYC health officials report 14 confirmed Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side, with cooling towers under investigation as the potential source. Residents and Central Park visitors are urged to seek immediate care if experiencing flu-like symptoms.
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A man expresses concern about his girlfriend's serious medical symptoms, but she dismisses his pleas for medical attention as controlling behavior, raising questions about health autonomy versus relationship responsibility.
