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.
Australian researchers found a major gap between developed health prediction tools and their actual use in patient care, with only 21 of 7,000+ reviewed tools being routinely implemented despite strong innovation.
Expertos advierten que el exceso de entrenamiento durante invierno puede debilitar las defensas del organismo. El equilibrio entre actividad física, descanso y nutrición es clave para mantener la salud en meses fríos.
Dourados confirma duas novas mortes por chikungunya, totalizando 17 óbitos. Epidemia afeta principalmente aldeias indígenas com taxa de positividade ainda acima de 50%.
Northern Ireland reports 21 Mpox cases in three weeks, a significant increase from nine cases since 2023. Health authorities urge eligible populations to get vaccinated and watch for rash, fever, and flu-like symptoms.
Una sección del Colegio Agustiniano San Judas Tadeo en Caracas colapsó dejando un herido, nueve días después de terremotos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que han causado al menos 2.645 muertes en Venezuela.
Experts reveal that genetic predisposition to dementia isn't destiny; simple lifestyle changes including sleep, exercise, omega-3 intake, and cognitive engagement can reduce risk by up to 25 percent.
Two confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease have been identified in Manhattan's Yorkville and Carnegie Hill neighborhoods, with health officials investigating a potential cluster and testing cooling tower systems.
A Malaysian retiree lost his voice to laryngeal cancer despite never smoking, highlighting that the disease affects non-smokers through passive exposure and environmental factors. Early detection through specialist consultation can prevent voice box removal.
Six hours of sleep regularly disrupts hormonal balance, metabolism and mental health in women, with long-term risks including chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
Liberia's health institute confirmed a yellow fever case in a 50-year-old male from Grand Gedah County in late June, marking the country's first documented case this year.
Severe storms across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan caused widespread power outages affecting thousands, with particular concern for seniors dependent on medical equipment at care facilities.
Investigación de la UTPL revela que el desarrollo de la microbiota intestinal en los primeros mil días de vida influye decisivamente en el riesgo de obesidad, diabetes tipo 2 e hipertensión en la edad adulta.
Mosquitos en San Carlos dieron positivo al virus del Nilo Occidental, llevando a autoridades del condado a instar al público a eliminar agua estancada y tomar precauciones de protección.
Aragón participa en proyecto europeo STAND que desarrolla textiles inteligentes para detectar tempranamente el síndrome del pie diabético mediante sensores de presión, temperatura y humedad integrados en calcetines.
Porto Alegre mantém 11 postos de saúde abertos neste sábado e 5 no domingo para vacinação contra gripe e covid, além de outros serviços, como parte da Operação Inverno que segue até agosto.
Amaia Landaeta, de seis años, fue encontrada sin vida en un hospital venezolano días después de sobrevivir al doble sismo del 24 de junio. Su madre la buscó durante días sin saber que estaba en el mismo hospital donde le dijeron que no se encontraba.
While COVID vaccine mandates contributed to vaccine hesitancy, research shows they're one of many factors driving declining childhood vaccination rates globally, alongside political polarization and disinformation.
Medical experts confirm a bidirectional link between eye health and dementia risk, with untreated vision loss identified as a major modifiable risk factor. Correcting vision problems through surgery or glasses may reduce dementia risk by up to 30%.
Educational case study of a 42-year-old presenting with eight days of chest discomfort, elevated inflammatory markers, and lymphocytic leucocytosis following gastroenteritis, prompting diagnostic reasoning.
Manitoba has expanded free hepatitis A vaccine eligibility ahead of the Indigenous Summer Games as an ongoing outbreak continues spreading across the province, with 826 cases and seven deaths reported since September 2024.
El Hospital Provincial Pediátrico de Matanzas realizó por primera vez una ligadura endoscópica de varices esofágicas en un niño, procedimiento de alta precisión con 90% de eficacia, gracias a colaboración con el Hospital Faustino Pérez y apoyo suizo.
A major clinical trial finds vagus nerve stimulation, an implanted device delivering electrical pulses to the vagus nerve, produces lasting improvements in severe treatment-resistant depression, with 69% showing meaningful benefit at 12 months and sustained gains at 24 months.
The WHO confirms the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed all previous records with over 1,400 cases and 400 deaths across DRC and Uganda, though improved surveillance and contact tracing show encouraging containment progress.
NHS England launches 'marathon a month' challenge rewarding 30 minutes daily walking. Readers share practical habits for building sustainable walking routines into everyday life.
