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.
Ontario becomes Canada's second province to lower colorectal cancer screening recommendations from 50 to 45 years old, aligning with updated guidelines from major health organizations.
A Washington Post column challenges conventional wisdom about treating sprains and strains, suggesting ice is no longer the recommended first-line treatment for these common injuries.
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat while playing outside her home and is receiving post-exposure rabies vaccination. The incident highlights ongoing rabies risks in residential areas.
A week after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, doctors warn that untreated wounds and infectious diseases pose the greatest threat to survivors living in crowded shelters without clean water or adequate medical supplies.
Actor Danny Glover disclosed his Alzheimer's diagnosis publicly, revealing he has lived with the neurodegenerative disease for several years while continuing to receive family support.
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after waking with a bat on his face during a cottage visit. The case marks Ontario's first locally acquired rabies death since 1967, highlighting risks of unrecognized bat exposure.
Homem de 48 anos foi preso preventivamente na Madeira por suspeita de abuso sexual da própria mãe, de 92 anos com demência e Alzheimer, descoberto pela irmã cuidadora.
Un mototaxista de 26 años fue atacado a balazos por dos sicarios en San Martín de Porres, recibiendo impactos en rostro y pecho. Las autoridades investigan si fue un ataque premeditado.
Medicare is expanding coverage for GLP-1 medications to help seniors lose weight at reduced cost, marking a significant policy shift in obesity treatment access for older adults.
A parasitic infection called cyclosporiasis has sickened at least 145 people across 17 US states as of mid-June, with health officials investigating contaminated food sources during peak season.
Healthcare workers and volunteers face dangerous conditions during burials in Congo's Ebola outbreak, with some contracting the virus despite containment efforts and community resistance.
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died of rabies 19 days after waking with a bat on his face, marking the first case in the region since 1967. The incident highlights how rabies can transmit without visible bite marks and the critical importance of post-exposure vaccination.
A traveler returned from India with 38 parasites in their brain, highlighting rare infection risks from international travel to regions with poor sanitation.
Five people were rescued after their boat struck a reef and capsized near Saturna Island. All occupants were wearing life-jackets and declined medical assistance.
Stroke specialists urge families to recognize early warning signs and seek immediate emergency care, emphasizing that rapid treatment at comprehensive stroke centers can preserve brain function and reduce disability through advanced therapies like thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
McMaster University researchers developed a CAR-T immunotherapy targeting both glioblastoma cancer cells and tumor-supporting macrophages via GPNMB protein, showing tumor elimination in preclinical models.
Chilean cohort study of 3.6M adults found severe COVID-19 hospitalization associated with 8.9x higher TB risk within one year, with vaccination appearing to reduce this association.
La influenza B se posiciona como el segundo virus respiratorio más circulante en Chile durante el invierno. Expertos advierten sobre síntomas y recomiendan vacunación urgente en grupos de riesgo.
Hospital Mater Dei Salvador recebe autorização do Ministério da Saúde para realizar transplantes renais e prepara implementação de técnica robótica inédita no Norte e Nordeste, liderada pelo cirurgião Nilo Jorge Leão.
A new review finds that plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL), a blood biomarker for neurodegeneration, may indicate more advanced Alzheimer's disease in men than women at identical levels, challenging one-size-fits-all clinical interpretation.
El Boletín Epidemiológico Nacional de Argentina reporta descenso en dengue y chikungunya, mientras infecciones respiratorias mantienen circulación estacional controlada. Se descartó completamente riesgo de ébola en el territorio.
Singapore's SCDF will discontinue the 1777 non-emergency ambulance hotline from January 2027 due to low usage and availability of alternative medical transport options.
Human remains were found in a Queens public school chimney during odor investigation. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine cause of death.
Una revisión científica de investigadores daneses y alemanes desafía la creencia de que perder y recuperar peso es perjudicial para la salud metabólica, concluyendo que no hay pruebas sólidas de daño irreversible.
