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.
Pesquisa sueca de 15 anos mostra que padrões alimentares saudáveis, especialmente dietas com baixo potencial inflamatório, reduzem em até 30% o risco de demência, mesmo em pessoas com biomarcadores de Alzheimer.
A week after devastating twin earthquakes killed 2,295 Venezuelans, doctors warn of cascading medical crises from untreated wounds and infectious diseases amid a healthcare system already crippled by years of economic collapse and mass physician emigration.
A review of five clinical trials suggests creatine may help depression when combined with antidepressants or therapy, but evidence remains inconclusive with mixed results across studies.
Hospital da Mulher de Feira de Santana intensifica campanhas de vacinação BCG em recém-nascidos, destacando proteção contra tuberculose grave e formas severas da doença.
West Nile virus cases confirmed in Mississippi and Tennessee as health officials issue mosquito warnings to residents in affected counties.
H5N1 bird flu outbreaks continue across 12 US states, with backyard chickens accounting for 37% of active cases. A poultry farmer describes the trauma of culling his entire flock amid renewed outbreak fears.
Observatório Europeu do Sul alerta que 1,7 milhões de satélites planejados representam ameaça existencial à astronomia, comprometendo observações do céu escuro e inviabilizando pesquisas astronômicas.
The CDC is investigating a Cyclospora parasitic outbreak spreading across 17 U.S. states, causing severe gastrointestinal illness. Health officials are working to identify the contaminated food source.
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies after waking with a bat on his face, marking the first locally acquired case in the province since 1967. The case underscores how rabies can be fatal even without visible bite marks.
US measles cases exceed 2,100 and are on track for the highest annual total in 35 years, with public health experts warning that preventable spread is occurring due to declining vaccination rates and containment obstacles.
Uganda has identified an isolated case of Marburg virus, complicating the region's ongoing Ebola response where deaths have exceeded 400. The Africa CDC confirmed the finding as health authorities manage dual viral threats.
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.
