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.
Nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal use gaming tactics to boost engagement, but researchers warn gamification may reinforce disordered eating and body dysmorphia in susceptible users despite benefits for chronic disease management.
Científicos chilenos identificaron que Parabacteroides distasonis, una bacteria intestinal que disminuye con la edad, podría ralentizar la pérdida muscular mediante suplementación con postbióticos, según estudio publicado en Aging and Disease.
Cases of Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous tick-borne disease, are reaching record highs in the US. Experts warn the virus can turn deadly quickly, with a Rhode Island man among recent diagnoses.
A rapidly spreading wildfire near Thessaloniki has killed at least two people and forced evacuations, with over 100 firefighters battling a 5km-long wall of flame amid dry conditions and high winds.
Health officials warn of West Nile virus activity in the San Gabriel Valley after detecting the virus in an Alhambra mosquito and confirming the first human case in Long Beach with neuroinvasive illness.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak is affecting multiple US states, with New York experiencing the highest number of cases. The parasitic intestinal illness has sickened over 150 people across Michigan alone and is spreading to other regions.
A Produtividade Total dos Fatores (PTF) da economia brasileira caiu 1,5% no primeiro trimestre de 2026 e permanece 5,8% abaixo dos níveis pré-pandemia, segundo a FGV.
Eurofarma anuncia redução de até 48% nos preços de semaglutida biológica, com doses iniciais a partir de R$ 295, ampliando acesso a tratamentos para obesidade e diabetes tipo 2.
Pesquisadores identificaram que a proteína Arc facilita o transporte da tau tóxica entre neurônios, explicando como o Alzheimer se espalha pelo cérebro. Descoberta abre caminho para novos tratamentos.
Português de 34 anos morreu numa colisão na Suíça após fazer marcha-atrás. Passageira ficou ferida e foi helitransportada para hospital.
Six people are believed dead after a fishing charter sank rapidly in the Georgia Strait near Vancouver without issuing a distress call. A passing couple rescued four survivors, but two others disappeared in the cold waters.
On National Doctor's Day 2026, Indian medical experts identify seven widespread health myths causing serious harm, from antibiotic misuse to vaccine hesitancy, urging public reliance on qualified professionals over social media advice.
An international manhunt is underway after a package bomb injured Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Iermolaiev, his wife and child in Monaco, marking an unprecedented violent attack in the ultra-safe principality.
Uganda reports a Marburg virus outbreak, adding pressure to already-strained health systems managing Ebola response in the region. The dual outbreak threatens to overwhelm containment efforts.
Researchers report a new HIV vaccine successfully elicited broadly neutralizing antibodies in primate trials, marking unprecedented progress toward an effective human vaccine candidate.
On National Doctor's Day 2026, experts highlight the growing mental health crisis among physicians, including burnout, emotional exhaustion, and workplace stress that often goes unaddressed due to stigma.
Researchers have successfully derived functional retinal endothelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells, offering new therapeutic approaches for vision loss and disease modeling. Combined with photoswitch drug trials, this breakthrough provides hope for treating severe retinal damage and blindness.
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies 19 days after waking with a bat on his face, despite no visible bite marks. Experts urge immediate medical intervention for any bat contact to prevent future deaths.
On National Doctors' Day 2026, a distinguished physician reflects on the erosion of doctor-patient trust and calls for renewed commitment to medical ethics, humanity, and community service as core pillars of modern medicine.
Times of India highlights five memorable Bollywood doctor characters who redefined healthcare portrayal through empathy and emotional connection, marking National Doctor's Day 2026.
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died from rabies 19 days after waking with a bat on his face, marking Canada's first recorded rabies death in over 50 years. Experts warn that invisible bat bites pose serious risk without immediate post-exposure treatment.
India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, 2026, honoring Dr. B.C. Roy's legacy with the theme 'Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?' highlighting physician mental health and burnout.
Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for the first time starting July 1, 2026, with patient costs capped at $50 monthly. The expansion marks a significant shift in obesity treatment access for seniors.
DR Congo confirms 1,307 Ebola cases with 377 deaths as outbreak spreads to a fourth province. Authorities ban mass gatherings in Kinshasa to contain spread, raising concerns about potential record-breaking outbreak.
