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.
Maryland health officials have issued their own vaccine guidance for the first time since diverging from federal recommendations, establishing independent protocols for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.
The FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant, now available at major pharmacies. Health authorities recommend vaccination for eligible populations.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths have more than doubled over three decades in the US, with researchers finding elevated risk even among adults under 55 and with light drinking patterns.
North Dakota has reported its first death attributed to West Nile virus in 2026, as the disease continues spreading across the region including into Nebraska and Colorado.
A U.S. physician describes treating Ebola's youngest victims in an outbreak, expressing shock at the severity and scale of pediatric cases.
Dr. Rupa Narra, a U.S. pediatrician, arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to treat children affected by Ebola, facing unprecedented challenges in her medical response.
Acnur inaugura una experiencia inmersiva en Madrid que recrea escenarios de desplazamiento forzado en Ucrania, Mozambique y Afganistán, invitando a reflexionar sobre qué llevar al huir y empatizar con 117,8 millones de desplazados en el mundo.
UCLA researchers engineered dual-function T cells that fight solid tumors at a fraction of traditional costs, potentially transforming cancer treatment accessibility and efficacy.
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom is embroiled in a succession dispute following King Oyo Nyimba's death, with competing claims between a royal committee's chosen candidate and the late king's family asserting he left a son as heir.
The New York Times explores how ADHD manifests and changes across different life stages, from childhood through adulthood, affecting diagnosis and treatment approaches.
Multiple major philanthropic gifts totaling hundreds of millions are funding new children's hospitals and expansions across the U.S., including Renown's standalone facility and donations to hospitals in Colorado, Minnesota, and Vermont.
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo at 34, with royal clan elders naming a TV presenter as successor while the late king's family claims he left a will naming his young son as heir.
An analysis examines whether Americans are overusing antidepressants, raising questions about prescription patterns and mental health treatment approaches.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, while a separate Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Bronx has caused one death and infected five others.
Popular weight-loss medications may offer a new treatment approach for sleep apnea, potentially changing clinical management strategies for the common sleep disorder.
A fire on the Ocean Melody cargo ship docked in Qingdao, China killed 25 of 42 people aboard. The blaze erupted during maintenance and was extinguished after three hours.
The U.S. destroyed another alleged drug trafficking boat, killing three people, as Secretary of State Rubio defends the strikes and compares cartels to cancer during a Latin America tour.
Ectopic pregnancy deaths in the US have nearly doubled since 2020, with higher mortality rates in states with abortion bans, as treatment delays become a critical concern.
Australia's One Nation party has barred the ABC and Guardian from press conferences, drawing accusations of censorship and attempts to avoid scrutiny. Party director James Ashby made controversial comments comparing the relationship to domestic violence.
Cancer wait times in England have deteriorated since the government announced ambitious treatment targets, with performance dropping from 71.9% to 69.9% of patients starting treatment within 62 days, threatening thousands of lives.
Hospital Infantil de Dong Nai trata menina de 8 anos com choque grave por dengue e insuficiência hepática, apelando por ajuda filantrópica devido aos custos de tratamento que ultrapassam 800 milhões de VND.
Barry Melrose, the Emmy-winning ESPN hockey analyst and former NHL coach known for his distinctive mullet and flamboyant suits, died Wednesday at 70 after retiring in 2023 due to Parkinson's disease.
Bangladesh faces its worst measles outbreak in years with nearly 1,000 suspected deaths reported over six months, as vaccination efforts fall short of containing the disease.
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed nearly 1,000 children since the start of 2026, with over 166,000 suspected cases following disruptions to the national vaccine program during political upheaval and the pandemic.
