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.
Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) discusses overcoming alcoholism through rehab in 2009, describing addiction as a parasite and his initial fear of performing sober before finding confidence through live performances.
Australia's oldest and most remote bird observatory has been shuttered for months despite detecting the nation's first bird flu cases nearby, prompting advocates to push for urgent reopening to monitor the outbreak.
Researchers developed a vitamin B12-based therapy that crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets glioblastoma tumors while enhancing existing treatments in animal studies.
The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit alleging Roundup weedkiller caused cancer, delivering a major victory for Bayer/Monsanto and drawing criticism from lawmakers concerned about cancer patients' legal protections.
Câmara Municipal de Sintra reforça parceria com Alzheimer Portugal para expandir Gabinete de Apoio na Demência, investindo mais de 100 mil euros em serviços especializados para pessoas com demência e cuidadores.
The Chicago Bears will star in a Hallmark Channel movie called "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story," joining other NFL teams in the network's programming lineup with production beginning summer 2026.
Sophie Cunningham claims Caitlin Clark is being deliberately targeted by opposing WNBA players with insufficient referee protection, citing a throat punch incident and calling out league promotion failures.
Arizona health officials are investigating a suspected case of pneumonic plague, a rare but serious infectious disease. The case marks a potential public health concern requiring immediate epidemiological response.
Researchers have developed a peptide-based alternative to antibiotics that can treat antimicrobial-resistant infections, offering a potential solution to the growing crisis of drug-resistant pathogens.
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit five pedestrians in Ealing, west London on Saturday. Three victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
El grupo de ciberdelincuentes ruso 'Silent Ransom' contrata personas en EE.UU. para acceder físicamente a oficinas de bufetes de abogados y conectar memorias USB, combinando ataques digitales con intrusión física para extorsionar millones de dólares.
Marvel's upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls features Steve Blum as the voice of Green Goblin, delighting Spider-Man fans ahead of the August launch.
Volunteers fighting Ebola outbreaks risk their lives but encounter community resistance and lack of welcome in affected regions, complicating outbreak response efforts.
Revisão sistemática de 18 diretrizes internacionais revela lacunas críticas no tratamento do transtorno do uso de álcool na gravidez, com rastreamento frequente mas orientação terapêutica escassa.
Two Michigan parents face second-degree murder charges after their 7-year-old son, weighing 255 pounds, died from heart disease complicated by severe obesity in a neglectful home environment.
Médico dermatologista Sandro Gularte Duarte discute a importância da dermatologia como especialidade médica integral, destacando desafios éticos e avanços tecnológicos na área.
New research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training can lower cardiovascular disease risk by 20-44%, with particularly significant benefits for women's heart attack prevention.
Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Exeter, New Hampshire and Charlotte, Vermont, marking the first mosquito-borne virus identified in Vermont this year.
Bangladesh measles outbreak has claimed 709 lives since March, with 7 additional deaths reported Saturday. Health experts attribute the crisis to vaccination gaps and weak infection control measures.
A new blood test demonstrates 90% detection accuracy for aggressive prostate cancer, significantly outperforming current PSA screening methods and potentially doubling case identification rates.
A 23-year-old Louisiana man has become the first person in the region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy, dramatically improving his quality of life and opening new possibilities for his future.
Michelle Williams fought for years to get diagnosed with IC-MPGN, a rare kidney disease affecting 1-4 people per million. A new FDA-approved medication called Empaveli has transformed her prognosis from inevitable kidney failure to remission.
Drugmakers developing a new Lyme disease vaccine face potential adoption challenges in rural communities amid broader vaccine hesitancy, with hunters expressing mixed views on preventive shots.
NPR surveyed hunters about potential acceptance of a Lyme disease vaccine, gauging public sentiment ahead of possible regulatory approval for disease prevention.
