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.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are causing unexpected side effects affecting users' sense of smell and taste, with the phenomenon gaining attention as 'Ozempic mouth' in medical communities.
Lone star ticks carrying alpha-gal syndrome, which triggers red-meat allergies, are expanding their range across multiple U.S. states including Massachusetts, Missouri, Arkansas, and Connecticut, raising public health concerns.
Nature has retracted a high-profile study by Chinese researchers claiming cancer immunotherapy is more effective when administered in the morning, raising questions about research integrity and geopolitical tensions.
An Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DR Congo is spreading rapidly with record first-month caseloads, while knowledge gaps and threats to health workers complicate containment efforts.
An Air Canada flight from Newark diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical episode and became incapacitated, requiring passengers to restrain him during the emergency.
Florida Department of Health confirmed Alachua County's first West Nile virus case of 2026. The mosquito-borne illness typically peaks June-October; residents advised to use repellent and report dead birds.
India launched Air Suvidha 2.0, a digital health declaration portal for international travellers from Ebola-affected countries, replacing paper forms with real-time data sharing to strengthen disease surveillance at airports.
BIO 2026 conference highlights breakthrough in cancer treatment through immune cell engagers, moving beyond traditional checkpoint inhibitors to transform immunotherapy outcomes.
A 74-year-old man was stabbed on an Upper West Side MTA bus after intervening when two men harassed a mother with a baby carriage. The victim was treated for shoulder wounds and remains in stable condition; suspects remain at large.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry deployed AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a contactless health declaration portal at airports, enabling passengers to submit 21-day travel history and symptom data online in response to Ebola outbreak in Africa.
El médico Guillermo Antiñolo, del Hospital Virgen del Rocío, recibe el VII Premio Reconocimiento Andaluz por su trayectoria pionera en genética clínica, medicina fetal y reproducción asistida, consolidando a Andalucía en la vanguardia médica internacional.
Pennsylvania reports a measles surge across central counties including Lancaster, York, and Northumberland, with health officials recommending early vaccination as cases continue to spread.
India's government deployed an upgraded contactless health screening portal to monitor travelers from Ebola-affected regions, replacing paper-based processes with real-time data sharing across health and immigration authorities.
Eight bodies found in advanced deterioration at Nottingham University Hospitals mortuary due to freezer shortages. Regulator identified 10 critical shortfalls including inadequate identity checks and improper post-mortem procedures.
World Cup roundup features Harry Kane's missed chance against Ghana, Haiti's historic first goals in 52 years, and veteran Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa's emotional final appearance.
Researchers identify GPR75, a lipid-signaling receptor, as a potential therapeutic target for obesity and metabolic syndrome. Genetic studies and animal models suggest blocking this pathway could reduce weight gain and improve insulin sensitivity without muscle loss.
Latvia's Midsummer holiday weekend saw three traffic deaths, 106 accidents, and over 900 emergency calls, with alcohol-fueled incidents and preventable injuries dominating emergency services responses.
El Servicio de Salud Maule advierte que la positividad viral alcanzó 53,02%, la más alta de la temporada, vinculando el hacinamiento habitacional con mayor transmisión de enfermedades respiratorias en grupos vulnerables.
Israel's Ministry of Health reactivated a specialized isolation tent at cost of NIS 513,000 to prepare for potential Ebola cases, following concerns over virus spread in Africa.
La Comisión Europea aprueba el tolebrutinib, primer fármaco de una nueva clase que frena la progresión de la esclerosis múltiple mediante la inhibición de la enzima BTK, ofreciendo esperanza a más de 50.000 afectados en España.
Whitney Houston's estate refuted Oprah Winfrey's claim that the singer was drug-affected when she fell during a 2009 appearance, stating the fall resulted from stage darkness and unfamiliarity, not substance use.
As deadly H5N1 bird flu reaches Australia, experts debate vaccine effectiveness. While vaccines reduce severe disease, they don't stop viral spread, requiring careful surveillance and potentially culling alongside vaccination.
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC exposes how weak institutions and community distrust undermine disease control as much as the virus itself, with only one-third of people trusting responders.
The WHO will formally declare the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius over on July 2 if no new cases emerge. The outbreak killed 3 people and affected 650+ contacts across 33 countries, but scientists continue studying virus samples for future vaccine development.
