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.
Researchers at Scripps Research discovered that erucamide, a naturally occurring molecule, activates protective immune responses in the retina and may slow vision loss diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
Alex Escobar, apresentador da Globo que cobre a Copa do Mundo, teve um pico de pressão ao vivo e foi internado em hospital em Nova Jersey, nos EUA, para realização de exames.
Cientos de familias peruanas enfrentan diagnósticos tardíos, costos mensuales de S/1.500-1.600 y desabastecimiento crítico de insulina debido a un sistema de salud centralizado que subestima la prevalencia real de diabetes tipo 1.
Un estudio de 19 años en 143.715 adultos estadounidenses encontró que el entrenamiento de resistencia consistente reduce el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2, especialmente cuando se combina con ejercicio aeróbico y menos tiempo frente a pantallas.
Australia confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case as the virus reaches every continent, prompting urgent testing and wildlife concerns including threats to endangered species like Tasmanian devils and swift parrots.
Nebraska's state health department has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2026, with mosquitoes carrying the virus detected in Lincoln.
El Hospital Puerto Montt se convierte en el único centro de salud pública en la macrozona sur austral con un comité especializado en dieta cetogénica para epilepsia refractaria, logrando resultados transformadores en pacientes pediátricos.
Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 1,000 with over 250 deaths, prompting UNICEF warnings that nearly 3 million children and adolescents face escalating health risks.
Un estudio de la Universidad de Rutgers encontró que usuarios de medicamentos GLP-1 como Ozempic presentan una asociación 62% menor entre impulsividad y conducta violenta, sugiriendo efectos conductuales más allá del control metabólico.
Artificial intelligence successfully identified a serious heart condition that physicians initially misdiagnosed as asthma, demonstrating AI's potential to enhance clinical diagnostics and prevent missed diagnoses.
Researchers developed an iPSC-based model reproducing neurofibromatosis type 1 tumor progression from benign to malignant forms, identifying PRC2 loss as a key driver and a promising drug combination for treatment.
Un estudio de la Max Planck Society revela que las palomas detectan el campo magnético terrestre mediante sensores en el hígado, no en los ojos ni el pico como se creía anteriormente.
Australia's poultry industry braces for H5N1 avian influenza after two cases confirmed in migratory seabirds in Western Australia, though industry leaders express confidence in biosecurity preparedness to prevent widespread disruption.
Two trains collided near Bedford on Friday, leaving over 100 hospitalized with eight in critical condition. Transport Secretary urges patience as Rail Accident Investigation Branch launches independent inquiry.
Suleyman Sariefe, 27 anos, morreu após bater a cabeça no fundo do mar durante lua de mel em Fethiye, Turquia. O acidente ocorreu no terceiro dia da viagem e resultou em lesões irreversíveis na coluna.
A health article identifies six medical conditions that may cause testicular atrophy, including a condition more prevalent on the left side of the body.
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a comprehensive effort to modernize clinical trials and restore U.S. leadership, with FDA guidance aimed at accelerating early-stage drug development by 6-12 months.
Seattle researchers are investigating why colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with studies identifying birth factors and lifestyle risk factors as potential contributors to this troubling trend.
Vitamin B12 deficiency develops gradually over months or years, causing fatigue, memory loss, and nerve damage that people often attribute to stress or aging. Early recognition of subtle symptoms like tingling, brain fog, and mood changes can prevent serious complications.
A tilápia do Nilo, espécie introduzida no Brasil em 1971 para aquicultura, altera sedimentos, turbidez e cadeias alimentares em lagos invadidos, acelerando eutrofização e degradação ambiental.
A $225 million cancer center opened in New Jersey, designed to streamline patient care through integrated facilities and seamless treatment coordination.
Two patients with severe neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder remained relapse-free for over 15 years after receiving donor stem cell transplants, with disease-causing antibodies becoming undetectable and quality of life significantly improved.
Two patients with severe autoimmune disease have remained relapse-free for over 15 years following stem cell transplant treatment, suggesting potential long-term therapeutic benefits for previously intractable conditions.
Peel Public Health warns of possible measles exposure on two flights at Toronto's Pearson Airport on June 13. Residents are urged to verify MMR vaccination status and seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
