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.
Williamson County mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting health officials to issue precautions and urge residents to take protective measures against mosquito-borne illness.
Científicos de la UGR identifican cambios epigenéticos en el ADN de niños obesos que evolucionan con la resistencia a la insulina, abriendo nuevas vías para la medicina de precisión y prevención de diabetes tipo 2.
German cancer registries document a modest rise in colorectal cancer cases among adults aged 20-39 over two decades, though rates remain significantly lower than in the US.
An oncologist identifies five cancer symptoms commonly dismissed as normal aging or stress, urging people to recognize warning signs that warrant medical evaluation.
Kenya's health minister ordered a halt to construction of a US-run Ebola quarantine facility after being held in contempt for ignoring a court order, amid widespread public opposition and deadly protests.
Tetanus cases are increasing as vaccination rates decline, prompting health experts to warn the public about prevention and protection measures.
Insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs is becoming inconsistent as states cut benefits and employers struggle with costs, leaving patients scrambling for affordable access to prescriptions.
Teplizumab, the world's first drug to delay type 1 diabetes onset by up to three years, has been approved for NHS use in England and Wales, marking the biggest breakthrough in the disease in over a century.
Australia's first confirmed H5N1 bird flu cases in migratory seabirds have triggered urgent testing of additional dead birds across SA and WA coasts, with authorities implementing enhanced surveillance and monitoring protocols.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Sitka, Alaska during routine training, injuring four crew members with minor injuries. No deaths reported; cause under investigation.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University developed label-free iSCAT microscopy that reveals cellular dynamics through statistical analysis of stochastic fluctuations, enabling detection of cell states and disease markers without chemical labels.
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have reached 1,048 with 267 deaths as of June 23. The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak, declared May 15, shows ongoing community transmission with displacement camps facing critical sanitation risks.
Pediatras españoles advierten del regreso de enfermedades como tuberculosis, sarampión y sífilis congénita, que parecían controladas pero reaparecen por descenso de coberturas vacunales y desigualdades sociales.
La farmacéutica catalana Hipra cerró 2025 con facturación récord de 516 millones de euros, impulsada por su división de salud animal, con beneficio neto de 53,9 millones y planes de inversión en I+D.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases with 254 deaths, concentrated in conflict-affected Ituri province. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks effective vaccines, prompting WHO emergency declaration.
Especialista en Reumatología destaca que la prevención activa mediante ejercicio de fuerza, dieta equilibrada y corrección de déficits de vitamina D es clave para frenar la osteoporosis, que afecta a tres millones de españoles.
The Philippine Department of Education and Johns Hopkins-affiliated Jhpiego launched an educational resource to equip teachers with HPV vaccination information, addressing cervical cancer as a largely preventable but persistent health threat claiming thousands of lives annually.
South African agriculture posted strong Q1 2026 performance with record harvests and 11% export growth, yet farmer sentiment hit a two-year low due to geopolitical risks, disease pressures, and commodity price concerns.
Lassa fever has killed 214 people in Nigeria with fatality rates rising to 25%, prompting emergency containment measures after a doctor's death in Benue State.
Insilico Medicine and SK Biopharmaceuticals announced a $2.5B potential deal to develop AI-enabled therapies for neuroimmune and CNS disorders, combining AI-powered drug discovery with clinical development expertise.
New research shows younger generations are aging biologically faster than previous cohorts, with accelerated aging directly linked to rising early-onset cancer rates. The study identifies organ-specific aging patterns associated with particular cancer types.
El Informe 2024 de Vigilancia Epidemiológica confirma el crecimiento sostenido de ITS en España, con especial incidencia en menores de 25 años. La experta Susana Muñoz atribuye el incremento a cambios en patrones sexoafectivos, menor uso de preservativo y falta de educación preventiva.
UCLA researchers developed an AI-powered platform combining 3D bioprinting and imaging to test cancer drugs on patient-derived tumor organoids, enabling faster identification of effective therapies and more personalized treatment decisions.
O repórter Alex Escobar passou mal durante uma entrada ao vivo na Globo e foi levado a um hospital nos Estados Unidos para observação, onde foi diagnosticado com pico de pressão.
