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.
Leading US medical organizations have issued updated vaccination recommendations for flu and COVID-19 ahead of the respiratory illness season, seeking to clarify guidance for the public.
Health experts offer cautiously optimistic forecasts for the 2026 winter flu season, citing Australia's major case drop, though COVID-19 severity remains unclear.
The Lindsay Clancy trial has prompted a surge in inquiries from women with postpartum mental health conditions and their healthcare providers, prompting broader reconsideration of maternal mental health care protocols.
Dolly Parton's niece has disclosed why the country music icon kept her cancer diagnosis private, shedding light on the singer's personal health decisions.
Cast members of Netflix's The Gentlemen remained coy at the series two premiere about reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in talks to join the show, with producers neither confirming nor denying the speculation.
A Anvisa autorizou a Fiocruz a iniciar estudos clínicos da primeira vacina brasileira contra Covid-19 com tecnologia de RNA mensageiro, após resultados positivos em testes pré-clínicos.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan during May-July 2026 has been correlated with iceberg lettuce consumption, part of a broader surge affecting 48 states.
A Anvisa autorizou a Fiocruz a iniciar estudos clínicos da primeira vacina de RNA mensageiro contra Covid-19 desenvolvida no país, com recrutamento previsto para o primeiro trimestre de 2027.
A Uber anunciou o corte de 3,3 mil funcionários, representando o maior enxugamento da empresa desde a pandemia de COVID-19.
Congo's Ebola outbreak continues to spread with deaths surpassing 3,000, showing no signs of deceleration despite ongoing response efforts.
COVID-19 cases are rising in 49 US states with patients reporting new symptoms. Wastewater monitoring indicates continued spread with potential for weeks of sustained transmission.
A neuroscientist identifies three job qualities associated with maintaining mental sharpness and reducing Alzheimer's risk as people age.
Employer healthcare costs are projected to spike nearly 10% in 2027, potentially increasing out-of-pocket expenses for workers as companies manage rising medical expenditures.
Leading medical organizations are issuing independent vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV as federal guidance remains absent, filling a critical public health information gap.
Scientists are investigating unexpected mental health effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, with emerging evidence of both antidepressant potential and psychiatric risks, particularly among adults with serious mental illness.
A patient receives diagnosis of an extremely rare form of finger cancer that even medical professionals frequently fail to recognize, highlighting diagnostic challenges in uncommon malignancies.
Michigan schools are experiencing their highest vaccine waiver rates in 12 years, with similar exemption increases reported across Ohio, Nevada, and other regions amid declining immunization coverage.
Researchers using whole-exome sequencing have identified 36 large-effect risk genes associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders, opening new avenues for treatment development.
A New York Times article examines the growing trend of IV drip treatments for wellness and recovery, highlighting potential medical complications and the need for proper medical oversight.
La FDA aprobó un nuevo tratamiento para pacientes con cáncer de mama avanzado HR+/HER2+ que aumenta significativamente el tiempo sin progresión de la enfermedad.
Brasil autoriza testes clínicos da primeira vacina de mRNA desenvolvida nacionalmente, com potencial aplicação contra câncer e outras doenças além da Covid-19.
Familias de bebés prematuros enfrentan una transición emocional compleja al abandonar el hospital, pasando de una red de apoyo profesional a la responsabilidad doméstica, con necesidad de seguimiento continuo del desarrollo infantil.
A global analysis of 2023 GBD data reveals alcohol-attributable liver cancer mortality reversed from pre-pandemic decline to increase during 2020–2023, particularly among women, while other alcohol-related conditions continued declining.
Britain announced an additional £50 million in funding to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing its total contribution to £78 million as confirmed cases exceed 6,000.
