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.
BBC News · Aug 28, 2026
Norway's King Harald V has died peacefully at age 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition. The beloved monarch, who modernized the monarchy and reigned for 35 years, is succeeded by his son King Haakon.
The New York Times · Aug 28, 2026
The New York Times offers practical advice for pregnant travelers, emphasizing medical consultation and research before trips to ensure safer travel experiences.
Deutsche Welle · Aug 28, 2026
King Harald of Norway, Europe's oldest living monarch, died at 89 after treatment for hemolytic anemia. His son becomes King Haakon VIII, with the Norwegian monarchy continuing its largely ceremonial role.
Google News · Aug 28, 2026
Medical research explores whether accelerated salvage radiation therapy can improve treatment outcomes for prostate cancer patients, examining efficacy of intensified radiation protocols.
Google News · Aug 28, 2026
New research suggests a critical window for starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause may lower women's risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The Guardian · Aug 28, 2026
A dolphin died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, the second native mammal species infected. Australia evacuated 24 researchers from Macquarie Island due to psychological risks from predicted mass seal deaths.
The Guardian · Aug 28, 2026
Kanazawa fire department urges residents not to tidy paramedics' shoes during emergencies, as repositioning footwear can delay patient transport by up to 30 seconds.
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2026
Over 150 wildfires erupted across Algeria in a single day, killing 12 people across multiple provinces. Residents in Jijel province are now surveying the devastation left behind.
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2026
The DRC has begun vaccinating frontline healthcare workers against Ebola using a vaccine licensed for a different strain, as clinical trials continue for a vaccine effective against the Bundibugyo strain.
News-Medical · Aug 28, 2026
A narrative review finds specific probiotic strains may help anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia through gut-brain pathways, but inconsistent study designs and lack of standardized protocols limit clinical translation.
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2026
The DRC has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola using a vaccine licensed for a different strain, as clinical trials continue for a vaccine effective against the Bundibugyo strain driving the current outbreak.
Manila Bulletin · Aug 28, 2026
The DSWD and DDB are piloting Program Silong, an integrated drug abuse prevention initiative targeting street children and out-of-school youth through education, family support, and psychosocial services.
The Guardian · Aug 28, 2026
Prof Pierre Akilimali, leading DRC's Ebola response to an outbreak with 2,715 deaths, stresses that behind every case is a person and family, emphasizing trust-building and community engagement as critical to controlling the Bundibugyo variant outbreak.
News-Medical · Aug 28, 2026
Australian study of 66,000 hypertensive adults found blood-brain barrier-crossing antihypertensive drugs associated with 16% lower dementia risk than non-crossing drugs, with strongest effects for beta-blockers and ARBs.
El País · Aug 28, 2026
El Hospital 12 de Octubre de Madrid externaliza ecografías a centros privados con un presupuesto de 139.700 euros durante seis meses, incapaz de absorber la demanda pese a una reforma de más de 300 millones.
Google News · Aug 28, 2026
Research reveals the current shingles vaccine is associated with lower risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, suggesting cardiovascular benefits beyond its primary indication.
News-Medical · Aug 28, 2026
A US study of 72,920 adults found recombinant shingles vaccination associated with 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden over seven years compared to live vaccine, with benefits in heart disease and heart failure.
El País · Aug 28, 2026
El Real Madrid planea invertir 1.235 millones de euros en su ciudad deportiva para construir oficinas, hotel, hospital privado y residencias, según detalla la consultora Savills en el expediente del proyecto.
News-Medical · Aug 28, 2026
A University of East Anglia report warns that tens of thousands of new mothers across Britain may be suffering undiagnosed PTSD following childbirth, with GPs lacking tools to identify the condition during routine postnatal consultations.
News-Medical · Aug 28, 2026
Columbia University researchers discovered CHL1-expressing fibroblasts that protect lung cancers by recruiting immunosuppressive T cells, offering a new therapeutic target for the leading cancer killer in the US.
The Manila Times · Aug 28, 2026
Akeso Inc. announced 2026 interim results with record-high drug sales revenue of RMB 1.8 billion, advancing its immuno-oncology strategy and bispecific antibody development across cancer, autoimmune, and CNS disorders.
News-Medical · Aug 28, 2026
A comprehensive review in Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal synthesizes research on obesity's complex relationship with cardiovascular diseases, examining pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment strategies.
Google News · Aug 28, 2026
El rey Harald de Noruega se encuentra en estado "muy grave" en el hospital, generando preocupación nacional con vigilia de ciudadanos frente al palacio y apoyo de la familia real sueca.
DW.com · Aug 28, 2026
Miles de noruegos se reunieron frente al Palacio Real de Oslo en vigilia por el rey Harald V, de 89 años, cuyo estado de salud se ha deteriorado gravemente tras complicaciones por anemia hemolítica.