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.
La Seremi de Salud Aysén suspende actividades masivas de servicios públicos del 29 de agosto al 3 de septiembre para contener la propagación de virus respiratorios ante aumento de hospitalizaciones graves.
Dolly Parton's sister revealed the country music icon offered to try experimental drugs if her cancer battle became hopeless, prioritizing potential benefits to others over her own survival.
The US FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season, continuing the annual vaccination strategy against evolving virus variants.
A Pennsylvania coroner confirmed an unvaccinated infant died from a ruptured spleen caused by measles, one of two measles-related deaths in the state, sparking debate over vaccine safety.
A senator has called for criminal investigation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following Guardian reporting that contradicts his confirmation hearing testimony about a Samoa trip and vaccine-related measles outbreak.
Uganda has been declared Ebola-free after its final patient was discharged July 16, while the Democratic Republic of Congo faces an escalating epidemic.
The FDA has approved Gilead's new daily HIV pill designed to simplify treatment regimens for certain patients, potentially improving medication adherence and treatment outcomes.
US health officials have linked a cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce, expanding the outbreak to 3 more states with confirmed cases now surpassing 17,000.
A North Carolina teenager is critically ill with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. The infection progresses rapidly and typically causes death within five days.
A phase 1 clinical trial demonstrates that CD19 CAR T-cell therapy substantially reduces severe rheumatoid arthritis in treatment-resistant patients, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for autoimmune disease.
GLP-1 medications, originally developed for weight loss, are being studied for treating multiple health conditions. Researchers and patients report potential benefits across various medical areas.
Dolly Parton's sister Stella revealed that the late music icon offered to test experimental cancer drugs to help advance medical research before her death, exemplifying her lifelong generosity.
Researchers have created the largest molecular map of autism, identifying brain protein interactions that could lead to new targeted therapies and precision treatments for the condition.
Full-body scanning has become a celebrity wellness trend, but medical professionals are warning about potential risks and unnecessary radiation exposure from these preventive screenings.
Two airport workers in Frankfurt died from malaria likely transmitted by a mosquito on an aircraft, with six total infections confirmed among airport staff this summer.
Swedish researchers developed FRACTURE-ML, a machine-learning tool using national health registry data that predicts hip fracture risk with high accuracy without in-person assessments, identifying seven times more at-risk individuals than current screening methods.
Two airport workers in Germany died from malaria, likely contracted from a mosquito that arrived on an aircraft at Frankfurt airport, prompting health officials to investigate the outbreak.
Norway's 89-year-old King Harald V's condition has become "extremely serious" while hospitalized for haemolytic anaemia, prompting his family to gather at his bedside and the nation to hold vigil.
Nearly a third of women aged 21-29 have never been screened for cervical cancer, with unscreened rates rising 5% annually over 20 years. This decline correlates with increased diagnoses of advanced-stage cervical cancer in older women.
COVID-19 activity is increasing in Oregon, signaling a potential uptick in cases across the state.
A Richmond doctor woke to find a bat attempting to crawl into her mouth, prompting her to warn others about wildlife safety in homes.
West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquito populations in Hamilton County for the first time in 2026, with cases detected in Green Township and Englewood prompting mosquito control spraying efforts.
O Rei Harald V da Noruega, monarca mais velho da Europa, foi internado em estado descrito como 'extremamente grave' pela corte real. A família real encontra-se no hospital acompanhando o soberano.
The FDA has approved RevMed's daraxonrasib (RASONQUE™) for pancreatic cancer treatment, marking a significant milestone. The approval raises questions about real-world implementation and accessibility despite the breakthrough designation.
