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.
Two workers at Frankfurt airport died from malaria, with six total cases linked to the facility. German health officials are investigating how the disease was transmitted and have implemented mosquito monitoring.
A clinical trial found keto, Mediterranean, and plant-forward diets produced equal weight loss, but keto reduced liver fat by 67%, suggesting additional metabolic benefits beyond weight reduction.
Multiple rabid animals including a skunk and bats have been confirmed in South Carolina's Upstate region, with at least 13 pets exposed to the virus.
A FDA aprovou o Rasonque para tratamento de câncer de pâncreas metastático, medicamento que quase dobra a sobrevida dos pacientes em relação à quimioterapia convencional.
Some pregnant women are choosing unassisted 'free births' without medical supervision, prompting warnings from doctors about safety risks during labor and delivery.
A South Texas school district has canceled classes following a rapid spread of COVID-19 cases among students and staff, prompting temporary closure of all school operations.
COVID-19 cases are climbing again across the U.S. this summer, with new symptoms emerging and different conditions than previous waves.
An Israeli court acquitted a Jewish man who attacked a French nun in Jerusalem's Old City, ruling he was experiencing a psychotic episode and not criminally responsible, ordering psychiatric hospitalization instead.
Researchers find that patients not consistently taking blood pressure medications lose most cardiovascular protection, with adherence directly tied to heart disease prevention outcomes.
A FDA aprovou o Rasonque, medicamento oral desenvolvido pela Revolution Medicines para pacientes com câncer de pâncreas metastático. O tratamento bloqueia a proteína RAS e mostrou aumento de sobrevida em estudos clínicos.
Majur Traytowu, Brazil's first transgender Indigenous chief, struggles to maintain her position as she battles personal addiction amid an alcohol epidemic devastating her territory.
Five women report being mis-sold unsafe or injured horses by a Facebook seller, with one buyer's daughter suffering a serious head injury. The case highlights lack of regulatory standards in horse trading.
Yayoi Kusama, artista japonesa de 97 años que revolucionó el arte contemporáneo con sus lunares y psicodelia, falleció el 14 de agosto en Tokio tras una vida dedicada a transformar sus alucinaciones en obra maestra.
Fourteen babies died in a fire at Islamabad's Institute of Medical Sciences. Grieving families accuse hospital staff and emergency services of abandonment during the tragedy.
Falecida aos 97 anos, Yayoi Kusama transformou suas alucinações em obra revolucionária que desafiou o mercado de arte, passando de vanguardista radical a ícone pop, mantendo-se enigmática até o fim.
GLP-1 medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, now show potential benefits across metabolic and non-metabolic conditions, raising questions about underlying mechanisms beyond weight loss.
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being studied for effects beyond weight loss, including potential anti-aging properties and other health benefits.
Motorista de ônibus foi agredido por grupo de motociclistas após desentendimento no trânsito em Paulista. Vítima sofreu traumatismo craniano e consórcio anuncia canais de denúncia contra violência.
Cuarenta y seis años después de erradicar la viruela, la humanidad enfrenta una paradoja: el éxito vacunal ha borrado la memoria del horror de las enfermedades, alimentando el negacionismo y la desinformación.
Korean researchers identified the Erbb4 protein as a key driver of Alzheimer's progression, showing it triggers synapse loss and amyloid buildup. Gene-editing in mice reduced amyloid deposits by 50% and reversed cognitive decline symptoms.
China's drug regulator has accepted Novo Nordisk's application for oral Wegovy, marking regulatory progress for the popular weight-loss medication in the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka-dotted sculptures and immersive Infinity Rooms, died at 97 from multiple organ failure. Her innovative work transformed contemporary art despite decades battling hallucinations and working in a male-dominated art world.
Madrid registra 114.627 pacientes pendientes de operación en julio, un 64% más que en 2020, con demoras promedio de 57 días. La crisis impulsa a ciudadanos a recurrir a sanidad privada.
Starship Children's Hospital is deferring non-urgent cases due to a surge of young children hospitalized with flu. A new free vaccine for under-fives launching next year is expected to reduce hospitalizations and save lives.
