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.
Medicare's Bridge program, launched July 1, offers obesity drugs at $50/month to eligible beneficiaries. Major drugstores report strong early uptake with 100,000+ prescriptions filled each.
A FDA aprovou o Rasonque, medicamento que dobra o tempo de sobrevida de pacientes com câncer de pâncreas avançado, oferecendo esperança para uma doença com taxa de mortalidade de 87,5% em cinco anos.
A Richmond doctor woke to discover a bat in her mouth, an unusual wildlife incident that has gone viral and prompted public health warnings about bat safety and rabies risk.
Um incêndio deflagrou num hospital público em Islamabad, matando 14 recém-nascidos. As autoridades investigam a origem do fogo, atribuída a uma avaria no sistema de ar condicionado.
Comedian Peter Kay interrupted a live BBC weather forecast, recreating a famous 2011 moment while promoting a charity show for a teenager needing heart treatment.
New research suggests hormone replacement therapy during menopause may lower women's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, with timing of treatment potentially critical to effectiveness.
A fire at Islamabad's largest hospital killed 14 newborns, sparking political backlash with opposition groups demanding accountability for the tragedy.
Two Frankfurt Airport workers died from malaria after a rare outbreak infected six employees, likely triggered by mosquitoes arriving on an international flight.
Two German airport workers at Frankfurt Airport died after contracting malaria from a mosquito believed to have arrived on an inbound flight, raising concerns about disease transmission via air travel.
Infectologista da USP afirma que a maioria dos casos de febre do Nilo Ocidental é leve, com menos de 1% evoluindo para forma grave, apesar de dois casos confirmados em São Paulo.
America is experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge with emerging symptom variations, occurring outside traditional respiratory virus season. Health authorities warn of new clinical presentations requiring awareness.
Indiana joins other states in testing price-limiting regulations on hospitals to address escalating healthcare costs. This regulatory approach represents a growing state-level effort to control medical expenses.
A Anvisa aprovou o segundo genérico de semaglutida, ampliando para 18 o total de canetas injetáveis disponíveis no Brasil com semaglutida, liraglutida e tirzepatida para tratamento de diabetes tipo 2 e perda de peso.
Researchers propose cancer cells occupy discrete quantum-like states similar to quantized energy levels, enabling AI-driven prediction of effective drug combinations for precision oncology treatment.
Durek Verrett, marido de la princesa Marta Luisa de Noruega, se somete a un trasplante de riñón tras años de diálisis, sumándose a los problemas de salud que afectan a la familia real noruega.
Especialista da USP tranquiliza população sobre febre do Nilo Ocidental: menos de 1% dos casos evoluem para forma grave, apesar de confirmação de infecções e uma morte em Santa Catarina.
A patient received prior authorization for a breast MRI from her insurer but still faced a $1,200 bill, highlighting the gap between approval and actual coverage in the U.S. healthcare system.
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with the Bundibugyo variant threatening to become the deadliest in history as cases accelerate.
Coronary calcium scans show particular value in refining cardiovascular risk estimates for adults in borderline categories, potentially helping guide statin therapy decisions.
Maine health officials confirmed a fourth case of Powassan virus in 2026, a rare tick-borne illness. The state continues monitoring the emerging public health concern.
A fire at a major Islamabad hospital's maternity ward killed 14 of 15 infants present, with witnesses disputing whether safety doors were locked and questioning delayed emergency response times.
A French court ruled that a former Air France flight attendant's breast cancer was an occupational disease linked to night work, radiation exposure, and passive smoking—a first for the aviation industry that could enable similar claims.
California is experiencing a five-year high in West Nile virus activity, with confirmed human cases in multiple counties including Tuolumne and Stanislaus, and at least one fatality reported in Los Angeles County.
Two Frankfurt Airport employees died from malaria contracted via infected mosquitoes transported on aircraft. Six total workers were infected in the rare airport malaria outbreak.
