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.
Dengue fever cases are rising in Florida's Tampa Bay area with multiple locally-acquired infections confirmed across Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties, prompting health officials to intensify mosquito control efforts.
H1N1 cases have surged sixfold while monsoon fevers peak, prompting Indian companies to issue safety guidelines. Health authorities confirm no cause for alarm, though at-risk groups need vigilance.
Country music superstar Dolly Parton, who sold over 100 million records and became one of the world's most successful artists, passed away at 80. Her legacy spans seven decades of music, philanthropy, and cultural impact.
Dolly Parton, legendary country music singer with a 50+ year career and global influence, died at 80 after a brief cancer battle. Her legacy includes iconic hits, 10 Grammys, and significant philanthropic contributions.
University of Oregon researchers resurrected 160-million-year-old proteins with antimicrobial properties that outperform modern versions against drug-resistant bacteria, potentially inspiring new therapeutic approaches.
COVID-19 cases are increasing across 47 U.S. states with doctors reporting new gastrointestinal symptoms alongside traditional respiratory signs, marking an early summer wave before typical respiratory season.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents died from measles, marking the first US measles deaths in 2026 and Pennsylvania's first in 35 years. The state has confirmed 393 measles cases across 28 counties.
HHS plans to establish two new FDA deputy commissioner positions focused on technology and pharmaceutical drugs, signaling increased regulatory attention to AI and drug development oversight.
Two unvaccinated people died of measles in Pennsylvania as US cases hit a 35-year high. Declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy are driving the resurgence of the preventable disease.
A 15-year-old's cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome progressed to Wernicke encephalopathy, a serious brain condition. Cases of 'scromiting' among teens are spiking, now warranting its own ER diagnostic code.
Belgium is experiencing its largest salmonella outbreak on record, with at least 306 confirmed infections. Health authorities are investigating the source of the contamination.
India's ICMR Director General confirms the current H1N1 surge is part of seasonal influenza patterns with no new strain identified, emphasizing most cases are mild and self-limiting.
Researchers at Martha's Vineyard Hospital have launched the first long-term study of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne meat allergy that has spiked on the island, enrolling their first participant.
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in south-west France, injuring 39 people and damaging approximately 300 homes with winds reaching 117km/h. Authorities deployed over 120 emergency workers and reported 15 hospitalizations, including two critical cases.
A woman died from mesothelioma at 46, likely exposed to asbestos at her Cardiff school decades earlier. Her family is suing the council as epidemiologists report concerning increases in mesothelioma cases among younger people and female teachers.
Hybrid-capture NGS technology helps clinicians identify pathogens in diagnostically challenging cases by simultaneously evaluating hundreds of potential infectious causes, moving beyond traditional single-pathogen testing approaches.
Leah Stewart, who lost her arm in a June shark attack at Coogee Beach, recalls the traumatic encounter in her first interview, revealing her thoughts were of her one-year-old daughter during the attack.
Black Canadians face systemic barriers to blood donation despite critical need for ethnicity-matched blood for sickle cell disease treatment, rooted in racist policies and healthcare distrust.
Australia's first H5N1 case detected in June has spread rapidly from migratory seabirds to mammals, straining government response efforts.
A veteran child abuse prosecutor argues that public sympathy for Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three young children, risks eclipsing accountability for the victims and their deaths.
El cambio climático impulsa la expansión del virus del Nilo Occidental hacia zonas más frías de Europa, alcanzando ya Países Bajos, Alemania y Austria. Se han registrado 625 casos en 12 países con 26 fallecidos hasta agosto.
NHS England will offer free home testing kits for cervical cancer screening to millions of women who have missed appointments, aiming to eliminate the disease by 2040.
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi performed its first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery, advancing surgical capabilities though clinical outcomes match conventional keyhole procedures.
Hawke's Bay Hospital is requesting patients limit support people to one person as winter illnesses including influenza and whooping cough overwhelm the facility, with emergency department presentations reaching 225 in a single day versus normal average of 158.
