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.
Un hombre de 18 años atacó con una espada a estudiantes en un instituto de Fagersta, Suecia, matando a una persona e hiriendo a varias. El sospechoso fue detenido por la policía.
Pacientes em fila de transplante renal no Tocantins relatam dificuldades para obter transporte aéreo autorizado pelo Estado, mesmo com laudos médicos contraindicando viagens terrestres longas.
Southwest Wisconsin measles outbreak has grown to 41 confirmed cases with 7 additional probable cases across Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties, prompting health department response.
A deadly drug-resistant fungus (C. auris) is spreading across multiple US states including California, Washington, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Health authorities recommend intensive screening and infection control measures to contain the outbreak.
Four patients at a Nashville hospital received potassium instead of pain medication during routine joint replacement surgeries, leaving at least two paralyzed. Tennessee authorities are investigating the medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown.
UK health authorities warn vulnerable populations to avoid undercooked eggs at restaurants due to a rapidly expanding salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with over 200 cases reported.
Meghan is in early talks to return to acting with a role in Netflix's The Gentlemen, marking her first significant acting role since marrying Prince Harry. The move coincides with the couple's planned relocation to the UK later this month.
A UK survey shows 78% of respondents would consider weight-loss medications for weddings and holidays rather than health reasons, prompting pharmacy leaders to warn these medicines must not be treated as cosmetic quick fixes.
A cien días del brote de ébola en RD Congo, la epidemia ha causado más de 2500 muertes en territorio mayor que Francia, con la mitad ocurridas en los últimos 20 días. La ONU advierte que sin apoyo internacional urgente, el virus podría extenderse a países vecinos.
Pharmacist-led group consultations for menopause care in Scotland produced dramatic gains in knowledge and confidence among participants, with peer support emerging as the most valued therapeutic element.
Vancouver Island veterinary clinics warn of a rabies-positive bat found in Campbell River's Willow Point area in July. Health officials advise avoiding bat contact and ensuring pet vaccinations are current.
UC Berkeley researchers identified TOFA, an oral small molecule that increases energy expenditure and produced 18% weight loss in obese mice while preserving lean mass, potentially complementing GLP-1 therapies.
UC Berkeley researchers discovered TOFA, a compound that burns fat while preserving muscle by boosting metabolism rather than suppressing appetite, potentially complementing existing GLP-1 medications.
Researchers have developed a promising oral small molecule treatment that burns fat while preserving muscle mass, offering a potential alternative to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes management.
Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at unprecedented speed and could reach three times its current size, potentially surpassing the 2014-2016 West African epidemic that killed over 11,000 people.
The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of approximately 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes brand eye drops due to potential contamination concerns, affecting consumers across the United States.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in early-stage discussions to return to acting with a role in Netflix's The Gentlemen series, marking her first significant acting role since marrying Prince Harry in 2018.
El Gobierno Regional de Lambayeque lanzó una campaña de vacunación contra el dengue dirigida a 30,000 estudiantes de 10 a 16 años en distritos afectados, con 60,000 dosis disponibles para proteger contra los cuatro serotipos del virus.
A obesidade infantil afeta 32% das crianças brasileiras. Especialistas apontam alimentação, atividade física, sono e exemplo parental como fatores essenciais para combater o problema.
Hundreds gathered at a prayer vigil in Co Carlow for four family members seriously injured in an M9 crash, with a fundraiser raising over €670,000 for their recovery.
Health officials confirm multiple West Nile virus deaths in 2026, including cases in Montgomery County, El Paso, and Massachusetts, as the mosquito-borne illness spreads across the country.
The Global Mercy, world's largest civilian hospital ship, docked in Ghana to provide 10 months of free surgeries, dental treatments, and medical training to local healthcare professionals.
A young couple from Nkawkaw appeals for GH¢80,000 to fund critical brain tumor removal surgery for their five-year-old daughter Joycelyn at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, with an October 20 deadline.
A bat found in Campbell River's Willow Point area tested positive for rabies, prompting veterinary hospitals to warn residents. No human cases have been reported in B.C. since 2019.
