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.
Physicians remain divided on focal therapy for localized prostate cancer as new data emerges, with active surveillance gaining traction and concerns raised about inappropriate focal therapy cases.
California reports its first West Nile fatality of 2026 as cases hit a 5-year high, with at least 3 deaths linked to the neuroinvasive mosquito-borne virus spreading nationwide.
San Francisco has confirmed 10 cases of a parasitic infection causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms, with one case linked to a broader national outbreak.
A measles patient has been diagnosed at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, marking the disease's arrival in Allegheny County amid a broader Pennsylvania outbreak with potential exposures at multiple public locations.
Michigan reports its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in five years, identified in a Roscommon County resident. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illness.
Ohio's measles outbreak has surged to 97 confirmed cases across 12 counties, with Ashtabula and Geauga counties reporting the highest rates. Cases have risen 43% and now double the entire 2025 total.
Two Mexican fishermen were rescued by the Navy after spending five days adrift in a cool box 150 miles off Chiapas coast. The men were found alive and reunited with families after medical evaluation.
Pesquisa sugere que cuidar de animais de estimação cria rotinas estruturadas e compromissos recorrentes, mas companhia e afeto permanecem as principais motivações para adoção.
A record cyclosporiasis outbreak has infected nearly 16,000 people across the US, with cases slowing but testing the capacity of an already strained public health system.
A major study finds that consuming sugary beverages daily nearly doubles or triples the risk of stomach cancer, affecting millions of Americans with common drinking habits.
Moderna and Merck's personalized cancer vaccine shows promise in late-stage trials for melanoma, with Moderna stock surging 177% amid the company's strategic shift toward oncology.
Researchers at Yonsei University discovered that oral microbiome patterns in saliva can predict risk of colorectal and gastric cancers, potentially enabling non-invasive early detection through simple mouth rinse tests.
CDC reports COVID-19 cases are climbing in nearly every state as the traditional respiratory virus season approaches, with cases rising ahead of typical seasonal patterns.
A new study reveals that pilots and flight attendants have significantly higher mortality rates from radiation-linked cancers compared to other professions, including nuclear technologists.
Upadacitinib, a common arthritis medication, demonstrates dramatic hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, offering a potential new treatment avenue for severe hair loss conditions.
A large observational study of over 112,000 U.S. adults found daily sugar-sweetened beverage consumption associated with 2.45-fold higher stomach cancer risk, though causation remains unproven.
Una pareja californiana y una madre subrogada de Alaska se enfrentan en un litigio interestatal sobre la custodia de un recién nacido con cardiopatía congénita, mientras activistas antiaborto intervienen en el caso.
Congo is receiving 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine, which has demonstrated effectiveness in controlling past outbreaks in the region.
Wegovy and Zepbound weight-loss drugs are fundamentally transforming healthcare delivery and consumer spending patterns, forcing strategic industry-wide changes across insurance, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors.
Yahoo Health examines whether testosterone supplementation is appropriate for patients, exploring medical indications versus potential overuse in treatment decisions.
Nutrition experts counter claims that reducing protein extends longevity, arguing adequate protein intake remains essential for health across age groups and activity levels.
Over 1,000 birds have died in three mass mortality events across Australia as H5 avian influenza escalates significantly. Authorities are investigating the outbreak's spread and potential ecological impact.
Hundreds of thousands of UK students received GCSE results showing overall grade improvements in 2025, with the gender gap narrowing to its smallest since 2016 as boys improved in maths and English.
Pai das gêmeas unidas pela cabeça que morreram em cirurgia de separação agradece empenho de mais de 50 profissionais do HC Ribeirão Preto, destacando o esforço apesar do resultado fatal.
