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.
Investigadores del Hospital General de Massachusetts desarrollan un nuevo adyuvante intranasal que recupera las defensas pulmonares debilitadas por la edad y ofrece protección amplia contra distintas cepas de gripe.
Swiss researchers developed a flexible magnetic robotic fetoscope that improves precision in treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a life-threatening condition affecting 20-30 pregnancies annually in Switzerland.
A year-long study at Rush University Medical Center found that patients using an AI-driven smartphone app achieved significantly better blood pressure control than those receiving standard treatment alone, with systolic reductions of 13.6 mmHg versus 9.0 mmHg among those with uncontrolled stage 2 hypertension.
A 20-year-old Ohio man broke free from handcuffs and attacked two deputies at a courthouse after his sentencing, injuring both before being subdued with a Taser.
Philadelphia police are investigating an Olney home owned by Eugene Horsch, where they discovered over 1 million digital images, chemicals, and evidence potentially linked to five missing women spanning years.
Scientists discovered immune hubs in skull bone marrow that act as first responders against brain cancer in mice. Strengthening these local defenses improved tumor rejection, suggesting new treatment approaches targeting the skull directly.
WSU researchers identified how hedgehog coronaviruses invade cells, revealing they could infect cats and other animals but pose low immediate risk to humans without multiple genetic mutations.
Researchers used atomic force microscopy to observe how CaMKIIα, a key memory protein, forms chain-like structures under crowded conditions similar to brain synapses, with implications for understanding learning and neurodevelopmental disorders.
A University of Sydney study found over a third of social media posts misrepresent Alzheimer's blood tests as screening tools for asymptomatic people, contradicting clinical guidelines. Accounts with financial interests were three times more likely to promote inappropriate testing.
Researchers using advanced microscopy discovered that CaMKIIα, a key memory protein, self-organizes into chain-like structures under crowded brain conditions, with implications for understanding memory formation and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Around 28,000 HIV patients in Myanmar's Kachin State face antiretroviral therapy shortages due to transport difficulties, with supply cycles reduced from three months to days.
Twin sisters from Ethiopia underwent a successful 24-hour cranial separation surgery in February at a Missouri children's hospital. The girls are now recovering and developing abilities previously impossible while conjoined.
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency as diagnoses surge dramatically, with one in 60 people now infected. The outbreak is being fueled by a concurrent drug crisis in the Pacific nation.
Fiji declared a national HIV emergency as infections surge dramatically, with one in 60 adults now living with HIV compared to one in 167 five years ago, driven by methamphetamine use and unsafe injection practices.
Pennsylvania is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with at least four deaths reported, including an 18-year-old. Hospitals and clinics are responding to the growing number of cases.
A Far North Queensland couple working at Johns Hopkins University discovered a targeted antibody that selectively disarms rogue immune cells in type 1 diabetes, showing 100% remission in early mouse trials.
Researchers discovered SARS-CoV-2 uses two fusion peptides on its spike protein to enter cells, revealing a more complex mechanism than previously understood and offering potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
A Molecular Psychiatry review finds cold exposure may produce short-term mood improvements, but clinical evidence for lasting mental health benefits remains limited and proposed mechanisms unproven.
El Servicio Extremeño de Salud confirma tres nuevos casos de fiebre del Nilo Occidental en varones de 49, 69 y 77 años. Extremadura acumula 51 casos en 2026 con dos fallecidos.
Civil society groups in Cross River State warn of HIV test kit shortages at primary healthcare centres, risking undiagnosed cases and increased transmission among vulnerable populations.
A 10-year Japanese study found bleeding and receding gums associated with 56-61% higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk, suggesting oral health may influence neurological disease through inflammation or bacterial pathways.
Becky Jones passou 11 anos em quimioterapia após diagnóstico incorreto de glioblastoma cerebral terminal aos 21 anos, descobrindo aos 34 que sofria de inflamação tratável com corticoides. Mais de 40 pacientes questionam tratamentos prolongados no mesmo hospital.
A clinical trial in Bangladesh demonstrates that the ARCHES intervention—a single counseling session addressing reproductive coercion—significantly increases contraceptive use among menstrual regulation and post-abortion care clients, with high implementation fidelity and provider acceptance.
Enhertu, a life-extending drug for HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, is now available on NHS England after a two-year campaign, offering patients an average of seven extra months of life.
