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.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A salmonella outbreak linked to tainted jalapeños has spread to 27 states with 431 confirmed infections. H-E-B stores have recalled over 50 food items as the CDC continues investigating the ongoing outbreak.
Agenda Bafafá · Aug 19, 2026
Duque de Caxias amplia serviços oftalmológicos gratuitos durante Agosto Cinza, com programa itinerante que já realizou 12 mil atendimentos em dois meses e hospital especializado que executa mais de 1 mil cirurgias de catarata mensalmente.
Reuters · Aug 19, 2026
Moderna and Merck's breakthrough in personalized cancer vaccines signals potential expansion of immunotherapy treatments, with implications for oncology care and pharmaceutical development.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A newly opened cat lounge in New Orleans has temporarily closed after a ringworm outbreak was detected among its feline residents, prompting health and safety measures.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Enveda's ENV-308, a drug designed to mimic exercise's effects, has completed Phase 1 human trials with positive safety results. The pill targets weight loss maintenance and muscle preservation, potentially addressing challenges faced by GLP-1 users.
correiobraziliense.com.br · Aug 19, 2026
Willian César Pinto Júnior, vigilante de 48 anos que trabalhava há mais de 20 anos na Residência Oficial do Senado, foi baleado e morto por policiais civis que o confundiram com alvo de operação no Gama. Caso é investigado pela Corregedoria da PCDF.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
FDA has approved ORZEYFUL, the first narcolepsy drug targeting the disorder's underlying cause rather than just symptoms, marking a significant breakthrough for patients.
BBC News · Aug 19, 2026
A new personalized vaccine combined with immunotherapy extended cancer-free survival in melanoma patients during trials, marking a potential watershed in cancer treatment using mRNA technology.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A young woman was initially dismissed with a persistent cough diagnosis before doctors discovered she had incurable lung cancer, raising concerns about diagnostic delays and medical oversight.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
NYC Health Department confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2026 amid increased mosquito activity, prompting spraying operations in South Brooklyn.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Medical professionals warn that morning coffee consumption could interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of popular weight-loss medications, potentially reducing their therapeutic benefits.
Estadão · Aug 19, 2026
Moderna e Merck anunciaram resultados promissores de vacina terapêutica de mRNA contra melanoma, mas não publicaram dados em revista científica. Especialistas veem potencial, mas pedem cautela antes da validação completa.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A new study reveals a potential link between tadalafil, a widely used erectile dysfunction medication, and increased glaucoma risk, raising concerns for millions of users.
Associated Press · Aug 19, 2026
Moderna's stock surged after announcing positive results from its experimental mRNA cancer treatment in a key clinical trial, marking progress in expanding mRNA technology beyond vaccines.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A Louisiana resident has been confirmed infected with Naegleria fowleri, a rare and potentially fatal brain-eating amoeba found in warm water environments.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples across multiple neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, with human cases also reported in NYC and Suffolk County.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A 35-year ecological study reveals white-footed mice populations, driven by acorn availability, are the primary drivers of Lyme disease risk, not deer populations as previously assumed.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
COVID-19 cases are rising in the Boise area as the school year approaches, raising concerns about potential back-to-school transmission surge among students and staff.
Medical Xpress · Aug 19, 2026
Karolinska Institutet researchers discovered gut bacteria convert dietary nitrate and iron from vegetables into protective molecules (DNICs) that may reduce cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk, though human studies are still needed.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Michigan health officials confirmed the state's first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) since 2021, a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito exposure.
The New York Times · Aug 19, 2026
Queen Camilla disclosed the emotional toll of keeping King Charles's 2024 cancer diagnosis confidential, revealing her struggle with the secrecy in rare public remarks.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Enfermeras denuncian un colapso sanitario sin precedentes en Ceuta con brotes de gastroenteritis, tuberculosis y sarna, mientras se genera tensión política sobre el uso del término 'ama de casa' en contexto médico.
jm-madeira.pt · Aug 19, 2026
Dois alpinistas belgas desaparecidos em 1992 foram encontrados na Suíça, libertados pelo degelo do glaciar do Trift. A identificação foi confirmada através de análise de ADN.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 5,000 confirmed cases, outpacing containment efforts despite WHO assertions that control remains possible within three months.