A more effective foot-and-mouth disease vaccine could prevent outbreaks, stabilize trade, and deliver up to $1.3 billion annually by reducing livestock losses and economic disruption worldwide.
Seventy percent of cancer patients now survive five years or more after diagnosis, marking a historic milestone in care, detection, and treatment — yet disparities remain.
A large field trial found no benefit of adding anti-inflammatory therapy to trachomatous trichiasis surgery, guiding focus toward other strategies for better outcomes.
An AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist explains how tea affects digestion and health, advising moderation, mindful timing, and personal tolerance rather than strict limits.
Google has taken steps to remove certain AI-generated summaries after reports indicated that they posed potential health risks to users. This decision highlights the critical issues surrounding the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content, particularly in sensitive areas such as health.
Pioneering endocrinologist Joel Habener, whose discovery of GLP-1 led to major diabetes and weight-loss drugs, has died at 88, leaving a lasting biomedical legacy.
Amazon Pharmacy has announced the availability of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a prescription medication aimed at aiding weight loss. This development marks a significant expansion in Amazon's healthcare offerings, as the online giant continues to enter the pharmaceutical market and enhance access to essential medications.
Discover gentle, evidence-based lifestyle and screening approaches that may help lower colorectal cancer risk through diet, movement, habits, and mindful choices.
France has secured an antidote for ricin, a potent bioterrorism agent, aiming to bolster national security and public health measures against potential biological threats. This acquisition is part of a broader strategy to enhance preparedness against bioweapons.
New U.S. dietary guidelines introduce an inverted food pyramid, emphasize adequate protein intake, and update guidance on alcohol, reflecting evolving nutrition science and changing eating habits.
Modern evidence suggests that routine beta-blocker therapy after myocardial infarction may not benefit patients whose hearts have a preserved ejection fraction (≥50%), reshaping long-held clinical assumptions.
A common but little-known syndrome linking heart, kidney, and metabolic risks affects most adults; better understanding may help prevent serious disease.
Eye surgeon Dr. Amir Hamid shares insight and advice after his own detached retina surgery, urging people to act quickly on vision changes to save sight.
Modern evidence suggests that routine beta-blocker therapy after myocardial infarction may not benefit patients whose hearts have a preserved ejection fraction (≥50%), reshaping long-held clinical assumptions.
Research suggests a low-carb diet combined with regular exercise can reduce obesity risk, even in people genetically predisposed to weight gain.
In a recent statement, German officials dismissed allegations made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the prosecution of individuals seeking exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The government emphasized its commitment to uphold public health without undermining individual rights.
Louisiana officials declared an emergency after Chronic Wasting Disease was detected in a deer in Concordia Parish, expanding control zones and restricting feeding and carcass movement to limit spread.
Scientists are increasingly concerned about bird flu viruses like H5N1 and H9N2, which are spreading widely in birds and mammals and evolving in ways that could heighten pandemic risk.
Scientists report they have “rejuvenated” human eggs in the lab by supplementing them with a protein, reducing age-related errors and potentially boosting IVF success rates — early tests show promise but require more trials.
South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases, bringing the outbreak to 310 infections. Hundreds are quarantined as health officials urge vaccination and surveillance continues.
A widely circulating influenza A subclade K virus is driving a stronger flu season; vaccines are not perfectly matched but still reduce severe illness and hospitalizations.
Doctors warn that recent changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and may worsen hesitancy, complicating decisions about childhood immunizations.
South Carolina has reported 99 new cases of measles, raising alarm among public health officials. This surge comes amid ongoing vaccination campaigns and efforts to combat misinformation surrounding vaccines.
University of Newcastle research teams received over $3.8 M in NHMRC grants to study PFAS impacts in pregnancy, iron deficiency’s effects on children, and early brain changes tied to schizophrenia.