Richard Slayman, the first individual to receive a kidney from a pig, has passed away, according to Massachusetts General Hospital, where the transplant took place in March. In a statement released late Saturday, the transplant…

Adding salt to your food may increase your risk of stomach cancer by 40%, according to a new study. Research published in the journal *Gastric Cancer* analyzed data from over 500,000 people in the United…

Health agencies are urgently working to determine the origins of a Mers outbreak in Saudi Arabia after three individuals with no direct contact with camels contracted the coronavirus. The pathogen, known as Middle East respiratory…

People are inhaling cancer-causing chemicals while inside their cars, a new study has discovered. Published in Environmental Science & Technology, the research analyzed the cabin air of 101 electric, gas, and hybrid cars with model…

Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry, and seafood-based products, sugary drinks, dairy-based desserts, and highly processed breakfast foods showing the strongest associations,…

The United States is experiencing a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily due to the highly transmissible “FLiRT” variants, with the dominant KP.3 strain at the forefront. This wave is underscored by President Biden’s recent…

Scientists are proposing a new understanding of the genetics of Alzheimer’s that would classify up to a fifth of patients as having a genetically caused form of the disease. Currently, the vast majority of Alzheimer’s…

Leprosy passed between humans and red squirrels in medieval England, research suggests, supporting the theory that the fur trade could have played a role in the spread of the disease. Leprosy is one of the…

A deadly outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) has occurred inside a California hotel housing homeless people, leading to the death of one person and forcing city health officials to declare a public health emergency. The alarming…

New York City’s health department released an advisory on Friday warning of an increase in local cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, and urged medical professionals to monitor patients for cases. Health officials reported…

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health provides clarity on why anger might increase someone’s risk of heart disease or stroke. The study placed people in a setting and had them recall past…

The Food and Drug Administration revealed last week that it had found traces of the bird flu virus in 20% of a nationally representative sample of commercially sold pasteurized milk. That announcement is the latest…

On a Sunday in early March, Dr. Angeli Maun Akey discovered an alarming issue while processing payroll for her private practice in Gainesville, Florida: she was short $19,000. Dr. Akey runs a primary care practice…

On Tuesday, Walmart announced that it will close all of its health-care clinics across the United States, marking a significant reversal of its efforts to extend its low-cost reputation from groceries to healthcare services. The…

On Monday, a federal judge in New Jersey dismissed Johnson & Johnson’s and Bristol Myers Squibb’s legal challenges to the Biden administration’s Medicare drug-price negotiations, ruling that the program is constitutional. This decision represents another…

The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal that the Food and Drug Administration announced years ago. “There are still more conversations to have, and that will take significantly more time,”…

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday the approval of Pfizer’s treatment for a rare genetic bleeding disorder, marking the company’s first gene therapy to receive clearance in the U.S. The agency approved the…

Walgreens announced on Thursday that it will begin collaborating directly with drug manufacturers to bring cell and gene therapies to U.S. patients as part of a broader expansion of its specialty pharmacy services. The company…

The U.S. Senate has initiated an investigation into the high prices of Novo Nordisk’s popular weight loss and diabetes drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, in the United States. This investigation, targeting the Danish drugmaker, was announced…

According to an analysis released Wednesday by the health policy research organization KFF, over 3 million Medicare recipients could become eligible for coverage of Wegovy, now that this blockbuster weight loss drug is also approved…

Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison announced on Tuesday that the company is relocating its world headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, to be closer to a major health-care hub. In a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Frist, a former…

UnitedHealth Group announced on Monday that it paid ransom to cyberthreat actors in an effort to protect patient data following the February cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The company also confirmed that files containing…

A highly popular group of weight loss and diabetes drugs is decreasing some consumers’ appetites — and also how much they spend on food. Most people taking those medications, called GLP-1s, report spending less on…

Eli Lilly announced on Wednesday that its widely popular weight loss drug, Zepbound, has shown potential in treating patients with the most common sleep-related breathing disorder in two late-stage clinical trials. These initial results add…

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported first-quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, driven by a surge in sales within its medical devices business. The company’s total revenue for the period was largely in…

Some of the world’s deadliest bacteria have been found to exhibit a preference for human blood, according to a new study. Researchers have termed this phenomenon “bacterial vampirism,” providing new insights into the mechanisms of…

Health officials are issuing a warning after a woman died from using a hemorrhoid ointment that contained a “highly dangerous amount” of lead. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that a Sacramento woman…

Researchers are proposing a new vaccine method for infants that offers sustained protection with just a single dose, even if the virus mutates. This new approach could pave the way for “universal vaccines,” according to…

On Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines urging people who are actively infectious with COVID-19 to return to schools and workplaces, thereby exposing their coworkers and the general…

Trendy plant-based meats could be triggering health issues less frequently seen in humans who prefer to eat the real thing, a new study warns. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compared the…

The dengue fever outbreak in Latin America over the past three months has been staggering in scale — a million cases in Brazil in just a few weeks, a significant spike in Argentina, a state…

Two cases of symptoms similar to botulism have been reported in Illinois of people who received injections in LaSalle County of Botox or a similar possibly counterfeit product. The Illinois Department of Public Health is…

A new study has determined that using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Published in the journal JAMA, the study…

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York has revealed that pregnancy might accelerate biological ageing in women. Examining data from a long-term health survey…

New research has revealed that an oral spray vaccine designed to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) was effective in more than half of participants for up to nine years, offering a safe and viable…

On Friday, state officials announced that the likely cause behind an increasing number of bird deaths in Eastern Virginia is highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has been receiving…

The largest study to date examining the impact of a single invitation to undergo a PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening has revealed that while it marginally reduces deaths, it also results in overdiagnosis…

Dietary habits, particularly sodium intake, play a crucial role in the battle against heart disease. A recent study has uncovered a troubling trend: individuals diagnosed with heart disease are consuming more than double the recommended…

The first patient to receive a kidney transplanted from a genetically modified pig has recovered so well that he was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, just two weeks after the groundbreaking surgery. The transplant…

An innovative experimental medical treatment aimed at growing a liver inside the body of a patient has reached a significant milestone. After a decade of development, the biotech firm LyGenesis has announced the dosing of…

Tens of thousands of people in England diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are poised to receive a revolutionary technology, often referred to as an artificial pancreas, to assist in managing their condition. This groundbreaking system…

A newly developed smartphone application has the potential to diagnose a rare form of early-onset dementia, which affected celebrities Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams, years before symptoms appear. Researchers at the University of California have…

In recent decades, neuroscience has made remarkable strides, yet a crucial part of the brain remains enigmatic—the cerebellum, aptly named “little brain” in Latin, nestled like a bun at the brain’s rear. This oversight is…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a rising incidence of invasive meningococcal disease, a potentially fatal condition. According to the CDC’s alert released on Thursday, there were…

A dramatic rise in dengue cases across Latin America and the Caribbean has prompted the head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to emphasize the necessity of proactive measures to combat the virus transmitted…

A woman suffered kidney damage following a hair-straightening treatment at a salon, as documented in The New England Journal of Medicine. The case report, which maintains the woman’s anonymity, details the medical observations. According to…

Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials announced on Monday. According to the Texas Animal Health Commission, the flu virus identified is the Type A H5N1…

A new study reveals that preventative treatments aimed at halting the recurrence of breast cancer may inadvertently induce cancer cells to mutate and enter a dormant state, only to resurface years later, posing renewed health…

A rare and deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection is spreading alarmingly fast across Japan, officials report. Japan is bracing for a surge in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a condition with a high fatality…

Last Saturday, Richard Slayman achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first living person to undergo a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig, as reported by surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on…

Oxford University’s Alexandra Morton-Hayward spends her days immersed in the study of brains—quite literally. The former undertaker turned scientist is dedicated to unraveling the mystery of why certain human brains remain remarkably well-preserved after death,…

A type of bacteria responsible for dental plaque may be linked to a form of colorectal cancer that is resistant to treatment, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. The bacterium in…

Menopause has historically been viewed as an inevitable phase of life for women — but what if there was a way to prevent the uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? In…

New research revealed in advance of this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, 27-30 April) by a team from the Netherlands showcases how cutting-edge CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology can…

In late 2016, U.S. diplomats and their families stationed in Cuba began reporting a range of neurological symptoms, including dizziness, headaches, deafness, and difficulty concentrating, following exposure to loud noises near their residences. This phenomenon,…

Illinois, Wisconsin’s neighboring state, is currently contending with a measles outbreak, prompting concerns about the potential risk to Wisconsinites. Dr. Margaret Hennessy, a pediatrician at Ascension Wisconsin, is taking proactive measures in response to 12…

New research from Queensland Health suggests that “long Covid” may not be fundamentally different from other post-viral syndromes, such as those seen after influenza infections. The study, led by Dr. John Gerrard, Queensland’s chief health…

For decades, a diagnosis of glioblastoma – a highly aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancer – has been considered a terminal sentence for patients. “Only 3% to 5% of people who are diagnosed with this type…

Parasitic tapeworm larvae were discovered in a man’s brain after he suffered worsening migraines for weeks, which researchers suspect were triggered by his consumption of undercooked bacon. According to a report released recently in the…

A study published Wednesday showcased a promising blood test for colon cancer, offering a novel screening method for one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. The test detects DNA fragments released by tumor cells…

Paul Alexander, who spent the majority of the past 70 years in an iron lung and defied expectations by becoming a lawyer and author, passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 78, as confirmed…

Mayo Clinic researchers have recently introduced a groundbreaking class of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms known as hypothesis-driven AI, representing a departure from traditional models that rely solely on data learning. In a review published in…

Cases of psittacosis, commonly known as ‘parrot fever’, are increasing in several countries, but health experts emphasize there is no need for alarm. According to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) released on…

Pfizer is shifting its focus from Covid to oncology, aiming to recover from a challenging year with its new strategy centered on cancer drugs. Despite the potential, this transition may take some time to yield…

Eli Lilly announced on Friday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unexpectedly extended the approval decision timeline for its experimental Alzheimer’s treatment donanemab, opting to convene an advisory meeting to review the drug’s…

UnitedHealth Group announced on Thursday its anticipated timeline to restore Change Healthcare’s systems by mid-March, potentially resolving the disruptive ransomware attack that has affected critical operations throughout the U.S. health-care system. According to a filing…

Cigna announced on Thursday its intention to impose annual spending limits on weight loss drugs within health plans and employer benefits, aiming to enhance accessibility to these increasingly popular treatments. The move responds to considerations…

Novo Nordisk saw its shares surge by 8% on Thursday, reaching a new all-time high following positive early trial results for its experimental weight loss drug. During an investor meeting, the Danish pharmaceutical giant disclosed…

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday his intention to increase the number of prescription drugs that Medicare can negotiate prices for each year, aiming to expand the current target from 20 to at least 50…

Dexcom announced on Tuesday that its new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), named Stelo, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It will be available for purchase online starting this summer.…

Viking Therapeutics has positioned itself as a formidable contender in the emerging weight loss drug market, potentially becoming a target for acquisition. Viking is among several companies racing to enter this growing sector, which analysts…

Change Healthcare announced on Friday the completion of its new electronic prescription service, aiming to alleviate pressure on pharmacies and physicians amidst an ongoing cyberattack fallout. UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, concurrently…

Over 1,200 students were absent on Wednesday following a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that swept through an Alabama school district. The outbreak predominantly affected a single school, prompting its closure for the remainder of the…

A critical function of the immune system is to detect and eliminate cells that have developed cancerous mutations. Despite this surveillance, early-stage cancer cells can evade detection, allowing them to progress into more advanced tumors.…

It has been more than three years since scientists initially detected microplastics in four different human placentas, and it appears this was just the beginning. In early 2023, researchers reported finding minuscule plastic particles in…

Bird flu has been confirmed to have reached the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, according to officials. The H5N1 virus was detected on Friday in two dead scavenging birds known as skuas near…

A bodybuilder was repeatedly hospitalized due to a mysterious heart condition triggered by drinking water, a phenomenon finally linked to his consumption of ice-cold H2O after workouts. Franklin Aribeana, 35, from Houston, Texas, endured more…

When Dr. Peter Hackett encountered his first case of frostbite in 1971—a man who succumbed to gangrene after passing out drunk in Chicago snow—he witnessed the grim reality of cold-weather injuries firsthand. Over the years,…

Cases of norovirus in the United States are currently following seasonal patterns, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For the week ending February 17, CDC data…

Air pollution from traffic appears to be linked to some of the more severe forms of dementia, potentially serving as a significant cause among individuals not genetically predisposed to the condition, according to new research.…

A sixth student at Manatee Bay Elementary School outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been confirmed to have measles, health officials announced late Tuesday. Despite this, unvaccinated students who may have been exposed are not being…

Scientists have identified compelling evidence pointing to abnormalities in the brain and immune systems of individuals suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). In what is considered one of the…

High levels of niacin, a vital B vitamin, may increase the risk of heart disease by causing inflammation and damaging blood vessels, according to recent research. The findings, published Monday in Nature Medicine, revealed a…

February is recognized as American Heart Month, a time when the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute highlights that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. “Heart disease doesn’t discriminate,”…

New weight loss medications like Wegovy are transforming our approach to treating obesity. After years of struggling to combat the obesity epidemic effectively, medicine finally has a promising solution for patients. Several new drugs, including…

Prostate cancer continues to be a significant concern in my practice, underscoring the importance of early detection. The American Cancer Society projects nearly 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer and approximately 35,000 deaths in 2024.…

Millions of individuals continue to experience prolonged Covid-19 symptoms well after their initial infections, with two recent studies shedding light on the significant impact of this health issue that often remains overlooked by medical professionals.…

Valentine’s Day serves as a celebration of romantic love for many, yet for others, it brings poignant reminders of past heartaches. For those grappling with heartbreak, February 14 can be an especially distressing occasion. Recent…

A recent study has revealed that smoking tobacco not only poses immediate health risks but also induces long-lasting changes in the immune system, rendering individuals more susceptible to diseases and infections even years after quitting.…

An elderly man in Alaska has succumbed to Alaskapox, marking the first known fatality from this recently identified virus, according to state health officials. The circumstances surrounding how the virus was contracted remain unclear, but…

Health officials in Central Oregon have confirmed a case of human bubonic plague and indicated that the individual likely contracted the disease from a domestic house cat. According to Deschutes County Health Services officials, the…

A recent study conducted by Northwestern Medicine has identified epigenetic alterations in the immune system of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that environmental influences or behavioral factors may have triggered changes affecting gene function. Lead investigator David…

An international team led by scientists from Stanford University has uncovered a likely explanation for a longstanding biological puzzle: the disproportionately higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases among women compared to men, such as lupus and…

Ardsley Park residents are grappling with an influx of bats. Initial reports from WSAV on Monday highlighted a family forced to temporarily vacate their home in response to a bat infestation within the neighborhood. Now,…

More than a third of cancer patients in England are encountering potentially life-threatening delays, according to leading doctors, as thousands of individuals are being compelled to wait for months before commencing treatment. The latest performance…

The authorities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have declared a health emergency as they work to contain the spread of dengue fever. Cases of the mosquito-borne disease quadrupled in Brazil in January compared to the…

A new study suggests that alternating arms for vaccine doses could enhance the immune response compared to receiving both doses in the same arm, potentially influencing future vaccination strategies. The research focused on the initial…

In a groundbreaking medical development, a French Bulldog puppy named Tyson underwent an extraordinary recovery where his jaw spontaneously regrew following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. This unprecedented case, meticulously documented by veterinarians at…

The seemingly innocuous act of ‘nose picking,’ whether done casually in private or caught in public, may pose significant health risks, including potential links to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study published in the…

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing the world’s first 3D-printed brain tissue that behaves similarly to natural brain tissue, marking a significant advancement in neurological and neurodevelopmental disorder…