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Revolution Medicines announced Monday that its oral anticancer drug daraxonrasib almost doubled overall survival for patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer compared to standard intravenous chemotherapy. The results sent the company's stock up more than 30 percent in premarket......
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has postponed the release of a report demonstrating that COVID-19 vaccines reduced emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults during the previous winter by approximately 50%, according to the Washington......
Shares of major U.S. health insurers surged in premarket trading on Tuesday following the announcement of higher-than-expected payment rates for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027. UnitedHealth led the gains with a 6.9% increase, while CVS Health, Elevance Health, Centene, and Molina Healthcare rose between......
The Eli Lilly and Co weight-loss pill has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, marking a major step in the growing market for oral obesity treatments. The drug, called orforglipron and marketed under the brand name Foundayo, becomes the second pill-based option available in the......
A wave of new research is transforming scientific understanding of cancer at its most fundamental level. Several studies published in recent weeks show that the physical behavior of DNA and the internal mechanics of cells play a far greater role in cancer development and spread than previously understood,......
Pfizer and Valneva said their experimental Lyme disease vaccine achieved more than 70 percent efficacy in a large phase 3 clinical trial, marking a significant step toward the first approved human vaccine for the disease in more than two decades. Results from the VALOR trial showed the vaccine was 73.2......
Avian influenza cases are rising across multiple regions as migratory birds begin their annual spring movement, triggering mass culling operations and tighter biosecurity measures in North America, Europe and Asia. In the United States, more than 14.3 million birds across 84 farms have been infected......
Eli Lilly said its experimental drug retatrutide met all primary and secondary endpoints in a phase 3 clinical trial for type 2 diabetes, delivering significant reductions in blood sugar and body weight over 40 weeks. The TRANSCEND-T2D-1 trial involved 537 adults whose diabetes was not adequately controlled......
Long-term COVID-19, often referred to as long COVID, is associated with persistent and sometimes progressive effects on both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Evidence shows that even after the acute infection resolves, underlying inflammation and vascular damage can continue to affect organ......
A plant-based diet centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes is associated with reduced risk of several chronic diseases. These benefits are driven by lower inflammation, improved cholesterol levels, better blood sugar control, and positive effects on gut microbiota. Outcomes depend......
Legalizing medical cannabis presents both public health benefits and risks, with outcomes largely shaped by regulation, access controls, and public education. Evidence from recent studies points to a mixed impact, combining therapeutic advantages with emerging safety concerns. Medical cannabis has demonstrated......
Chronic stress disrupts normal body functions by maintaining high levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, leading to a range of long-term health risks. Sustained activation of stress responses affects multiple systems, increasing vulnerability to serious medical conditions. Prolonged stress has......
Health and wellness research in 2025 focuses on personalized interventions, preventive care, and the integration of digital technologies to address aging populations and the growing burden of chronic disease. Time-restricted eating has gained attention as a practical approach to metabolic health. Clinical......
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