Long term exposure to fine particulate air pollution is directly associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer disease, independent of cardiovascular conditions such as stroke and high blood pressure, according to a large scale study of nearly 28 million older Americans published in PLOS Medicine. The......
Compass Pathways said its experimental psilocybin-based treatment, COMP360, met the primary endpoint in its second pivotal phase 3 trial for treatment-resistant depression, moving the company closer to what could become the first US Food and Drug Administration approval of a psilocybin therapy for a......
A single injection of a genetically engineered herpes virus can reprogram the immune environment of glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer, by drawing cancer fighting T cells into tumors that have long resisted immunotherapy, researchers reported this week. The findings, published......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new online platform, TrumpRx, presented as an initiative aimed at helping Americans access prescription medications at reduced prices. The unveiling took place during an event in Washington, where the project was described as part of a......
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, marking the end of a 78-year partnership that provided the agency with roughly 15 to 18 percent of its funding through substantial voluntary contributions ranging from $160 million to $800 million annually. President Donald......
A tragic case in Utah, United States, has highlighted the dangers of seasonal influenza after 4-year-old Ellie Rudd died from flu-related complications on January 6, 2026. The family had experienced widespread illness over the holiday season, with all members — including a 14-month-old sibling......
The United States Department of Health has announced a revision of its childhood immunization guidelines, reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The decision has sparked concern among many health professionals, who warn of possible public health consequences. Under the updated......
Rabat, Morocco – Morocco may experience a significant rise in influenza cases this season due to a newly identified variant of the H3N2 virus, dubbed “sub-clade K” or “super-flu”, according to Dr Tayeb Hamdi, a health policy and systems specialist. This strain, first emerging......
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist and former chair of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, has been dismissed from his position following backlash over his role in modifying national guidelines on infant hepatitis B vaccinations.......
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a formal review to determine whether coronavirus vaccines could be connected to reports of adult deaths, federal health officials confirmed on Tuesday. The inquiry expands on an ongoing investigation examining previous allegations that some children may......
Millions of Americans may lose access to affordable health insurance early next year as federal subsidies supporting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to expire. The program—one of the hallmark reforms of former President Barack Obama—was designed to expand coverage for low-income households......
Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......
A truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned on Interstate 59 in Jasper County, Mississippi, igniting public concern over potential health risks. The incident occurred north of Heidelberg, with the monkeys reportedly en route to a research facility. Initial statements by law enforcement raised alarms,......
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