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HealthPill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer
A new pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients. The drug, called daraxonrasib, helps prevent the spread of cancer.
Health20% of Sunscreens Meet Safety Standards
Only a small percentage of sunscreens meet leading safety and efficacy standards, according to a recent report.
HealthWHO Urges Protection from Tobacco and Nicotine
The World Health Organization urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products. At least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products worldwide.
HealthColorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Include New Alternative to Colonoscopy
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease…
HealthER Visits for Tick Bites Highest in Over a Decade. How to Protect Yourself
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits. Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, a…
HealthNASCAR's Kyle Busch Dies of Sepsis. These Are the ‘Silent Symptoms’ to Know
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, from a severe case of pneumonia that progressed to sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s extreme and potentially life threatening response to an infection. Sepsis
Health'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years Stacey Waring says being child free gives her more freedom to travel "It's just not a very nice world to bri
HealthResident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay
Resident doctors in England are to stage a fresh round of strikes in June. The walkout from 07:00 BST on Monday 15 June until 06:59 Friday 19 June will be the 16th in the long-running dispute over pay
HealthLilly's New Drug Yields Dramatic Weight Loss, Rivaling Bariatric Surgery, GLP-1s
Eli Lilly recently announced phase 3 trial results for a promising new weight loss drug retatrutide. The dramatic results from the TRIUMPH-1 trial represent the greatest weight loss observed in a medi
HealthAustralia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Australia has confirmed its first death from diphtheria since 2018 Australia has recorded its first diphtheria death in almost a decade as the country grapples with the worst outbreak of the vaccine-p
HealthEating More Watermelon May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Research shows that watermelon may help improve heart health and lower your risk of heart disease. It also shows that this fruit may aid in overall nutrient intake for both adults and children. Indivi
HealthDairy Farmer Misdiagnosed with Lyme Disease Had Lupus
Brie Hyde was misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for years before being diagnosed with lupus. She shares her journey to diagnosis and treatment.
HealthHow Much Exercise Do You Need to Lower Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
Researchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Researchers say adults may need to quadruple the current wee
HealthPerimenopause May Be the Ideal Time for Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
A recent study suggests that perimenopause offers a “window of opportunity” for females to reassess cardiovascular risk and prompt lifestyle changes. The findings show that perimenopausal females may
HealthEbola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
There are now almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo The public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been raised from "high
HealthFirst meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus diseas
First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary recommendations On 17 May 2026
HealthUK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Scientists at Oxford University are developing a new vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months to help tackle the Ebola emergency. The outbreak, centred on the Democra
HealthMenopause: Plant-Forward Diets Can Help With Weight Management
A new study found that diets rich in plant foods and low in processed meats and salt may help with menopause weight gain. Plant foods have nutrients linked with better metabolic health and a healthy g
HealthToilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Single-sex spaces - such as changing rooms and toilets - must be used on the basis of biological sex, new guidance from the equalities watchdog has confirmed. This means, for instance, that a trans wo
HealthHow GLP-1s Like Ozempic Turn Down ‘Food Noise’ to Help You Lose Weight
A recent study found that using GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can help reduce food cravings. The researchers found that GLP-1 medications can reduce “food noise” better than behavioral th
HealthSeventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 19 May 2026
At the World Health Assembly today, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented his report on the work of WHO to Member States and the Assembly started general discussion under the theme
HealthSeventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care
Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions whose contributions to global health have gone far beyond the call of duty. Six laureates representing diverse backgrounds and
HealthWegovy: Semaglutide Reduces Migraine Severity, Especially in Women
A study has found that treatment with semaglutide led to reduced triptan usage in women. However, no significant effect was observed in men with overweight or obesity. Experts say reductions in inflam