Ebola Outbreak in Congo Still Uncontrolled After Six Months
Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains uncontrolled six months into the response. Key priorities include faster detection, contact tracing, safe care, and community trust.
CWD Detected in Livingston County, New York
New York has reported its first chronic wasting disease case in 21 years. The Livingston County detection is awaiting further official details.
Obesity Drug Safety, Side Effects, and Access
Obesity drugmakers are challenging negative side-effect claims as concerns grow over GLP-1 safety, counterfeit products, unregulated supplements, affordability, and access.
Why Newborn Vaccination Protects Public Health
Vaccines protect infants and communities from serious disease, but misinformation, distrust, and access barriers continue to undermine this medical achievement.
Can Hidden Brain Signals Predict Alzheimer’s Early?
Blood biomarkers and AI-powered sleep analysis may reveal Alzheimer’s-related risk years before symptoms, but neither approach is yet a definitive diagnostic tool.
Tampa Bay Dengue: Mosquito Species and Prevention
Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus can spread dengue in Tampa Bay. Learn where they breed, when they bite, and how residents can reduce risk.
U.S. Measles Deaths in 2026: What We Know
Reports of at least 10 U.S. measles deaths in 2026 remain unverified. Here is what the available reporting says about cases, risks, prevention, and official confirmation.
U.S. Flu Season Starts Early: What to Know
The U.S. flu season has started unusually early, with activity reported first in the South and West. Learn what it means and how to prepare.
U.S. Loses Measles Elimination Status After Ongoing Spread
The United States has lost measles-elimination status after domestic transmission continued, highlighting vaccination gaps and the need for stronger surveillance and response.
Black Men Urged to Discuss Prostate Screening at 45
American Cancer Society guidance urges Black men to begin discussing prostate cancer screening at 45. Decisions should reflect personal risk, family history, health, and preferences.
Measles Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Reports describe new measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, bringing the reported U.S. total to at least 10 while investigations continue.
World Diabetes Day 2026: Check Risk Early
Diabetes can develop without obvious symptoms. Learn how blood glucose and HbA1c tests identify risk and why early follow-up matters.
U.S. Loses Measles-Elimination Status: What It Means
The United States has lost measles-elimination status after sustained domestic transmission. Learn what this means, who faces the greatest risk, and how to respond.
New Fiber Supplement for IBS: What the Evidence Shows
Reports describe a new fiber supplement for IBS, but its ingredients, safety, effectiveness, and availability remain unconfirmed.
Man in His 70s Diagnosed With Rare Heart Defect
A man in his 70s was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect usually detected in infancy, highlighting why unexplained cardiac symptoms need evaluation.
Resting Brain Activity May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk Early
Stanford-related research suggests that subtle resting-brain activity patterns may reveal Alzheimer’s-related risk years before noticeable memory decline, but the method is not yet a diagnostic test.
U.S. Measles-Elimination Status at Risk: What It Means
Renewed outbreaks and sustained domestic transmission threaten the U.S. measles-elimination achievement and highlight widening immunity gaps across North America.
Preliminary Study Offers Clue for Diagnosing CTE
A preliminary study has identified a potential clue for diagnosing CTE during life, but the finding is not yet a validated clinical test.
U.S. Flu Season Starts Early in South and West
Flu activity is increasing unusually early in the U.S., especially in the South and West. The trend calls for preparation, not panic, as severity remains uncertain.
US Loses Measles Elimination Status After 26 Years
The United States has lost its measles-elimination status after sustained domestic transmission, highlighting vaccination gaps and renewed pressure on public-health systems.