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DR Congo Ebola outbreak toll exceeds 3,700 deaths
More than 130 days into the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health experts said on Wednesday that response efforts have been scaled up significantly and “the first encouraging signs of progress” are now being seen.
Cutting Cancer's Fuel May Boost Treatment Efficacy
Blocking cancer cells' in-built survival mechanisms could slow tumour growth and make existing treatments more effective, according to a new
England vs Sri Lanka: Will Jacks explains the "scary" detail behind emergency appendix surgery
Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.
England vs Sri Lanka: Will Jacks explains the "scary" detail behind emergency appendix surgery
Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.
Cornwall bowel cancer campaign aims to boost early diagnosis
The year-long scheme will work with healthcare professionals to raise awareness of symptoms.
Map reveals UK measles hotspots, as Victorian disease hits 1,000 cases
After a 15-year fall in vaccinations, England and Wales are now in the midst of a measles outbreak, with three confirmed deaths this year.
£50m research centre to explore cures for inflammatory diseases
A £50m research centre will investigate whether chronic inflammatory diseases could one day be cured rather than managed with lifelong medication. The centre, led by the University of Birmingham and funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), will study conditions including arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune liver disease. More…
World's most contagious virus detected at major US airport; prompting exposure alert
Philadelphia health officials have issued a warning after two possible measles exposures were reported in less than a week, with the latest detected at the Philadelphia International Airport.The exposure happened at...
‘Crying with pride’: Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter survives cancer, signs her first film
Sahara Shah, the cancer patient Vivek Oberoi adopted when she was just two-and-a-half years old, is now cancer-free, a trained commercial pilot, and a leading actor in a Nepali film.
Myeloma blood cancer patients call for better drug access
Louise Martinez from Newbury is among those calling for faster clearance for new treatments.
Potential new MS treatment may restore brain function
Dr. Soheila Karimi and her team have discovered a potential new treatment for people living with chronic multiple sclerosis (MS), a stage of the disease when the brain's natural ability to r. . .
Distinct Skin Microbiome Features Emerge Before Atopic Disease Onset in Infants
Distinct phenotype-specific skin microbiome features emerge before and after atopic disease onset in infants.
Satralizumab Trials Show Thyroid Eye Disease Improvements
Subcutaneous satralizumab improves proptosis, clinical activity, and diplopia in patients with active or inactive thyroid eye disease.
IOM Chief Urges Aid Amid DRC's Biggest Ebola Crisis
As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reaches unprecedented levels, the International Organization for Migration (IOM
Detecting Skin Cancer Before It Shows
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer across the globe. It spreads locally, destroying the skin in its vicinity and thereby
Penn Medicine at 2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting
PHILADELPHIA – Leading experts in radiation therapy from the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn's Perelman
B7-H3's Dual Role in Tumor Immune Suppression Found
HOUSTON, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 ― Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown pathway that
Skunk in the Kootenay Lake region tests positive for rabies
Interior Health (IH) is advising people in the Kootenay Lake region to avoid contact with skunks and take precautions following confirmation of rabies in a skunk in the area. On Sept. 17, 2026, IH and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) confirmed rabies in a skunk in the Kootenay Lake region. The skunk is […]
Ontario court sides with patient appealing province’s refusal to cover out-of-country cancer treatment
Court finds justifications unreasonable and inadequately explained, orders new decision by Oct. 2
Bartko Pavia Secures Landmark California Appellate Victory, on Behalf of one of its Hospital Clients, Reviving Antitrust Claims Against MultiPlan
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BartkoPavia--Bartko Pavia Secures Landmark California Appellate Victory, on Behalf of one of its Hospital Clients, Reviving Antitrust Claims Against MultiPlan.
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