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Lung cancer screening sees 10,000 people take part
About 30 patients were diagnosed with lung cancer during the programme, health bosses say.
Inside DRC’s High-Stakes Test of Ervebo Against Bundibugyo Ebola
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun a research vaccination programme using the Ervebo Ebola vaccine among frontline health workers and others exposed to the ongoing Bundibugyo virus outbreak. The trial could answer an urgent question over whether a vaccine proven effective against another Ebola virus can offer protection against Bundibugyo, while the outbreak continues to spread amid conflict, operational constraints and unusually high mortality among young children.
Mum diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after headache dies surrounded by family
Kim Borthwick's family announced her death on Instagram.
Very Hot Beverages Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk: Study
According to an analysis of two large UK cohorts published in the International Journal of Cancer, drinking hot beverages at a “very hot” temperature was associated with approximately a threefold...
Country-comparable childhood cancer survival data now available through WHO data portal
Geneva, 22 September 2026) WHO’s Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) published a report on childhood cancer survival, presenting the first
Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?
Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?
LA County sees highest number of West Nile virus cases in nearly a decade
Los Angeles County is seeing the highest number of West Nile virus cases in nearly a decade, the county's health department said Monday.
Gleneagles Mumbai Launches Multidisciplinary Memory Clinic On World Alzheimer’s Day
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai launches a Memory Clinic and Cognitive Rehabilitation Services to provide multidisciplinary support for cognitive concerns.
What happens after a heart event matters more than we think
While coronary heart disease (CHD) alone is a leading cause of death and a significant health care burden in Australia, this comorbidity with type 2 diabetes (T2D) amplifies patients' risk of a heart attack. As a consequence, patients with CHD-T2D have more hospital admissions for heart-related events and associated complications, as well as a higher chance of premature death.
New National Implementation Brief Aims to Help Protect Canadian Infants From Severe RSV Disease
OTTAWA, Ontario, September 22, 2026--Today, the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC), with expert guidance from the FMWC Infant RSV Protection Collective, released a new Primary Care Implementation Brief designed to support healthcare providers, public health leaders and families with evidence-based information and practical recommendations to help protect more infants from severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) disease.
Cancer society asks Canada for $575 million a year in dedicated funding
Eight in 10 Canadians back the ask even if it means paying higher taxes
All the ways a cell can die - and why the variety matters
Scientists are poking holes in established ideas about how cells live and die, and are harnessing these discoveries to fight diseases from cancer to autoimmune conditions.
Decoding remote patient monitoring in healthcare
Long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, atrial fibrillation and COPD now cost health systems an estimated $47 trillion a year worldwide. They account for as much as 89% of emergency admissions and 67% of in-hospital admissions at any time, driving up wait times and reducing bed turnover. Post-pandemic backlogs […]
How modern ovarian cancer care is evolving
Explore the latest innovations in ovarian cancer treatment, from minimally invasive and robotic surgery to precision medicines like PARP inhibitors and antibody-drug conjugates. Find out how molecular testing and personalised care plans are transforming management of early-stage and advanced ovarian cancer.
Yatharth Hospital launches memory clinic
On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, Yatharth Hospital, Sector 20, Faridabad, launched dedicated memory clinic aimed at providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management for individuals experiencing memory loss, cognitive decline and other memory-related concerns. The clinic brings together neurological and psychological expertise to enable timely evaluation and personalised management of patients, particularly those experiencing […]
NYS Health Department bars 21 providers from vaccinating kids amid fraud crackdown
The state's vaccine fraud unit, formed to combat fake COVID-19 records, was later broadened to investigate childhood immunizations.
Simple test could take the pain out of womb cancer check
A new test to identify cells collected from urine and vaginal fluid could help rule out womb and other cancers in most women who experience bleeding after the menopause, find University of Manchester researchers.
New research shows genetic changes were behind the kent meningitis outbreak
Meningitis Now CEO, Dr Tom Nutt, responds to new research showing genetic changes in the meningococcal bacteria that can cause meningitis were responsible for the severe outbreak in Kent. Dr Nutt says: "We cannot afford to wait for the next outbreak before taking action.”
India to Get First Approved Dengue Vaccine Qdenga in 2027
India is set to get its first approved dengue vaccine, Qdenga, with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories entering into an agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals to promote and distribute the vaccine in the […]
Martha’s Rule extends to A&Es across England after teenager’s death at south London hospital
Martha Mills died at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021
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