Chinese researchers have carried out the world's first transplant of two pig kidneys and a pig liver into a 53-year-old brain-dead man at the same time, marking an important step forward in xenotransplantation. The surgery was conducted at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University...
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint plan to help African countries prepare for and respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The joint initiative comes as authorities in the Democratic...
Monday, Tango Therapeutics, Inc. (TNGX) announced positive initial data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 study of vopimetostat in combination with Revolution Medicines' RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib or zoldonrasib. During the study, patients with MTAP-deleted and RAS-mutant metastatic pancreatic ductal...
A new study suggests that doing a moderate amount of strength training every week may help people live longer, especially when it is combined with regular aerobic exercise such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming. Researchers analyzed data from three large long-term health studies involving...
A group of nutrition, metabolism, and eating behavior experts from across Europe has questioned the common belief that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are harmful to health. In a Perspective article published in the journal Science, researchers reviewed five clinical trials conducted in the US, UK,...
Screens are now part of every childhood, but research continues to show that too much screen time can slow communication, attention, and daily living skills. A 2023 JAMA Pediatrics study found toddlers with more than an hour of daily screen exposures at age two struggled by age four. Outdoor play—even simple park time—helped offset these risks, especially for social skills.
Retailer Target Corp. is recalling select Up & Up Baby Wipes, due to potential microbial contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves Up & Up FragranceFree Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes with various counts and UPC numbers. The impacted wipes were manufactured by a supplier, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, and sold at Target stores...
According to new estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO), children under the age of five are almost three times more likely to fall sick from unsafe food than older children and adults. The Organization reached at this conclusion after studying data from 194 countries between 2000...
New research suggests that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help some patients avoid knee replacement surgery. Earlier studies had shown that GLP-1 medications can reduce pain caused by knee osteoarthritis; however, it was not known whether they could also lower the chances of needing...
In recognition of Brain Health Awareness Month, free brain health assessments are being offered throughout June. The invitation is designed to encourage adults, particularly those aged 55 and older, to take proactive steps in understanding and maintaining cognitive wellness.
With 2.3 million new cases diagnosed annually worldwide, breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting women. For decades, chemotherapy has been a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment. Though it has helped to save lives, persons undergoing that experience significant physical and emotional...
A flesh-eating parasite that feeds on warm-blooded animals has been detected in the United States after six decades. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. New World...
The US Department of Agriculture has warned football fans traveling into the United States to watch the World Cup, to not bring pork with them to protect the country from African Swine Fever. The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on. With games scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities...
A new study by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington has provided one of the most detailed analyzes so far on how alcohol affects health. The researchers reviewed data from 843 studies published up to 2023 and used a special method that...
A recent study suggests that the effects of a major surgery may go beyond pain and mobility issues, potentially causing a decline in memory and thinking abilities. Researchers followed 560 adults aged over 70 who showed no signs of dementia before undergoing major surgeries such as hip replacements...
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.