Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives. The study by the World Health Organization and its International Agency for Research on Cancer looks at 30 preventable...
A fast-growing measles outbreak in South Carolina, now the largest in recent U.S. history, has broken the record in the contagious disease reported in Texas last year. South Carolina's Department of Public Health announced that the number of confirmed cases has reached 789, eclipsing the record of...
A research team from Northwestern University in the US developed a total artificial lung (TAL) system that works like human lungs by adding oxygen to the blood. The system also helps control blood flow and reduces strain on the heart. The system was developed for a man from Missouri, who was airlifted...
New research found that using generative artificial intelligence (AI) every day may be linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms and other negative effects, especially among younger and middle-aged adults. For this, researchers reviewed nearly 1.5 million conversations with Anthropic's Claude...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million voluntary participants, marking a significant milestone in the United States' ability to detect and respond to emerging public health threats at its borders. TGS...
Adults who like to stay up late may be putting their heart health at risk, according to a new study. The research found that 'night owls' are more likely to have heart problems than people who are active earlier in the day. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and...
A new study, published in the journal Science, suggests that the genes you inherit have a bigger influence on how long you live than scientists once believed. "Lifespan is undoubtedly shaped by many factors, including lifestyle, genes and, importantly, randomness — take for example genetically identical...
A dietary supplement containing moringa leaf powder has been recalled after CDC found that it is linked to an additional strain of Salmonella outbreak. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and...
Sanofi (SNY), Thursday announced that the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use or CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending the conditional marketing authorisation of Rezurock in the European Union for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease. The...
A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that eating oatmeal can quickly lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol, sometimes in just two days. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany and involved 68 adults aged 45 to 70 who had metabolic syndrome. The participants...
Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (UNCY), Thursday announced the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted the resubmission of its New Drug Application for oxylanthanum carbonate or OLC, an investigational oral phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney...
Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have led several Asian countries to increase health checks at airports to stop the disease from spreading. Countries including Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia have stepped up screening of travelers arriving from affected areas. The cases were...
Glaukos Corp. (GKOS), Wednesday announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an NDA labeling supplement allowing for re-administration of iDose TR using a repeat treatment protocol, validating the therapy's established and proven safety profile. The first-of-its-kind, long-duration,...
The World Health Organization has released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments. For the first time, WHO is advising countries to adopt a whole-school approach that ensures food and beverages provided in schools and available...
New research showed that drinking more alcohol over a lifetime is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer. The study also suggested that stopping alcohol use can reduce a person's risk. Researchers studied data from more than 88,000 U.S. adults who took part in a long-term...
January 30, 2026 15:51 ET The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.