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Faulty myelin-making brain cells may help drive cognitive decline with age

Researchers found that greater age-related cognitive decline was associated with more dysfunctional oligodendrocytes, reduced NRF2 expression, smaller myelinated axons, and abnorma...

US FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug Rasonque: Here's how much will it cost you

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, Rasonque (daraxonrasib). Here's all you need to know about it.

DC Unveils Lex Luthor God-Tier Redesign For Superman's New Appearance

DC Comics have always had a particularly strong grasp on the various heroes and villains in its mythos, and how their concepts mix surprisingly well to create thrilling new iterati...

Rafael dos Anjos nearly retired after three surgeries: 'Man, this is it'

Rafael dos Anjos claims multiple surgeries forced his long hiatus. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder returns to the Octagon after nearly two years a...

A major NFL brain study puts new numbers on the burden of CTE

Researchers analyzed 1,712 former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2021, including 338 brain donors, to estimate the possible prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C...

New retina model reveals how CLN3-Batten disease damages vision

Researchers have developed a new way to study CLN3-Batten disease, a rare, inherited condition that causes early vision loss in children followed by progressive neurological declin...

'My Heart Goes Out To Aruna Irani': Salman Khan Remembers Kuku Kohli

Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli died after suffering a heart attack at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirabhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday

Maternal immune response to urinary tract infection may drive preterm birth risk

A new study published in Science Translational Medicine shows that the increased risk of preterm pregnancies associated with urinary tract infection (UTI), is linked to the body's...

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97

From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinationsYayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsid...

China’s Akeso says cancer drug beat AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in phase 3 trial

Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Akeso announced on Wednesday that its immunotherapy drug had outperformed AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in a head-to-head phase-three trial for biliary tract...

Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I – podcast

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for societyToday in Focus is on a summer br...

Nepal flash flood live updates: search on for hundreds missing near Tibet border as officials warn death toll could rise higher

At least 160 people have died, while officials believe 340 foreign nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia, Malaysia and Ukraine among those missing. Follow the latest newsFlas...

Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour diagnosis: ‘I’m grateful to be alive’

Actor says she had the ‘weirdest six months of my life’, after being diagnosed days after her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek died of cancerBusy Philipps has revealed she...

'Black Smoke' Chokes Pak Maternity Ward As Hospital Fire Kills 14 Infants

Pakistan Hospital Fire: Witnesses described chaotic and harrowing scenes, including intense smoke and broken glass, a slow response from emergency services and guards reportedly pr...

World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over

International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.

Miley Cyrus recalls final conversations with 'Aunt' Dolly Parton

Miley Cyrus shared an emotional tribute to her beloved "aunt" Dolly Parton. She expressed that their most sacred moments were private and will remain so. Cyrus stated Dolly Parton...

FDA approves new drug Rasonque to treat advanced pancreatic cancer

The US FDA on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer, opening a new treatment option for patients with metastatic disease. A large trial f...

News Wrap: States sue USPS, challenging Trump's order on mail-in voting

In our news wrap Wednesday, Democratic-controlled states filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, Iran...

RFK Jr. feuds with Shapiro, spreads vaccine misinformation

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Kennedy feuds with Shapiro over vaccines An online row between Health and Human Services Secretary...

US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.

GLP-1 Drugs Could Help Narrow Lifespan Gap in Serious Mental Illness

(MedPage Today) -- Starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist was associated with significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular events in adults with serious mental illness (SMI), a...

AMA Sued Over Its 'Paywalled' Billing Codes

(MedPage Today) -- Should Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes be free for all patients and clinicians to use? That's the question being asked in a recent lawsuit against the...

Nonsurgical Options for Early Rectal Cancer Continue to Show Promise

(MedPage Today) -- Almost 80% of patients with early-stage rectal cancer remained surgery-free for a year or longer after treatment with chemoradiation therapy (CRT), a large rando...

Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar

The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.

Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on

The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such...

Skin Problems, Kidney Complaints, and Venous Issues Spike During Heat Waves

(MedPage Today) -- When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental...

'COVID vaccine has worst side effects ever': Dr Rogers' explosive claim rocks fiery Senate hearing

Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions

Florida's attorney general got a fiery rebuke and some ecclesiastical schooling from the state's Catholic bishops after he boldly threatened to block funding to Catholic schools un...

Recalls paint only part of the food safety picture

Recalls of lettuce, jalapeno peppers and eggs because of foodborne illness outbreaks have put a spotlight on the safety of the U.S. food supply. How much do the recalls tell us?

August 27, 2026 Blood Moon in Pisces brings emotional clarity, endings and new beginnings- these 4 zodiac signs are facing a powerful turning point

The August 27 Blood Moon brings emotional closure and personal growth. This lunar eclipse encourages releasing past attachments and old expectations. Four zodiac signs, Pisces, Can...