Since the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act in 2016, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals for new medical products have relied on fewer studies, according to a study published Aug. 26, 2026, in the PLOS ONE by ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Research using human brain organoids onboard the International Space Station helped lead to a clinical trial of a potential therapy for Rett syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder in children. Scientists are now expanding ...
Aug 19, 2026
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The trial of two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the deadly outbreak in the DR Congo began in the country Thursday, the World Health Organization said.
Jul 2, 2026
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US health authorities on Friday activated the highest level of response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while announcing the shipment of experimental treatments to the region.
Jun 27, 2026
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Continuous consumption of foods containing heat-inactivated Lactiplantibacillus pentosus can help reduce gum bleeding, report researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo. These postbiotic foods can improve inflammatory conditions ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Medical large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being used in clinical settings. For example, AI is helping doctors in emergency rooms flag diagnoses or support decisions. The problem is that most of these systems are ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Growing up witnessing the devastating effects of HIV in her family and community in South Africa pushed Olwam Plaatjie to start using preventive HIV medications three years ago.
Jun 9, 2026
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A randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute session of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP)—in-person prayer offered by a trained volunteer—significantly ...
Jun 2, 2026
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The UN health chief was on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where authorities are struggling to contain the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak but the recovery of a patient, the first since the crisis began, was ...
May 29, 2026
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Cancer patients in Ireland living with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder can face life expectancies up to 30 years shorter than the general population, according to a new report.
May 20, 2026
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