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Major Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment as Vaccine Reduces Melanoma Recurrence by 42%
A first-of-its-kind vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has been shown to significantly reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning after surgery.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across Africa with New Cases in Kenya and Nigeria
African health officials are investigating potential exposure or interaction between the two patients at Uganda's Entebbe International Airport earlier this month.
Ebola Spreads to Four Countries Beyond Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola virus has spread to four countries beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it was first detected in mid-May.
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Continues to Claim Lives
Families affected by the outbreak are struggling with grief, fear, and stigma due to the highly infectious nature of the disease.
Nigeria Confirms First Ebola Case in Capital City Abuja
A woman who arrived from Uganda has tested positive for the virus and is being treated at a private hospital in Abuja.
US Organ Transplant System Faces Criticism for Variability
Patients are uncertain about their chances of receiving a life-saving transplant due to the variability in the US organ transplant system.
Pope Leo XIV Returns to Vatican After Lung Cancer Surgery
The Pope has returned to his duties after undergoing surgery to remove a lung tumor, delivering the Angelus blessing in St Peter's Square.
Medicare Enrollment Period Begins Today
Individuals can choose between traditional Medicare and private Medicare Advantage plans until December 7.
Malnutrition Cases Rise Among Young Children in Afghanistan
A sharp increase in admissions due to severe malnutrition has been reported at hospitals like the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul.
Pope Leo XIV's Recovery from Surgery Proceeds as Planned
The 71-year-old pontiff is making progress in his rehabilitation after surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung.
Pope Leo XIV set to undergo lung nodule removal surgery this week
The Pope will have surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital after a localized lung nodule was detected.
Child Malnutrition Alarms in Somalia as Mother's Plea Highlights Crisis
A mother from southern Somalia walked for three days to reach a hospital where her severely malnourished 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed with edema.
Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about ongoing emotional journey after mother's death
NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns is still grappling with the emotional aftermath of his mother's passing six years ago due to complications from COVID-19.
Kelly Nhedega's plans derailed by pregnancy at 16.
Aid cuts and shipping disruptions are exacerbating challenges in accessing contraceptives in Africa, making it difficult for girls like Nhedega to pursue their education.
Protests Against School Funding Cuts Result in Thousands of Arrests in France
Youth protests demanding better funding for schools in France have led to thousands of arrests and raised concerns about police tactics.
US Food and Drug Administration Extends Safety Review of Mifepristone into Next Year
The FDA will extend its safety review of mifepristone, the nation's primary abortion pill, until next year.
Plague Remains Present-Day Threat Despite Belief It's a Relic of the Past
The World Health Organization reports that most human cases of the plague have occurred in Africa since the 1990s, with an average of seven cases reported annually in the United States.
Failed Execution Attempt in Tennessee Raises Concerns Over Lethal Injection Drugs
A Texas man's scheduled execution has been put on hold due to concerns over the potential degradation of lethal injection drugs used in his case.
Kenyan Authorities Confirm First Imported Ebola Case
A traveler from Congo has died of Ebola in Nairobi, marking Kenya's first imported case of the disease.
Worker at Plague Research Institute in Siberia Dies from Unknown Cause Pneumonia
A worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia has died after contracting pneumonia of an unknown cause, prompting Russian authorities to take swift action to contain the spread of the disease.
California Governor Newsom Faces Lawsuit Over Healthcare Tax
A lawsuit has been filed against California's Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Legislature over a recently approved healthcare tax that could increase insurance premiums for residents.