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U.S. Measles Cases Reach 3,471 as Outbreak Spreads Across 47 Jurisdictions

The United States has confirmed more than 3,400 measles cases this year, while Pennsylvania reports hundreds of infections, hospitalizations and four measles-associated deaths.

Sep 24, 2026

Blood Proteins May Help Doctors Track Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers found that changes in blood proteins may show how patients respond to lecanemab, raising the possibility of simpler treatment monitoring.

Sep 24, 2026

Risks of Cheap Eyelid Surgery Abroad: Patients Face Serious Complications

Patients undergoing affordable eyelid surgery abroad face severe health risks, including infections and vision problems. BBC reports on the growing trend and its consequences.

Sep 23, 2026

HHS Announces New Steps to Reduce Animal Testing in Drug Development

The Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to reduce reliance on animal models in medical research. The move supports human-based testing methods.

Sep 22, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Backs Fewer Childhood Vaccines as Measles Cases Rise

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes reducing childhood vaccines from 17 to 11 and splitting the MMR shot, as measles cases climb in Pennsylvania.

Sep 17, 2026

New COPD Drug Cuts Serious Flare-Ups in Two Large Trials

Two large Phase 3 trials found that tozorakimab reduced moderate and severe COPD flare-ups by about 30 percent in patients already receiving standard treatment.

Sep 16, 2026

Pennsylvania Woman Dies From Measles Complications

A Pennsylvania woman has died from measles complications, marking the third such death in the state this year. The woman was unvaccinated and had COPD.

Sep 14, 2026

Scientists Find How ‘Zombie Cells’ May Hide From the Immune System

Researchers identified PD-L2 as a possible shield that helps senescent cells evade immune attack, opening a new path for aging research.

Sep 12, 2026

Off-the-Shelf’ Immune Treatment Shows Promising Results in Lupus Trial

Experimental therapy redirected patients’ own T cells to eliminate disease-linked B cells, with six of 10 evaluable patients reaching lupus remission after 12 months.

Sep 11, 2026

Taliban Increases Use of Public Floggings and Stoning Amid Global Health Concerns

The Taliban has intensified public floggings and stonings in Afghanistan, raising global health and human rights concerns. Pediatrician Rupa Narra discusses treating children with Ebola.

Sep 8, 2026

FDA Faces Challenges in Regulating Health Tech as Industry Evolves

The FDA confronts new challenges in overseeing digital health innovations, including AI and wearable devices. This article explores recent developments in health technology regulation.

Sep 8, 2026

House Republicans End Session Early as Democrats Shape Health Care Agenda

House Republicans end session early while Democrats begin shaping health care agenda. A new surveillance program sparks controversy among lawmakers.

Sep 8, 2026