1+ week, 1+ day ago  (570+ words) In a concerning development, southeastern Pakistan reports its first local outbreak of mpox, resulting in the deaths of seven infants in Khairpur town. Health officials have launched contact tracing and the enforcement of infection control protocols to prevent further spread,…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (289+ words) Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) now affects 1. 3 billion people globally, a 143% increase since 1990. Despite advances in treatment, the condition remains a significant health concern, with future projections estimating 1. 8 billion cases by 2050. The disease notably affects younger adults in low…...

6+ hour, 52+ min ago  (269+ words) A study reveals mail-order mifepristone is the dominant prescription method in eligible states, despite FDA clearance for retail distribution. Restrictions post the Supreme Court's 2022 decision have escalated medication abortion rates, leading to legal tensions and substantial access disparities across the…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (249+ words) Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received final USFDA approval for its generic dapagliflozin tablets, used to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients. The approval covers 5 mg and 10 mg strengths, granting Zydus a 180-day marketing exclusivity. The US market valued dapagliflozin…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (314+ words) In the United States smoking continues to be a leading cause of preventable death and disease outstripping fatalities from alcohol illegal drugs and traffic accidents Despite a decline from 41 in 1944 to 11 today over 25 million Americans still smoke costing the economy…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (319+ words) Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations due to an outbreak causing over 100 child deaths. The government, alongside WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi, targets children aged 6 months to 5 years in high-risk districts. The outbreak reveals critical immunity gaps, risking vulnerable children, sparking…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (334+ words) Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak, claiming 94 children's lives in 19 days. The government launched an emergency vaccination campaign, criticizing the Interim government for previous vaccine gaps. The outbreak heavily affects 56 districts, with the northwestern Rajshahi region hit hardest. Health officials…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (253+ words) A Danish study found no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism in children, a finding echoed by a Swedish study. Despite a U. S. review suggesting potential risks, health officials urge caution. Meanwhile, the FDA considers a warning label update,…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (287+ words) The U. S. government will increase Medicare Advantage payments to insurers by 2. 48% in 2027, causing insurer stocks to rise. This move is seen as a reaction to the earlier lower proposal made in January, which was met with industry backlash amid financial strains....

1+ week, 15+ min ago  (441+ words) The World Health Organisation WHO South-East Asia Region has issued a call for urgent science-led action and a robust One Health strategy to tackle increasingly complex health risks coinciding with World Health Day 2026 Dr Catharina Boehme emphasized the escalating health…...