Health
The Hawaiian Humane Society is urgently seeking community support after witnessing a marked rise in feline panleukopenia cases. This highly contagious disease has led to an influx of affected cats and kittens in the shelter’s care, underscoring the need for swift action and resources.
Infectious Diseases
A transformative partnership between Lunit and Labcorp promises to accelerate digital pathology innovations through artificial intelligence. By combining Lunit’s expertise in AI-driven cancer diagnostics with Labcorp’s extensive laboratory services, the collaboration aims to support new breakthroughs in oncology research and clinical care.
Chronic Illness Management
Chikungunya’s appearance in New York is a wake-up call to pay attention to insect-borne illnesses. Public health experts urge concern but caution against panic, highlighting the need to stay informed and aware.
Infectious Diseases
A recent Penn State study has identified significantly higher melanoma rates in 15 Pennsylvania counties that contain or are near farmland. The research raises concerns about possible environmental factors unique to these areas.
Chronic Illness Management
Scientists are exploring the possible role of reptile urine in preventing some of the most painful health issues humans face: kidney stones and gout. This surprising line of research focuses on how snakes and lizards manage uric acid and what it might mean for human medicine.
Chronic Illness Management
Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team, has confirmed a five-year extension of its ongoing partnership with global healthcare leader Novo Nordisk. Announced on World Diabetes Day, this move extends the collaboration through 2031 and underscores their continued commitment to reshaping perceptions of diabetes worldwide.
Chronic Illness Management
Coconino County officials have confirmed that an individual with measles visited Flagstaff Mall on November 6. The announcement, delivered on a Wednesday afternoon, highlights a localized public health concern for residents.
Infectious Diseases
Texas has reported more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, already surpassing an 11-year record. With two more months left in the year, health officials anticipate more infections as the winter season intensifies.
Infectious Diseases
The global Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) treatment market is expected to increase from USD 3.65 billion in 2025 to around USD 5.09 billion by 2034, marking a projected CAGR of 3.75%. Rising STI cases and heightened public awareness continue to fuel this steady market expansion.
Infectious Diseases
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified seven distinct cellular environments within diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) tumors. These findings point to new avenues for developing therapies that harness the body’s own immune powers to fight cancer.
Chronic Illness Management
Disc Medicine has achieved a critical milestone in its quest to bring a new therapy for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) to patients. On September 29, 2025, the company submitted an NDA for bitopertin and secured the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, a move that could significantly accelerate the drug’s review and potential approval.
Chronic Illness Management
In a newly revealed study, scientists have captured the first high-resolution 3D structure of a critical malaria parasite protein. Researchers believe this discovery may pave the way for significantly improved anti-malarial treatments.
Infectious Diseases
A recent letter to the editor stresses that there has never been a better time to quit smoking. By connecting smoking to various health concerns—from cancer to chronic diseases—the piece highlights the broad benefits of ceasing tobacco use.
Chronic Illness Management
A new study reports that 99 percent of individuals who suffer heart attacks and strokes share key risk factors. A leading cardiologist notes that as many as 80 percent of these cases can be headed off with the right preventive measures.
Chronic Illness Management
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of U.S. states reporting obesity rates of 35% or higher has dropped. Experts call this shift an encouraging sign that America’s struggle with excess weight may finally be improving, though obesity remains a pressing concern across the country.
Chronic Illness Management
Women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease and MS, according to groundbreaking UCLA research. Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl’s team also shows that two-thirds of women endure “brain fog” during menopause—and reveals why these critical gender differences matter.
Chronic Illness Management
Kidney damage that appears to heal can still mutate the mitochondrial DNA in kidney cells, making the organ less capable of handling future stress. Over time, these mutations reduce kidney function, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
Chronic Illness Management
Millions of people with diabetes can still enjoy social gatherings that include alcohol. However, paying attention to how alcohol affects blood sugar is essential for keeping health risks low and maintaining a balanced life.
Chronic Illness Management
Michael J. Fox, best known for his role in “Family Ties,” has spoken about his journey with Parkinson’s disease, diagnosed at age 29. Now, after 35 years battling the condition, he shares his wish for a serene end, rather than a dramatic one.
Chronic Illness Management
Nearly half of women who undergo mammograms are found to have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to detect cancer. Experts from the Mayo Clinic highlight how MRI screenings may help improve early diagnosis for these women.
Chronic Illness Management
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over the swift rise of drug-resistant bacterial infections worldwide. Experts caution that minor injuries and once-manageable illnesses could become life-threatening if antibiotic effectiveness continues to diminish.
Infectious Diseases