Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor 
The United States has recorded 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of July 24, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289. This surge marks the highest annual infection count since 1991. Public health officials attribute the ongoing crisis to persistent gaps in vaccination coverage across multiple states, including South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona. Measles Transmission … Read more
Medical researchers have achieved a breakthrough in organ preservation, successfully cooling pig kidneys to -4°C without ice formation. This landmark achievement enables multi-day storage and transport, potentially transforming the transplant landscape by extending the window for donor organ matching and reducing the risks of cold-storage damage. Overcoming the Limits of Static Cold Storage For decades, … Read more
Recent research indicates that combining sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) provides superior cardiorenal protection for patients with type 2 diabetes compared to either treatment alone. While clinical outcomes vary depending on the specific health markers being measured, recent evidence suggests this combination therapy significantly reduces risks associated with cardiovascular … Read more
The Ebola outbreak currently affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has surpassed 1,000 deaths, according to health officials. Data reported by the DRC on July 22, 2026, confirmed a total of 2,536 cases and 1,033 deaths, with these figures reflecting a sustained increase in transmission across five Congolese provinces. Outbreak Status … Read more
Researchers are launching new initiatives to address a significant public health gap: low awareness that alcohol consumption is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer. While alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, studies indicate that most American adults remain unaware of this connection, with some surveys suggesting that fewer than 30% … Read more
New clinical trial results presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting indicate that a brain implant known as GammaTile significantly improves outcomes for patients with brain metastases. The technology, which delivers radiation directly to the surgical site immediately following tumor removal, outperformed the current standard of care in the Phase … Read more
Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine have identified two distinct populations of neurons within the heart’s "little brain," or intrinsic cardiac nervous system (ICNS). Published in the journal Cell on July 23, 2026, by authors including Qian J. Xu and neuroscientist Rui Chang, the study reveals that these nerve cells are essential for maintaining … Read more
Regional anesthesia is increasingly utilized in orthopedic surgery as a core component of enhanced recovery protocols, moving the field toward a patient-centered approach that prioritizes reduced surgical stress and preserved physiological function. By providing targeted analgesia, this method serves as a key pillar in modern Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) strategies, which aim to shorten … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached over 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. The crisis in Ituri province is exacerbated by conflict, healthcare worker strikes over unpaid salaries, and a lack of approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain. Escalating Crisis in Ituri Province … Read more
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) presents a persistent diagnostic challenge for clinicians due to a wide spectrum of potential etiologies, including infectious diseases, malignancies, and rheumatologic conditions. According to a multicenter, retrospective study published in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (Medicalxpress), 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging has emerged as a significant tool for … Read more