SGLT2 and GLP-1 Combination Therapy Reduces Cardiorenal Risks in Type 2 Diabetes

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

DRC and Uganda Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Deaths and 2,500 Cases

Ebola death toll surpasses 1,000 in DR Congo, Uganda

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 Use AI and Social Media to Tackle Low Alcohol-Cancer Awareness

Why Awareness of Alcohol

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

GammaTile Brain Implant Reduces Tumor Recurrence in Phase III Trial

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

Yale University Researchers Identify Key Neurons in Heart’s Little Brain

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 May Aid Recovery Post-Orthopedic Surgery

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

DRC Health Workers Strike as Ebola Outbreak Hits Ituri Province

‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads

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

18F-FDG PET/CT Imaging Improves Diagnostic Process for Fever of Unknown Origin

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

Argentina Health Ministry Warns of Measles Risk After 2026 World Cup

The Ministry of Health of the Nation has issued an epidemiological communication regarding the risk of the reintroduction of measles in Argentina. This alert follows the return of thousands of Argentine citizens who traveled to North America to follow the national football team during the 2026 World Cup, as well as an increase in international … Read more

UCLA Study Finds Rapamycin Reverses Autism-Like Traits in Adult Mice

A study led by researchers at UCLA Health has demonstrated that autism-like behavioral and brain-related traits in adult mice can be rapidly reversed through a single dose of the immunosuppressive drug rapamycin. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, challenge the long-held scientific assumption that the structural brain changes associated with autism are permanent … Read more