Medical Research
Infections as a Cause of Global Cancer: Prevention and Implications
Research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) indicates that infections will contribute to one in eight cancer cases globally in 2024. This amounts to 2.3 million new cancer cases, with certain infections
Leila Mirhaydari’s Journey with Kidney Transplantation and Rejection
In 2014, Leila Mirhaydari underwent kidney transplant surgery. Eight years later, her body began to reject the donated organ. By February 2021, Hawaii’s pandemic restrictions eased. Leila could visit her kidney doctor, ending her long
Researchers Identify Potential Immune Link to Alzheimer’s Disease
Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research A team of scientists, led by Professor Minah Suh at Sungkyunkwan University, has discovered a new approach to enhance the brain’s immune response and mitigate abnormal nerve-cell activity linked to Alzheimer’s
Genetic Mutation Significantly Increases Lung Cancer Risk
Individuals who have never smoked may still face a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer due to a rare genetic mutation. A recent study suggests that carriers of the rare EGFR T790M mutation have
Potential of mRNA Vaccines in Cancer Treatment
Recent trials are investigating the use of mRNA vaccines for multiple cancers, including lung and pancreatic cancer. These studies are in progress, exploring new possibilities for treatment. The promising results of an experimental drug that
Challenges and Triumphs in Navigating Rare Cancer Treatment
September 21, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Eighteen months after his initial diagnosis, 21-year-old Mason Henderson faced an uphill battle against a rare brain tumor that chemotherapy couldn’t slow down. The
Lawsuits Filed Over Vision Loss Risk Linked to GLP-1 Drugs
Hundreds of consumers are suing the manufacturers of GLP-1 receptor agonists, claiming the medications increase the risk of a rare type of vision loss. The affected individuals argue that these drugs have caused NAION, or
Understanding Diagnostic Errors in Healthcare
Nearly every individual is expected to encounter at least one diagnostic error during their lifetime. This may result in a delayed diagnosis, an incorrect diagnosis, or even the absence of a diagnosis. This assertion stems
FDA Workshop Explores Testosterone Therapy for Menopausal Women Amid Challenges
As menopausal women inquire about testosterone to ease symptoms, they often face roadblocks like insurance denials and dosage uncertainties. No FDA-approved testosterone product exists for women in the U.S. The FDA held a public workshop
Women at Higher Risk of Mental Health Issues After Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
Higher Risk for Women Women face a greater risk of developing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis than men, a new study reveals. The study by Queen Mary