More than 250 people have entered a closely monitored trial testing whether Gilead’s experimental antiviral pill can prevent Ebola after exposure as Congo struggles with a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed 4,000 people.
New York’s emergency expands testing and vaccination authority after 108 measles cases were reported this year, while neighboring Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 cases and the national total approached 3,900.
Massachusetts is warning that even moderate alcohol consumption can increase serious health risks, while researchers debate whether the guidance fairly represents the evidence or could unnecessarily alarm people who drink.
The CDC has confirmed 3,659 measles cases and a second US death, but its national tally excludes four fatalities reported by Pennsylvania, fueling an ongoing dispute as the state records more than 900 cases.
A KFF analysis found that TrumpRx beat average international prices for some branded drugs but charged more for others, reinforcing advice that patients compare insurance, pharmacies, discount programs, and generic alternatives before paying cash.
A new Environmental Justice Foundation report finds high risk chemicals across five categories of everyday plastics, while nearly 80% of 3,552 commonly used plastic chemicals lacked enough data to determine toxicity or exposure risks.
Hand specialists explain which carpal tunnel braces provide effective nighttime support, how snugly they should fit and why neutral wrist positioning matters. They also identify warning signs that mean persistent symptoms need medical evaluation.
Researchers are developing biological measures that could reveal how bodies age and whether interventions can extend health span, but human clinical trial evidence remains absent and proving meaningful outcomes may require decades of observation.