HEALTH & MEDICINE

Tango Therapeutics shares fell 16% after investors took profits following updated data showing promising tumour responses from an experimental pancreatic cancer drug combination.

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis has renewed attention on non-smokers, who can face delayed diagnoses despite risks including radon, genetics, second-hand smoke and pollution.

A two-year clinical trial found high-dose DHA supplements did not improve memory or prevent hippocampal shrinkage in older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Biohaven shares rose nearly 30% after the FDA accepted a resubmitted application for Vyglxia, an experimental treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia previously rejected over efficacy concerns.

Dame Judi Dench says worsening age-related macular degeneration has left her unable to act, as she reflects on sight loss, Shakespeare and her celebrated career in a new memoir.

A large study identifies a possible circadian depression subtype involving disrupted sleep, low energy and body-clock changes, but experts say more research is needed before treatment guidance changes.

Doctors are urging Americans aged six months and older to get vaccinated as an early West Coast flu surge involves a mutated H1N1 strain and declining vaccination rates.

A large Chinese study found regular tea drinking was associated with an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, but experts said the observational findings do not prove tea causes better heart health.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed AI tools that estimate biological age and cancer mortality risk from facial photographs, though clinical use requires further validation.

Christina Applegate says doctors determined she does not have multiple sclerosis, but she continues to experience severe symptoms and is undergoing further medical evaluation.

Kayem Foods is recalling about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after warehouse temperature deviations raised concerns about bacterial growth. Consumers should check affected products and discard them.

Disc Medicine shares rose sharply after the company reported positive Phase 3 results for bitopertin in erythropoietic protoporphyria, while seeking a renewed FDA review.

Twenty-four current and former Nationwide Children's Hospital patients will represent individual miles at the 2026 Columbus Marathon, which has raised more than $15 million for the hospital.

Dr Rachna Shroff, a University of Arizona cancer researcher and oncologist, has died at 47 from adenocarcinoma after a career advancing bile duct cancer research and clinical trials.

A Johns Hopkins study found frequent or unintentional daytime napping was associated with higher dementia risk in older adults, though researchers stressed the link is not proven causal.

A Nature study finds that microplastics exposed to water can generate reactive molecules capable of damaging cells, offering a possible explanation for health effects seen in earlier research.

Researchers link large dogs' shorter lifespans to faster loss of DNA methylation around LINE1 "jumping genes", suggesting a possible molecular pathway to ageing and age-related disease.

Hims & Hers has launched Hers in Australia, replacing Eucalyptus venture Juniper and expanding access to locally supervised telehealth services for women, including menopause and weight management care.

A study of more than 6,600 patients found women with autoimmune diseases were more likely than men to report psychiatric or psychosomatic misdiagnoses and longer waits for diagnosis.

A new analysis by the WHO's cancer research agency estimates that infections caused 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024, with many potentially preventable through vaccination, screening or treatment.

Pope Leo XIV is recovering at a Rome hospital after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, with tests confirming pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Vatican has cancelled his public events through 20 October.

Trisha Stevens alleges doctors failed to detect and treat a post-surgical infection, leading to amputations, paralysis and other permanent injuries. The defendants deny no claims in court, and no trial date has been set.

A large US study found ADHD and higher genetic susceptibility were associated with increased risks of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, although researchers stressed the results do not prove causation.

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County has died after recently testing positive for measles, as Pennsylvania's outbreak exceeds 1,100 confirmed cases and six associated deaths.

Seasonal flu activity remains low nationally but is rising unusually early in the western United States, prompting clinicians to encourage vaccination in September or October.

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says some AI researchers smoke to signal their belief that the technology will cure cancer, but provided no names or evidence.

About 20.8 million eligible Medicare beneficiaries are receiving a one-off $90 rebate to help offset higher Part B premiums, with payments arriving by deposit or cheque.

A study of nearly 200,000 US participants found late-night eating was associated with higher risks of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis, although researchers said causation remains unproven.

A Seoul orthopaedic surgeon explains the four commonly used knee osteoarthritis stages, treatment options at each stage and why MRI findings and symptoms matter.