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Despite being prohibited from being imported or sold, unlicensed vapes - which are typically manufactured in China - are easily accessible in the United States.

Pfizer's experimental drug sigvotatug vedotin failed to improve survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients compared to standard therapy, Pfizer announced.

Researchers at IIT-B reported no harmful fat buildup in the liver, with excess fatty acids instead being broken down to produce energy.

Water purifier brands are urging consumers to understand what's flowing from their taps before making a purchase, reflecting a broader shift towards managing health risks before they become problems.

Doctors reported a fresh uptick in Covid-19 cases alongside H1N1, influenza A and RSV infections, with high humidity and delayed monsoon conditions seen as key factors.

Dr. Lal PathLabs founder Arvind Lal on why Indians are dying of heart attacks in their 40s, why health insurance won't cover the tests that could prevent it, and what five basic blood tests every Indian should get by 25.

FSSAI hascited consumer complaints, alleged hygiene lapses and misleading branding and labelling practices across products spanning dairy, snacks, nutraceuticals, beverages and packaged foods.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said it has taken cognisance of complaints circulating on social media and issued notices to Nestlé India's Maggi, KFC, Flipkart and food brand Open Secret.

Over 52 weeks, the Achieve-3 study compared two doses of Foundayo with approved oral semaglutide doses in 1,698 people with type 2 diabetes who were not adequately controlled on metformin.

The Pentagon designated Chinese pharma contractor WuXi AppTec as linked to the Chinese military, risking its US contracts and affecting drug research with major American firms.

People with higher incomes can afford air conditioning, work from home and avoid outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day. Lower-income households often have none of those options.

Amid concerns over reports of gastrointestinal illness among students in Wayanad, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said preliminary investigations indicated that the cases were not linked to Shigella.

The developments underscore the challenges facing responders as the outbreak takes on a growing international dimension while efforts to contain it inside Congo remain fragile.

An estimated 16% of expected cancer diagnoses across Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and the UK were missing between April and December 2020, compared with pre-pandemic trends.

Daraxonrasib, an experimental drug by Revolution Medicines, nearly doubled median survival for pancreatic cancer patients in a late-stage trial presented at ASCO 2026.

Phase 3 trial finds targeted therapy lowers recurrence or death risk by 83% in early-stage RET-positive lung cancer patients.

Since Ebola was first identified in 1976, more than 15,400 individuals have died from the disease worldwide.

As the death toll keeps rising, senior WHO experts stated on Wednesday that it might take up to nine months to develop an Ebola vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus.

Most disorders were more prevalent in females, while autism, ADHD, conduct disorders and personality disorders were more common in males, as per the study.

In the rapidly expanding obesity treatment market, where Lilly competes with Novo Nordisk, the results were consistent with Wall Street estimates and could make retatrutide the most effective weight-loss medication.