Merck's new injectable cancer drug, Keytruda Qlex, promises to transform patient treatment with a quick administration time and flexible dosing, all while maintaining effectiveness. Available in late September, this shift is critical as the market braces for biosimilar competition.
A groundbreaking study shows that taking a low dose of aspirin daily can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence by 55% for patients with specific PI3K pathway mutations. Learn how this common pill could change lives!
Discover how Alaska once faced a hepatitis B epidemic and successfully eradicated it through vaccination, only to see this hard-won victory threatened by anti-vaccine movements.
Isabel Kallman grapples with perimenopause symptoms and the decision to consider hormone therapy. Experts argue that the risks associated with treatment may have been overstated, calling for a reevaluation of FDA warnings.
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has passed away at 79 after battling pancreatic cancer. Celebrated for his fiscal reforms and integrity, he leaves behind a legacy of stability in Illinois politics.
Elissa Kalver, diagnosed with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer at 34, shares her inspiring journey through aggressive treatments, clinical trials, and living life to the fullest despite her diagnosis.
In a groundbreaking shift, COVID-19 has dropped off the list of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began. The decline reflects a broader trend in decreasing mortality rates across various demographics.
In a groundbreaking report, the U.S. death rate decreased by 3.8% in 2024, marking the first time COVID-19 fell out of the top 10 causes of death. Discover the implications of these findings and what they mean for public health.
David Baltimore, a renowned scientist and former president of Caltech, passed away at 87. His groundbreaking research and leadership transformed biology and higher education, leaving a lasting legacy.
In 'Couture,' Angelina Jolie stars as Maxine Walker, a goth-glam director navigating the Paris Fashion Week landscape amidst personal and professional challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis.
