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theverge.comai4 days ago
Anthropic Launches AI Tool for Scientists and Says It Will Develop Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Anthropic introduced Claude Science at an AI for science event this week. The company also said it will develop its own drugs targeting neglected diseases while expanding life sciences hiring.
livemint.comworld6 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
Venezuelan physicians report untreated wounds and infectious diseases as the primary threats to survivors one week after twin earthquakes struck the country. Rescue teams from more than two dozen countries continue operations despite the passage of the typical 72-hour survival wi…
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theglobeandmail.comscience6 days ago
U.S. Vaccines Reduced Deaths From Smallpox, Polio, Measles and Other Diseases
Vaccines developed between 1796 and 1945 lowered U.S. cases of smallpox, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, polio and measles. Data from health agencies show large drops in reported illnesses and deaths after each vaccine entered use.
theverge.comai6 days ago
Anthropic Launches Pre-Clinical Drug Programs for Neglected Diseases and New Claude Science App
The AI company launched Claude Science on June 30 and said it will start its own drug programs. Executives said the effort will give the firm direct experience applying its tools to scientific problems.
cnbc.comworld7 days ago
FDA Allows Philip Morris to Market Zyn Nicotine Pouches With Reduced-Risk Claims but Warns No Tobacco Product Is Safe
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday cleared Philip Morris to market 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products as less harmful than cigarettes. The order permits specific claims that switching from cigarettes lowers risks for several major diseases. It expands a January 2025 authoriz…
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indianexpress.comscience8 days ago
Plasma protein patterns linked to higher risk of age-related diseases
A study using Somascan technology measured approximately 7,000 proteins and found organ-specific clocks associated with elevated rates of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and several cancers. The clocks also showed sensitivity to lifestyle factors including…
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manilatimes.netpolitics13 days ago
Senator Subpoenas Former Health Official to Testify on Pandemic Origins
A Republican senator issued a subpoena requiring former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci to appear before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in July. The subpoena follows earlier negotiations over documents and testimony.
indianexpress.comscience20 days ago
WHO Issues First Guidelines for Treating Ebola and Marburg Diseases
The World Health Organization released its first comprehensive clinical guidelines for managing filovirus diseases, which include Ebola and Marburg. The recommendations draw from lessons of past outbreaks to improve patient care and survival rates.
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news.sky.comai25 days ago
Cambridge firm uses AI to revive failed drugs
A UK company founded in 2021 applies artificial-intelligence models to identify why certain drugs failed clinical trials and to redesign them for renewed testing. The firm has raised US$6.9 million and built a pipeline focused on autoimmune diseases and blood cancers.
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citizen.co.zaworld29 days ago
South African Researcher to Receive 2026 Maxwell Finland Award
Professor Shabir A. Madhi of the University of the Witwatersrand will receive the 2026 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases announced the honor on 8 June 2026.
Al Jazeerascience30 days ago
Qatar-Supported Cardiac Camp Treats 110 Yemeni Children in Taiz as Local Center Expands
A five-day pediatric heart surgery camp at the Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center in Taiz treated 110 children from across Yemen between May 16 and 21.
science35 days ago
Doctors Report Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Among Children
Physicians across the United States are treating more children for whooping cough, bacterial infections, and rotavirus. National data show increases for some diseases while others remain limited to local observations.
theconversation.comworld40 days ago
Malawi Minister Calls for Human Rights Council Resolution on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Malawi's Minister of Health and Sanitation described the effects of neglected tropical diseases on education, employment, and daily life. The minister announced plans to introduce a resolution at the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
foxnews.comscience43 days ago
Trump administration limits NIAID contact with WHO during virus outbreaks
The Trump administration has directed National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases staff to stop direct communication with the World Health Organization. Limited participation in virtual meetings is now allowed under restrictions.
freepressjournal.inworld44 days ago
WHO Director-General Urges Action on Ebola Outbreak and Pandemic Preparedness
Tedros Ghebreyesus warned Saturday that recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks show ongoing global vulnerability to infectious diseases. Ugandan authorities confirmed three new cases of the Bundibugyo strain, bringing the national total to five.
nypost.comworld44 days agoUpdated
Brandi Glanville Says She Has Ringworm in Throat After Oral Sex
Brandi Glanville said on her podcast that she believes she contracted ringworm through oral sex with a partner from the adult film industry. She described symptoms and noted that doctors had ruled out other sexually transmitted diseases.
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bbc.co.ukworld45 days ago
Guernsey vets report two viral diseases in rabbits
Animal welfare staff in Guernsey report increased cases of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Viral Disease and urge owners to vaccinate pets. Officials also highlight ongoing risks from Myxomatosis.
app.buzzsumo.comscience46 days ago
NIAID Acting Director Steps Down After Leadership Changes
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Jeffery Taubenberger has stepped aside as acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The move follows earlier departures among senior NIAID officials since early 2025.
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kff.orgscience48 days ago
World Health Assembly Discusses Integrated Response to Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
The World Health Assembly held a session on coordinated approaches to noncommunicable diseases and mental health. Officials addressed the need for collaboration across sectors to address these conditions.
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benzinga.comfinance50 days ago
Quince Therapeutics Acquires Orphai Therapeutics and Raises Up to $187 Million
Quince Therapeutics announced the acquisition of Orphai Therapeutics and a concurrent private placement to fund development of an inhaled rapamycin formulation for pulmonary diseases. The deal brings LAM-001 into Quince's pipeline and extends the company's cash runway through 202…
france24.comscience55 days ago
European Union Reaches Provisional Deal on Critical Medicines Act
The European Union reached a provisional agreement to boost domestic production of essential medicines and reduce reliance on imports. The Critical Medicines Act targets supply-chain weaknesses for more than 200 critical medicines, including antibiotics, insulin, vaccines, painki…
France 24science56 days ago
Kenyan Conservationists Begin Reintroducing Mountain Bongo Antelopes to Wild
Kenyan conservationists have begun slowly reintroducing mountain bongo antelopes into the wild. The species, known as the 'ghost of the forest' for its camouflage abilities, saw its numbers collapse after diseases decimated populations in the 1960s. France 24 reported on the effo…
Statscience56 days ago
Alcohol Causes Nearly 500 U.S. Deaths Daily With Limited Policy Response
Alcohol is linked to nearly 500 deaths per day in the United States, exceeding the annual toll of all infectious diseases combined. A STAT investigation found alcohol-related deaths and injuries have risen since 2020, with emergency department visits nearly doubling between 2003…
world57 days ago
Martin Short Describes Daughter's Death as Nightmare for Family
Martin Short spoke about his daughter's death in late February at age 42. He compared mental health conditions to terminal diseases such as the cancer that took his wife. Short discussed the loss during an interview that aired on CBS Sunday Morning.
news.ycombinator.comscience57 days ago
Prediction Markets See Nearly $9M in Wagers on 2025 US Measles Case Totals
Prediction markets have seen heavy wagering on the spread of measles in the United States, with some evidence the forecasts are accurate enough to aid disease modelling. The markets trace their origins to 1988 University of Iowa research on election forecasting before expanding t…
link.springer.comscience59 days ago
Thousands of Previously Uncatalogued Micropeptides Given Formal Name 'Peptideins' and Added to Major Databases
An effort announced today in Nature gives thousands of previously overlooked molecules encoded by the human genome the official name peptideins. The reclassification includes them in major gene and protein databases used by the life-sciences community. Some peptideins have been i…
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limerickpost.iescience60 days ago
Study Tests Whether Explicit Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels Change Drinking Behavior
A new study concludes that updated warning labels specifying increased risks of diseases such as cancer would encourage people to drink less alcohol more effectively than current labels. NPR reported the findings on May 7, 2026. The segment examining the research aired that day a…
dohanews.coscience69 days ago
World Immunization Week 2026 Highlights Vaccine Achievements and Ongoing Efforts
World Immunization Week 2026 emphasizes the role of vaccines in public health under the theme 'For every generation, vaccines work.' The initiative reports that vaccines have saved over 150 million lives since 1974 and prevent more than 30 life-threatening diseases. It also notes…
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world69 days agoUpdated
Former Fauci Adviser David Morens Indicted on Charges of Concealing Records
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faces federal charges for allegedly hiding communications and falsifying records to evade Freedom of Information Act requests. The indictment accuses him of conspi…
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New Scientistscience69 days ago
$9 Million Bet on US Measles Forecasts in Prediction Markets Since January 2026
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have seen nearly $9 million in bets on US measles cases since January 2026. These markets, which originated from academic research, have shown some accuracy in forecasting disease outbreaks. Experts suggest they could provide useful data f…
medinform.jmir.orgworld72 days ago
US Experiences Early Tick Season with High Emergency Room Visits for Bites
An early tick season is underway across the United States, with emergency room visits for tick bites at the highest levels for this time of year since 2017, according to CDC data. Experts noted increased risks for tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Public health officials…
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Study Finds Elevated Copper Levels in Regulatory T Cells of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
A recent study has identified increased copper levels in regulatory T cells among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This finding may inform the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases. The research highlights potential therapeutic avenues based on these observatio…
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Study Links Small Amount of Vigorous Exercise to Lower Risk of Eight Chronic Diseases
A study published in the European Heart Journal analyzed data from over 470,000 participants in the UK Biobank. It found that engaging in more than 4% of total activity at vigorous intensity was associated with reduced risks of major cardiovascular events, atrial fibrillation, ty…
insidermonkey.comscience86 days ago
Call to Address Structural Barriers in Rare Disease Treatments Affecting Over 300 Million People
A report highlights rare diseases impacting more than 300 million individuals worldwide. It advocates for removing structural obstacles in treatment development. The piece proposes viewing certain therapies as molecular surgery rather than traditional drug treatments.
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Woman with Rare Combination of Three Autoimmune Diseases Reports No Symptoms After Engineered Immune Cell Treatment
A woman diagnosed with an ultra-rare combination of three autoimmune diseases received a single dose of engineered immune cells. She has experienced no symptoms since the treatment. The case was reported in a medical journal.
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Lab-Grown Organoids Advance Research on Human Brain Development and Disease
Researchers use lab-grown organoids to model human brain development and study diseases. These three-dimensional structures mimic brain tissue and enable detailed analysis of cellular processes. The approach provides insights into conditions such as microcephaly and Zika virus ef…
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Nutrition Scientist Sarah Berry Describes Three Diet Adjustments for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health
Sarah Berry, a nutrition scientist specializing in cardiovascular health, has adjusted her eating habits based on research into meal timing and pace. These changes include stopping eating by 9 p.m., fasting for 12 hours overnight, and eating at a reasonable pace. The adjustments…
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Citizen Health Startup Develops AI Tools for Rare Disease Management and Treatment
Citizen Health, an AI-powered healthcare startup, focuses on rare diseases to assist patients in managing their conditions and advancing treatments. The company was founded by a mother and tech entrepreneur who has personal experience with a rare disease. The startup aims to supp…
medpagetoday.comscience88 days ago
Recent Developments in CAR-T Therapy for Autoimmunity and GSK's Discontinuation of Leucovorin
Researchers are exploring CAR-T cell therapy's potential in treating autoimmune diseases beyond cancer. GlaxoSmithKline announced it will discontinue leucovorin, a drug used in chemotherapy support. These updates highlight ongoing advancements and changes in the biotechnology sec…
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Woman with Three Autoimmune Diseases Achieves Remission After CAR-T Cell Therapy in Germany
A 47-year-old woman with severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenia, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome received CAR-T cell therapy at University Hospital Erlangen in Germany last year. The treatment, which targets CD19 on B-cells, led to remission within wee…
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Recent Advances in Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases Reported
Developments in gene therapy and targeted medications have shown progress in treating rare diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy and certain forms of blindness. These conditions affect an estimated 30 million people in the United States, with over 7,000 identified rare disease…
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CAR-T Therapy Shows Increasing Remissions in Autoimmune Diseases with Rising Experimentation and Investment
CAR-T cell therapy, originally developed for cancer treatment, is achieving more remissions in patients with autoimmune diseases. According to STAT News, this progress has prompted additional clinical trials and investments from pharmaceutical companies.
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Researchers Report B Cell Rebooting Success in Additional Autoimmune Diseases
A study has demonstrated the effectiveness of B cell rebooting in treating myasthenia gravis and other autoimmune conditions. The approach, previously tested in lupus and multiple sclerosis, involves depleting and resetting B cells. @EricTopol reported on the findings, highlighti…
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Researchers Report CAR-T Cell Therapy Success in Severe Autoimmune Disease Case
A 47-year-old woman with three severe autoimmune diseases received experimental CAR-T cell therapy in early 2025 after nine failed treatments. The therapy, originally developed for cancer, targets problematic immune cells to induce remission. The patient has since returned to nor…
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CVC Capital Partners Seeks Co-Investors for €10.9 Billion Recordati Takeover Bid
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is seeking co-investors to fund its proposed €10.9 billion ($12.7 billion) acquisition of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati. The effort follows CVC's initial offer for the drugmaker, which specializes in treatments for rare diseases…
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Avalyn Pharma Files for US Initial Public Offering to Develop Inhaled Respiratory Treatments
Avalyn Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company focused on inhaled therapies for respiratory diseases, has filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The filing aims to raise capital for advancing its pipeline of treatments targeting conditions such as pulmonary fibros…
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Lab-Grown Brain Organoids Advance Study of Human Brain Development and Alzheimer's Disease
Lab-grown brain organoids are enhancing research into human brain development and diseases. A recent study indicates that boosting the brain's waste-disposal system reduces deficits and symptoms in Alzheimer's models. These approaches provide new insights into neurological condit…
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Neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard Links Aging Diseases to Brain Waste Clearance
Maiken Nedergaard, a neuroscientist at the University of Rochester, has researched the brain's glymphatic system, which clears waste during sleep. She connects impaired clearance to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Her work highlights the role of sleep in brain health…
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naturalnews.comworld91 days ago
CDC Temporarily Pauses Testing for 31 Infectious Diseases and Parasites
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has paused testing of samples from state and local health departments for 31 infectious diseases and parasites, including rabies, chickenpox and Epstein-Barr virus. The pause is part of a routine review of testing quality launched in…
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)science91 days ago
Study Describes Low-Cost Blood Test for Detecting Multiple Diseases Using Cell-Free DNA Methylation
Researchers have developed a blood test that uses cell-free DNA methylation to detect multiple diseases at a low cost. The test analyzes methylation patterns in blood samples to identify conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. This approach aims to enable early dete…
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FDA Declines to Issue Guidance on Alternative Funding Programs Importing Foreign Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined a request to provide specific guidance on alternative funding programs that import prescription drugs from overseas. These programs connect patients with affordable medications for critical diseases, though regulators state the i…