Studies presented at the ERS Congress reveal that young adults who vape exhibit significantly lower exercise capacity, even with normal lung function.

The US administration has enacted a temporary ban on direct commercial flights from the DRC and mandated centralized health screening for travelers.

Michigan health authorities have identified lettuce and salad greens as a potential source for a sprawling cyclosporiasis outbreak. Officials are advising consumers to thoroughly wash or cook produce to mitigate the risk of this parasitic infection.

New research suggests that muscle stiffness in myotonic dystrophy type 1 is a primary driver of tissue damage, rather than just a passive symptom of the disease.

A Stanford Medicine-led study finds that while neurotypical teens become more responsive to unfamiliar voices, adolescents with autism do not. Instead, autistic teens show an increased neurological response to their mother's voice as they mature.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially expanded into the Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces. Meanwhile, ongoing labor strikes at a treatment center in Ituri are complicating the public health response.

Recent neuroimaging and cellular studies link long COVID to structural damage in the dopamine system rather than widespread brain inflammation. Researchers are now exploring whether these changes, which mirror aspects of neurodegenerative disease, could be treated with dopamine-targeting therapies.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been admitted to a Frankfurt hospital with the Ebola virus. The patient is in stable condition, and officials state there is no risk to the general public.

Authorities have issued guidance for preschool children to wear protective clothing as the nation faces a spike in dengue fever transmissions. The appeal aims to minimize mosquito exposure during a critical high-risk period.

The AFC/M23 rebel group has established a parallel healthcare administration in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to manage an Ebola outbreak.

Recent data reveals a surge in high blood pressure among Indians under 40, driven by sedentary lifestyles and high sodium intake. Experts warn of a growing risk of heart attack and stroke.

Scientists have discovered 22 circulating metabolites that correlate with high intake of ultra-processed foods, providing biological evidence of metabolic distress.

Health officials are monitoring an outbreak of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis across 31 states. Investigators have not yet identified a specific source for the surge in cases.

Researchers are validating urine-based liquid biopsy as a patient-friendly alternative to surgical tissue exams for detecting bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers.

Scientific findings suggest a link between oral bacteria and cardiovascular conditions like heart valve calcification and atrial fibrillation. The research indicates that bacteria can relocate to heart tissue, challenging the traditional separation between dental and cardiac care.

Scientists at the Shenyang Institute of Automation have created a microneedle patch for real-time dopamine monitoring, highlighting the distinction between clinical technology and unregulated wellness products.

Studies in mice reveal that ovarian decline involves a progressive loss of tissue-level coordination and inflammation. Researchers are now investigating these processes to better understand female metabolic and cardiovascular health.

Patients with end-stage renal disease are advocating for integrated cardiovascular care, citing a gap between their clinical needs and healthcare information.

The heads of Africa CDC and the WHO are conducting a joint mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to coordinate efforts against a spreading Ebola outbreak.

New York City health authorities identified 31 buildings with cooling towers testing positive for Legionella during an investigation into a disease cluster. The Guggenheim Museum has completed mandatory disinfection and remains open.