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Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim

August 23, 2026

Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim

Lillian Smart's family says the 8-year-old's brain injuries were too severe to survive after contracting Naegleria fowleri while swimming in a lake.

Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

August 23, 2026

Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

Tadalafil users were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma, a study found, raising new questions about long-term Cialis use and eye pressure risks.

Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

August 22, 2026

Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

Potassium phosphate was injected instead of an anesthetic into four patients' spines during joint replacement surgeries at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial

August 20, 2026

Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial

Merck and Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine hit its Phase 3 trial endpoint, showing improved recurrence-free survival in melanoma patients after surgery.

Cancer doctor reveals 5 habits that may reduce disease risk and improve outcomes

August 20, 2026

Cancer doctor reveals 5 habits that may reduce disease risk and improve outcomes

A breast surgical oncologist shares five everyday strategies to reduce cancer risk, including how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could play a role.

Robot performs 26 cataract surgeries with surgeon control

August 19, 2026

Robot performs 26 cataract surgeries with surgeon control

ForSight Robotics says its JASPER platform completed 26 fully robotic-assisted cataract surgeries without ever converting to manual operation.

Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of deadly cancer, major study finds

August 19, 2026

Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of deadly cancer, major study finds

Mass General Brigham research links one daily sugary drink to nearly three times higher stomach cancer risk, with fructose identified as a key factor.

Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job

August 18, 2026

Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job

A Harvard study found U.S. pilots and flight attendants face the highest radiation-related cancer mortality risk out of more than 500 occupations.

Parkinson’s patient’s yearslong tremor vanishes within minutes of new ultrasound treatment

August 18, 2026

Parkinson’s patient’s yearslong tremor vanishes within minutes of new ultrasound treatment

Bud Leavell's Parkinson's tremor vanished minutes after receiving FDA-approved focused ultrasound at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Arlington, Texas.

Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’

August 17, 2026

Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’

A JAMA Surgery study of over two million patients found that cancer treatment delays grew by more than 10 days across six disease types.