Medical Research - Page 8

June 4, 2026

People taking common sleep drug may not realize they're too impaired to drive, study finds

A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving the next morning, researchers say.

June 3, 2026

New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds

Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to prevent influenza infections.

June 3, 2026

MMA star Ben Askren returns to fighting less than a year after double lung transplant, stint on life support

Ben Askren will face Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match at Real American Freestyle 11 on July 18 less than one year after his double-lung transplant.

June 3, 2026

One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk

Processed meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancer, according to a large European study spanning 14 years.

June 2, 2026

New drug shows promise in fight against pancreatic cancer

Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports on doctors seeing results from Daraxonrasib, a new drug targeting pancreatic cancer, on ‘Special Report.’

June 2, 2026

New cancer vaccine delivers stunning result against one of the deadliest skin cancers

A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.

June 1, 2026

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.

June 1, 2026

FDA delays cost Americans trillions and slow lifesaving drugs, new report says

A new report estimates speeding up FDA drug approvals by one year could generate over $10 trillion in economic value from faster medical innovation.

June 1, 2026

Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals

A new JAMA Oncology study finds veterans with cancer face elevated suicide risk that can persist for up to five years following their diagnosis.

May 31, 2026

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds

New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term brain health.