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Moderna and Merck Say Personalized mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Succeeded in Large Trial, Opening 'New Chapter in Cancer Care'
A personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda reduced melanoma recurrence and spread in a late-stage trial of 1,137 patients, sending Moderna shares up 160% as the companies prepare to file for approval within months.
Ebola Response in DRC Faces New Pressure as Violence Hampers Containment
Violence in eastern DRC is complicating efforts to contain Ebola, raising fears that conflict and disease could worsen together.
WHO Warns Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses a Year
The World Health Organization says unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, with young children at greatest risk.
Latest Update: Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Expands Across DRC and Uganda
Health officials say the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is evolving rapidly, with rising case numbers, cross-border transmission, and wider geographic spread.
Paola Bedell Speaks Out After Ebola Leak Accusation in Liberia
Nurse Paola Bedell says she did not spread lies or act with bad intent, but warned fellow nurses, family, and friends out of caution after receiving an internal precautionary alert tied to possible Ebola exposure.
BREAKING: CDC Declares Level 3 Emergency as Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 Aboard Cruise Ship
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its Emergency Operations Centers and classified a hantavirus cluster aboard the MV Hondius as a Level 3 emergency response — the agency's highest alert tier — after three deaths and eight suspected cases were confirmed. The WHO warns the global risk remains low, but the outbreak has ignited urgent public health scrutiny.
Measles Surges Across America: CDC Reports 1,842 Cases in 2026 With 25 Active Outbreaks
The CDC has confirmed 1,842 measles cases in the United States in 2026 — a staggering figure driven by 25 active outbreaks, with 93% of cases linked to outbreak clusters. San Francisco recorded its first measles case since 2019 in April. Global figures are equally alarming, with nearly 10,000 suspected cases reported across multiple regions since mid-March alone.
Mpox, Dengue & Bird Flu: The Global Health Threats Reshaping 2026
From mpox clade 1b spreading beyond Africa to dengue fever shattering records in the Americas and H5N1 bird flu circulating in US dairy herds with new human cases in Cambodia, a convergence of infectious disease threats is straining global public health systems in 2026. Here is a comprehensive update on every major outbreak health authorities are monitoring.
HEALTH ALERT: Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship — Americans Repatriated After Vessel Quarantined in Canary Islands
A hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship docked in the Canary Islands has triggered an international health emergency, with American passengers airlifted back to the United States under CDC supervision.
Hantavirus Outbreak Declared on Luxury Cruise Ship: Dozens Ill, Vessel Quarantined at Sea
Health authorities have declared a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard the MS Adriatic Star, a luxury cruise liner carrying 2,400 passengers and crew, after 47 people fell ill with symptoms consistent with the potentially deadly virus. The ship is currently quarantined in international waters.
Health News Roundup May 4, 2026: WHO Declares Mpox Emergency Over, New Alzheimer's Drug Approved, Bird Flu Spreads to 12 States
The WHO lifts the global mpox health emergency, the FDA fast-tracks a groundbreaking Alzheimer's treatment, H5N1 bird flu continues its spread across US states, and new research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated aging.
Dangerous Severe Weather Sweeps Midwest: Golf Ball-Sized Hail, 60 MPH Winds, and Tornado Threat
A powerful storm system is barreling through the Midwest this week, bringing golf ball-sized hail, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and the threat of tornadoes across multiple states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio.
FDA Approves Revolutionary Cancer Treatment with 89% Success Rate
US health officials greenlight innovative immunotherapy treatment showing unprecedented effectiveness against multiple cancer types.
Global Health Initiative Targets Cancer Breakthrough: New Treatment Shows 85% Success Rate in Clinical Trials
Revolutionary cancer treatment demonstrates unprecedented success rates in global clinical trials, offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide as WHO announces expanded access program.
Scientists Discover New Treatment for Chronic Disease
Breakthrough research offers hope for millions suffering from previously untreatable conditions.