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Python Blood Molecule Rises 1,000-Fold After Feeding, Suppresses Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss in Mice Without GLP-1 Drug Side Effects
A newly discovered molecule in python blood, para-tyramine-O-sulfate (pTOS), surges 1,000 times post-feeding and suppresses appetite in mice, pointing to a promising new path for weight loss drugs without the nausea or muscle loss linked to GLP-1 drugs.
FDA Panel Unanimously Recommends Reformulated 2026–2027 Flu Vaccine to Target Subclade K Amid Low Effectiveness Rates
A new FDA panel vote means next season’s flu vaccine will target the fast-spreading subclade K, after this year’s shot protected only 22–34% of adults.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk in Major Norwegian Study of 48,821 Adults
A major Norwegian study found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness significantly reduced the risk of COVID-19–related hospitalization, but did not affect the chance of contracting the virus.
India Launches Free Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for 1.15 Crore 14-Year-Old Girls From Feb 28, 2026
India has launched a free, nationwide campaign to vaccinate 1.15 crore 14-year-old girls against HPV, aiming to curb cervical cancer deaths using the Gardasil 4 vaccine.
India Launches Indigenous Td Vaccine: 55 Lakh Doses to Be Supplied by April 2026, Prices Set to Drop
India has launched its first indigenously manufactured Tetanus and adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. The move replaces the old tetanus toxoid shot, will supply 55 lakh doses by April 2026, and is expected to lower vaccine costs under the Universal Immunization Programme.
FDA Approves Widaplik Quadpill for Hypertension as 50% of Patients Fail to Stick to Multi-Drug Regimens
With up to half of hypertension patients struggling to take multiple daily medications, the FDA has approved Widaplik—a single-pill combination therapy—while new research highlights the benefits of "quadpill" strategies and even hot water immersion for managing high blood pressure.
AI-Assisted Mammography Cuts Interval Breast Cancer Diagnoses by 12% in 100,000-Woman Swedish Trial, Study Finds
A landmark Swedish study of over 100,000 women shows AI-supported mammography reduces interval breast cancer diagnoses by 12%, detects more aggressive cancers earlier, and lowers radiologists’ workload by 44%.
Study Finds NETs-Based Risk Score Predicts Survival and Treatment Response in 146 Colorectal Cancer Patients
New research shows that a risk model based on neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) genes accurately predicts prognosis and chemotherapy response in colorectal cancer, offering hope for more personalized treatment strategies.
2026 Report: 70% Five-Year Cancer Survival Rate, 90% Cure Rate for Childhood Leukemia, But Inequities Persist
The 2026 American Cancer Society report reveals record-high cancer survival rates, with five-year survival at 70% and 90% of childhood leukemia patients cured, but warns of lingering risks for survivors and ongoing disparities in access to care.
Adding Megestrol to Letrozole Boosts Tumor Suppression to 80% in Early-Stage ER-Positive Breast Cancer, PIONEER Trial Finds
The phase 2b PIONEER trial published in Nature Cancer shows that combining megestrol with letrozole significantly improves tumor suppression and reduces hot flashes for postmenopausal women with early-stage ER-positive breast cancer, though some side effects remain.