Diseases

Colorectal Cancer Rates Rise in Young Adults, New Report Finds

Researchers work to determine causes of increase in distal colon and rectal cancers.

Henrietta Lacks' Family Reaches Settlement in Fight Over Her Stolen Cells

Details of the Novartis agreement aren't public, but the family says it is pleased with the outcome.

Novartis Settles Lawsuit with Henrietta Lacks' Estate Over 'Stolen Cells'

The pharmaceutical giant becomes the second company to reach an agreement with the family over the use of Lacks' cells in medical research and development.

CDC Leadership Shakeup Raises Concerns for Hospitals

Acting director appointment and staff departures spark uncertainty around outbreak coordination, public health guidance, and disease surveillance.

White House Taps NIH Director Bhattacharya to Serve as Interim CDC Head

Bhattacharya will oversee both agencies until a permanent CDC director is nominated and confirmed.

NIH Director Temporarily Takes Helm of CDC

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to serve as acting CDC director while also leading the National Institutes of Health.

Kansas Teen Raises Heart Health Awareness After Father's Passing

Sophomore Zella Handzel honors her late father's legacy by leading CPR training and fundraising for the American Heart Association

Global Familial Hypercholesterolemia Treatment Market to Reach $4.5B by 2036

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Laughter Can Boost Heart Health, Experts Say

Columbia cardiologist explains how positivity and joy can lower risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues.