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Pope Leo XIV will proceed with a 12-day trip to South America from Nov. 6 to 17, the Vatican confirmed Oct. 26, after doctors said he is medically fit to travel. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery Oct. 13 to remove a lobe of his right lung where a malignant tumor was found.
A personalized mRNA-based melanoma vaccine significantly reduces the risk of cancer recurrence or death within two years, according to new clinical trial results. The vaccine, intismeran, is the first individualized cancer vaccine to show positive results in a phase III clinical trial.
ROME — Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis during the operation, performed using a video-assisted technique. The procedure, which lasted 90 minutes, was described as “successful” and “without complications.”
ROME — Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old pontiff will remain hospitalized for a week while doctors determine whether the lesion is malignant.
Philadelphia health officials reported a possible measles exposure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on Sept. 11, with preventive antibody treatments being administered to infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
A body has been found in the search for Noah Woods, a 3-year-old autistic and non-verbal boy who went missing in Suffolk, England, on Tuesday. Police say the discovery is currently being treated as unexplained.
Phil Collins nearly died from alcohol use but insists he 'didn't know he had a problem,' according to The Sunday Times Magazine.
The U.S. is revisiting the use of firing squads for executions due to drug shortages and ethical concerns, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, revealed the country music legend kept her cancer battle private out of concern for her fans. According to a CBS News interview, Dolly didn’t want people to worry.
At least five people were killed and several injured after an Amazon-branded cargo plane overran the runway and struck multiple vehicles at Miami International Airport. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging for drug-related charges, according to state media. The verdict, announced last month, was confirmed after the court obtained a religious opinion from the grand mufti of Egypt.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US have more than doubled over three decades, according to a study published in the Lancet Regional Health.
Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Lola Young surprised fans at Reading Festival with a final day performance after canceling shows last year due to health issues, according to BBC.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has started vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola, using the Ervebo vaccine to protect those at highest risk. About 20,000 of the doses will also be used in a clinical trial to test the vaccine's effectiveness against the latest strain.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rasonque, a breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, which nearly doubles median survival rates in clinical trials.
A new study has found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix is associated with a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnoses, potentially offering heart disease benefits comparable to daily blood pressure medication.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County deputy convicted of killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey, died in an Illinois prison, according to his attorney. Grayson, 32, had been serving a 20-year sentence after being found guilty of second-degree murder.
In rural Chad, solar-powered kiosks are helping bridge the healthcare gap, allowing residents to consult doctors remotely. The Telemedan initiative, launched in 2021, uses solar panels and digital tools to bring medical care to communities with limited access to electricity and internet.
The bodies of two hikers missing for 34 years were discovered after a Swiss glacier melted, according to police in the Valais region. DNA analysis confirmed they were Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in 1992.
Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) surged 57.27% before the market opened on Wednesday after its personalized cancer vaccine met two key endpoints in a phase 3 trial for melanoma, according to TechStock².
Robert Downey Jr.'s career has spanned blockbuster films like 'Avengers: Doomsday' and his return as Doctor Doom, as well as a free streaming revival of his 2007 crime thriller 'Zodiac.'
US blogger Perez Hilton is in a 'serious but stable' condition after being admitted to hospital following a self-harm livestream, according to his family.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is in the hospital following a 'small procedure,' with the club saying he is expected to be released within the next day or two. Meanwhile, O'Neill has hinted that his second stint with the club could end by the end of the season.
Ten people were arrested and 67 festivalgoers were transported to hospitals during Lollapalooza 2026, according to local officials. The four-day event sold out all 115,000 daily tickets.
