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US Cancer Survival Reaches Historic 70% Milestone
The American Cancer Society reports that 7 in 10 cancer patients now survive five years or more post-diagnosis, up from 50% in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s. Advances in precision medicine, immunotherapies, and early detection via AI are driving gains in lung, liver, and myeloma cancers.
Nearly 19 million Americans now live with or beyond cancer, highlighting growing survivorship needs.
FDA Orders Removal of Suicide Warnings from GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
The FDA instructed Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to remove warnings about suicidal thoughts from labels of their blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like those for weight loss. This follows reviews indicating insufficient evidence of risk.
The decision impacts major pharma products amid ongoing obesity treatment trends.
Blood Test Detects Crohn's Disease Years Before Symptoms
A new study shows a simple blood test can identify Crohn's disease years prior to symptoms, enabling earlier intervention. Canadian researchers highlight its potential to prevent progression of this inflammatory bowel disease.
The discovery could transform IBD management globally.
Flu Hospitalizations Surge in California
California officials warn of rising flu hospitalizations, projecting further increases, though milder than last year's severe season. State Public Health Officer Dr. Erica Pan urges flu vaccines for all over 6 months old.
Cases are climbing despite vaccination recommendations.
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Hits 434 Cases
South Carolina reports 124 new measles cases since last Friday, totaling 434 with over 400 in quarantine. The outbreak, ongoing since October, centers in Spartanburg County.
Most cases link to low vaccination rates in the area.
WHO Highlights Sudan's Health Crises Amid Civil War
One thousand days into Sudan's civil war, outbreaks of cholera, dengue, malaria, and measles surge due to poor conditions and damaged health systems. WHO supports responses but notes attacks on healthcare and funding shortages.
Peace is urged as the best solution.
Global Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Gains Momentum
January marks World Cervical Cancer Awareness Month; WHO pushes 90-70-90 targets: 90% girls vaccinated, 70% screened, 90% treated by 2030. Australia reports zero cases in women under 25; Rwanda nears goals early.
Dozens of countries expand HPV vaccination and screening.
Congress Rejects Trump Global Health Funding Cuts
US Congress allocates $9.4 billion for global health in 2026, rejecting Trump's cuts and funding PEPFAR at $4.6 billion. This exceeds the administration's $3.8 billion request but excludes WHO funding.
Bipartisan bill aims to sustain aid after disruptions.
New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Promises $1.3 Billion Benefits
A virus-like particle vaccine from Diamond Light Source and partners offers safer, heat-stable protection without live virus handling. Projected to yield over $1.3 billion annually, it's advancing to production.
Technology could extend to other livestock and zoonotic diseases.
J&J Presents New Data on Depression Treatments
At the 2026 ACNP meeting, Johnson & Johnson shares Phase 3 data on CAPLYTA for remission in adjunctive MDD and SPRAVATO for anhedonia in TRD. Seltorexant shows better tolerability than quetiapine for MDD with insomnia.
AI platforms advance precision medicine in neuropsychiatry.
States Launch Rural Health Transformation Plans
US states race to implement rural health plans amid ongoing challenges, as highlighted in KFF Health News' First Edition. Vaccines aid older adults, per reports.
Efforts focus on access and innovation in underserved areas.