Biden Shares Cancer Update Ahead of Memoir
The former president says prostate cancer treatment will limit his promotional appearances for his upcoming book.
U.S. Diseases News
For readers in the United States, this page covers medical diagnosis, treatment breakthroughs, public health impact, disease outbreaks and research into risk factors. It provides information on developments within the national health system.
Cancer
Jack McCaffery Takes Leave for Lymphoma Treatment
The University of Richmond basketball player is receiving care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.
Stroke
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Do you believe you can meaningfully protect your brain health through everyday habits?
American Heart Association Launches Brain Center
The new American Heart Association Center for the Brain aims to advance research on the links between heart and brain health.
Autism
Ahmir Thompson Discloses Adult Autism, ADHD Testing
The Roots drummer said he sought autism and ADHD testing as an adult and urged others to consider getting assessed.
Diabetes
Nick Jonas Writes Open Letter on Type 1 Diabetes
The singer shared his 21-year experience living with the condition as part of Dexcom's A Letter to Diabetes initiative.
COVID-19
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Should drug companies be shielded from patent lawsuits over government-ordered vaccines?
Moderna Faces Appeal Over COVID Vaccine Patent Claims
A Federal Circuit panel heard arguments on whether Moderna can shield itself from patent claims by Arbutus and Genevant over its COVID-19 vaccine.
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