Health Science

Johns Hopkins University figures put US measles cases at 4,020 this year, with Pennsylvania reporting more than 1,000 cases, 198 hospitalizations and five deaths.

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• October 7, 2026

A cardiovascular research roundup covers isometric exercise for blood pressure, a small drug-coated balloon comparison and preclinical semaglutide findings in HFpEF.

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• October 7, 2026

A medical news roundup highlights menopause tracking by wearables, rising GLP-1 prescribing among eligible teens and cardiovascular risks linked to iatrogenic menopause.

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• October 7, 2026

A study of 84 patients aged 21 and younger found 80% had stage III or IV colorectal cancer at diagnosis; persistent symptoms warrant evaluation.

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• October 7, 2026

Nine technologies will be tested in the NHS, with up to £80 million backing a drive to diagnose 92% of referred patients within 18 weeks.

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• October 6, 2026

A UCLA study of nearly 1,500 adults linked older-appearing brains to memory, mood and, in one group, gut bacteria and microbial byproducts.

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• October 6, 2026

MedPage Today’s October 4 roundup features comments on AI, Medicare prevention, GLP-1 drugs, tick larvae and other medical topics.

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• October 5, 2026

A MedPage Today opinion argues that routine antibiotic use in food animals contributes to drug resistance and calls for action beyond clinical prescribing.

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• October 5, 2026

A human study found age-related autophagy patterns differed across cell types and sexes; a five-person exercise pilot suggests activity may alter the process.

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• October 4, 2026

A 19-country analysis of nearly 70,000 adults links long-term primary care relationships and care coordination with better patient-reported experiences.

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• October 4, 2026