Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly writes about health, medicine, healthcare systems, and public-health developments. He follows new research, treatment developments, health policy, and major disease-related stories while paying close attention to the quality and limitations of available evidence. Brian's reporting aims to provide clear information and useful context without turning preliminary research or isolated findings into definitive conclusions.
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Singapore expands haze mask distribution to all seniors aged 60 and above

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu announced the expansion on Thursday, stating that the government had responded to…

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FDA Approves First KRAS-Targeted Pill for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Metastatic pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat due to late detection and the aggressive nature of the disease, which…

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Measles Resurgence in the U.S. and Global Spread Exposes Vaccine Policy Crises

The trajectory of the disease in the United States has shifted dramatically since early 2025, when an outbreak in Texas…

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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after successful surgery

The surgical procedure, which lasted 90 minutes, was described by the Vatican as successful, with no complications reported during the…

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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s oral weight-loss pill as seasonal COVID-19 cases rise in U.S.

Market Availability and Pricing Foundayo will become available through Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect program starting April 6. The lowest dose will…

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Sexually Transmitted Shigella Infections Rise with Growing Drug Resistance, CDC Warns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published findings in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlighting this…

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France reports 25 local Chikungunya cases as summer surge prompts mosquito control measures

The virus, known medically as Chikungunya virus disease (CHIKVD), is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.…

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Singapore to rename and expand Institute of Mental Health as national centre

The redesignation aligns the institution with Singapore’s existing national specialty centres for cancer, heart, and eye conditions. Under this new…

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Air Force Basic Training Flu Outbreak Amid Vaccine Policy Shift; WHO Updates 2027 Southern Hemisphere Recommendations

This surge in cases follows a significant policy change announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in April, which made the…

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Russia reports no plague cases in Siberia to WHO as assessments continue

The primary focus of the current public health response remains on determining whether the laboratory worker’s death was related to…

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