Health & Wellness
06/12/2026 · Catahoula & Concordia Region
Experimental pancreatic cancer pill extends survival in advanced cases
Researchers reported Sunday that an experimental pill helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer survive longer than current treatments allow. The findings offer a potential new option for a disease that kills most patients within months of diagnosis.
Federal Judge to Review $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund for Trump Administration
A federal judge has agreed to review a $1.8 billion fund established by the Trump administration to compensate individuals it says suffered wrongful treatment by the federal government. The fund's announcement sparked opposition across Republican and Democratic ranks.
06/13/2026
Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Pill Extends Survival in Clinical Trial
Researchers reported Sunday that an experimental pill extended survival for people with advanced pancreatic cancer, marking a potential advance against one of the most lethal malignancies.
06/13/2026
Study shows pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival for majority of patients
A new study found that daraxonrasib doubled survival rates for more than 90 percent of pancreatic cancer patients. Researchers now plan to test the drug against lung, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.
06/13/2026
U.S. Commits $162 Million to Ebola Response in Congo and Uganda
The United States has committed $162 million to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, making it the largest financial contributor to the response effort. The State Department coordinated with Canada and Mexico on travel screening measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
06/13/2026
Overdose cases linked to GLP-1 weight loss drugs prompt scrutiny
NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson reported findings from an investigation into overdose cases associated with GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss. The report, conducted in partnership with KFF Health News, documents a rise in such incidents.
06/13/2026
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