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Acting early in cancer detection

Diagnosing cancer early, before it has spread, may potentially lead to better outcomes

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This red chair is a reminder that patients can't wait

Colleagues rally around a red chair as a reminder to work urgently for the people who need lifesaving medicines and vaccines

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Understanding the health risks of high LDL cholesterol

Our scientists are investigating a potential new approach to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in order to help lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes

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More treatment options mean more flexibility for people with cancer

Additional treatment options can help patients make time for their health and their priorities

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From awareness to action: understanding triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)

Early detection is important for this aggressive type of breast cancer. Learn more about the risk factors, signs and symptoms of TNBC.

A call to action: Lowering LDL cholesterol

See how a grandfather's heart attack sparked a journey toward lowering his LDL cholesterol level

Understanding vision-threatening retinal conditions: Diabetic macular edema and wet AMD

Our scientists are researching new ways to address vision-threatening retinal conditions like diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD)

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Finding joy after surviving cervical cancer twice

How one woman embraced life, marriage and motherhood despite her cervical cancer diagnosis

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Navigating RSV disease: one family’s journey

As a leading cause of hospitalization for infants globally, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can progress to severe illness for some babies

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When cancer comes back

An oncology researcher explains who's at higher risk for cancer recurrence and what you can do to make it less likely

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Supporting colleagues working with cancer

There are so many unknowns after a cancer diagnosis -- whether or not you receive support at work shouldn’t be one of them

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VIDEO: Living with pulmonary arterial hypertension

One woman’s story shows the power of knowledge and support for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

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Sarampión: signos y síntomas

Obtenga más información sobre qué es el virus del sarampión y cómo se propaga

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Make time to get screened for cancer

Find out why it's important to follow cancer screening recommendations

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How we’re addressing health literacy

Many people struggle to understand health information, which can impact health outcomes. What we're doing to support health literacy.

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Debunking type 2 diabetes misconceptions

Learn more about type 2 diabetes

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Driving prostate cancer research forward

Our scientists are dedicated to advancing research for potential treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer

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Understanding lung cancer: 5 essential things to know as a patient or caregiver

What to know about one of the most common types of cancer

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HPV and related cancers: What you need to know

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of certain types of cervical cancer and other cancers in men and women

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Our former CEO Dr. Roy Vagelos honored for role in helping China combat hepatitis B 

We’re proud of his recognition and our continued commitment to global health

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Prostate cancer: stigma, early screening and support

A prostate cancer survivor and a caregiver and advocate want to inspire more people to talk about the disease

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Here for Good: A steadfast commitment to global health

How one colleague’s upbringing and career journey have motivated her to enable health access around the world

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How employees with careers in nursing are critical at MSD

Nurses' clinical expertise and patient experience provide valuable insight across our company

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Update to supply issue regarding OncoTICE

We know how important it is to get medicines to the people who need them and providing those medicines is at the center of what we do

Gina Esposito HPV Story

Empowering others to speak up about HPV-related cancers

The impact of Gina’s diagnosis inspired her to help others prioritize their health

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Biomarker testing may help inform treatment decisions in certain cancers

An oncologist explains why cancer biomarkers may provide more precise information about a person's cancer

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How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance

The growing burden of AMR is threatening the return to a world without effective antibiotics

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Staying positive with pulmonary arterial hypertension

From struggling to breathe to advocating for others, one woman with PAH shares her story

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Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench

Members of MSD’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients

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VIDEO: Patient with PAH shares her clinical trial experience 

Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Colleen Brunetti knows the importance of participating in clinical trials

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Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities