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EU classifies all cruise ship passengers as high-risk after hantavirus outbreak
All passengers aboard a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak are classified as high-risk contacts by EU health authorities. Asymptomatic individuals w…
HighSydney Researchers Secure $200K Grant for Lab-Grown Retina Blindness Treatment
Sydney researchers receive $200,000 grant to develop lab-grown retinas for identifying gene therapy candidates in inherited blindness, part of NSW's $600,000 n…
HighEE.UU. aprueba vacuna de Pfizer; Trump anuncia aplicación en menos de 24 horas
La FDA autorizó el uso de emergencia de la vacuna de Pfizer contra COVID-19 tras presión de la Casa Blanca. Trump anunció que la primera dosis se aplicará en m…
HighNew Study Suggests Amyloid Beta Disrupts Tau Protein in Alzheimer's Trigger
Researchers discovered amyloid beta may trigger Alzheimer's by displacing tau protein from microtubules, disrupting neuronal transport. This challenges decades…
HighU.S. Evacuates Americans as WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
A rare Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has killed 88 and infected 300+, prompting WHO emergency declaration. One American tested positive; seven Americans a…
HighUnapproved Eli Lilly Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide Illegally Sold Online
CBS News investigation reveals companies illegally selling Retatrutide, an experimental Eli Lilly weight loss drug still in clinical trials, to U.S. consumers…
HighCDC Study: Only 42% of High-Risk Flu Patients Start Tamiflu, Fewer Complete Course
A CDC-led study found only 42% of high-risk flu patients started Tamiflu, with fewer than half completing the full course during 2023-2025 seasons. Treatment g…
HighLifestyle Changes May Extend Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Research shows that adopting healthy lifestyle habits—including exercise, diet, and stress management—can significantly reduce mortality risk for cancer surviv…
HighPopular anti-aging supplements may interfere with cancer treatment, study finds
A new study warns that anti-aging supplements widely used by millions could undermine the effectiveness of cancer treatments, raising concerns about potential…
MediumEbola outbreak declared in DR Congo with 246 cases, 80 deaths; Uganda confirms imported case
Africa CDC declares Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo with 246 cases and 80 deaths reported. Uganda confirms first imported case as regional spread risks esca…
HighEbola Spreads to Seventh Congo Province as Bundibugyo Outbreak Nears Record Scale
Ebola has reached Sud-Ubangi, Congo's seventh affected province and the first in the west, as the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak is called the fastest-growing on r…
HighCDC traces record cyclosporiasis outbreak to Taylor Farms lettuce at Taco Bell
Federal health officials traced a record cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting over 30 states to lettuce from Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell locations, surpass…
HighMulti-cancer blood test fails primary trial goal in 142,000-patient NHS study
The Galleri blood test, tested on 142,000 NHS patients, failed to reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses as intended, despite some encouraging secondary findings o…
HighInfarmed analisa eventual comparticipação de Ozempic e Wegovy para tratamento da obesidade
O Infarmed está a estudar a eventual comparticipação de fármacos como Ozempic e Wegovy para a obesidade, após novas recomendações da OMS sobre acessibilidade.
HighGymnast's horror fall mars England's Commonwealth Games silver
England's Gabriel Langton suffered a serious head-first fall from the horizontal bar during the men's team gymnastics final at Glasgow 2026, overshadowing his…
HighExpert: Omicron's threat tied to global vaccination gaps, not inherent virulence
A new COVID-19 variant of concern named omicron has emerged and spread globally. An infectious disease expert explains the risks and emphasizes vaccine inequit…
HighFarmacéuticas aceleran desarrollo de pastillas para tratar COVID-19 en casa
Shionogi, Pfizer y MSD compiten por desarrollar tratamientos orales para COVID-19 que permitan a pacientes con síntomas leves tratarse en casa, marcando un cam…
HighKNUST and DNDi Partner to Screen 100 Molecules Against Schistosomiasis in Ghana's First Drug Discovery Push
KNUST and DNDi launched a drug discovery partnership to screen about 100 molecules against a Schistosoma species prevalent in Africa, aiming for better treatme…
MediumWeight-Loss Drugs May Slow Biological Ageing, Early Research Suggests
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may slow measures of biological ageing, though scientists stress the findin…
MediumDeep Learning Model MGCNA Predicts miRNA-Drug Resistance to Accelerate Cancer Therapy
Researchers developed MGCNA, a deep learning model using graph neural networks to predict which microRNAs influence cancer drug resistance and sensitivity, pot…
HighFive-year dormant Ebola virus may have triggered Guinea outbreak
Scientists suggest a recent Ebola outbreak in Guinea may have been triggered by a dormant virus in a 2013-2016 epidemic survivor, challenging previous understa…
MediumFDA Approves AbbVie's Parkinson's Drug
The US FDA has approved AbbVie's drug for treating Parkinson's disease, marking a new therapeutic option for patients with the neurodegenerative condition.
HighBig Bear's Jackie moves out of intensive care but remains critically ill
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, has been moved out of intensive care but remains critically ill with an undiagnosed condition causing severe anemia. H…
HighDoctors warn of 'Ozempic feet' as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs surge in popularity
Medical professionals are alerting GLP-1 medication users to a newly recognized side effect called 'Ozempic feet,' which affects foot health as patients experi…
MediumRaw garlic's health benefits: Science backs the hype, but don't expect miracles
Raw garlic contains allicin, a beneficial compound formed only when freshly cut and left for 15 minutes, but its health effects are often overstated and should…
HighHealth Summit Asia 2026 Assembles 30+ Global Healthcare Leaders for May Conference
Health Summit Asia 2026 has confirmed 30+ international speakers spanning public health, cancer research, AI medicine, and hospital innovation for a May confer…
MediumFDA Issues Nationwide Cheese Recall Linked to Multistate E. Coli Outbreak
FDA has announced a nationwide recall of cheese products linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak from raw milk, with 13 confirmed illnesses reported across mul…
HighMinnesota shifts COVID-19 wastewater testing to expand pathogen surveillance
Minnesota Department of Health is transitioning COVID-19 wastewater testing from University of Minnesota Genomics Center to UMN Medical School and state lab, e…
HighBlood test shows promise detecting 50+ cancer types early, including pancreatic
Grail announced Galleri, a multi-cancer early detection blood test detecting 50+ cancer types including pancreatic cancer at stages 0-1. The $949 test shows <1…
HighFirst drug to delay type 1 diabetes approved on NHS in landmark breakthrough
Teplizumab, the world's first drug to delay type 1 diabetes onset by up to three years, has been approved for NHS use in England and Wales, marking the biggest…
HighStudy links glucosamine supplements to 25% higher Alzheimer's progression risk
A new study finds glucosamine, a popular joint pain supplement, is associated with 25% higher odds of progressing to Alzheimer's disease, potentially through a…
MediumMayo Clinic solves 40-year PKCβ mystery, opening new cancer drug targets
Mayo Clinic researchers have revealed the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ) after 40 years, opening new precision drug development pathways f…
HighPennsylvania Reports Third Measles Death This Year as Outbreak Spreads
A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman died from measles complications, marking the state's third measles-related death this year amid 676 confirmed cases across 37…
MediumAir Force vet transforms Parkinson's diagnosis into Ironman triumph through exercise
Dr. Sara Whittingham discovered she had Parkinson's disease after dismissing early symptoms as stress-related. Through participation in exercise research, she…
HighNHS rolls out faster immunotherapy jab, cutting cancer treatment time from hours to minutes
The NHS is rolling out injectable pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that takes under two minutes to administer, benefiting thousands of cancer patients while sav…
HighCyclospora outbreak expands to 20 states with 11,458 cases linked to recalled lettuce
A parasitic illness outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has spread to 20 U.S. states with 11,458 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, marking the largest cycl…
HighNew oral weight-loss drug challenges Ozempic's dominance with pill form
Orforglipron (Foundayo), a new oral weight-loss medication, threatens Ozempic's market leadership by offering comparable results without injections at a lower…
HighHosur health centre's early closure forces dog bite victim to costly private care
A dog bite victim in Hosur was forced to seek expensive private treatment after an Urban Health and Wellness Centre closed 20 minutes early, highlighting staff…
HighPAHO Flags Brazil, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Peru at Very High Polio Risk as Vaccination Falls
PAHO warns Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Peru face very high polio reintroduction risk as regional vaccine coverage falls to about 79%, the lowest…
MediumNewAmsterdam Pharma Launches SPINOZA Trial, Expanding Obicetrapib Into Alzheimer's Prevention
NewAmsterdam Pharma dosed the first participant in SPINOZA, a 400-patient Phase 2b trial testing obicetrapib for preclinical Alzheimer's disease, repurposing a…
HighTeen Given 8 Months to Live Beats Stage 4 Cancer With Doctor's Extraordinary Friendship
Dylan Mwaniki, diagnosed with terminal stage 4 kidney cancer at 14, survived against odds through an exceptional bond with his oncologist Dr. Mary Austin, who…
HighTwo hospitalized with West Nile virus in Albany as health officials urge mosquito precautions
Two people hospitalized with West Nile virus in Albany, Georgia, as cases emerge across multiple US locations. Health authorities urge mosquito protection meas…
HighThree Dead From Hantavirus on Cruise Ship; WHO Confirms Rare Outbreak
Three passengers died from hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with WHO confirming the outbreak and investigating possible person-to-person transmiss…
HighCyclospora Outbreak Spreads: Patient Reveals Debilitating Cramps Beyond Diarrhea
A multi-state Cyclospora outbreak has sickened over 1,600 confirmed cases with 141 hospitalizations. Mexican lettuce from Taylor Farms is potentially linked to…
HighDoctors Clarify Safe Paracetamol Use: Dosage, Pregnancy, Drug Interactions & Overdose Risks
Leading Indian doctors address common paracetamol safety questions, covering safe dosages for adults and children, pregnancy use, drug interactions, and risks…
HighSpecialized immune cells drive abnormal joint tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers identify SPP1ʰⁱmacrophages as key drivers of abnormal tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis, revealing tissue remodeling pathways beyond inflammati…
HighWHO Chief Reassures Tenerife as Hantavirus Cruise Ship Approaches Spain
WHO Director-General Tedros arrived in Tenerife to coordinate evacuation of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, reassuring residents the outbreak poses low publ…
HighTransplant surgeon's brush with death spurs pig organ revolution
Dr Robert Montgomery, a transplant surgeon with a failing heart, pioneered pig organ transplants after receiving a hepatitis C-positive human heart. His person…
HighPharmac removes ethnicity criteria for cholesterol drug Rosuvastatin
Pharmac will remove eligibility criteria for Rosuvastatin from October 2026, allowing clinicians to prescribe based on clinical need. The change is expected to…
HighWHO backs AstraZeneca vaccine safety as nations suspend rollout over clot fears
The WHO rejected safety concerns over AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, stating no causal link to blood clots exists, even as multiple countries suspended rollou…
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