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New Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 87 as Officials Race to Contain Vaccine-Resistant Strain
A new Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed 87 people, involving a virus strain with no known vaccine. Health officials are racing to contain the spread.
HighAfrican Union pledges Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine by year-end as deaths reach 246
The African Union announced a vaccine and treatment for Ebola Bundibugyo will be available by end of 2026, as the outbreak in DRC reaches 246 deaths and 1,077…
HighTumor microbes emerge as key players in cancer immunity and treatment response
Research reveals intra-tumoral microbes—bacteria, fungi, viruses—actively shape cancer progression and treatment response, opening new therapeutic avenues thro…
HighLife and Death Separated by Moments in Congo's Ebola Crisis
A patient dies at a Rwampara clinic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, illustrating the razor-thin margin between life and death amid the ongoing Ebola epide…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Show Promise Against Addiction by Targeting Brain's Reward Center
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic reduce substance abuse and alcohol consumption by acting on the brain's lateral septum, a reward control center. This discovery res…
HighArgentine scientists test nasal spray against hantavirus
Argentine researchers are testing a nasal spray containing carrageenan—originally developed during COVID-19—as a preventive treatment for hantavirus, showing p…
MediumWinter Blues vs. SAD: How Seasonal Changes Affect Mental Health
Clinical psychologist Dr Seleme Melato explains how seasonal changes trigger mental health challenges, distinguishing between mild winter blues and serious sea…
HighLiberia's kush epidemic: Traffickers thrive as courts convict only 1 in 146 arrested
Liberia faces a growing kush addiction crisis affecting youth while major trafficking networks exploit the country as a cocaine transit route, with enforcement…
HighNZ flu season peaks but doctors warn of potential second wave
New Zealand's flu season has passed its peak due to herd immunity, but medical experts warn of a potential second wave as colder weather returns and influenza…
HighModern IVF achieves 68% live birth rates while cutting twin pregnancies to 2.9%
Modern IVF techniques now achieve 68% cumulative live birth rates while reducing twin pregnancies to 2.9%, marking significant improvement over historical appr…
HighAustralia reports seven suspected H5N1 cases in seabirds as outbreak spreads
South Australia reported seven suspected H5N1 cases in seabirds, bringing potential total to 27 since June detection. Human health risk remains low with no pou…
HighBryan Johnson diagnosed with incurable autoimmune gastritis
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has been diagnosed with Autoimmune Gastritis (AIG), a rare incurable autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks stomach…
HighAlagoas registra duas mortes por Covid-19 e atinge 7.144 óbitos totais
Alagoas confirmou 322 novos casos e 2 mortes por Covid-19, elevando o total de óbitos para 7.144 desde o início da pandemia.
HighFDA Scrutinizes Off-Label Testosterone Use for Menopause as Safety Questions Linger
FDA specialists warned Thursday that long-term safety questions about testosterone therapy for menopausal women remain unanswered, despite growing off-label us…
HighStaten Island breast cancer survivors launch support group for early detection
Breast cancer survivors on Staten Island have formed a support group focused on helping women and promoting early detection of the disease.
MediumCovid, influenza e Rsv: Bassetti parla di 'trio infernale' per l'autunno
L'infettivologo Matteo Bassetti prevede una stagione invernale 2022-23 con la circolazione simultanea di Covid, influenza e virus respiratorio sinciziale, più…
MediumScientists develop 'pancoronavirus' vaccine effective against multiple coronavirus species and variants
US researchers created a 'pancoronavirus' vaccine effective against multiple coronavirus species and variants, showing 100% protection in primate trials and cr…
HighBayer's Gadoquatrane Meets Endpoints in Pediatric MRI Contrast Study
Bayer's gadoquatrane contrast agent demonstrated positive results in pediatric MRI imaging trials, meeting primary and secondary endpoints. The company has sub…
MediumNorovirus Detected in Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant
Norovirus has been detected in a wastewater treatment plant in Ohio, signaling potential community circulation of the contagious virus.
MediumBrazilian Deputy Backs Bill to Restrict Plastic Surgery to Licensed Physicians
Brazilian deputy Ana Paula Lima presented a favorable opinion on Bill 1027/2025, proposing to make plastic surgery an exclusive medical activity to protect pat…
HighKathmandu screening reveals HPV infections beyond vaccine coverage in 90 women
A cervical cancer screening in Kathmandu found 90 HPV-positive women, with 65 infected by vaccine-uncovered types, highlighting gaps in Nepal's immunization st…
HighNew Brain Mechanism Upends Understanding of How GLP-1 Drugs Work
Research reveals unexpected brain mechanisms underlying GLP-1 medications, challenging previous assumptions about how these drugs work beyond weight loss.
MediumAlagoas registra duas mortes por Covid-19, incluindo puérpera de 29 anos
Alagoas health authorities confirm two COVID-19 deaths including a 29-year-old postpartum woman, bringing the state total to 6,379 deaths with 241,901 confirme…
HighSurco instala vacunación contra COVID-19 en mercados y parques: fechas, lugares y otras vacunas gratuitas
La Municipalidad de Surco y la Diris Lima Sur instalarán puntos de vacunación contra COVID-19 en mercados desde el 26 de julio y en parques durante agosto de 2…
MediumKey Lessons from COVID-19: What Science and Society Have Learned
CNN examines key scientific and medical insights gained from the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on discoveries that shaped public health understanding and respo…
MediumCientistas modificam bactérias para atacar tumores sem danificar tecidos saudáveis
Pesquisadores modificam geneticamente a bactéria Clostridium sporogenes para atacar tumores cancerígenos sem danificar tecidos saudáveis, combinando direcionam…
HighBiohacker Bryan Johnson's Autoimmune Diagnosis Challenges Longevity Perfection Myth
Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has disclosed a diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis, an incurable chronic autoimmune disease, challenging the narrative that…
HighNew DNA methylation foundation model CpGPT shows promise for aging and disease prediction, pending peer review
Researchers introduced CpGPT, a transformer foundation model for DNA methylation that integrates sequence, positional and epigenetic context to impute missing…
MediumDual-Color Glowing Plants Map Immune Responses at Infection Sites Over Days to Months
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences built a two-color autoluminescent reporter that measures gene activity ratiometrically, letting scientist…
HighBrazilian COVID-19 vaccine enters human trials phase in 2023
Brazil's SpiN-TEC vaccine, developed by UFMG and Fiocruz, is expected to begin human trials in early 2023 pending regulatory approval from ANVISA. The vaccine…
HighVitamin B12's Complex Cancer Link Emerges in New Research
Experts reveal vitamin B12 has a complicated link to cancer, with both deficiency and excess levels potentially increasing health risks over time.
MediumFirst severe U.S. bird flu case confirmed in Louisiana patient with backyard flock exposure
Louisiana reports first severe H5N1 bird flu case in the US, linked to backyard poultry exposure. Patient is hospitalized in critical condition with underlying…
HighPharmacy Coupons May Cost More Than They Save for Insured Patients
Manufacturer-sponsored prescription drug coupons offer short-term savings but can backfire for insured patients through copay accumulators and maximizers that…
HighNew COVID and flu vaccines target emerging strains this season
New COVID and flu strains are circulating, with updated vaccines now available to protect against current variants. Major medical groups recommend vaccination…
MediumUK Scientists Identify Genetic Pathway Driving Inflammatory Bowel Disease
UK researchers discovered a genetic pathway involving the ETS2 gene that drives immune cells to attack the gut in IBD patients, found in 95% of cases studied,…
HighFood Addiction Debate: Scientists Weigh Evidence as Ultra-Processed Foods Target Reward Pathways
Scientists increasingly recognize addiction-like responses to ultra-processed foods affecting 12-14% of populations, though formal diagnostic status remains de…
HighMediterranean Diet Linked to Better Survival Among Cancer Survivors in Observational Italian Study
A study of 779 Italian cancer survivors links closer Mediterranean diet adherence to a 15-20% lower risk of death. The study is observational and does not prov…
MediumAir pollution directly linked to Alzheimer's risk in major Medicare study
A large U.S. study of 27.8 million Medicare recipients found that long-term exposure to air pollution significantly increases Alzheimer's disease risk, primari…
HighICMR recommends Southern Hemisphere flu vaccine as Northern variant faces shortage
India's ICMR recommends using Southern Hemisphere flu vaccine as Northern Hemisphere shots face supply shortages during an H1N1 surge in Delhi, with both vacci…
HighAtirador invade hospital em Tulsa e mata quatro; ataque ocorre uma semana após massacre escolar
Um homem armado invadiu um hospital em Tulsa, Oklahoma, matando pelo menos quatro pessoas antes de se suicidar. O ataque ocorre oito dias após massacre em esco…
HighCongo's Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 4,000 as Treatment Centre Burns
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 4,000 people among 8,300 cases since May, becoming the country's deadliest. The crisis worsens as health workers strike…
HighBritish tourist dies at Greek hospital while accompanying ill wife
A British man collapsed and died at a Greek hospital while accompanying his ill wife for treatment during a holiday in Kalavryta. The cause of death remains un…
HighReino Unido aprueba vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech y comenzará vacunación la próxima semana
Reino Unido se convierte en el primer país en autorizar la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech contra COVID-19, iniciando su distribución la próxima semana con grupos prior…
HighPacific Radiology Expands Imaging Services Across Lower South Island
Pacific Radiology operates a network of imaging clinics across Otago and Southland, providing diagnostic and preventative services to reduce patient travel dis…
MediumGen Z Embraces 'Tanmaxxing' Despite Skin Cancer Risks
Gen Z is increasingly adopting 'tanmaxxing' practices and using weather app UV features to maximize sun exposure, ignoring medical warnings about skin cancer r…
HighBeyond the Courtroom: Why Compounded Medicines Need Robust Safety Monitoring
A South African court case on compounded medicines highlights the need for robust pharmacovigilance systems to monitor safety of non-factory-produced drugs use…
HighFirst 90 days on antipsychotics critical for diabetes monitoring, study shows
A UCL-led study of 97,000 NHS patients finds metabolic changes accelerate dramatically in the first 90 days after starting antipsychotics, with blood sugar ris…
HighCan Odors from Our Bodies Signal Alzheimer's, Cancer and Other Diseases?
A Washington Post feature asks whether odors emitted by the body could help signal Alzheimer's, cancer and other diseases. Only the headline and blurb were pro…
LowSecond H5 bird flu case confirmed in South Australia as authorities monitor spread
South Australia confirms its second H5 bird flu case in a giant petrel while Western Australia investigates two more suspected detections. Authorities stress t…
HighKetamine shown to ease early postpartum depression symptoms after C-sections
A meta-analysis of six trials found ketamine or esketamine administered during or after cesarean delivery was associated with reduced early postpartum depressi…
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