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Vacuna de Pfizer para niños podría autorizarse en 4 a 6 semanas
El ex secretario adjunto de Salud de EE.UU. afirma que la vacuna covid-19 de Pfizer para niños de 5-11 años podría recibir autorización en 4-6 semanas tras pre…
MediumCardiologist names 4 fruits to combat heart disease risk
A cardiologist identifies apples, avocados, blueberries, and oranges as fruits that can significantly lower heart disease risk through their fiber, antioxidant…
MediumEpigenetic Aging: How Shifting Gene Regulation Shapes Growing Older, and What Remains Unproven
An explainer on how aging reshapes DNA methylation, histone marks, chromatin and regulatory RNAs, and how epigenetic clocks and reprogramming are being studied…
MediumRetired firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment
Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones died from lung cancer after Blue Shield denied his treatment. The case highlights insurance coverage disputes affec…
MediumIndia launches contactless Ebola screening portal for international travelers
India's government deployed an upgraded contactless health screening portal to monitor travelers from Ebola-affected regions, replacing paper-based processes w…
HighAfrica CDC pushes local pharma manufacturing to boost health sovereignty
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya urges African nations to invest in domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, health financing, and disease preparedness to…
HighPrecise phenotyping boosts genetic prediction of hearing loss
Vanderbilt researchers improved genetic prediction of sensorineural hearing loss by using precise clinical phenotypes instead of diagnostic codes, enabling bet…
HighColumna de OJO pide vacunarse con la dosis bivalente ante el riesgo de saturar hospitales por COVID-19
Columna de opinión que insta a la población a recibir la dosis bivalente contra el COVID-19 para evitar la saturación de hospitales, y pide una campaña informa…
LowEbola deaths in DRC surge to 127 as outbreak spreads
Deaths from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 127, with nearly 600 confirmed cases and over 5,000 contacts being monitored. M…
HighBrazilian vocational students win international award for voice-controlled hospital stretcher
Faetec students from Brazil won an international prize in Portugal for developing a voice-controlled hospital bed, showcasing innovation in medical technology…
MediumBangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination for 1M+ Children Amid Outbreak
Bangladesh initiated an emergency vaccination campaign targeting over 1 million children after a measles outbreak killed 17 and infected 7,500+ suspected cases…
HighOcasio-Cortez shares egg-freezing journey, calls for normalized reproductive care talk
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly shared her egg freezing process on social media to normalize conversations about reproductive care, citing the US health…
HighUK E.coli Deaths, Supreme Court Abortion Ruling, and $2.75B Healthcare Fraud Charges
UK reports E.coli death as cases rise to 275; US Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho; major healthcare fraud bust charges 193 people including 76…
HighGlucose monitors benefit type 2 diabetes patients not on insulin, landmark study shows
A landmark study published in NEJM shows continuous glucose monitors benefit type 2 diabetes patients not on insulin, helping them spend more time in healthy b…
HighBMJ Retracts Vaccine Deaths Paper, Sparks Scientific Debate
The British Medical Journal has retracted a paper claiming links between vaccines and deaths, sparking debate within the scientific community over research int…
MediumRegular Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Stroke and Heart Disease Risk in Large Study
Multiple outlets report a large study associating regular tea consumption with roughly 11% lower vascular disease risk, with preparation habits possibly matter…
MediumPersistent itching without skin lesions may signal liver disease, experts warn
Persistent unexplained itching may indicate liver dysfunction rather than simple skin conditions, particularly when related to bile flow alterations and hepati…
HighStudent dies in Reading meningitis outbreak; two others hospitalized
One student has died and two others hospitalized following a meningococcal meningitis outbreak in Reading. Close contacts are receiving preventive antibiotics…
HighWidow Vows to Fight for Justice After Edmonton Father Dies Waiting for ER Doctor
Niharika Sreekumar seeks justice after her husband Prashant died of apparent cardiac arrest at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital following a wait of over eight hou…
MediumUS Regulators Call for More Research on Testosterone Therapy for Women
US regulators are urging increased research on testosterone therapy for women as medical experts debate its potential benefits and risks, signaling regulatory…
MediumDiabetic Retinopathy Emerges as Leading Vision Loss Cause in India
Diabetic retinopathy is rapidly becoming India's leading cause of vision loss, with experts warning that delayed screenings and lack of awareness are enabling…
HighDual-pathway combo therapy shows promise for treatment-resistant IBD patients
A new dual-mechanism combination therapy targeting two inflammatory pathways simultaneously shows significantly improved outcomes in Crohn's disease and ulcera…
HighIndonesia's Health Ministry Urges Public to Recognize Mental Health Warning Signs
Indonesia's Ministry of Health urges citizens to recognize early mental health warning signs using four steps: Ask, Listen, Accompany, and Connect. Mental diso…
HighStudy Links Statins to Lower Glaucoma Risk in 200K-Person Analysis
A study of 200,000 people found that statin users had lower glaucoma risk, suggesting the cholesterol drug may protect vision by slowing nerve cell death.
MediumPhilippines equips teachers to boost HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention
The Philippine Department of Education and Johns Hopkins-affiliated Jhpiego launched an educational resource to equip teachers with HPV vaccination information…
HighMulti-state E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens 55
A multi-state outbreak of E. coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states, prompting a company recall and FDA investig…
HighBay Area COVID surge shows new patterns as summer cases rise
COVID-19 cases are rising again in the Bay Area during summer 2026, with elevated virus levels detected in wastewater prompting renewed public health precautio…
MediumCDC restricts green card holders from Ebola-affected countries from reentering U.S.
The CDC has implemented travel restrictions preventing green card holders recently in Ebola-affected countries from reentering the U.S., with enhanced screenin…
HighLifestyle Changes, Not Blood Tests, Key to Dementia Risk Reduction
New research highlights lifestyle and preventive approaches to lower dementia risk, while blood tests can predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance.
MediumUS raises Kenya travel advisory to Level 3 over Ebola; Uganda remains at Level 4
The US elevated Kenya's travel advisory to Level 3 due to Bundibugyo Ebola cases, while Uganda remains at Level 4 despite declaring its outbreak over in August.
HighConservative think tank argues US should return to firing squads as lethal injection faces obstacles
A Meese Institute representative argues the US should return to firing squads as lethal injection faces obstacles from drug shortages and ethical concerns.
MediumBlood Test Detects Multiple Cancers Early, Doubles Detection Rate vs. Standard Screening
A new blood test called Galleri can detect multiple cancer types at early stages before symptoms appear, potentially doubling cancer detection rates when combi…
HighNurse's family demands body release from police custody after three weeks
Family of Mary Habila, 26, who died at Works Minister David Umahi's residence, appeals to IGP for body release after three weeks in police custody, citing comp…
HighExperts Propose Dual Strategy: Boost Potassium While Cutting Sodium for Better Blood Pressure Control
Health experts propose a new hypertension management strategy combining increased potassium intake with reduced sodium, published in the American Journal of Cl…
HighLegionnaires' disease cases spark NYC health alert across two neighborhoods
Health officials are investigating Legionnaires' disease cases in NYC's Upper East Side and East Village neighborhoods, triggering heightened alert protocols a…
HighPope Leo's Lung Cancer Diagnosis: What to Know
Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, which carries a high survival rate when detected early. Medical experts emphasize the importance of early-stage i…
HighFour firefighters killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in over a decade
Four firefighters died battling Indonesia's worst forest fires in over a decade in East Java's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The crisis has spread across…
HighGibson Area Hospital Adopts Mako Robotic Arm for Joint Replacement Surgery
Gibson Area Hospital offers Mako Robotic Arm technology for knee and hip replacement surgery, enabling surgeons to use 3D pre-operative planning and millimeter…
MediumKylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021 via Netflix documentary
Pop superstar Kylie Minogue disclosed a second cancer diagnosis in early 2021, kept private until her new Netflix documentary. She successfully underwent treat…
HighFish oil supplements in pregnancy linked to weight gain, metabolic risks in children
A randomized controlled trial finds fish oil supplementation during pregnancy is associated with increased weight gain and metabolic syndrome risk in children…
HighPrincess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand Dies After More Than 3 Years in Coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest daughter of Thai King Rama X, has died after spending over three years in a coma following a medical incident. She was known fo…
HighSix Signs of Dangerously Low Blood Pressure and How to Recognize Them
A health feature outlines symptoms, causes, and treatments of abnormally low blood pressure, which can be life-threatening if it leads to shock.
MediumCruise ship hantavirus outbreak kills three; North Carolina has reported only one case
Three cruise ship passengers died from suspected hantavirus infection aboard a vessel traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde, with the WHO confirming one case…
HighEarly PET imaging shows promise for predicting HER2+ breast cancer treatment response
68Ga-HER2 PET/CT imaging can detect treatment response in HER2-positive breast cancer after just two therapy cycles, potentially enabling earlier treatment adj…
MediumGLP-1 drugs reshape American healthcare spending and industry strategy
Wegovy and Zepbound weight-loss drugs are fundamentally transforming healthcare delivery and consumer spending patterns, forcing strategic industry-wide change…
HighResearchers identify three cell clusters driving pancreatic cancer cachexia
University of Oklahoma researchers identified three cell subclusters driving cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential targets for early treat…
HighCalifornia reports 12-year high in cases of age-old disease as outbreak details emerge
California is experiencing its highest disease case count in 12 years, with new outbreak details emerging. Health officials are investigating the surge in this…
MediumLove Island's Zara Holland fined for breaking Barbados Covid quarantine rules
Former Love Island star Zara Holland pleaded guilty to breaching Covid quarantine rules in Barbados and received a $12,000 fine after she and her boyfriend fle…
HighAfrica declares health emergency over mpox outbreak as cases surge 160%
Africa's health authorities declared a public health emergency due to mpox expansion, with 15,000 cases and 461 deaths recorded in 2024, though actual figures…
HighAustralia evacuates Macquarie Island staff as H5N1 threatens New Zealand's subantarctic wildlife
Australia evacuates 24 staff from Macquarie Island ahead of expected H5N1 bird flu outbreak during breeding season. New Zealand's nearby subantarctic islands,…
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