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Managing Uric Acid Through Diet: Foods to Avoid and Healthy Alternatives
High uric acid levels caused by purine-rich foods like red meat and seafood can lead to gout, kidney damage, and metabolic disorders. Vitamin C-rich foods and…
HighLocal doctor champions preventative health at Coffs Probus Club
Dr Rebecca Tallis, 2026 Local Woman of the Year, spoke to Coffs Probus Club about preventative healthcare, emphasizing physical activity, menopause awareness,…
MediumRegional psychiatrist gets lighter penalty for harassment due to workforce shortage
A WA psychiatrist received a reduced suspension for sexually harassing a nurse, with the Medical Board citing workforce shortages as a mitigating factor in its…
HighAmgen's Imdelltra With Imfinzi Cuts Death Risk 58% in First-Line Small Cell Lung Cancer Trial
Amgen and AstraZeneca's Imdelltra combined with Imfinzi reduced risk of death by 58% in first-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, per trial reports.
MediumCOVID Cases Rising Across Nearly Every U.S. State as Summer Surge Emerges
COVID-19 cases are rising in nearly every US state ahead of traditional respiratory season, with health authorities tracking regional spread patterns and sympt…
HighCyclospora outbreak leaves public guessing as health officials struggle to identify source
A growing cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers uncertain about food safety as health officials struggle to identify the contamination source, prompting widespr…
HighCannabis use among older adults linked to surge in emergency visits
A CDC-led study found emergency department visits for cannabis-related adverse events among adults 50+ nearly doubled from 2020-2023, raising concerns about sa…
HighRobotic surgery saves boy's lung after rare childhood cancer diagnosis
Noah, a Brazilian child, underwent robotic surgery to remove a rare endobronchial tumor while preserving his entire lung, avoiding the conventional approach of…
HighThree lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo during extreme heat wave
Three female lions died of heatstroke at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo between late July and early August, with autopsies confirming dehydration and organ fail…
HighCommon Antibiotic Doxycycline Linked to Higher Miscarriage Risk in Early Pregnancy, Study Finds
A University of Florida study of insurance claims links doxycycline use in early pregnancy to higher miscarriage risk than other antibiotics. Experts stress th…
MediumDeadly Bacteria Found at LA Medical Office After Employee Tests Positive for Airborne Disease
Deadly bacteria was discovered at a Los Angeles medical office after an employee tested positive for an airborne disease. Details from the headline are limited…
LowRio patient's Ebola suspicion ruled out; malaria confirmed instead
Brazilian health authorities ruled out Ebola in a Rio patient returning from Uganda after initial malaria diagnosis. Tests confirmed negative for the Ebola vir…
HighGeneric weight-loss drugs could arrive in Canada within months as patents expire
With Novo Nordisk's semaglutide patent expired in Canada, generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy could arrive within months at a fraction of current costs, pot…
HighStudy Links Enlarged Breast Tissue to Chronic Migraine, Neck Pain and Sleep Apnea
A study finds women with disproportionately enlarged breast tissue experience higher rates of chronic migraine, neck pain, and sleep apnea, suggesting a biomec…
MediumMeasles outbreak spreads across northeast Indiana with 28 cases confirmed statewide
Measles cases continue rising in northeast Indiana with 28 confirmed statewide, prompting health officials to warn of continued spread across multiple counties…
HighType 2 ED: The Overlooked Muscle Problem Doctors Miss
Medical analysis explains why Type 2 erectile dysfunction, caused by pelvic floor muscle failure, remains untreated by conventional medicine and how proper mus…
MediumUgandan kingdom torn by succession crisis as late king's secret son emerges
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom faces a bitter succession crisis after the royal family rejected a succession committee's choice of a TV news anchor, claiming the late…
HighCanetas emagrecedoras podem frear Alzheimer, revela estudo científico
Revisão científica revela que agonistas GLP-1, usados para obesidade e diabetes, podem reduzir proteínas associadas ao Alzheimer e frear inflamação cerebral em…
MediumTarragona participa en ensayo pionero contra el cáncer de páncreas con fármaco que duplica supervivencia
Pacientes de Tarragona participarán en un ensayo clínico internacional de un fármaco oral que duplica la supervivencia en cáncer de páncreas avanzado, pasando…
High'Ferritin face' trend: what low iron can and can't tell you from your appearance and symptoms
A Metro lifestyle explainer examines the viral 'ferritin face' TikTok trend, noting low iron can affect skin, hair and nails but cannot be diagnosed from appea…
MediumMédicos advierten sobre riesgos de Wegovy oral: no es solución mágica para la obesidad
Especialistas en obesidad expresan preocupación por la rápida expansión de Wegovy oral en EE.UU., advirtiendo sobre los riesgos de normalizar estos tratamiento…
HighWhen Menstrual Cramps Signal a Serious Problem
While menstrual pain affects 30-50% of women normally, severe cramps may indicate endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease requiring medical eva…
HighGene Therapy Trial Death in China Exposes Limits of Dose Safety and Preclinical Prediction
A Cell-published study reports that a Chinese boy died after an experimental CRISPR gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy triggered a severe immune reac…
HighHantavírus: quando a ansiedade coletiva se propaga mais rápido que o vírus
Hantavirus resurgence triggers collective anxiety rooted in pandemic trauma, with psychological experts warning that anxiety spreads faster than the virus itse…
HighChina performs first simultaneous transplant of pig liver and kidneys into human
A Chinese medical team successfully transplanted a pig liver and both kidneys into a single human patient, marking the first simultaneous multi-organ xenotrans…
HighTim Curry's cause of death confirmed as coronary artery disease
British actor Tim Curry, best known for Rocky Horror Picture Show, died of coronary artery disease on August 25 at age 80. He had additional significant health…
HighOdisha leads national push to prevent metabolic liver disease affecting 1 in 3 Indians
Leading gastroenterology and hepatology experts convened in Odisha to finalize national guidelines for preventing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic li…
HighDaily Blood Test Could Help Sepsis Patients Stop Antibiotics Sooner
UK researchers found that procalcitonin blood tests can prompt doctors to stop antibiotics nearly two days earlier in sepsis patients, potentially reducing dru…
HighSudan Reports Over 1,000 Dengue Cases and 11 Deaths as Conflict Strains Health System
Sudan's Ministry of Health reports over 1,000 dengue cases and 11 deaths across eight states, with Gedaref State the most affected amid wartime health strain.
MediumREMONDIS Turns Container Recycling into Medical Research Funding Across Western Australia
REMONDIS Australia and The Hospital Research Foundation Group launched a statewide container-only recycling bin program in Western Australia, directing deposit…
MediumWHO alarmed by 'magnitude and speed' of rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo
The WHO expressed deep concern over a rare Bundibugyo ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 134 suspected deaths and 500+ cases. The vir…
HighLouisiana mother charged after toddler hospitalized with severe alcohol poisoning
A 27-year-old Louisiana woman has been charged with child cruelty after her 14-month-old son was hospitalized with a blood alcohol level of 0.305%, over four t…
HighOzempic Users Report Altered Smell and Taste as Emerging Side Effect
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are causing unexpected side effects affecting users' sense of smell and taste, with the phenomenon gaining attention as 'Ozempic mouth…
MediumCalifornia West Nile Cases Hit 5-Year High as L.A. Records First 2026 Fatality
California reports its first West Nile fatality of 2026 as cases hit a 5-year high, with at least 3 deaths linked to the neuroinvasive mosquito-borne virus spr…
HighTen H5N1 Particles Enough to Infect Cows; Mammary Gland Vulnerability Puzzles Scientists
Ohio State University research reveals H5N1 bird flu can infect dairy cows with just 10 viral particles, targeting mammary glands rather than airways, complica…
HighUganda's King Oyo buried as succession dispute deepens between clan elders and royal family
Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world's youngest reigning monarch, was buried Saturday amid a succession dispute between clan elders who…
HighNurses demand seat at AI table as hospitals deploy clinical tools without their input
Nurses, who comprise the majority of healthcare workers but are often excluded from AI adoption decisions, are pushing for greater involvement in developing an…
HighIron Deficiency Reaches Beyond Anemia: Why Low Ferritin Deserves Attention Even at Mild Levels
A clinical interview with Dr Rakesh Gupta argues low ferritin with mild anemia warrants attention, outlining long-term effects of iron deficiency and hidden ca…
MediumViral misinformation fuels vaccine hesitancy in Philippines, undermining immunization efforts
Anti-vaccine misinformation on Facebook is fueling vaccine hesitancy in the Philippines, with social media influencers spreading false claims about vaccine ing…
HighN.C. man charged with murder after fatally stabbing 5-year-old son
A 31-year-old North Carolina man was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and fatally stabbing their 5-…
HighVacina experimental contra mutação KRAS mostra resultados iniciais promissores em câncer de pâncreas e intestino
Pesquisa da UCLA testou a vacina ELI-002 2P em 25 pacientes com câncer de pâncreas ou colorretal que já haviam concluído o tratamento padrão, com resultados in…
MediumIdle Perth quarantine facility activated for hantavirus outbreak
A New Zealander from a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak will quarantine at Perth's $1.37B Centre for National Resilience, a facility built for Covid but largely…
HighCannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Gets Official ER Code as Cases Surge
Emergency room visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, now assigned its own diagnostic code, have risen sharply, with higher numbers than previously document…
HighAperte le candidature per sanitari nella campagna vaccinale anti-Covid
Il commissario Arcuri apre le candidature per medici, infermieri e assistenti sanitari per la campagna vaccinale anti-Covid, con portale online attivo da oggi.…
HighNon-smokers face lung cancer risk from pollution, genetics, experts warn
Up to 20% of lung cancers occur in never-smokers, driven by air pollution, radon, genetic factors, and improved detection. Experts note the proportion of non-s…
HighTuberculose ocular: diagnóstico e tratamento para preservar visão
Ophthalmologist presents clinical case of ocular tuberculosis in 43-year-old patient, discussing diagnostic challenges, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic…
HighThird measles case confirmed in Cook County; O'Hare exposure reported
Cook County reports its third measles case of 2025 in an unvaccinated 4-year-old linked to international travel, with O'Hare Terminal 5 identified as a public…
HighSilent Threat: Brazil Grapples with Rising Thrombosis Cases and Prevention
Over 489,000 Brazilians hospitalized for venous thrombosis since 2012. Medical experts warn of serious complications including pulmonary embolism, emphasizing…
HighHarvard Doctor Challenges Conventional Cholesterol Wisdom
A Harvard physician questions long-held assumptions about cholesterol management, suggesting current medical guidance may need reconsideration based on emergin…
MediummRNA Vaccine Blocks Tick Feeding, Prevents Lyme Disease in Guinea Pigs
Researchers developed an experimental mRNA vaccine (19ISP) that trains the immune system to recognize tick saliva proteins, preventing tick feeding and Lyme di…
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