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Antidepressant debate intensifies as patients seek balanced information
Multiple perspectives emerge on antidepressant efficacy and patient information, with critics advocating for holistic alternatives while medical professionals…
MediumAustria confirms suspected Ebola case as virus spreads from Uganda outbreak
Austria reports a suspected Ebola case in a patient returning from Uganda, where the Bundibugyo strain has killed 220 people. Initial tests were negative but c…
HighTOLREMO's TT125-802 Wins Dual FDA Fast Track Status for Drug-Resistant Lung Cancer
TOLREMO therapeutics received two FDA Fast Track designations for TT125-802, a novel cancer drug targeting drug-resistant EGFR and KRAS-G12C mutated non-small…
HighNCCN Launches Tailored Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Philippines
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is collaborating with Philippine medical organizations to develop localized cancer treatment guidelines covering 11 d…
HighStudy reveals type 2 diabetes in lean Africans requires different treatment approach
Research reveals type 2 diabetes in lean Africans stems from insulin deficiency, not resistance, yet they receive the same medications as overweight patients,…
HighDIY Weight-Loss Drug Users Turn to Microdosing as Demand Soars
Patients are self-administering lower doses of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to save money and reduce side effects, but medical experts war…
HighCancer Patients Turn to Unproven Ivermectin After Celebrity Podcast Endorsement
Cancer patients are increasingly seeking ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, after actor Mel Gibson endorsed it as a cancer treatment on Joe Rogan's podcast, de…
HighBerlin admits American Ebola patient as outbreak kills 131 in Congo
An American missionary doctor infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was transferred to Berlin's Charité Hospital for treatment, with six addi…
HighBlood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Dementia 15 Years Early
Scientists have identified blood biomarkers that can predict dementia up to 15 years before clinical diagnosis, offering potential for early intervention and t…
HighIntegrated disease testing could cut costs, improve TB outcomes in Philippines
A Filipino TB specialist proposes integrated multi-disease testing to reduce patient burden and improve treatment outcomes, addressing diagnostic gaps that con…
HighGene fusion patterns predict aggressive solitary fibrous tumor outcomes
Research identifies specific genetic fusion variants in solitary fibrous tumors that correlate with metastasis risk and disease aggressiveness, potentially ena…
MediumDrug-resistant Shigella outbreak spreads across Ohio amid sexual transmission concerns
A sexually transmitted Shigella outbreak is spreading across Ohio, including Stark County, with hundreds sickened by the increasingly antibiotic-resistant bact…
HighOzempic Shown to Reduce Biological Age by 3-5 Years in 2025 Trial
A 2025 clinical trial found that Ozempic (semaglutide) reduced measurable biological age in adults by 3-5 years, with improvements in inflammation, cardiovascu…
MediumBLUE algorithm unmixes cell-type gene activity from bulk RNA samples
Researchers developed BLUE, a deep learning model that accurately predicts cell-type-specific gene expression from bulk RNA sequencing data, enabling cost-effe…
HighModerna's mRNA flu vaccine wins FDA approval after regulatory reversal
Moderna won FDA approval for mFlusiva, an mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50+, marking a regulatory turnaround after the agency initially rejected the applic…
HighModerna, Merck's melanoma vaccine shows landmark efficacy in trial
Moderna and Merck announced successful trial results for an mRNA melanoma vaccine that prevented cancer recurrence in high-risk patients, causing Moderna's sto…
HighCongo Ebola cases surge to 1,502 as treatment trials begin
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases with 473 deaths, primarily in eastern provinces. WHO-backed clinical trials of experimental tr…
HighKenya's First Ebola Outbreak: Nine Cases Confirmed as Government Seeks to Contain Spread
Kenya confirms nine Ebola cases linked to a traveler from DR Congo, prompting US travel warnings. Authorities implement enhanced screening and contact tracing…
HighAnti-Inflammatory Diets May Not Prevent Pancreatic Cancer, But Experts See Broader Health Gains
Experts say anti-inflammatory eating supports metabolic and gut health, but evidence does not yet confirm it protects against pancreatic cancer specifically.
MediumWhy a Rare-Disease Patient's Mother Must Travel to Europe to Get Her Medicine
A daughter recounts her mother's near-fatal adrenal crisis, a late Addison's diagnosis, and why the family turns to Germany for medication unavailable in the U…
MediumDR Congo health workers battle Ebola without approved drugs amid supply shortages
Health workers in eastern DR Congo treat Ebola patients using innovative protective devices while facing critical shortages of PPE and testing kits. The Bundib…
HighNIH-Funded Research Identifies Common Water Pill as Potential Alzheimer's Treatment
NIH-funded research identifies bumetanide, an FDA-approved diuretic, as a leading candidate for repurposing as an Alzheimer's treatment, with users showing sig…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak becomes fastest-spreading epidemic on record with 6,000+ cases
The DRC's Ebola outbreak has surpassed all previous epidemics with over 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, making it the fastest-spreading Ebola ep…
HighBangladesh measles outbreak kills 118, mostly children, amid vaccination crisis
Bangladesh faces a measles outbreak that has claimed 118 lives, mostly children, since mid-March. Health experts attribute the crisis to vaccine shortages and…
HighHantavirus research misrepresented in false pandemic conspiracy claims
Online posts falsely claim Moderna's legitimate hantavirus vaccine research is a manufactured hoax similar to Covid-19 conspiracies. Health experts confirm han…
HighStudy identifies 13 drugs as potential COVID-19 treatment options
Researchers identified 13 medications, including four FDA-approved drugs, that could effectively treat COVID-19 by preventing viral replication, with potential…
HighOtago Oncologist Wins Beaven Medal for Transforming NZ Cancer Care
Professor Christopher Jackson received the HRC Beaven Medal for translating cancer research into national policy, improving treatment standards and expanding a…
HighOncolytic virus therapy shows promise in early trial for treatment-resistant neuroendocrine tumors
A phase I trial at University of Miami tests combining an oncolytic virus with immunotherapy to overcome treatment resistance in aggressive neuroendocrine tumo…
MediumGold Coast nurse awaits third kidney transplant while saving lives on dialysis
Daniel Hoepner, a 30-year-old Gold Coast nurse with congenital nephrotic syndrome, awaits his third kidney transplant while continuing full-time work and dialy…
HighA Single Psychedelic Spray Offers Hope for Patients Whose Depression Resists Two Antidepressants
A randomised JAMA trial of 193 patients found a single mebufotenin spray eased treatment-resistant depression for eight weeks, though experts say the benefit w…
HighAnvisa aprova ONIVYDE para câncer de pâncreas avançado com taxa de controle de 52%
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved ONIVYDE, an innovative liposomal formulation for advanced pancreatic cancer, showing 52% disease control versus 24% w…
HighFourth death reported in Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak as cases climb to 99
A fourth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in central Harlem, with 99 confirmed cases traced to contaminated cooling towers in 10 buildings i…
HighPakistan Medical Association declares public health emergency over 651,000 unvaccinated infants
Pakistan's medical association declares a national public health emergency after 651,000 infants missed routine immunizations, citing governance failures and s…
HighMulti-omics technologies reshape immune system understanding with AI, but clinical translation remains challenging
Multi-omics approaches combined with AI are enabling scientists to decode complex immune responses at unprecedented detail, offering potential for personalized…
HighVenetoclax-Palbociclib Combo Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant AML
Oregon Health & Science University researchers discovered that combining venetoclax with palbociclib significantly improves treatment outcomes for acute myeloi…
HighHantavirus: Why Early Symptoms Mask a Rapidly Deadly Disease
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers with eight confirmed cases. Unlike Covid-19, the rodent-borne virus s…
HighModerna-Merck cancer vaccine shows promise in melanoma prevention trial
Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA vaccine demonstrated significant success in phase 3 trials, reducing melanoma recurrence risk and potentially opening the…
HighEbola Center Staff Strike Over Unpaid Wages as Congo Outbreak Spreads
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in Democratic Republic of Congo have struck over unpaid salaries and bonuses, complicating outbreak response as…
HighUS evacuates cruise ship passengers with hantavirus to Nebraska quarantine
US officials are evacuating American passengers from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, transporting them to a Nebraska military base for qu…
HighGenetic variants explain why obesity affects people differently
International researchers identified genetic variants explaining why some obese individuals remain metabolically healthy while others develop diabetes and hear…
HighHealth Officials Battle New Ebola Outbreak as Survivor Shares Insights
Health officials are responding to a new Ebola epidemic in Africa with dozens of confirmed deaths. A U.S. doctor who survived the virus shares insights on the…
HighNigeria confirms first Ebola case in capital Abuja amid regional outbreak
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital Abuja, a female patient who traveled from Uganda. Health authorities have isolated the patient and identi…
HighPrasugrel outperforms ticagrelor in diabetic stent patients, study finds
A major clinical trial found prasugrel safer than ticagrelor for diabetic patients with stents, showing lower rates of heart attacks, bleeding, and death after…
HighAI Tool Reads CT Scans to Predict Spread of Throat Cancer and Guide Treatment Intensity
An AI tool analyzing CT scans predicts lymph node spread in oropharyngeal cancer, helping guide whether patients need intensive or less aggressive treatment. P…
HighExperts: Hantavirus Outbreak Unlikely to Trigger Lockdowns Despite Cruise Ship Cases
A cruise ship hantavirus outbreak has sparked COVID-era concerns, but experts emphasize the Andes virus strain differs fundamentally from SARS-CoV-2, with limi…
HighBangladesh measles outbreak kills 44 as vaccination delays compound crisis
Bangladesh faces a measles crisis with 44 deaths reported this year, including four child fatalities in 24 hours. Vaccination gaps and delayed vaccine procurem…
HighLater-life estrogen therapy linked to lower dementia risk in new study
A study of over 21,000 women found that estrogen-only hormone therapy used after age 70 was associated with 35% lower odds of Alzheimer's disease signs and 39%…
MediumFirst new astrocytoma treatment in decades offers hope for brain cancer patients
FDA-approved vorasidenib offers the first new treatment for astrocytoma in decades, providing patients with a daily pill alternative to chemotherapy and radiat…
HighVacinas de ARN-mensageiro protegem grávidas e bebés contra covid-19
Estudo nos EUA mostra que vacinas Moderna e Pfizer-BioNtech geram anticorpos protetores em grávidas e transferem imunidade aos recém-nascidos via placenta e le…
HighWeight-loss drugs: Why pounds return when treatment stops
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutida effectively reduce weight, but patients typically regain 60% of lost weight within a year of stopping treatment without lifestyle…
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