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Bronquiolitis en pandemia: cómo prevenirla y cuándo preocuparse por los síntomas en los más chicos
Una infectóloga pediátrica advierte que la circulación del virus sincicial respiratorio volverá con la presencialidad escolar y recomienda medidas preventivas…
MediumChile alerts to measles threat as regional cases rise and vaccination coverage drops
Chile faces renewed measles threat from regional outbreaks despite three decades of disease elimination, with declining vaccination coverage across Latin Ameri…
HighPharma lab reactor blast kills at least two in Andhra Pradesh
A reactor blast at Sahithi Pharma in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh killed at least two people and injured seven others with severe chemical burns. The explosio…
HighLiga awards Estoril 3-0 victory after Cova da Piedade no-show due to COVID-19 outbreak
Portuguese football league awards Estoril a 3-0 victory after Cova da Piedade fails to appear for scheduled match due to COVID-19 outbreak affecting 15+ player…
HighBreast cancer in younger women surges; experts urge early screening and personalized care
Breast cancer is now the leading cancer death cause for US women aged 20-49, with younger patients diagnosed at advanced stages. NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cance…
HighCSIRO transforms diamond dust into quantum sensors for medical and environmental detection
CSIRO researchers are developing scalable manufacturing methods to convert industrial diamond waste into quantum-grade nanodiamonds for advanced sensing applic…
HighFirst licensed malaria vaccines R21 and RTS,S poised to reduce childhood deaths
Two breakthrough malaria vaccines, RTS,S and R21, demonstrate significant efficacy in reducing childhood malaria cases and mortality. Large-scale deployment in…
HighHPV vaccination before pregnancy cuts preterm birth risk, Swedish study finds
A large Swedish study finds that HPV vaccination before pregnancy is associated with lower risks of major pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, wit…
HighMaio Cinza: Especialista reforça importância do diagnóstico precoce em tumores cerebrais
Gray May campaign highlights importance of early brain tumor diagnosis. Neurosurgeon emphasizes recognizing symptoms like persistent headaches and vision chang…
MediumExpert warns undetected bird flu cases likely circulating in New Zealand
A virologist warns that New Zealand has likely not detected all H5 bird flu cases, with two confirmed infections in native birds suggesting broader circulation…
HighEbola's Deadly Force Meets Resource Scarcity in Congo
Ebola remains a devastating virus with high mortality rates, particularly in resource-limited settings like the Democratic Republic of Congo where adequate med…
HighAerobic Exercise Emerges as Most Effective Knee Arthritis Treatment
New research reveals aerobic exercise outperforms traditional treatments for knee osteoarthritis pain relief, challenging conventional medical approaches to jo…
MediumInsurance Approval Doesn't Equal Coverage: Patient Faces $1,200 Bill After MRI Greenlight
A patient received prior authorization for a breast MRI from her insurer but still faced a $1,200 bill, highlighting the gap between approval and actual covera…
HighDoctor Outlines '10 Commandments of Longevity' for Healthier Aging
A doctor has outlined ten principles for longevity to help people live longer and healthier lives into retirement and old age.
MediumHospital Amadora-Sintra constrói nova UCI com 15 camas para responder à covid-19
O Hospital Fernando da Fonseca vai construir uma nova Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos de nível II com 15 camas adicionais, orçada em 801.900 euros, prevista abr…
HighH5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Australia; Backyard Chickens and Cats at Risk
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Australian seabirds and poses significant risks to backyard chickens, commercial poultry, and domestic cats. Experts warn ou…
HighHantavirus case confirmed in Canadian cruise passenger from Patagonia voyage
A Canadian cruise passenger from the MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus after traveling through Patagonia, with three deaths already linked to the outbr…
HighBird Flu Deaths in LA Cats Traced to Raw Pet Food and Milk
At least six pet cats in Los Angeles County have died from H5N1 bird flu after consuming raw pet food or raw milk contaminated with the virus, marking the firs…
HighColorado's hantavirus strain differs from cruise ship outbreak; human-to-human spread not a risk
Pitkin County Public Health clarifies that Colorado's endemic Sin Nombre Virus hantavirus strain cannot spread human-to-human, unlike the Andes strain linked t…
HighMeasles outbreak spreads across Ohio counties with confirmed cases in Trumbull, Geauga, Holmes
Multiple measles cases confirmed across Ohio counties including Trumbull, Geauga, and Holmes, with one patient visiting a Walmart and emergency room, prompting…
HighRabies-positive bat detected in Campbell River area; health officials urge caution
A bat found in Campbell River's Willow Point area tested positive for rabies, prompting veterinary hospitals to warn residents. No human cases have been report…
MediumAIMS65 Score Best Predicts Mortality in Elderly Warfarin Patients With GI Bleeding
Study comparing three clinical scoring systems (AIMS65, GBS, Rockall) in elderly warfarin patients with upper GI bleeding found AIMS65 best predicts mortality…
HighClimate Heat Drives Kidney and Heart Disease in Global Workforce
Extreme heat from climate change is causing widespread kidney and cardiovascular damage in outdoor workers globally, with dehydration during labor triggering a…
HighTres factores de riesgo multiplican el peligro del alcohol para el hígado
Un estudio de la USC identifica que bebedores con diabetes, presión alta o cintura ancha tienen hasta 2,4 veces más riesgo de enfermedad hepática avanzada.
HighFirst US deaths confirmed in cyclospora outbreak affecting 45 states
Michigan reports first two deaths linked to cyclospora outbreak affecting 45 US states with nearly 7,000 confirmed cases. The parasitic infection spreads throu…
HighFour killed, one wounded in Rio police operation against drug trafficking
Four men died and one was injured during a Rio de Janeiro police operation targeting drug trafficking in western zone communities. The operation also resulted…
HighMexico's Health Ministry Issues Disease Prevention Alert for 2026 World Cup
Mexico's Health Ministry issued a preventive travel advisory ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning of disease risks from massive international gatherings i…
HighInfluencers promote ivermectin as cancer cure despite lack of scientific evidence
Influencers promote ivermectin as a cancer cure despite lack of scientific evidence. Experts warn against misinformation that could lead people away from prove…
HighUpper East Side Legionella Outbreak Kills Seventh as Building Violations Exposed
A Legionella outbreak on NYC's Upper East Side has killed seven people, with the affected building having the most violations among tested properties. Tenants…
HighRussia Seeks WHO Emergency Approval for Sputnik V Vaccine
Russia formally requested WHO emergency use authorization for its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on October 27, marking the first vaccine globally to seek such app…
HighScientists develop method to inject oxygen directly into bloodstream, bypassing lungs
Researchers have demonstrated a technique to inject oxygen-laden micro-bubbles directly into the bloodstream, potentially reducing reliance on ventilators for…
HighCovid, Cnr: contagi raddoppiano ogni 5 giorni, più veloce che a ottobre
Secondo il Cnr, l'epidemia di Covid-19 in Italia è in fase esponenziale con raddoppio dei contagi ogni 5 giorni, più veloce rispetto a ottobre a causa delle va…
HighOncologist warns: 5 cancer symptoms often mistaken for aging or stress
An oncologist identifies five cancer symptoms commonly dismissed as normal aging or stress, urging people to recognize warning signs that warrant medical evalu…
MediumACA enrollment plummets 3M as premium costs surge post-subsidy expiration
ACA enrollment dropped nearly 3 million people as premium costs surged following the expiration of COVID-era federal subsidies in 2026.
HighWHO Chief in Congo as Ebola Outbreak Worsens; India Pledges Support
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Congo to coordinate response to an intensifying Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus, with Ituri pr…
HighUS measles outbreak hits worst level since 1991 as vaccination rates plummet
The US faces its worst measles year since 1991 with nearly 4,000 cases nationwide and over 1,000 in Pennsylvania alone. Five deaths and nearly 200 hospitalizat…
HighVariantes genéticas explicam por que Ozempic não funciona para alguns pacientes
Pesquisa de Stanford identifica variantes genéticas da enzima PAM que reduzem a eficácia de medicamentos GLP-1 como Ozempic em cerca de 10% dos pacientes com d…
HighFast-Acting Psychedelic Nasal Spray Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Depression in Early Study
A study reports a single dose of a fast-acting psychedelic nasal spray eased hard-to-treat depression for up to eight weeks, drawing wide coverage of the toad-…
MediumWHO warns world unprepared for pandemics worse than COVID-19
WHO officials warn that despite COVID-19's severity with 1.7M deaths, humanity must prepare for potentially deadlier pandemics, citing the virus's relatively l…
HighBlood tests may identify Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms emerge
UC San Francisco researchers identified blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's that correlate with cognitive decline in symptom-free midlife adults, offering potenti…
HighNew York Confirms First US Polio Case Since 2013, Traced to a Vaccine-Derived Strain Brought From Abroad
New York's Rockland County reports the first US polio case since 2013, an unvaccinated resident infected with a vaccine-derived strain likely imported from abr…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak death toll reaches 1,887 as cases climb to 4,120
DR Congo's government reports 1,887 Ebola deaths and 4,120 confirmed cases from an outbreak declared May 15 in the eastern region, with a 45.8% fatality rate a…
HighSimone Biles: I Should Have Quit Before Tokyo, Not During It
Simone Biles reveals she should have skipped Tokyo Olympics while managing grief, trauma from Larry Nassar abuse, and mental health challenges that ultimately…
HighExplosion at illegal fireworks factory in Pakistan kills four, injures six
An explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Hyderabad, Pakistan killed four people and injured six others, with authorities investigating the unlicensed op…
HighLycopene: Red-Pigment Antioxidant Promoted for Heart and Cancer Benefits, Claims Largely Unverified
A Natural News feature promotes lycopene as a potent antioxidant linked to cancer, heart and skin benefits, drawing on dated studies and unverified claims. Sou…
LowLilly's oral pill maintains weight loss after stopping obesity injections
Lilly's Foundayo pill helps patients maintain weight loss after switching from injectable obesity treatments, with late-phase trials showing minimal weight reg…
HighFDA traces cyclospora outbreak to Mexican lettuce farm, closes investigation
The FDA found cyclospora parasites at a Taylor Farms Mexico facility linked to a lettuce outbreak, identifying the likely source of cyclosporiasis infections a…
HighUS measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccination rates plummet
The US confirmed 2,318 measles cases by July 2026, the highest annual total since 1989, driven by declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy fueled by a…
HighBlood Test for p-tau217 Predicts Alzheimer's-Related Cognitive Decline Years Before Symptoms Appear
A multinational study of 2,684 older adults links the blood biomarker p-tau217 to future cognitive impairment, but researchers say the test is not yet recommen…
HighWHO declares Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 80 suspected deaths and no approved vaccine for t…
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