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Test cricket dying? Its statistics suggest a sport with more life in it than its critics admit
Andy Zaltzman argues Test cricket is neither dying nor thriving simply, citing a batting-friendly 2026-27 start, rare draws, and South Africa's come-from-behin…
MediumTrump afirma que vacina contra Covid-19 estará pronta em quatro semanas
Trump afirma que vacina contra Covid-19 estará pronta em três a quatro semanas, antes das eleições de novembro. Autoridades de saúde e farmacêuticas expressam…
HighBangladesh measles outbreak kills 500+ children as global attention wanes
Over 500 children have died in a measles outbreak in Bangladesh within months, with thousands sickened in what global media describes as a largely ignored cris…
HighMeasles death toll in Bangladesh surges to 677 amid vaccination gaps
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed 677 lives since March, with seven additional deaths reported Saturday. Despite vaccination efforts covering 18.4 m…
HighWHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 80 suspected deaths an…
HighMeasles outbreak costs newborns their families as U.S. loses elimination status
The U.S. measles outbreak has surpassed 2025's full-year total with five months remaining, jeopardizing the nation's 26-year elimination status. Declining vacc…
HighNorrin Treatment Preserves Vision and Retinal Cells in Diabetic Rats, Opening Path Beyond VEGF Therapies
University of Michigan researchers found that injecting the molecule norrin prevented vision loss and retinal cell death in diabetic rats, even after vision lo…
MediumMedical examiner: Sen. Graham died of aortic dissection from heart disease
Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died Saturday from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary medical examiner f…
HighStar Trek: Voyager game lets players replay the Tuvix dilemma
An upcoming Star Trek: Voyager strategy game will let players confront the franchise's most debated ethical decision: whether to separate the hybrid Tuvix or h…
HighFive Foot Symptoms That May Signal Underlying Health Issues
A nutritionist outlines five foot symptoms—cold feet, tingling, cramps, swelling, and pain—that may signal underlying metabolic, hormonal, or nutritional imbal…
MediumFoot symptoms may signal high cholesterol, experts warn
Health experts warn that three specific foot symptoms—unexplained leg aches, non-healing ulcers, and brittle toenails—may indicate high cholesterol or peripher…
MediumTezepelumab cuts oral steroid dependence in severe asthma by nearly 3x
Phase 3 SUNRISE trial demonstrates tezepelumab significantly reduces oral corticosteroid dependence in severe asthma patients, with 69% achieving 50%+ dose red…
HighEstudio revela que niños producen anticuerpos de coronavirus más débiles que adultos
Un estudio revela que los niños generan anticuerpos más débiles y variados contra el coronavirus, lo que sugiere que superan la infección más rápidamente y exp…
MediumAustralia invests $10.4m in RNA lung therapy trials at Monash University
Australia is funding a $10.4 million initiative with Monash University and Atisama Therapeutics to advance clinical development of an inhaled RNA medicine for…
MediumMachine Learning and Genetics Boost Type 1 Diabetes Risk Prediction
Researchers have developed a machine learning model that improves prediction of type 1 diabetes risk by analyzing genetic associations, enhancing early identif…
HighCan an AI Chatbot Help Women Recognize the Warning Signs of Heart Disease?
UC researchers developed HeartBot, an LLM-based chatbot, to improve women's awareness of heart disease risks and heart attack symptoms. A six-month randomized…
MediumGhana must revive HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns to protect workforce, says RRIG chief
Ghana's HIV/AIDS public awareness campaigns have declined significantly, creating misconceptions about the disease and risking youth infection rates. Health ad…
MediumChicago police officer killed, another critically wounded in hospital shooting
A police officer was killed and another critically injured after a man in custody opened fire at a Chicago hospital Saturday morning. The suspect fled but was…
HighCrude Oil Slides to Second Weekly Loss Amid COVID Variant Concerns
Crude oil prices declined for a second consecutive week amid concerns about prolonged pandemic impacts and mixed vaccine efficacy data, though OPEC+ production…
HighRed meat consumption linked to 62% higher diabetes risk, study finds
Study of 217,000 healthcare professionals found regular red meat consumption increases type 2 diabetes risk by 62%. Dietary adjustments like replacing meat wit…
HighOMS declara emergência de saúde pública por surto de Ebola raro no Congo e Uganda
WHO declared a public health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola variant outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with 88+ deaths and 300+ suspected cases, though stop…
HighIowa Confirms First Measles Case of 2026 in Polk County
Iowa confirmed its first measles case of 2026 in Polk County, prompting health officials and doctors to urge residents to verify their vaccination status amid…
HighSingapore doctors save girl born without 40% of her skin using cultured grafts
A five-year-old girl with aplasia cutis congenita, born missing 40% of her skin, survived through innovative cultured skin grafts and specialized care at Singa…
HighWHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42-day monitoring period
Uganda has been declared Ebola-free by the WHO after completing a mandatory 42-day period without new cases, though the outbreak in neighboring DRC continues t…
HighBangladesh Measles Deaths Surge to 605 Amid Healthcare Crisis
Bangladesh measles outbreak deaths surge to 605 with 4 new fatalities reported Thursday. Healthcare system strained as confirmed cases reach 9,260 amid governa…
HighAnti-inflammatory diet may reduce dementia risk by up to 29%, even with genetic predisposition
New research suggests an anti-inflammatory diet can lower dementia risk by up to 29% even for people with genetic predisposition or Alzheimer's biomarkers, off…
MediumUganda confirms two new Ebola cases as DRC outbreak spreads
Uganda has confirmed nine Ebola cases, including one death, following an outbreak declared in neighboring DRC on May 15. The country has closed its border and…
High1 in 5 seniors face dangerous drug interactions with common medications
New warnings highlight that over 20% of older Americans take medication combinations with potentially major interactions, with antidepressants leading the list…
MediumNC Teen Critically Ill With Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A central North Carolina teenager is critically ill with a rare Naegleria fowleri infection, a brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. State health offic…
HighFive Americans Released From Hantavirus Quarantine in Omaha
Five Americans left a Nebraska quarantine facility after potential hantavirus exposure from a cruise ship outbreak, now under 24/7 monitoring at home for three…
HighInfarmed avalia comparticipação de medicamentos para obesidade após recomendação da OMS
O Infarmed analisa a eventual comparticipação de medicamentos para a obesidade, após a OMS recomendar pela primeira vez o alargamento de uma classe de fármacos…
MediumNeurologista explica como prevenir demências com hábitos do dia a dia
Neurologista André Palmeira discute diferenças entre esquecimentos normais e sinais de alerta para Alzheimer, destacando fatores de risco modificáveis e hábito…
HighJehovah's Witness blood transfusion rules have changed, but for one family the decision came too late
Jehovah's Witness leaders have relaxed their ban on blood components, but families say the change came too late, including for 26-year-old Isaac Valdez, who di…
HighOzempic pode abrandar envelhecimento biológico, sugere novo estudo
Estudo publicado na Nature Communications encontra sinais de que semaglutido (Ozempic/Wegovy) pode estar associado a um ritmo mais lento de envelhecimento biol…
MediumLate-Night Dinners May Disrupt Metabolism and Sleep, Says AIIMS-Trained Doctor
Dr. Saurabh Sethi argues that late-night dinners disrupt circadian rhythm, insulin sensitivity and sleep, with heightened risks for people with diabetes or fat…
LowChanges in Stool Appearance May Signal Need for Medical Evaluation
HuffPost article outlines visual signs in stool that warrant medical evaluation, providing guidance on when digestive changes require professional assessment.
MediumBrain connectivity patterns predict epilepsy-related tissue damage
International study of 2,585 individuals reveals brain hub regions with high connectivity experience greater grey matter atrophy in epilepsy patients, advancin…
HighUn ensayo preliminar prueba la tecnología de ARN mensajero contra una enfermedad rara
Un ensayo preliminar de Moderna prueba la tecnología de ARN mensajero contra la acidemia propiónica, enfermedad rara que afecta a bebés. Los resultados muestra…
HighStudy identifies three cell clusters driving pancreatic cancer cachexia
University of Oklahoma researchers identified three cell subclusters driving cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential for early detection and…
HighMusic's therapeutic power: How melodies help stressed brains recover
Research explores how music facilitates stress recovery and enhances brain resilience, offering potential therapeutic applications for mental health.
MediumSudan's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Cholera, Hunger Spread Amid Conflict
Sudan faces catastrophic hunger and disease outbreak with 25 million food insecure and nearly 100,000 cholera cases. Humanitarian response hampered by funding…
HighZuckerberg finanzia rivoluzionaria tecnica di imaging medico HiP-CT
La fondazione Zuckerberg-Chan assegna 1 milione di dollari a un progetto europeo che ha sviluppato HiP-CT, una tecnica di tomografia a raggi X con risoluzione…
HighCanetas emagrecedoras mudam relação de pacientes com exercício e bem-estar
Medicamentos GLP-1 como Ozempic e Wegovy estão alterando como pacientes veem o exercício físico, desvinculando-o da perda de peso e associando-o mais ao bem-es…
HighU of U Health leads $4.9M CDC project to improve pandemic prediction and response
University of Utah Health researchers launched a $4.9M CDC-funded project to analyze COVID-19 data and improve the nation's ability to predict, detect, and res…
HighNYC Orders Emergency Cleaning After Legionella Detected in Yankee Stadium Cooling Tower
NYC has ordered emergency cleaning of cooling towers at multiple locations including Yankee Stadium after Legionella bacteria was detected, prompting response…
HighHantavirus cruise ship passengers begin coordinated repatriation to home nations
A cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak is being evacuated with 17 Americans heading to a Nebraska federal quarantine facility for monitoring and assessment.
HighMicroneedle Patch Replaces Four Fertility Injections With One, Cutting Fluid Buildup in Rabbit Study
Yonsei University researchers developed a shape-memory microneedle that delivers fertility hormones in sequence from one application, matching ovulation outcom…
MediumPeru mobilizes nationwide vaccination campaign as measles spreads across 14 regions
Peru's health authorities mobilize nationwide vaccination brigades following a measles outbreak confirmed in 14 regions. Free SPR vaccines are available at all…
HighPrototype Smart Ring Achieves Non-Invasive Blood Sugar Measurement via Sweat
Researchers have developed a prototype smart ring that measures blood glucose non-invasively through finger sweat analysis, potentially revolutionizing diabete…
MediumQuarter of US pregnant women skip first-trimester prenatal care, March of Dimes warns
A March of Dimes report finds only 75% of US mothers receive prenatal care in their first trimester, a four-year decline driven by maternity care deserts, insu…
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