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Three Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Atlantic Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Confirms
Three passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship have died from suspected hantavirus infections, with one confirmed case and five additional suspected cases…
HighYoung woman's 2.5-year fight: dismissed 13 times before stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis at 22
A 22-year-old woman was dismissed 13 times by GPs before being diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer, highlighting a dangerous trend of rising early-onset ca…
HighLifestyle factors drive 90% of breast cancer cases; experts outline prevention strategies
Only 10% of breast cancer cases stem from hereditary factors; 90% are linked to lifestyle choices like smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and poor diet, ac…
HighProtein Alone Won't Preserve Aging Muscle; Resistance Training and Creatine Carry the Strongest Evidence
A News-Medical review explains how protein intake and resistance exercise support muscle during aging, and finds creatine has the strongest supplement evidence…
MediumKenya Confirms Seven Ebola Cases in First Outbreak
Kenya has confirmed seven Ebola cases, marking the first outbreak in the country's history. Four new infections were identified this month.
HighUsuários de canetas emagrecedoras relatam mais interesse por perfumes; ciência ainda não comprova a ligação
Usuários de canetas como Mounjaro relatam maior interesse por perfumes, mas especialistas dizem que faltam evidências científicas para ligar o efeito ao medica…
MediumWHO raises Congo Ebola outbreak to 'very high' risk with 750 suspected cases
WHO elevates Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreak risk to "very high" nationally with 82 confirmed cases, 7 deaths, and 750 suspected cases under invest…
HighMan Charged After Woman Injured in Alleged Serious Assault in Longridge
James Fry, 25, has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent and stalking offences after a woman was seriously assaulted in Longridge, Lancashire, on J…
High10 Medicinal Leaves Touted as Natural Blood Pressure Remedies
Article recommends ten medicinal leaves including hibiscus, spinach, and moringa as natural complements to manage high blood pressure alongside conventional tr…
MediumUK tightens monkeypox guidance: high-risk contacts must isolate 21 days
UK Health Security Agency now recommends 21-day isolation for high-risk monkeypox contacts, with confirmed community transmission spreading primarily among men…
HighAlzheimer's mutations linked to cellular energy deficiency in breakthrough study
University of Adelaide researchers discovered that Alzheimer's disease mutations commonly impair cellular oxygen use and energy production in brain cells, sugg…
HighDRC declares 16th Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, 15 dead since August
DR Congo's health ministry declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province that has killed 15 people since late August, marking the nation's 16th recorded outb…
HighVaccino antinfluenzale: 20 milioni di dosi potrebbero non bastare, ecco come prenotarsi
Il Ministero della Salute avverte di una possibile carenza di dosi di vaccino antinfluenzale rispetto alla domanda prevista. La campagna inizia il 6 ottobre co…
MediumSwedish researchers develop experimental diabetes pill that burns fat without appetite suppression
Swedish researchers developed an experimental tablet that activates muscle metabolism to regulate blood sugar and burn fat while preserving muscle mass, offeri…
HighRetired firefighter reunites with medical team that saved him from stroke
A retired firefighter who survived a stroke reunites with the hospital medical team in Pomona credited with saving his life, highlighting the impact of rapid e…
MediumGermany's summer roundup: Hedgehog alarm, Lufthansa losses, Rhine at record lows
Deutsche Welle's daily German news digest covers economic challenges at Lufthansa and BioNTech, critical Rhine River water levels disrupting shipping, and ligh…
HighBlood Sugar vs. Diabetes: Understanding the Critical Difference
Blood sugar and diabetes are distinct concepts: blood sugar is a measurement of glucose in the bloodstream, while diabetes is a chronic condition where the bod…
HighDoctors Identify Unexpected Fast-Acting Cough Remedy
Medical professionals have identified an unexpected cough remedy with rapid onset. The treatment offers quick relief for patients experiencing cough symptoms.
LowMultiple measles exposure sites identified across Portland-area hospitals
Health officials in Portland, Oregon have identified multiple measles exposure sites including hospitals and medical offices, warning residents of potential ex…
HighScientists identify universal vulnerability in dengue, Zika, and yellow fever viruses
Argentine researchers discovered a shared RNA structure in dengue, Zika, and yellow fever viruses that could enable a single broad-spectrum antiviral treatment…
HighRed Cross Performs Final Rites for Orphan, Three COVID Victims in Srikakulam
Red Cross volunteers in Andhra Pradesh performed final rites for an orphan and three COVID-19 victims, highlighting humanitarian response during India's second…
HighWHO: Congo Ebola Response 'Still Behind' Despite Testing Gains
Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has infected 344 people with 60 deaths since May, with WHO noting response efforts lag behind virus spread despite improving…
HighHolguín focuses on hypertension as chronic disease research advances
Holguín specialists gathered to discuss hypertension as part of ongoing chronic disease prevention efforts, highlighting rising cardiovascular risk factors in…
MediumGuinea declares new Ebola outbreak after deaths in southeast region
Guinea declared a new Ebola outbreak after confirming at least 3 deaths and 4 cases in the southeast, marking the first resurgence since the devastating 2013-2…
HighSully Sullenberger Inducted Into Aviation Hall of Fame Amid Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, pilot of the 2009 'Miracle on the Hudson' emergency landing, has been inducted into the US National Aviation Hall of Fame. The hono…
HighCuba acogerá simposio internacional sobre enfermedades no transmisibles
Cuba será sede del I Simposio Internacional de Enfermedades No Transmisibles los 12 y 13 de noviembre en La Habana, reuniendo especialistas nacionales e intern…
HighTwo to Four Cups of Coffee a Day May Support Heart Health, Heart Surgeon Says
A heart surgeon, citing a recent American Heart Association review, says two to four 8-ounce coffee cups daily are linked to lower heart disease, stroke and di…
MediumManaus may have reached herd immunity with 66% infection rate, USP study suggests
USP-led study suggests Manaus reached herd immunity with 66% population infection by August, contrasting sharply with São Paulo's 22% seroprevalence, indicatin…
MediumTrês cuidados essenciais para gestantes que se exercitam com segurança
Pregnant women can safely exercise to improve posture, reduce back pain, and prevent gestational diabetes, but must obtain medical clearance and work with qual…
HighAmish Communities Under Scrutiny as Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows
A historic measles outbreak in Pennsylvania's Amish country has drawn scrutiny to low vaccination rates, while state case counts climb to 1,433 and experts urg…
MediumWegovy Linked to Increased Risk of Eye Stroke in Early Data
Early data suggests Wegovy, a popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug, may increase risk of ischemic optic neuropathy (eye stroke) compared to similar medications like…
MediumSix Daily Habits to Reduce Cataract Risk, Eye Doctor Says
Eye care experts outline six evidence-based lifestyle habits—UV protection, antioxidant-rich diet, smoking cessation, disease management, limited alcohol, and…
HighKetamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Gains Traction as Mental Wellness Treatment
A Utah clinic offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy combining expert therapy with physician-directed ketamine treatments for mental health conditions like str…
MediumFDA Links Taylor Farms Lettuce to US Parasite Outbreak
The FDA confirmed that iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for a US parasite outbreak, triggering food safety concerns and potential produ…
HighScientists achieve 90% accuracy with breakthrough blood test for brain tumours
Scientists at University of Manchester developed a blood test with over 90% accuracy to detect glioblastomas and monitor treatment response, potentially replac…
HighScientists Decode Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others
Researchers have identified the chemical compounds that make mosquitoes prefer certain people, debunking myths about blood type while revealing body odor and C…
HighQuebec Confirms 4 Measles Cases in New Outbreak, Flags 15 Exposure Sites
Quebec confirms 4 measles cases in a new outbreak, with 15 exposure sites across Laurentians, Laval, and Montreal. Unvaccinated residents urged to monitor symp…
HighZimbabwe's Health System Faces Critical Medicines Shortage and Rural Staffing Crisis
Zimbabwe's health ministry reports severe funding shortages causing 50% medicine availability instead of target 70%, staff retention crisis in rural areas, and…
HighDono da Voepass é indiciado por desastre aéreo que matou 62 em agosto de 2024
José Luiz Felício Filho, proprietário da Voepass, foi indiciado pela Polícia Federal por contribuir para o desastre do voo 2283 que matou 62 pessoas em agosto…
HighUS Coast Guard Suspends Search for Six on Crashed Medical Jet
The US Coastguard suspended its search for six people aboard a medical transport jet that crashed while flying from Bermuda to Boston after confirming debris f…
HighRetinal photographs may predict Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms emerge
A new study demonstrates that routine retinal photographs analyzed with AI can accurately predict Alzheimer's disease risk factors, offering a low-cost screeni…
HighEven Small Air Pollution Increases Linked to 11% Higher Covid-19 Death Risk
Harvard researchers found that even small increases in air pollution exposure are associated with significantly higher COVID-19 death rates across US counties,…
HighSquirrels with suspicious lesions reported across US backyards
Squirrels displaying severe lesions and wart-like growths linked to squirrel pox virus are being spotted across US residential areas, raising concerns about wi…
MediumInterior Health warns of toxic fentanyl variant in Vernon area
Interior Health issued a toxic drug alert for Vernon's blue fentanyl mixed with Etizolam, warning of high overdose risk and reduced Naloxone effectiveness. The…
HighDeadly rabbit disease resurfaces in Utah's wild population
A highly infectious and lethal rabbit disease has been confirmed in Utah's wild rabbit population, with cases detected in Summit County. Wildlife officials are…
HighArgentine biochemist Rabinovich pursues immune system 'switches' to transform cancer treatment
Biochemist Gabriel Rabinovich, discoverer of galectin molecular switches regulating immune response, joins Barcelona's CaixaResearch Institute to develop thera…
HighSugar's Brain Damage May Be Partially Irreversible, Review Finds
A systematic review of 27 studies shows high-sugar diets impair memory in rodents, and while switching to healthier food helps, damage may not fully reverse.
HighRotavirus cases surge across Bay Area amid stomach flu outbreak
Rotavirus cases are rising across the Bay Area, with health officials warning about transmission patterns and vulnerable populations. The stomach flu virus is…
MediumResearchers Develop $60 Blood Test That Detects Advanced Lung Cancer With 93% Accuracy
Researchers developed a $60 blood test detecting over 90% of stage 2-4 lung cancers by analyzing DNA methylation patterns, offering a simpler alternative to co…
MediumEric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Dies at 46
Emmy-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in Looney Tunes, died at 46 of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according…
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