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India's validated HPV test offers affordable cervical cancer screening breakthrough
An indigenous Indian HPV test meets international validation standards, offering affordable cervical cancer screening for millions of women at risk in low- and…
HighBrain imaging reveals three distinct ADHD subtypes in children, enabling personalized treatment
Researchers identified three neurobiologically distinct ADHD subtypes in children using brain morphometry and neural networks, enabling personalized treatment…
HighExercise-triggered liver protein GPLD1 reverses memory loss in aging mice
Research shows exercise triggers liver protein GPLD1, which reverses memory loss in aging and Alzheimer's mice by repairing the blood-brain barrier and reducin…
High¿Puedo vacunarme contra la gripe después de haber tenido COVID-19? Lo que indica la nota
Una nota explica que, tras superar la COVID-19 y sin síntomas, es posible vacunarse contra la gripe, y recuerda la recomendación anual de vacunación contra la…
LowGenomic test predicts chemotherapy benefit in metastatic prostate cancer
A genomic test (Decipher Prostate) demonstrates ability to predict which metastatic prostate cancer patients benefit from chemotherapy added to hormone therapy…
HighCOVID-19 se dispara 75% en una semana con positividad por encima de recomendaciones de la OMS
Argentina registra un aumento del 75% en casos de COVID-19 en una semana, con tasa de positividad del 10,84% superando el umbral recomendado por la OMS. La var…
HighTaco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Mexican Lettuce Supplier
US health officials traced a cyclospora parasite outbreak affecting 1,645 people across five states to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell from a Me…
HighEmpresa testa implante GLP-1 para emagrecer gatos obesos; cães podem ser próximos
Biofarmacêutica Okava Pharmaceuticals iniciou testes com implante subcutâneo MEOW-1 que libera GLP-1 continuamente para tratar obesidade em gatos, com planos d…
MediumPNG suspends Australian poultry imports after H5N1 detected in WA seabirds
Papua New Guinea has suspended imports of Australian chicken and eggs following H5N1 bird flu detection in Western Australian seabirds, threatening a major exp…
HighVaginal Estrogen Emerges as Effective Menopause Treatment Option
Vaginal estrogen therapy is gaining attention as a treatment option for menopause symptoms, potentially reducing urinary tract infections and hospitalizations…
HighThroat lozenges and sprays may mask serious illnesses, expert warns
Medical experts warn that over-the-counter throat sprays and lozenges provide temporary symptom relief but can mask serious infections requiring specialized tr…
MediumCancer patients' gut microbiome shaped by complex interplay of lifestyle and clinical factors
A scoping review of 51 studies reveals that physical activity and diet influence gut microbiome in cancer patients, but cancer treatments and individual charac…
HighMalaria drug artemisinin shows promise treating PCOS by targeting hormone production
A small study finds that artemisinin, an antimalarial drug, may treat polycystic ovary syndrome by reducing androgen production and alleviating hormone-related…
MediumSe anticipa un embate fuerte de la influenza este invierno, con VSR y Covid-19 también en circulación
Un académico de la UNAM advierte que la influenza será especialmente fuerte este invierno en México, por delante de la Covid-19 y el VSR, y pide vacunarse y re…
MediumIllegal Tanning Drug Trending on TikTok Poses Serious Health Risks
An illegal injectable tanning drug is gaining popularity on TikTok, with health experts warning it may increase the risk of dangerous moles and skin cancer.
High5 técnicas para ganhar tempo em provas de medicina sem sacrificar precisão
Medical exam success requires tactical reading strategies prioritizing command comprehension over speed, with research showing that rapid reading sacrifices ac…
High90% dos hospitalizados por covid não completaram esquema vacinal, aponta hospital de SP
Levantamento do Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas em São Paulo mostra que 90% dos 1.172 pacientes internados por covid-19 não receberam o esquema vacinal…
HighBBC presenter Maryam Moshiri opens up about living with chronic blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri discusses living with polycythaemia vera, a rare treatable blood cancer diagnosed in November 2024, emphasizing her positive…
HighCasos raros de alergia a vacinas registrados em Alaska e Reino Unido
Four allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines have been documented in Alaska and UK, prompting researchers to investigate underlying causes and implement safety…
MediumMaharashtra Logs Record 25,833 Cases as Punjab Imposes Night Curfew Amid Third Wave Fears
Covid-19 cases are rising globally, with Maharashtra logging a record 25,833 daily cases and Punjab imposing night curfews in several districts.
MediumFourth case of tularemia reported in New York amid growing outbreak
New York reports its fourth case of tularemia, commonly known as rabbit fever, a rare infectious disease transmitted through infected animals and contaminated…
MediumThree Infants Sickened in Botulism Outbreak Linked to Recalled Powdered Formula
Three infants have been sickened in a botulism outbreak linked to powdered infant formula, prompting recalls. At least one case was reported in Washington stat…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak spreads amid testing gaps and scientific unknowns
A 2026 Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading unpredictably due to insufficient diagnostic testing capabilities and incomplete understanding of transmission patt…
MediumDaraxonrasib doubles pancreatic cancer survival, targeting previously 'undruggable' KRAS mutation
A new oral drug called daraxonrasib has nearly doubled survival rates in advanced pancreatic cancer patients by targeting the previously untreatable KRAS gene…
HighSynthetic molecules show promise in blocking Parkinson's protein clumps in mice
Researchers developed SK-129, a synthetic foldamer molecule that blocks toxic alpha-synuclein protein clumping in mouse brains, potentially opening new treatme…
HighPoor sleep may disrupt brain's nightly cleaning cycle, raising dementia risk
Research suggests poor sleep may disrupt the brain's natural cleaning cycle, potentially linking sleep quality to dementia and Alzheimer's disease risk as an e…
MediumLong-term food assistance linked to sustained improvements in blood pressure and weight
A three-year study found that adults receiving weekly plant-based grocery packages showed dose-dependent improvements in blood pressure, weight, and BMI, sugge…
HighNearly half of English health boards deliberately delay patient care with minimum waiting times
Exclusive BMJ data reveals 49% of England's Integrated Care Boards impose minimum waiting times of 12-16 weeks for procedures like hip and cataract surgery to…
HighScientists create fertilizable eggs from skin cells in breakthrough for infertility treatment
Researchers successfully fertilized eggs created from skin cell genetic material using a new process called mitomeiosis, offering potential hope for infertile…
HighKim Kardashian Diagnosed with Oesophagitis, Hospitalization Revealed in New Season
Kim Kardashian revealed she was hospitalized and diagnosed with oesophagitis, a condition she connected to the stress of her father Robert Kardashian's death f…
HighOMS alerta: casos globales de COVID-19 se duplicaron en seis semanas
La OMS advierte que los casos globales de COVID-19 se han duplicado en seis semanas, pasando de 3 a 6 millones semanales, con riesgo de más hospitalizaciones y…
HighHantavirus outbreak confirmed aboard cruise ship headed to Canary Islands
A cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers has been hit by a hantavirus outbreak, with cases identified after weeks aboard. The vessel is being redirected t…
HighExperimental drug shows promise for rare brittle-bone disease in small study
An experimental drug inhibiting TGF-beta protein increased bone density in five of eight adult patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic brittle-bo…
MediumNeurologists Point to Overlooked Early Signs of Alzheimer's That Often Go Unrecognized
Neurologists and dementia experts urge earlier recognition of Alzheimer's and dementia, stressing that cognitive decline is not a normal part of ageing. The co…
LowHo Chi Minh City Ends 3-Month Lockdown, Reopens Economic Hub
Ho Chi Minh City lifted a three-month stay-at-home order affecting 9 million residents, allowing businesses to reopen after the city bore 50% of Vietnam's COVI…
HighEvacuated Congo doctor grapples with helplessness as Ebola claims colleagues
A doctor evacuated from Congo expresses anguish over being unable to help colleagues who died from Ebola, highlighting the personal toll of the outbreak on hea…
HighPancreatic cancer pill offers 'precious gift of time' as papers cover medical breakthrough
A new pancreatic cancer pill that nearly doubles survival times has been hailed as a major breakthrough, offering what experts describe as a 'precious gift of…
HighLa OMS insta a revacunar contra la covid a mayores y grupos de riesgo: el virus sigue matando en Europa
La OMS advierte que la covid-19 sigue causando hospitalizaciones y muertes en Europa y pide revacunación anual para adultos mayores y personas con enfermedades…
MediumRabies confirmed in Kootenay Lake skunk; health officials urge caution
Interior Health confirms rabies in a skunk in the Kootenay Lake region, advising residents to avoid contact and seek medical assessment if exposed between Augu…
HighNanoscience Bridges Medicine and Materials in Tokyo Research Initiative
A special issue of ACS Applied Nano Materials highlights how nanoscale materials exhibit unique properties enabling advances in cancer treatment, regenerative…
HighNHRC Investigates HIV Infections Linked to Blood Transfusions in Madhya Pradesh
India's NHRC launched a nationwide investigation after six children contracted HIV through blood transfusions in Madhya Pradesh, issuing notices to all states…
HighNorovirus outbreak sickens 115 on Caribbean Princess cruise ship
Over 100 passengers and crew members fell ill with norovirus aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in late April, prompting CDC investigation and enhanced…
HighFirst death reported in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak; 67 cases confirmed
A person has died in connection with a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with 67 confirmed cases reported to health authorities.
HighFrom Heroin at 13 to 19 Years Sober: Why Open Drug Talks Matter
A woman who used opioids at age 8 and heroin by 13 advocates for parents to have open, judgment-free conversations about drugs and mental health rather than re…
MediumMP hooch tragedy: Key suspect arrested after police encounter; 19 held
Police in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh arrested 21-year-old Shivanjay Rajput after an armed encounter near a forest area. The arrest is linked to a spurious liquor ca…
HighFDA escalates egg recall to highest risk level amid multistate salmonella outbreak
The FDA has upgraded a multistate salmonella outbreak to its most serious recall classification, affecting nearly 1.6 million egg cartons from two Texas farms…
HighEarly Stroke Treatment Critical: Time Window for Clot-Busting Drugs Narrows Brain Damage Risk
Early clot-busting treatment within 3 hours of stroke onset significantly reduces brain damage and cognitive impairment risk, yet few patients receive these ti…
MediumWHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of internatio…
HighLyme Disease Vaccine Faces Skepticism Among Hunters Despite Public Health Need
Drugmakers developing a new Lyme disease vaccine face potential adoption challenges in rural communities amid broader vaccine hesitancy, with hunters expressin…
MediumTwo teenagers arrested for stabbing, robbing Australian tourist in Pattaya
Two teenage suspects were arrested in Pattaya after an Australian tourist was stabbed and robbed of A$6,000 at a guesthouse. Police charged them with armed rob…
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