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CDC Warns of Rising Human Rabies Exposures Nationwide
The CDC has issued a nationwide alert about increasing human rabies exposure cases, prompting health officials to focus prevention efforts on bat-related expos…
HighVacina personalizada de mRNA reduz em 42% o risco de recidiva ou morte por melanoma avançado
Vacina personalizada de mRNA, combinada ao pembrolizumabe, reduziu em 42% o risco de recidiva ou morte por melanoma avançado em estudo de fase 3 com 1.137 paci…
MediumNorovirus outbreak on cruise ship renews focus on contagion prevention
A norovirus outbreak on an international cruise ship confined over 1,700 people, highlighting the virus's rapid transmission in enclosed spaces and the importa…
HighCindy Crawford's Son Presley Gerber Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died at age 27 at a rehab facility. Cause of death has not been announced pending autopsy results.
HighAI-Driven Monitoring Cuts COPD, Asthma Hospitalizations by 50%, Study Shows
Intermountain Health study shows AI-driven continuous monitoring of COPD and asthma patients reduced hospitalizations by 50%, emergency visits by 20%, and cost…
HighBird flu kills 20 swans at Edinburgh park as virus spreads to UK mammals
A suspected avian influenza outbreak has killed 20 swans at St Margaret's Loch in Edinburgh, prompting authorities to mobilize ranger teams and warn the public…
HighLas mujeres tienen cuatro veces más riesgo de COVID-19 prolongado que los hombres
Las mujeres jóvenes y de mediana edad son desproporcionadamente vulnerables al COVID-19 prolongado, con una proporción de hasta 4 a 1 respecto a los hombres. L…
HighBirth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10M siblings
A study of 10 million U.S. siblings found birth order associated with 150 health conditions, with first-borns showing higher autism and ADHD rates, while secon…
MediumCricket legends demand proper medical care for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook urge Pakistan to provide proper medical assessment for ex-PM Imran Khan, 73, detained since…
HighStudy links egg consumption to 27% lower Alzheimer's risk
A new study from Loma Linda University suggests eating eggs may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk by 27%, highlighting a potential dietary intervention for cogni…
MediumNT doctors push needle-free flu vaccines as outbreak kills 14
A deadly flu outbreak in Australia's Northern Territory has claimed 14 lives with 4,195 confirmed cases in 2025. Doctors are calling for needle-free intranasal…
HighYoung woman claims age bias delayed breast cancer diagnosis, requiring mastectomy
A 23-year-old woman required a mastectomy after doctors dismissed her breast cancer symptoms as unlikely due to her age, delaying diagnosis from initial presen…
HighBangladesh Measles Outbreak Nears 60,000 Cases, 500 Deaths
Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak with nearly 60,000 cases and approximately 500 deaths, primarily affecting children, raising concerns among U.S. hea…
HighPan-Drug-Resistant Fungus Found in Africa as Candida auris Evolves Beyond Treatment
A strain of Candidozyma auris in Kenya has become resistant to all four major classes of antifungal drugs, marking only the second documented case globally and…
HighAir France flight diverted to Montreal after passenger from DRC boards despite Ebola travel ban
An Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in violation of new Ebola travel restr…
HighZobo plant shows promise against drug-resistant UTI bacteria in Nigerian study
Nigerian researchers found that Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) extracts inhibit multidrug-resistant E. coli bacteria in laboratory tests, offering potential comple…
MediumIndia launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 portal to screen Ebola risk at airports
India's Civil Aviation Ministry deployed AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a contactless health declaration portal at airports, enabling passengers to submit 21-day travel hist…
HighFrespaciguat Fails Primary Endpoint in PH-COPD Trial But Shows Safety Promise
Inhaled frespaciguat did not significantly improve 6-minute walk distance in PH-COPD patients versus placebo in phase 2a INSIGNIA trial, though showed pulmonar…
HighHerramientas digitales y comidas adaptadas reducen el efecto rebote tras dejar fármacos GLP-1
Un ensayo piloto demuestra que aplicaciones de bienestar y comidas adaptadas médicamente reducen significativamente la recuperación de peso después de suspende…
MediumRare hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship, delayed diagnosis raises concerns
A rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina killed three passengers over weeks before confirmation. Health officials are investigating t…
HighProstate Cancer Screening Advances Improve Early Detection as Cases Rise
New screening advances are improving early prostate cancer detection as cases rise 3% annually, with health experts urging men to begin screening discussions w…
MediumCastilla-La Mancha inicia en octubre la campaña de vacunación contra gripe, VRS y Covid-19
Castilla-La Mancha comienza en octubre su campaña estacional de vacunación contra gripe, VRS y Covid-19, adelantando el inicio de la inmunización infantil al 1…
HighUna microbiota equilibrada reduciría el riesgo de infección por COVID-19
Estudios científicos demuestran que una microbiota intestinal balanceada, fortalecida con prebióticos y probióticos, reduce significativamente el riesgo de inf…
MediumVaccine Hesitancy Complicates Measles Containment in Lancaster County
A measles outbreak in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is spreading due to low vaccination rates and community distrust, with health officials warning of severe…
HighGlobal Prostate Cancer Cases Expected to Double by 2040, Lancet Study Warns
A Lancet study projects prostate cancer cases will rise from 1.4 million to 2.9 million annually by 2040, driven by aging populations in developing countries w…
HighU.S. confirms no hantavirus cases as 41 people monitored for cruise outbreak
U.S. health officials report no confirmed hantavirus cases domestically despite three deaths aboard a cruise ship, while monitoring 41 potentially exposed indi…
HighDRC Ebola Cases Surge to 598 as Health Officials Warn of Rapid Spread
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 598 confirmed Ebola cases with 115 deaths as health authorities warn of potential rapid geographic expansion due to contin…
HighIron Buildup in Aging Brain Linked to Cognitive Decline, Neurodegenerative Disease
Northwestern Medicine researchers identified how iron buildup in the aging brain damages cells through oxidative stress, potentially explaining age-related cog…
HighSelma Blair arrested after alleged assault on Delta flight crew at JFK
Actress Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport after allegedly assaulting Delta flight attendants, including biting and punching, during a flight from Los Ang…
HighVR Training Helps Autistic Individuals Navigate Police Encounters Safely
A clinical trial shows virtual reality training helps autistic teens and adults improve interactions with police officers, reducing anxiety and improving behav…
HighDebunking Summer Myths: Tanning Doesn't Protect Against Skin Cancer
Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about sun exposure and melanoma, emphasizing that tanning offers no protection and early detection remains critica…
HighAdvanced breast cancer survival extends 6-7 months since 2011, study shows
Advanced breast cancer patients diagnosed in 2025 live 6-7 months longer than those in 2011, driven by new targeted therapies and improved care. However, benef…
HighTeste de sangue de dois minutos pode prever risco de câncer, diabetes e doenças cardíacas
Estudo sugere que índice GKI baseado em glicose e cetonas pode prever risco de câncer, diabetes, doenças cardiovasculares e neurodegenerativas em dois minutos…
MediumSunbathing genitals won't boost testosterone, experts warn of serious health risks
Social media influencers are promoting an unsubstantiated claim that sun exposure on testicles increases testosterone, despite medical experts warning the prac…
HighEstudio catalán cuestiona vacunar contra Covid en otoño tras cambio de patrón estacional
Un estudio catalán revela que la Covid ha cambiado su patrón de circulación hacia primavera-verano en lugar de invierno, lo que abre debates sobre la convenien…
HighLa Rioja approves €2.8M emergency room expansion at San Pedro Hospital
La Rioja's regional government approved €2.8 million for expanding Hospital San Pedro's emergency department, including a new 840 sq meter building and interna…
HighEntidades médicas pedem suspensão de medicamentos para emagrecer manipulados
Sociedades médicas brasileiras solicitaram à Anvisa a suspensão cautelar de versões manipuladas de Ozempic, Wegovy e Mounjaro, citando riscos sanitários iminen…
HighCientíficos usan tecnología de ARNm del Covid para rejuvenecer el sistema inmune
Investigadores del MIT desarrollan una técnica basada en ARN mensajero que rejuvenece el sistema inmune en ratones, mejorando la respuesta a vacunas e inmunote…
HighLA's Hidden Oil Wells Leave Generations With Health Scars
LA County, one of America's largest oil-producing regions, has thousands of hidden oil wells causing respiratory disease, cancer, and other health issues, with…
HighAnvisa alerta para riscos de pancreatite com uso indevido de canetas emagrecedoras
Anvisa emitiu alerta sobre riscos do uso indevido de medicamentos GLP-1 (canetas emagrecedoras) após aumento em casos de pancreatite, incluindo mortes, motivad…
HighUSP researchers identify genetic variant explaining rare childhood neurological disease
USP researchers discovered a novel genetic variant in the ADPRS gene that explains CONDSIAS, a rare childhood neurological disorder characterized by epilepsy,…
HighThree stabbed at Rhode Island beach amid hundreds of teenagers; no suspects identified
Three people sustained minor stab wounds at a crowded Rhode Island beach where hundreds of teenagers gathered Tuesday. No suspects identified; separate assault…
HighStudy suggests COVID-19 emerged in China two months before first confirmed cases
A molecular clock analysis suggests SARS-CoV-2 first infected humans in Hubei province on October 7, 2019, two months before official case reports, with the vi…
HighH5N1 bird flu reaches Australia, completing global spread to all continents
Australia confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird, making it the last continent to detect the highly contagious strain. The virus has now…
HighAnvisa aprova cinco novas canetas à base de semaglutida para diabetes tipo 2 e obesidade
A Anvisa registrou cinco novos medicamentos injetáveis à base de semaglutida, usados contra diabetes tipo 2 e obesidade, após priorização de análises para abas…
HighUpadacitinib Shows Rescue Potential for Severe Ulcerative Colitis After Steroid and Infliximab Failure
A retrospective study of 50 hospitalized patients suggests upadacitinib may rescue severe ulcerative colitis after corticosteroid and infliximab failure, with…
MediumDrug Targeting AMPK Enzyme Extends Lifespan by 25% Across Multiple Species
Researchers activated AMPK, a cellular energy-regulating protein, using drug 991 to extend lifespans in yeast, worms, and flies by over 25%, suggesting potenti…
HighTaco Bell faces lawsuits over Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce
Taco Bell is being sued after contaminated lettuce from a Mexican supplier caused a Cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting over 1,600 people across five states, wit…
HighHospital de Ovalle incorpora tecnología molecular para diagnóstico personalizado de cáncer
El Hospital de Ovalle incorporó equipamiento de biología molecular para detectar mutaciones en tumores, permitiendo tratamientos personalizados sin necesidad d…
HighPhilippine rescuers breach burning ferry 40+ hours after blaze; 84 still missing
Philippine rescuers have boarded the charred MV June Aster ferry 40+ hours after a deadly fire began, searching for 84 missing people amid toxic fumes and extr…
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