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WHO Launches 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Targeting Global Inequities
WHO marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 with focus on equity in care. Campaign highlights 2.4M diagnoses annually and stark survival gaps between high and…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC kills 100+, WHO declares international emergency
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 100 people with over 390 suspected cases. The WHO declared it a public health emergen…
HighEstudio: la pandemia de COVID-19 evitó brote de rara enfermedad neurológica paralizante
Un estudio indica que las medidas de contención del covid-19 en 2020 previnieron un brote esperado de mielitis flácida aguda, enfermedad neurológica rara que c…
HighZoetis Expands Vaccine Label to Combat Predominant US Poultry Infectious Bronchitis Strain
Zoetis received US regulatory approval to expand Poulvac Bron GA08 vaccine protection against DMV/1639, the predominant infectious bronchitis strain affecting…
HighMalaysia Must Bolster Salmonella Surveillance as Drug-Resistant Strains Emerge in Poultry
Malaysian experts warn of emerging multi-drug resistant Salmonella serovars in poultry, particularly Salmonella Brancaster, requiring stronger surveillance, bi…
HighEsami del sangue per l'Alzheimer: anticipare i risultati accelera la diagnosi
Uno studio spagnolo mostra che comunicare prima i risultati di biomarcatori plasmatici accorcia l'incertezza diagnostica e modifica il percorso di cura, senza…
HighTarapacá honors HIV/AIDS victims at annual Candlelight vigil
Tarapacá region commemorated HIV/AIDS deaths through the annual Candlelight vigil, highlighting advances in treatment access and ongoing prevention efforts whi…
HighAlagoas recebe 22 mil doses da vacina infantil contra Covid nesta sexta-feira
A Sesau confirmou que Alagoas receberá 22.100 doses da vacina Pfizer para crianças de 5 a 11 anos, com distribuição aos municípios a ser definida pelo governo…
MediumStudy Links Hair Loss to Long-Term COVID-19 Recovery, Particularly in Women
A study of 1,655 COVID-19 survivors found that 22% experienced hair loss six months after hospitalization, adding to known long-term consequences like fatigue…
HighExisting Drug Shows Promise for Panic Attack Treatment
Researchers have identified an existing drug that could be repurposed to treat panic attacks, potentially offering a new therapeutic option for patients with a…
MediumJesse Jackson Hospitalized With Rare Neurological Disorder PSP
Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder diagnosed in April. The civil rights…
HighElite HIV Controllers Hold Key to Potential Cure, Spanish Research Reveals
Spanish researchers study rare HIV patients who suppress the virus without treatment, discovering incomplete viral reservoirs hidden in cellular 'gene deserts'…
HighLa covid resurge en España con síntomas leves pero creciente circulación
La COVID-19 gana intensidad en España a mediados de septiembre, con tasas de positividad y hospitalización en aumento. Las comunidades autónomas inician campañ…
HighQdenga, nova vacina contra dengue, chega a laboratórios privados de BH
Qdenga, a new dengue vaccine effective for people who never had the disease, is now available at private laboratories in Belo Horizonte for ages 4-60, costing…
HighStudy links 485 pesticide chemicals to breast cancer risk in US products
Research identifies 485 chemicals in US pesticide products associated with breast cancer, including substances found in common household items like head lice t…
MediumPennsylvania measles outbreak surpasses 900 cases amid vaccination concerns
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has exceeded 900 confirmed cases with 13 new infections reported, marking a significant resurgence of a disease previously elim…
HighWomen at 40 need 10 preventive exams to catch silent diseases early
Women at 40 should undergo 10 key preventive health exams to detect silent diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer early, before they advance to serio…
HighLouisiana researchers join national effort to answer key questions about GLP-1 weight loss drugs
Louisiana doctors and researchers are studying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to understand their efficacy, side effects, and safety as these weight loss medications…
MediumChronic UTIs Affect Millions in the UK, and Women Are Speaking Out to End the Stigma
BBC profiles UK women with chronic urinary tract infections who use social media to challenge stigma, misdiagnosis and misinformation around the condition.
HighShingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Emerging Research
Recent studies suggest the shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by up to 24% in older adults, opening new possibilities for cognitive disease prevention t…
MediumPawn Stars' Rick Harrison undergoes emergency bypass surgery after routine procedure complication
Rick Harrison, star of 'Pawn Stars,' underwent emergency bypass surgery after doctors discovered the need during a simpler scheduled procedure. He is resting c…
HighConsejo Regional de La Libertad pide suspender clases presenciales ante aumento de casos de COVID-19
El Consejo Regional de La Libertad aprobó por unanimidad exhortar al gobernador a suspender las clases presenciales en escuelas públicas y privadas ante el aum…
MediumUK study reveals cultural barriers blocking Black women from breast cancer screening
UK research identifies significant gaps in breast cancer screening uptake among Black women, driven by culturally-specific psycho-social barriers that current…
HighBeyond Price: The Complex Roots of America's Obesity Crisis
A Washington Post column challenges the common assumption that junk food prices are the primary driver of obesity in America, suggesting multiple complex facto…
MediumNew cholesterol guidelines lower screening age, emphasize early intervention
Updated cholesterol guidelines now recommend earlier screenings and targeted interventions to prevent heart disease, with emphasis on identifying risk in young…
HighEstudio italiano sugiere que COVID-19 circulaba en septiembre de 2019, meses antes del reconocimiento chino
Investigadores italianos hallaron anticuerpos del SARS-CoV-2 en pacientes desde septiembre de 2019, meses antes de que China informara a la OMS, sugiriendo una…
MediumMet-HeFT Trial: Metformin Shows No Cardiovascular Benefit in Heart Failure Patients
A large randomized trial found metformin did not significantly reduce cardiovascular outcomes in heart failure patients with diabetes or prediabetes, challengi…
HighSingle-Pill Blood Pressure Therapy Outperforms Multi-Pill Care Over Four-Year Trial in Colombia and Jamaica
A four-year UT Southwestern-co-led trial in Colombia and Jamaica found a single-pill combination lowered blood pressure more effectively than stepped usual car…
HighExperts demand stricter UK regulation of invasive cosmetic procedures
Medical experts call for tighter UK regulation of invasive cosmetic procedures, citing rising complications and gaps in patient safety oversight as the $180bn…
HighPope Leo Recovers From Lung Cancer Surgery as Global Support Pours In
Pope Leo, 71, is recovering from surgery for lung cancer at a Rome hospital and is expected to remain there for about a week. Messages of support have arrived…
HighCold irrigation shows promise for reducing post-root canal pain, but evidence remains limited
Meta-analysis of 11 trials shows intracanal cryotherapy significantly reduces postoperative pain at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after root canal treatment in sympt…
MediumIndian Embassy confirms no Indian killed in Saudi projectile incident; one injured
India's embassy in Riyadh confirmed no Indian nationals were killed in a projectile strike on a residential compound in Al-Kharj, though one Indian national wa…
HighManitoba First Nation declares emergency over drug crisis, violence
Sayisi Dene First Nation in northern Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to drug-related violence, with residents fearful and RCMP presence limited to m…
HighBrazil approves lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's disease
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved lecanemab (Leqembi) for early-stage Alzheimer's, joining donanemabe as disease-modifying treatments that modestly slo…
HighLawsuit Alleges Black Infants Given Experimental Vaccine Without Parental Consent
A lawsuit alleges Black infants were administered experimental vaccines without parental consent, raising serious ethical and medical justice concerns.
MediumRamara Woman's Decade-Long Lyme Disease Struggle Exposes Gaps in Persistent-Symptom Care
Jen Fisher, diagnosed with Lyme disease in Ramara in 2016, says three days of antibiotics were not enough and she still lives with symptoms. She is calling for…
MediumHealth NZ adds 380 nursing roles, explores patient-ratio staffing models
Health NZ is adding 380 frontline nursing positions and developing a business case to potentially introduce nurse-to-patient ratios, responding to an independe…
HighPakistan heightens health vigilance as WHO declares Congo-Uganda Ebola emergency
Pakistan strengthens airport screening and surveillance following WHO's declaration of Ebola emergency in Congo and Uganda, though risk remains extremely low w…
HighProstate cancer blood test that diagnosed Clarkson to be offered to 10,000 men
A blood test that diagnosed Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer is being offered to 10,000 men in the UK. The 5Q Spectra test will be premiered at Davos, with ex…
MediumSpanish pulmonologist warns of serious lung disease in short-term vapers
Spanish pulmonologist David de la Rosa warns of serious lung diseases emerging in people with relatively short vaping histories, comparing damage patterns to e…
HighSaúde alerta para riscos de canetas emagrecedoras sem prescrição médica
Secretaria de Saúde de Goiás alerta sobre riscos do uso indiscriminado de medicamentos GLP-1 sem prescrição médica, que podem causar desidratação, problemas ca…
HighNigeria's First Ebola Patient Traveled to Uganda, Officials Say, as Outbreak Spreads Across Region
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case, a woman arriving from Uganda, as the outbreak spreads from Congo to four other countries. Officials say the strain…
MediumVariantes de COVID-19 en la Argentina: qué se sabe de Manaos, Río de Janeiro, Reino Unido y California
El Consorcio País detectó cuatro variantes de SARS-CoV-2 en Argentina, algunas sin nexo epidemiológico. Los especialistas advierten sobre mayor transmisibilida…
HighAdvanced dialysis therapy could cut mortality risk by 23% for 3,000+ Chilean patients
Chile introduces high-volume hemodiafiltration (HvHDF), an advanced dialysis therapy reducing mortality risk by 23% for 2,500-3,100 eligible chronic kidney dis…
HighPatrick Clancy Breaks Silence on Tragedy, Forgiveness and Moving Forward
Patrick Clancy discusses his ex-wife Lindsay's trial for killing their three children during a postpartum psychosis episode, his grief journey, and efforts to…
HighCruise Demand Resilient Despite Hantavirus and Shipboard Disease Outbreaks
Despite recent hantavirus and other disease outbreaks on cruise ships, demand for cruises remains strong. The industry grapples with inherent infection risks t…
HighWest Nile cases surge 40% but Americans remain unconcerned, survey finds
West Nile virus cases in the US are 40% above normal with over 1,100 reported cases across 42 states, yet only 15% of Americans worry about infection despite g…
HighEquatorial Guinea confirms 11 Marburg deaths as WHO monitors outbreak
Equatorial Guinea confirms two additional Marburg virus deaths, bringing the outbreak total to 11 fatalities across 48 confirmed cases. WHO monitors the situat…
HighFatty Liver Disease Affects 1 in 4 Americans, Yet Remains Largely Undiagnosed
Experts report that approximately 1 in 4 Americans have fatty liver disease, yet fewer than 5% realize they have the condition, raising concerns about undiagno…
MediumAllergy Season Intensifies: Products and Tips to Combat Severe Spring Symptoms
Spring allergy season is unusually severe this year, with delayed onset but stronger symptoms driving consumers to seek relief products and medical guidance.
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