Health & Medicine
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Auckland University launches cancer sciences department to reverse NZ's declining survival rates
Auckland University's new Department of Cancer Sciences aims to reverse New Zealand's declining cancer survival rates, which have fallen behind Australia over…
MediumRare cardiac complication linked to routine anesthesia technique unveiled in case study
Spanish and Colombian doctors document an extremely rare case of complete heart block following routine brachial plexus anesthesia, revealing a previously undi…
HighReactivación inesperada de hepatitis B en paciente con cáncer de mama tras quimioterapia
Una mujer de 38 años en Hanoi experimentó reactivación del virus de la hepatitis B después de someterse a quimioterapia para el cáncer de mama, a pesar de prue…
HighHome fetal monitoring shows promise but needs stronger evidence, systematic review finds
A systematic review of 39 studies on remote fetal heart monitoring at home found it non-inferior to hospital care, but evidence quality remains low due to meth…
HighCDC Aligns Website with Kennedy's Vaccine-Autism Claims, Contradicting Decades of Science
The CDC revised its vaccine safety website to align with Health Secretary Kennedy's discredited claim that childhood vaccines cause autism, reversing decades o…
HighGlobal experts urge rapid action as rare Ebola outbreak spreads across Central Africa borders
The Global Virus Network urges rapid international support for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri Province, which has killed 106 of 395 suspected cas…
HighAustralian researchers develop nano-delivery system to reduce chemotherapy side effects
Australian researchers have developed a nanomedicine-based delivery system for chemotherapy that is 100% more effective at targeting tumors while reducing toxi…
HighSustaining Microglial Function Offers New Path to Stroke Recovery
Japanese researchers discover that sustaining microglial reparative function significantly enhances brain recovery after stroke, opening new therapeutic pathwa…
HighGhana declares end of Marburg outbreak after 42 days without cases
Ghana has declared the end of its Marburg virus outbreak after no cases were recorded for 42 days, following three confirmed cases with two fatalities since Ju…
HighRusia desarrolla vacuna que generaría inmunidad por seis meses contra COVID-19
El Centro Véktor ruso anunció que su vacuna piVacCorona demostró seguridad completa en fase uno y podría garantizar inmunidad por al menos seis meses contra el…
MediumFive Spanish female scientists honored for groundbreaking research in Parkinson's, cancer and conservation
Spain's L'Oréal-Unesco awards recognize five female researchers advancing Parkinson's therapies, cancer treatment, and ecosystem conservation while highlightin…
HighEli Lilly's experimental weight-loss drug shows dramatic results in Phase 3 trial
Eli Lilly's experimental triple agonist retatrutide demonstrated significant weight loss in Phase 3 trials, with participants losing up to 85 pounds, outperfor…
HighMárcia Sensitiva hospitalized with respiratory virus and bacterial infection
Brazilian astrologer and TV personality Márcia Sensitiva, 73, is hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and bacterial infection, complicated by a…
HighFERO Foundation raises €1M to accelerate seven cancer research projects
FERO Cancer Foundation secured nearly €1 million to accelerate seven research projects addressing major oncology challenges, from immunotherapy to early detect…
HighScientists identify metabolic weakness in aggressive brain cancer, point to diet-based treatment
Scientists discovered a metabolic vulnerability in glioblastoma that can be exploited by combining steroid drugs with a methionine-restricted diet to slow tumo…
HighEliminar completamente el azúcar de una dieta baja en grasas puede dañar la salud intestinal
Un estudio revela que eliminar por completo la sacarosa de una dieta baja en grasas puede alterar la salud intestinal y promover inflamación, sugiriendo que el…
HighPortuguese telecoms tackle mental health, loneliness in Christmas campaigns
Portugal's major telecom operators use Christmas campaigns to address mental health deterioration and loneliness, with Vodafone, NOS, and MEO promoting help-se…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history with 2,325 deaths
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, becoming the deadliest in the country's history and the second-deadliest globall…
HighJeremy Clarkson reveals aggressive cancer diagnosis on his farm show
Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed an aggressive cancer diagnosis in his farming series, revealing he underwent prostate treatment and has know…
HighAustralian crew completes first midwinter Antarctica rescue in total darkness
An Australian aviation crew successfully evacuated a US expedition member from Antarctica's McMurdo Station in July, landing in total darkness and -43°C temper…
HighScientists design promising multi-epitope vaccine against brucellosis using immunoinformatics
Researchers designed a dendritic cell-targeting multi-epitope vaccine against brucellosis using reverse vaccinology, demonstrating robust immunogenicity in vit…
HighAsian stocks mixed as China eases lockdowns; oil surges past $115 on EU Russia embargo
Asian stocks showed mixed performance Tuesday as China's manufacturing slowdown moderates with easing COVID restrictions, while oil prices surged above $115 fo…
HighPapa Leão XIV passa por cirurgia para retirar tumor maligno e parte do pulmão direito
Leão XIV teve o lobo inferior do pulmão direito removido para tratar um adenocarcinoma. A Santa Sé diz que a cirurgia foi bem-sucedida e não houve complicações.
HighEstudio israelí confirma seguridad de vacuna Pfizer en fetos durante embarazo
Un estudio israelí de casi 17.000 mujeres embarazadas concluyó que la vacuna Pfizer contra COVID-19 es segura para los fetos, sin encontrar diferencias en resu…
HighIdosos com 85+ só recebem reforço de covid 6 meses após 2ª dose
A Secretaria de Saúde do Distrito Federal iniciou a aplicação da terceira dose de vacina contra COVID-19 em idosos com 85 anos ou mais, com cerca de 16 mil apt…
HighResearchers identify calcium imbalance as key to rare childhood blood vessel diseases
Researchers at Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital identified calcium imbalance as the underlying cause of rare genetic blood vessel condi…
HighNew Research Links Alcohol Consumption to Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Researchers have identified a new connection between alcohol consumption and pancreatic cancer, adding to the growing list of alcohol-related malignancies and…
High24-year-old with terminal leukaemia seeks £500k overseas cure to stay with twin sister
A 24-year-old Cardiff woman with recurring acute myeloid leukaemia is fundraising £500,000 for potentially curative treatment overseas after UK options proved…
HighKP Launches First HPV Vaccination Drive, Aiming to Immunise 2.9 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will launch its first HPV vaccination campaign on November 11, targeting 2.9 million girls aged nine to 14 to help prevent cervical cancer.
MediumIllegal care home in Sintra under investigation for elder abuse and neglect
An illegal care facility in Sintra held elderly residents in inhumane conditions—restrained, unwashed, without medical care—while families remained unaware. Pu…
HighFDA aprova tratamento experimental com anticorpos contra Covid-19
A FDA autorizou o uso emergencial do bamlanivimab, primeiro medicamento especificamente desenvolvido contra o novo coronavírus, fabricado pela Eli Lilly, para…
HighUtah County confirms first West Nile virus case, neuroinvasive strain
Utah County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus, identified as the more dangerous neuroinvasive strain. This marks the 12th case in Utah this…
HighAnvisa aprova caneta Yluméc, da EMS, com semaglutida para diabetes tipo 2
A Anvisa registrou o Yluméc, caneta de semaglutida da farmacêutica brasileira EMS, indicada para diabetes tipo 2. Venda e preço ainda não têm previsão.
HighOncologist Touts Daily Black Coffee; Research Links Habit to Health Benefits
An oncologist advocates daily black coffee consumption, citing six health reasons. Recent research suggests coffee and caffeine may reduce liver disease risk.
MediumMachine learning model offers new tool for predicting and controlling chikungunya outbreaks
Researchers developed a machine learning framework using random projection neural networks to model chikungunya transmission dynamics with stronger theoretical…
HighPig kidney transplant sets record at 271 days, offering hope for organ shortage
A US man lived for a record 271 days with a transplanted pig kidney, demonstrating xenotransplantation as a potential bridge solution for organ shortage. The o…
HighGlucosamine supplements linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression in new study
New research suggests glucosamine supplements, commonly used for joint pain, may accelerate memory loss and Alzheimer's disease progression through a metabolic…
MediumJohns Hopkins team develops algorithm to improve genetic risk scoring across diverse populations
Johns Hopkins and NCI researchers developed CT-SLEB, an AI-powered algorithm that improves genetic risk-scoring accuracy across diverse ancestry populations, a…
HighProstate cancer emerges as leading health threat for Caribbean men
Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Caribbean men with an incidence rate of 76 per 100,000, driven by aging populations, genetic…
HighOmega-3 and leafy greens linked to reduced cognitive decline risk
A diet rich in omega-3, leafy greens, antioxidants and whole grains is associated with lower cognitive decline and reduced dementia risk, according to medical…
MediumManchester man, 28, stabbed to death; family hails 'deeply loved' son
Kailem Reece Gibson, 28, died in hospital after being stabbed in Manchester's Newton Heath area. Police have launched a murder investigation with two men arres…
HighTick populations surge across US, bringing rising disease risks
Tick populations and tick-borne illnesses are spreading across the US at alarming rates, with medical experts warning of increasing health threats to the gener…
HighExame de sangue para detectar câncer se populariza, mas especialistas alertam sobre limitações
Exame Galleri promete detectar até 50 tipos de câncer através de análise de sangue, mas especialistas alertam sobre falta de aprovação regulatória, altas taxas…
HighHospital Amadora-Sintra constrói nova UCI com 15 camas para reforçar resposta à covid-19
O Hospital Fernando da Fonseca inicia construção de nova Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos com 15 camas adicionais, prevista abrir em dezembro para reforçar respo…
HighExperimental schistosomiasis vaccine shows immune memory in early trials
A new experimental vaccine for schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease affecting 250 million people globally, demonstrates it can trigger both immediate and long-…
HighEfecto pandemia: por qué la gripe sigue aumentando en primavera
Los casos de gripe aumentan anormalmente en primavera 2022 en América del Sur, desafiando patrones estacionales típicos. Especialistas atribuyen el fenómeno a…
HighFlu and RSV peak simultaneously in SA; vaccination urged for vulnerable groups
South Africa's flu season started unusually early in late March, coinciding with RSV cases, potentially overwhelming healthcare facilities. Health authorities…
HighRoutine Neck Pain Diagnosis Reveals Unexpected Medical Discovery
A woman seeking treatment for neck stiffness discovered a serious underlying condition through imaging, highlighting the importance of diagnostic scans in iden…
MediumMillions Take Fish Oil for Brain Health. A Two-Year High-Dose DHA Trial Found No Benefit
A two-year study of high-dose DHA found no cognitive benefit or Alzheimer's prevention from fish oil, despite millions of people taking it for brain health.
MediumSix Australians, New Zealander from hantavirus cruise arrive in Perth for quarantine
Six passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have been repatriated to Australia and will undergo three-week quarantine at a dedicated facility, with e…
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