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Ontario study reveals female family doctors spend more time with patients, earn $45K less annually
Female family doctors in Ontario spend 15-20% more time with patients than male colleagues but earn approximately $45,500 less annually, according to a new stu…
HighUganda declares end of four-month Ebola outbreak that killed 55
Uganda declared the end of its eighth Ebola outbreak after 42 days with no active cases, with 55 deaths among 143 infected since September. The country contain…
HighWhen Forgetfulness Signals a Health Problem: A Medical Guide
The Washington Post examines the spectrum of normal memory lapses and provides guidance on when forgetfulness warrants medical evaluation by a healthcare profe…
HighBreast cancer diagnoses surge in women under 45; experts outline prevention strategies
Breast cancer diagnoses are increasing in women under 45, prompting medical experts to discuss risk factors and early detection strategies during Breast Cancer…
MediumWHO warns of Marburg virus spread risk from Equatorial Guinea outbreak
WHO alerts to high national risk of Marburg virus spread from Equatorial Guinea outbreak, citing insufficient outbreak management capacity despite 88% fatality…
HighHHS Will Let Compounding Pharmacies Make Six Unapproved Peptides, but Supply May Fall Short of Demand
HHS will let small compounding pharmacies produce six peptides not approved by the FDA, a move that may fall short of consumer demand.
MediumIndia monitors Ebola outbreak in Africa as health officials review preparedness
Indian health authorities are closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in Africa, which WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Experts s…
HighCDC Warns of Surge in Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella 'Superbug'
The CDC reports a rising surge in antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections, with doctors across the U.S. warning of a growing superbug threat difficult to trea…
MediumViatris convenes SE Asian heart experts to tackle rising cardiovascular mortality
Viatris convened 101 healthcare professionals in the Philippines for CV Masterclass 2026, introducing the BEAT App to improve cardiovascular disease management…
HighKMU Vice-Chancellor Joins WHO Expert Group in Geneva to Shape Global Dyslipidaemia Guidelines
Khyber Medical University's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Abdul Jalil Khan, attended a five-day WHO Guideline Development Group meeting in Geneva on dyslipidaemia m…
MediumFirst West Nile virus case confirmed in Alachua County this year
Florida Department of Health confirmed Alachua County's first West Nile virus case of 2026. The mosquito-borne illness typically peaks June-October; residents…
HighEagles QB Jalen Hurts Sidelined With Lung Blood Clots After Playing With Leg Clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, potentially sidelining him for the sea…
HighEUA aprovam Leqembi, primeiro remédio que desacelera Alzheimer, mas com ressalvas
A FDA aprovou o Leqembi, primeiro medicamento que demonstra capacidade de retardar o declínio cognitivo no Alzheimer, embora com benefícios modestos e riscos p…
HighPanamá incorpora anticuerpo monoclonal contra el VSR tras demanda de pediatras
El Ministerio de Salud de Panamá adoptará una estrategia mixta contra el Virus Sincitial Respiratorio, combinando vacunación materna con anticuerpos monoclonal…
HighSanta Barbara Native Shares Lung Cancer Journey in New Book
Santa Barbara native Shira Kupperman Boehler has released a book documenting her unexpected lung cancer diagnosis and healthcare journey as a non-smoker, raisi…
MediumFDA identifica parasita Cyclospora em fazenda mexicana ligada a maior surto de contaminação alimentar dos EUA
A FDA identificou o parasita Cyclospora em uma fazenda de alface no México, ligada ao maior surto de doença transmitida por alimentos nos EUA, com quase 13 mil…
HighWHO: Ebola spread risk low globally but high regionally as cases surge
WHO chief reports 51 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo and 2 in Uganda, with nearly 600 suspected cases. Global spread risk remains low, but regional transmission…
HighUS declares national health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The US government declared a national health emergency over monkeypox, enabling federal agencies to access emergency funds and accelerate vaccine distribution…
HighStudy Links Blood Groups to Severe COVID-19 Risk Through Protein Analysis
Researchers identified six proteins increasing severe COVID-19 risk and eight protective proteins, with blood group ABO enzyme showing causal links to hospital…
HighEbola Outbreak in DR Congo May Be the Worst on Record, Officials Warn as Death Toll Passes 5,300
Multiple outlets report an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed more than 5,300 people, with officials calling it unprecedented and warning it is very dire. R…
MediumModel predicts Florida counties at risk from disease-carrying Aedes scapularis mosquito
University of Florida researchers developed a predictive model identifying 16 Florida counties at high risk for Aedes scapularis mosquito spread, which transmi…
HighDF recebe 85,2 mil doses de vacinas Covid-19 em nova remessa
O Distrito Federal recebeu 85.290 doses de vacinas Covid-19 esta semana, totalizando 1,1 milhão de doses enviadas pelo Ministério da Saúde. Até agora, mais de…
HighNIH Names John Powers III as Acting NIAID Director Amid Leadership Transition
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has appointed Dr. John Powers III as acting director following weeks of leadership uncertaint…
HighAdams officer placed on leave after firing at man in mental health crisis
An Adams, Massachusetts police officer fired at a 25-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis who approached him threateningly. No one was struck; the…
HighReducing brain immune cells restores sleep in Alzheimer's-model mice
University of Kentucky researchers restored over two hours of daily sleep in Alzheimer's-model mice by temporarily reducing microglia, though amyloid plaque le…
HighEnhertu breast cancer drug now available on NHS in England after two-year campaign
Enhertu, a life-extending drug for HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, is now available on NHS England after a two-year campaign, offering patients an average o…
HighBrain glucose metabolism shows shared dysfunction across Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS
Meta-analysis of 130 studies reveals dysregulated glucose metabolism as a common feature across Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS, with disease-specific spatia…
HighUncontrolled diabetes in Chile: silent progression toward severe complications
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.7 million Chileans and causes progressive organ damage when poorly controlled. Diabetic foot ulcers represent the leading cause of no…
MediumAustralia records first suspected H5N1 mass mortality event as bird flu rapidly spreads
Australia has detected its first suspected mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu, with 84 dead and sick greater crested terns found off South Australia just…
HighPeru allocates $8.6B contingency fund for vaccines, medical staff and pensions
Peru's Finance Ministry proposes an S/ 8.582 billion contingency reserve for 2022, primarily for COVID-19 vaccines, medical personnel, and pension payments to…
HighBritish scientists identify key immune protein mechanism for cancer therapy advancement
UCL researchers identify how PTPN22 protein regulates T-cell immune responses, preventing overactivation that damages healthy tissue while improving cancer the…
HighWHO warns Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest on record
The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 2,000 people and is on track to become the deadliest in history, with rapid transmission linked to…
HighEmbryonic Mitochondrial Stress Protects Adult Mouse Hearts from Chemotherapy Damage
Salk Institute researchers found that mild mitochondrial stress in mouse embryos protected adult hearts from chemotherapy-induced damage, with citrate identifi…
HighWHO says global Ebola risk 'remains low' after first case confirmed in France
France confirmed its first Ebola case on its territory—a doctor returning from Congo—prompting WHO reassurance that global risk remains low despite the ongoing…
HighSelf-Breast Examination: A No-Cost Guide to Early Cancer Detection
October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights self-breast examination (SBE) as a no-cost early detection method. With 1.38 million new cases annually, ove…
HighPsychobiotics Show Promise for Mental Health, But Evidence Gaps Remain
A narrative review finds specific probiotic strains may help anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia through gut-brain pathways, but inconsistent study designs…
MediumDoctors warn men against risky fertility drug shortcuts with severe side effects
Medical professionals warn men are misusing a drug as a shortcut, risking infertility, acne, and gynecomastia. The practice highlights dangerous self-medicatio…
MediumKashmir's drug crisis deepens as Chandrayaan-3 reaches lunar orbit
A two-month investigation reveals an unprecedented drug addiction pandemic across Kashmir Valley, straining hospitals and detention centers, with police leader…
HighFamily Sues Missouri Hospital Over Diabetic Man's Death After ER Staff Allegedly Dismissed Breathing Distress
A lawsuit alleges 24-year-old Type 1 diabetic George Lubrano died after Mercy Hospital Springfield staff left him untreated for hours, dismissing his breathing…
MediumYouth mental health program delivers $10 in savings for every dollar spent
A Canadian youth mental health program that shifts care to community settings saves the health system $10 for every dollar invested while improving outcomes fo…
HighWife's Quick Decision Credited in Stroke Patient's Unexpected Recovery
A man suffered a massive stroke leaving him paralyzed, but his wife's spontaneous decision that day enabled rapid medical intervention, resulting in a remarkab…
MediumStudy links uterine fibroids to elevated cardiovascular risk in women
A study of 2.7 million American women found those with uterine fibroids face 81% higher cardiovascular disease risk, with women under 40 experiencing 3.5 times…
MediumNamibia's President Backs Local Pharma to Address Medicine Shortages
Namibia's president visits local pharmaceutical manufacturer Fabupharm to address medicine shortages and promote domestic production capacity. The visit signal…
Medium18-year-old fatally shot in Williamsburg; Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak kills 1, infects 5
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, while a separate Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Bronx has caused one death and infected fi…
HighCongo reports 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours as WHO launches $518M response plan
Congo recorded 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours across two provinces, marking one of the highest daily counts in the current outbreak. The WHO announced a $518 m…
HighAlito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill mifepristone by mail
Justice Alito temporarily halted a federal appeals court order blocking FDA rules allowing mifepristone to be prescribed online and mailed to patients, buying…
HighHantavirus outbreak signals urgent need for pandemic preparedness improvements
A hantavirus outbreak is prompting global health experts to reassess pandemic preparedness systems, with scientists identifying unexpected geographic hotspots…
MediumMediterranean Diet May Shield Brain via Gut, But Direct Evidence Remains Elusive
A narrative review finds the Mediterranean diet may support brain health via gut microbiome pathways, but direct human evidence that microbiome changes mediate…
HighWoman's rare disease diagnosis leads to sister's life-changing discovery
A woman's difficult journey to a rare disease diagnosis enabled her to recognize the same symptoms in her sister, potentially accelerating her sibling's medica…
MediumBotswana Activates Ebola Screening at All Border Points
Botswana has activated heightened Ebola surveillance at all entry points following WHO's declaration of a global health emergency for DRC and Uganda outbreaks.…
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