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COVID-19 linked to surge in severe diabetes cases in children, study finds
A study from Egypt found a 70% prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis among children with new-onset type 1 diabetes during COVID-19, with 10% mortality rates in s…
MediumUS measles cases surge toward 3,700 as outbreak concentrates in single state
Measles cases in the US have climbed to nearly 3,700, with approximately 25% concentrated in a single state, signaling the country may be entering epidemic ter…
HighAI-Designed Virus Injected Into Human Patient to Target Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Radical Numerics reportedly gave a patient AI-designed viruses to treat a drug-resistant infection, the first known human use of an AI-created virus. Details o…
LowMedicare Begins Covering Obesity Drugs for First Time Starting July 1
Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for the first time starting July 1, 2026, with patient costs capped at $50 monthly. The expansion marks a significa…
HighTrial Tests Stem Cells as Add-On Therapy for Early Alzheimer's Disease
A new clinical trial is evaluating whether mesenchymal stem cell infusions can stabilize cognitive decline in mild Alzheimer's patients when combined with exis…
HighPope Leo XIV Needs No Further Cancer Treatment After Lung Surgery, Doctors Say
Vatican doctors say Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment after surgery removed a lung lobe and confirmed the disease had not spread.
HighWHO declares Ebola emergency as rare Bundibugyo variant spreads across Congo, Uganda
WHO declared a global health emergency after Ebola outbreak in Congo spread to Uganda and Kinshasa, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths from the rare B…
HighAlzheimer's Blood Test Shows Promise for Predicting Symptoms 5-10 Years Early
A new blood test can predict Alzheimer's symptom onset 5-10 years before symptoms appear, offering early detection potential but requiring further validation b…
HighFDA Approves First CRISPR Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
The FDA approved two gene-based treatments for sickle cell disease, including the first CRISPR therapy, offering potential cures for the debilitating inherited…
HighThree Prostate Warning Signs Indian Men Must Not Ignore
Dr. Vikram Sharma identifies three prostate warning signs—nocturia, weak urine flow, and erectile dysfunction—that Indian men dismiss as aging but may signal s…
HighIsraeli immune therapy shows promise in first Alzheimer's human trial
An Israeli-developed antibody therapy restored immune function in early-stage Alzheimer's patients, showing a favorable safety profile in Phase 1 trials and re…
HighFDA Recalls Teva's Prazosin for Cancer-Causing Nitrosamine Contamination
The FDA recalled over 580,000 prazosin capsules made by Teva Pharmaceuticals due to elevated levels of nitrosamines, cancer-causing chemicals. The recall affec…
HighLatvia Pilots Free Antibiotic Distribution to Combat Resistance and Treatment Gaps
Latvia's Ministry of Health launched a pilot program providing free antibiotics to hospital patients upon discharge, aiming to reduce antimicrobial resistance…
HighOccult Hepatitis B Mutations Fuel Liver Cancer Through Akt/mTOR Pathway
Researchers identify how occult hepatitis B virus mutations activate the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to drive hepatocellular carcinoma growth, with targeted kin…
HighUS Deploys Ebola Treatment in Congo Outbreak, Accelerating Clinical Trials
The US has provided Ebola treatment for an outbreak in Congo, accelerating clinical trials of experimental therapies in response to the epidemic.
MediumMethylated Translation Factor eEF1A and METTL13 Enzyme Drive Cancer Protein Overload, Study Finds
Multiple research reports describe a newly identified translation pathway, involving methylated eEF1A and the METTL13 enzyme, that speeds rare-codon decoding a…
MediumEMA investigates rare blood clots linked to Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine
The European Medicines Agency is reviewing four cases of unusual blood clots with low platelet counts reported after Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccination, in…
HighDual-action obesity drug mazdutide cuts weight by 16.65% in Chinese adults
Phase 3 trial shows mazdutide, a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist, reduced body weight by 16.65% in Chinese adults with obesity versus 1.50% with placebo,…
HighProtein biosensors promise to slash emergency diagnosis times from hours to minutes
Protein biosensors using aptamers and nanotechnology can detect life-threatening conditions like sepsis in real-time, potentially reducing diagnosis time from…
HighEl 'virus de la feria' dispara casos de gripe A, covid-19 y otros virus en urgencias de Málaga
Las urgencias de Málaga registran un aumento del 20-30% en visitas tras la feria de agosto, con diagnósticos de gripe A, covid-19, rinovirus y adenovirus princ…
HighCanadian professor accused of pressuring CDC to downplay COVID risks for Trump
A Canadian McMaster University professor hired by Trump officials pressured CDC scientists to alter pandemic reports and public messaging to align with the pre…
HighBihar Doctor Stapler Video: Surgical Device, Not Office Stapler, Experts Say
A viral video claiming a Bihar rural doctor used an office stapler on a patient's head wound sparked outrage, but medical experts say it was likely a surgical…
MediumCongo Opens Treatment Centers as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads Without Approved Vaccines
Congo declares a public health emergency as a rare Bundibugyo Ebola variant spreads in Ituri province with 390+ suspected cases and 105 deaths, prompting three…
HighPersonalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence or Death Risk by 42% in Phase 3 Trial
A phase 3 trial of a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine with Keytruda cut melanoma recurrence or death risk by 42% versus Keytruda alone. Regulatory review could…
MediumTeplizumab approved for NHS rollout to delay type 1 diabetes onset
Teplizumab, a drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes, has been approved for rollout on the NHS in England and Wales, marking a significant breakthrough…
HighNew York declares disaster emergency as measles cases surge across US
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency over 108 measles cases, expanding vaccine administration authority to paramedics, pharmacists and…
HighWHO declares global health emergency over rare Ebola strain spreading across Africa
WHO declared a global health emergency for a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda with no approved vaccine, citing cross-border spread, unexplain…
HighEbola outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases as treatment centers burned amid humanitarian collapse
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda has surpassed 1,000 cases with over 200 deaths, spreading to major urban centers and reaching Europe. The c…
HighAI Model MOMA Predicts Colorectal Cancer Survival and Optimal Treatment
A new AI tool called MOMA accurately predicts colorectal cancer aggressiveness, patient survival, and optimal treatments by detecting visual patterns invisible…
HighChina deploys medical expert team to DRC amid Ebola emergency
China is sending a high-level medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support Ebola control efforts following WHO's declaration of internati…
HighCould a Simple Blood Draw Outperform the PSA Test for Prostate Cancer? Mayo Clinic Weighs In
A Mayo Clinic advice column explains how cell-free DNA sequencing in blood plasma may go beyond PSA testing to assess prostate cancer status, aggressiveness, a…
MediumEstudio confirma que Ozempic y Wegovy aumentan el riesgo de caída del cabello
Un estudio con 50.000 pacientes confirma que medicamentos como Ozempic y Wegovy aumentan el riesgo de alopecia en un 37-68%, principalmente por la pérdida de p…
HighFirst European CAR T trial shows promise in rare amyloidosis patients
The ALARIC trial has begun treating light chain amyloidosis patients with CAR T-cell therapy in the first European study of this approach, offering hope for th…
HighMichigan's first: Southfield student receives breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy
A 24-year-old Southfield college student became Michigan's first recipient of Lyfgenia gene therapy for sickle cell disease, reporting significant health impro…
HighWHO Confirms Ebola Recoveries as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads in Congo
WHO confirmed five recoveries from the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo, demonstrating that early medical intervention improves survival odds despite risi…
HighWorld Rabies Day 2026: Prevention and Swift Treatment Can Save Lives
World Rabies Day 2026 emphasizes collective action against rabies with the theme 'Stronger Together'. The article details rabies symptoms, immediate wound care…
HighWHO Chief Urges Community Action as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Faster Than Response
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited eastern DRC's Ituri province to address a rare Ebola outbreak with over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 d…
HighThree Lifestyle Changes Cut Chronic Disease Risk by 21%, Rival Drug Efficacy
Research shows that three simple lifestyle modifications can lower chronic disease risk by 21% and reverse prediabetes, potentially outperforming pharmaceutica…
HighHantavirus cases rise to seven on luxury cruise ship as deaths mount
Seven suspected hantavirus cases have been confirmed aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in West African waters, with three deaths and one critical patient. The…
HighWHO Monitors Hantavirus Cases as Educational Explainer Clarifies Disease Spread Terminology
WHO assesses hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship MV Hondius as low global risk despite 11 confirmed cases and 3 deaths. Article clarifies distinctions betwe…
HighAI Decision-Support Tool for Doctors Set for Rollout Across Indian Hospitals
India's Health Ministry is set to deploy an AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System across public and private hospitals, building on the eSanjeevani teleme…
MediumPandemic's Shadow Lingers: Johannesburg Breast Cancer Care Never Fully Recovered
A study of 2,522 women in Johannesburg found that Covid-19 lockdowns increased late-stage breast cancer diagnoses from 50-63% to 60-69%, with treatment delays…
HighRare Ebola strain spreads in DRC with no vaccine as WHO declares health emergency
A rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola with no approved vaccine has killed at least 139 people across the DRC and Uganda, prompting a WHO public health emergency de…
HighCombination therapy shows 52% progression reduction in triple-negative breast cancer
A Mount Sinai study found that combining everolimus with carboplatin chemotherapy reduces disease progression risk by 52% in advanced triple-negative breast ca…
HighPakistan's HIV cases surge among children, adolescents as PM warns of 'deeply worrying' trend
Pakistan reports 9,773 new HIV cases in 10 months of 2022, with PM expressing alarm over rising infections among children and adolescents despite hundreds of m…
HighCollege Student Refuses Medication Supervision Role, Friend Claims It Blocks Her Education
A 21-year-old college student declines her friend's request to supervise her psychiatric medication at university, citing lack of qualifications and legal conc…
MediumCDC links Taco Bell lettuce supplier to nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands
A cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 1,644+ people across 34 states has been traced to Mexican iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell locations.…
HighOzempic faces supply crisis, counterfeit threats amid off-label weight-loss demand
Ozempic, a diabetes drug that went viral for weight loss, faces critical shortages and counterfeit versions across Europe, with serious side effects including…
HighObesity drugs show liver benefits, but access remains limited to specific patients
GLP-1 agonists like semaglutida (Ozempic) demonstrate efficacy in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease, but strict eligibility criteri…
HighDrug Combo Shows Promise for Aggressive T-Cell Lymphomas
A study of duvelisib and romidepsin combination therapy shows 61% response rates in patients with aggressive, treatment-resistant T-cell lymphomas, potentially…
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