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Ministério da Saúde deve fechar compra de vacina da Pfizer contra Covid-19, diz fonte do governo
Fonte do governo afirma que o Ministério da Saúde assinará contrato com a Pfizer para compra de vacinas contra a Covid-19, ainda sem confirmação oficial.
MediumMcGill researchers boost natural killer cells to attack aggressive cancers
McGill University scientists enhanced natural killer cells by temporarily blocking two proteins, creating a reversible immunotherapy effective against leukemia…
HighMaryland confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2025
Maryland reported its first human West Nile virus case of 2025 in a Central Maryland adult who is recovering. The case marks the beginning of mosquito season t…
HighUC3M researchers reveal how tissue acidosis disrupts cellular transport systems
Spanish researchers discovered how external cell acidity destabilizes microtubules through integrin β1 protein activation, opening therapeutic targets for canc…
HighNew York State Launches Seasonal Dashboard Tracking Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Activity
New York State's Department of Health launched a dashboard tracking flu, COVID-19 and RSV activity across the state, according to multiple local outlets.
MediumMaine woman shares husband's death from rare Powassan virus infection
A Brewer woman shares her husband's death from Powassan virus, marking the third confirmed case of the rare tick-borne disease in Maine this year.
HighWHO: Up to 45% of dementia risk preventable through lifestyle changes
WHO research indicates up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle modifications including exercise, blood pressure management, hearing pr…
HighSherrill accuses ICE of blocking access to Newark detention facility
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accuses ICE of denying her access to Delaney Hall detention center amid allegations of unsafe conditions, inhumane treatment, an…
HighIn France, Anti-Vax Fury and Politics Make Public Service Risky for Local Officials
Rising attacks on French elected officials, fueled by anti-vaccine anger and election-season politics, are pushing some mayors like Sainte-Anastasie's to avoid…
HighRawalpindi reports 3 new dengue cases, year total reaches 15
Rawalpindi health authorities confirmed three new dengue cases on Tuesday, bringing 2026's total to 15 with nine cases recorded in September alone. All patient…
HighProtein Connexin 43 Emerges as Key Driver of Blood Vessel Repair After Surgery
Virginia Tech researchers found connexin 43 helps endothelial cells repair blood vessels after injury, a possible drug target to improve outcomes of stent and…
MediumPakistan Reports 418 New Covid-19 Cases and 10 Deaths as Positivity Holds at 1.04%
Pakistan's confirmed Covid-19 tally reached 1,281,240 after 418 new infections were reported from 40,143 tests, with a 1.04% positivity rate, per the NCOC.
HighEnfermedades respiratorias se disparan en Venezuela por clima, apagones y hacinamiento
Especialistas advierten sobre repunte de infecciones respiratorias en Venezuela causado por cambios climáticos, apagones y hacinamiento post-terremoto, con cir…
HighDR Congo Ebola death toll surges to 131 as WHO declares global health emergency
Ebola deaths in eastern DR Congo have risen to 131 with 246 suspected cases reported. WHO declared it a global health emergency due to cross-border transmissio…
HighFDA aprueba Mounjaro de Lilly para reducir riesgo cardiovascular en diabetes tipo 2
La FDA aprobó Mounjaro (tirzepatida) de Eli Lilly para reducir el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares en adultos con diabetes tipo 2, demostrando ser no inferio…
HighIndian-origin man dies after eight-hour wait at Edmonton hospital emergency area
A 44-year-old Indian-origin man died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting over eight hours for treatment at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital, according to a…
MediumDietitians warn of acrylamide risks in commercial roasted chickpeas
Commercially roasted chickpeas may contain acrylamide, a probable carcinogen formed during high-temperature roasting. Experts recommend home-roasting at lower…
HighSudan hospital drone strike kills 10, including 7 health workers
A drone attack on Al Jabalain hospital in Sudan's White Nile state killed at least 10 people, including seven healthcare workers, during a child vaccination ca…
HighHospital Rebagliati incorpora electroporación y cirugías complejas para tratar cáncer de páncreas
EsSalud amplía opciones de tratamiento para cáncer de páncreas mediante electroporación irreversible y cirugías de alta complejidad, permitiendo intervenir cas…
HighEbola outbreak spreads across Central Africa amid conflict and vaccine hesitancy
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly spreading across borders into Uganda, threatening 10 countries as armed conflict and publi…
HighSpanish mayor bans Congo-Chile friendly over Ebola concerns
A Spanish mayor banned a Chile vs. Democratic Republic of Congo friendly match scheduled for June 9 due to an active ebola outbreak, citing public health preca…
HighICAC witness concedes Elliott affair claim unfounded as inquiry probes Reformers
NSW ICAC's Operation Rosny hearing continues investigating alleged corruption within the Liberal Party's hard-right Reformers faction, with witness testimony u…
HighChinese man hospitalized with parasitic infections after eating live crab to avenge daughter
A 39-year-old man in China was hospitalized with parasitic infections months after eating a live crab to avenge his daughter being pinched by it. He developed…
MediumFDA Panel Endorses Multi-Cancer Blood Test, Marking Potential Breakthrough
An FDA advisory panel has recommended approval of a multi-cancer blood test, marking a potential breakthrough in early cancer detection. The test, known as Gal…
HighArgentina's 2018-19 Hantavirus Outbreak Becomes Key Research Model for Viral Transmission
Study of Nipah virus outbreaks in India reveals distinct epidemiological patterns between Kerala and West Bengal, with surveillance and health system response…
HighSix presumed dead after medical transport plane vanishes off US coast
A medical transport plane carrying six people disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday. The US Coast Guard ended its search after locating d…
HighUCSD gene therapy protects brain cells from ALS, Alzheimer's toxins without removing them
UC San Diego researchers developed a gene therapy that protects neurons from toxic TDP-43 protein without removing it, showing promise for treating ALS and Alz…
HighInvestigadores de la UdeA avanzan en terapias contra el cáncer gástrico, el más letal en Colombia
Investigadores de la UdeA identifican un subtipo de cáncer gástrico asociado al virus de Epstein-Barr en pacientes antioqueños, abriendo oportunidades para tra…
HighChinese hospitals deploy robotic pharmacists to automate drug preparation, reduce injury risk
Chinese hospitals deploy automated robots to handle intravenous drug preparation, eliminating repetitive manual labor that causes occupational injuries while m…
HighSeis enfermedades que generan alarma mundial en 2022 más allá del COVID-19
Más allá del COVID-19, el mundo enfrenta brotes de viruela del mono, virus de Marburg, listeria, hepatitis infantil, MERS y una enfermedad intestinal no identi…
HighLight-Activated Eye Drops Restore Vision in Blind Mice
Researchers developed light-activated compounds in eye drop form that restore visual behavior in blind mice by replacing lost photoreceptors, offering potentia…
MediumAI Analysis of Cardiac MRI Scans May Predict Patient Survival More Accurately Than Clinicians
Multiple outlets report AI-powered analysis of cardiac MRI measurements may predict patient survival more accurately than physicians. Coverage is aggregated fr…
LowAnvisa aprova uso emergencial do Paxlovid, antiviral da Pfizer contra Covid-19
A Anvisa aprovou em caráter emergencial o Paxlovid, antiviral da Pfizer para Covid-19, indicado para adultos com risco de evolução grave que não necessitam oxi…
HighGestantes e puérperas começam a receber vacina bivalente contra Covid-19
Brasil inicia aplicação da vacina bivalente da Pfizer em gestantes e puérperas a partir de segunda-feira, seguindo calendário do Ministério da Saúde. Imunizant…
HighWoman endured 11 years of chemotherapy for cancer she never had
A woman received 11 years of unnecessary chemotherapy after being misdiagnosed with terminal brain cancer by a consultant, when she actually had treatable brai…
HighRio Branco reforça atendimento respiratório com vacinação em apenas 39%
Rio Branco authorities expand medical services and vaccination campaigns amid rising respiratory syndrome cases, citing critically low flu vaccine coverage at…
HighExperimental immunotherapy achieves complete tumor elimination in 15 advanced cancer patients
An experimental immunotherapy injection eliminated tumors completely in 15 advanced head and neck cancer patients resistant to conventional treatments, with ov…
HighPope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after successful surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican said the procedure was su…
HighSwollen Liver vs. Bloating: Why Doctors Warn Against Mistaking One for the Other
Doctors warn that persistent abdominal fullness is often mistaken for ordinary bloating, delaying diagnosis of hepatomegaly (liver enlargement). Early recognit…
HighIndian-origin man dies after 8-hour ER wait at Edmonton hospital; family questions triage and care
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting over eight hours with severe chest pain at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital, per a Global N…
MediumCOVID's Annual Summer Wave Returns as Cases Rise Across U.S.
COVID-19 cases are rising in nearly every U.S. state as an annual summer wave emerges, defying typical respiratory virus seasonality patterns and prompting hea…
HighDelaware measles outbreak grows; health officials urge vaccination awareness
Delaware reports a measles outbreak with at least 13 confirmed cases in Kent County, including four children, prompting health officials to warn of potential a…
HighIan McKellen leads tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86 in Los Angeles
Sir Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek's Captain Picard and Professor X in X-Men, died at 86 at his Los Angeles home. Fellow actors including Sir Ian McKelle…
HighDengue's Hidden Threat: How the Virus Can Trigger Severe Cardiac Complications
Dengue fever can trigger severe heart complications including myocarditis and arrhythmias through direct viral infection or immune response. Early detection an…
HighCGRP inhibitors linked to 25% lower glaucoma risk in migraine patients
A study of 36,822 migraine patients found those taking CGRP inhibitor drugs had 25% lower glaucoma risk than those on other migraine preventatives, though caus…
MediumThree stocks shift from bearish to bullish cycles: Oryzon, Miquel y Costas, Colgate-Palmolive
Investment analysis identifies three stocks—Oryzon Genomics, Miquel y Costas, and Colgate-Palmolive—transitioning from bearish to neutral or bullish technical…
MediumMeasles Cases Surge Past 2,300 in US as Vaccination Rates Decline
Measles cases in the US have exceeded 2,300 with numbers continuing to climb, driven by declining vaccination rates. Public health officials warn of potential…
HighGene therapy reverses vision loss in primates, offering hope for human treatments
Harvard Medical School and Life Biosciences researchers demonstrated that a novel gene therapy successfully restored visual function in primate models, offerin…
HighMerck Launches Phase 3 Trial Combining Calderasib With Keytruda QLEX for Lung Cancer
Merck initiated a Phase 3 clinical trial combining calderasib with Keytruda QLEX for KRAS G12C-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer, advancing its oncolo…
HighNorth Dakota reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
North Dakota has reported its first death attributed to West Nile virus in 2026, as the disease continues spreading across the region including into Nebraska a…
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