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Lyme disease-carrying ticks expanding southward into North Carolina and Appalachia
Lyme disease-carrying ticks are migrating southward into North Carolina and Appalachia, with ER visits for tick bites reaching their highest levels since 2017,…
HighDois mortos e cinco feridos em tiroteio no Seattle Center durante festival
Dois mortos e cinco feridos em ataque a tiros no Seattle Center durante festival gastronômico. Polícia investiga motivações e busca suspeitos.
HighMaryland residents monitored after potential hantavirus exposure
Two Maryland residents are being monitored after potential hantavirus exposure, while cruise ship passengers test positive for the deadly virus, prompting quar…
HighPeru confirms 67 cases of COVID-19 Mu variant across 13 regions
Peru's National Health Institute confirms 67 identified cases of the Mu COVID-19 variant across 13 regions, with potential vaccine escape properties raising co…
HighDeath row inmate Christa Pike conscious after surviving lethal injection
US death row inmate Christa Pike survived a failed lethal injection in Tennessee, remaining conscious and speaking days later. Experts say her recovery is unpr…
HighAntioxidants May Shield Tumors From Immune Attack, Study Suggests
British researchers found that cancer cells exploit antioxidants to suppress immune T cells, suggesting antioxidant supplements may inadvertently protect tumor…
HighEMA Links AstraZeneca Vaccine to Rare Blood Clots, Urges Continued Use
The European Medicines Agency confirmed a possible link between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clotting, recommending it be listed as a very rar…
HighNatural approaches to GERD management focus on diet and lifestyle modifications
Article promotes dietary and lifestyle modifications for GERD management, positioning natural remedies like apple cider vinegar and specific diets as alternati…
LowLa obesidad acelera la pérdida de inmunidad de la vacuna del Covid
Un estudio de universidades británicas demuestra que la protección de la vacuna COVID disminuye más rápidamente en personas con obesidad, requiriendo dosis de…
HighTumore polmone: mutazione KEAP1 spiega resistenza all'immunoterapia
Studio internazionale identifica che la mutazione del gene KEAP1 riduce l'efficacia dell'immunoterapia nei pazienti con adenocarcinoma polmonare, aprendo nuove…
HighLethal rabbit virus confirmed in Utah wild population
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, a highly infectious and lethal virus, has been confirmed in Utah's wild rabbit population in Summit and Tooele counties, prompting…
HighWHO declares international health emergency over Bundibugyo virus outbreak
WHO declares a public health emergency over Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, with dozens dead and no approved vaccines or treatments available for…
HighWHO: Global Ebola risk remains low despite first case confirmed in France
WHO chief says global Ebola risk remains low after France confirms first case outside Africa during DRC outbreak. Over 1,000 cases recorded in DRC with 267 dea…
HighMachine learning reveals how non-antibiotic drugs kill bacteria differently
Researchers developed a machine learning method to identify how non-antibiotic drugs kill bacteria, potentially revealing new mechanisms to combat antibiotic r…
HighRing-based blood pressure monitor gains traction at Korea's top hospitals
Sky Labs' CART BP pro ring-type blood pressure monitor has been adopted by 38 tertiary hospitals in Korea, including all Big Five hospitals, representing 81% a…
HighRed Meat's Hidden Sugar Linked to 63% Higher Diabetes Risk
Scientists have identified Neu5Gc, a sugar molecule found in red meat, as being linked to a 63% higher risk of type 2 diabetes in certain populations.
MediumMedicamentos populares para perda de peso aumentam risco de paralisia estomacal
Estudo publicado na JAMA revela que agonistas do GLP-1, como Ozempic e Wegovy, aumentam significativamente o risco de paralisia gástrica, pancreatite e obstruç…
HighWHO: More Hantavirus Cases Possible, But Public Health Risk Remains Low
WHO assesses public health risk as low despite hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius with 8 cases and 3 deaths, warning additional cases may emerge wit…
HighIntensive blood pressure control cuts stroke recurrence risk by 38% in ICH survivors
Meta-analysis of 2,944 ICH survivors shows intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment reduces recurrent stroke risk by 38% without increasing serious adverse…
High11-year-old's $560 fundraiser honors cousin lost to childhood cancer
An 11-year-old Christchurch student raised $560 for the Child Cancer Foundation to honor his cousin Cooper, who died from leukaemia at age four. Hugo's fundrai…
HighButantan's single-dose dengue vaccine arrives in Espírito Santo
Butantan-DV, Brazil's first single-dose dengue vaccine, arrives in Espírito Santo with 10,640 doses for health workers starting Monday. The vaccine protects ag…
HighWearable Heart Rate Variability Scores Face Significant Accuracy Gaps
Medical experts highlight significant gaps in wearable devices' heart rate variability and readiness score measurements, questioning their clinical reliability…
MediumIA detecta Alzheimer con 90% de precisión en resonancias magnéticas de rutina
Investigadores del Hospital General de Massachusetts desarrollaron un modelo de inteligencia artificial que detecta Alzheimer con más del 90% de precisión util…
HighRhode Island man diagnosed with Powassan virus disease
A Rhode Island man has been diagnosed with Powassan virus disease, a tick-borne illness that can cause serious neurological complications. Health officials are…
MediumBird flu spreads to 12 states; egg prices likely to spike in Dallas-Fort Worth
H5N1 detections in commercial poultry flocks across 12 states could drive egg price increases in Dallas-Fort Worth within 6-8 weeks, though food safety risks r…
HighFour killed, one injured in car-bus collision on Yamuna Expressway
A car collided with a bus on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, killing four people and injuring one. Authorities have initiated post-mortem procedures and no…
HighFDA Elevates Black Sheep Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella
The FDA elevated the recall of over 6 million Black Sheep eggs to Class I, the highest risk level, after detecting seven Salmonella strains that pose serious h…
HighDeaths of 3 ICE Detainees Raise Concerns Over Medical Care at Newark Facility
Three immigrant deaths at Newark's Delaney Hall detention facility have sparked scrutiny of medical services, with detainees reporting inadequate healthcare wh…
HighEl alcohol daña el cerebro incluso en consumo moderado, advierte médico
Un médico internista compara cerebros de personas con y sin consumo de alcohol, advirtiendo que incluso el consumo moderado y constante genera alteraciones neu…
MediumMuscle Health Emerges as Key Diabetes Risk Factor Beyond Body Weight
International study of 480,000 adults reveals muscle health significantly impacts type 2 diabetes risk, with sarcopenic obesity increasing risk 3.5x compared t…
HighCirurgia bariátrica exige avaliação além da perda de peso, mostram estudos
Estudos brasileiros revelam que cirurgia bariátrica preserva massa muscular e força, mas compromete qualidade de vida e altera microarquitetura óssea anos após…
HighHospital de Boston nega transplante de coração a paciente que recusou vacina Covid-19
Hospital Brigham and Women's em Boston recusou transplante de coração para paciente que rejeitou vacina Covid-19, citando escassez de órgãos e necessidade de m…
HighFruit and Veg Scraps May Hold More Fibre Than the Parts We Eat, UK Researchers Say
King's College London researchers found discarded peels, stalks and seeds often hold more fibre than the edible parts, urging 'root-to-tip' eating as most adul…
HighUS and Europe Move to Vaccinate Workers Against H5N1 Bird Flu
The US and Europe are acquiring H5N1 bird flu vaccines to protect workers exposed to infected poultry and dairy cattle, with experts warning that preventing hu…
HighUganda Closes Congo Border as Rare Ebola Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases
Uganda closed its border with Congo after suspected Ebola cases neared 1,000 there, with the rare Bundibugyo strain lacking approved treatments. Seven cases ha…
HighTres fases de vacunación contra gripe y covid en la Comunitat Valenciana desde el 28 de septiembre
La Comunitat Valenciana inicia el 28 de septiembre su campaña de vacunación contra gripe, covid y VRS en tres fases, priorizando grupos vulnerables y retrasand…
High¿Fin de la pandemia o solo del interés público? La covid seguirá, pero su impacto puede estar llegando a su fin
Expertos debaten si la covid entra en fase endémica mientras el virus sigue circulando. Aunque se esperan nuevas olas, la inmunidad acumulada podría evitar cri…
HighOmicron may have borrowed genetic material from common cold virus, study suggests
A new study suggests Omicron acquired genetic mutations from common cold viruses through co-infection in the same cells, potentially helping it evade immune re…
Medium1.6M eggs recalled over salmonella risk across six states
Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1.6 million eggs across six states due to potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses reported; eggs sold under Kroger,…
HighML model predicts ICU cardiac arrest from ECG with 88% accuracy
Researchers developed an ML model using heart rate variability measures from ECG data to predict sudden cardiac arrest in ICU patients with 88.1% accuracy, out…
High25th Annual Cancer Survivors at Summit Honors Lives, Supports Wellness
The 25th Annual Cancer Survivors at the Summit event celebrates cancer survivors, caregivers, and those lost to cancer on July 17th at Snowbird, with proceeds…
HighResearchers identify promising triazole compounds targeting TGF-β pathway in oral cancer
Researchers used computational modeling to identify two triazole derivative compounds as potential drug candidates for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma by…
HighBangladesh measles death toll reaches 628 as outbreak persists despite vaccination claims
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has claimed 628 lives since March, with 8 additional deaths reported Monday. Despite claims of 100% vaccination coverage, experts…
HighModerna Advances In Vivo CAR-T Pipeline With Autoimmune Asset License Deal
Moderna entered in vivo CAR-T cell therapy development, licensing an autoimmune asset to target pathogenic cells, driving a 15% stock surge amid positive pipel…
HighNovo coronavírus infecta e se replica em células das glândulas salivares, aponta estudo da FM-USP
Pesquisadores da FM-USP constataram que o SARS-CoV-2 infecta e se replica em glândulas salivares, que atuam como reservatório do vírus. O estudo foi publicado…
HighEarly-onset cancer rates doubling worldwide, but absolute risk remains low
Early-onset cancer diagnoses have doubled in some regions over 20 years, with colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers rising fastest in Latin America. Experts…
HighIngham County's Second Measles Case Was Vaccine-Related, Not Contagious
A second measles case in Ingham County was reclassified as a vaccine reaction rather than contagious infection after further testing. Health officials emphasiz…
HighUS declares end to massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce
The CDC declared the largest US cyclosporiasis outbreak over after 12,000+ cases and 2 deaths linked to contaminated Mexican lettuce imported by Taylor Farms a…
HighStudy Links Fructose to Cancer Spread in Preclinical Research
New research shows fructose secreted by chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells may trigger surviving cells to detach and spread, with dietary fructose potentially…
HighWinter respiratory illness outlook: Experts weigh flu and COVID-19 severity
Health experts offer cautiously optimistic forecasts for the 2026 winter flu season, citing Australia's major case drop, though COVID-19 severity remains uncle…
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