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Self-Charging Toothbrush Uses Electric Current to Target Bacteria and Plaque During Brushing
Researchers have developed a battery-free, self-charging toothbrush that generates a small electric current during brushing to reduce bacteria and plaque. Seve…
MediumStudy: Your Peers' Genes May Influence Your Health Risk in Adulthood
A Swedish study of 650,000 individuals finds that peers' genetic predispositions for substance abuse and psychiatric disorders significantly increase your own…
HighMorre Colin Powell, primeiro secretário de Estado negro dos EUA, aos 84 anos
Colin Powell, primeiro secretário de Estado negro dos EUA e ex-chefe do Estado-Maior Conjunto, faleceu aos 84 anos por complicações da Covid-19, apesar de esta…
HighMuere Hideki Shirakawa, el Nobel que convirtió plásticos en conductores de electricidad
Falleció a los 90 años Hideki Shirakawa, químico japonés galardonado con el Nobel de Química 2000 por descubrir plásticos conductores de electricidad, hallazgo…
HighNobel laureate Mohammadi hospitalized after cardiac crisis in Iranian prison
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was urgently hospitalized after suffering cardiac episodes and loss of consciousness in prison, following 1…
HighGlobal prostate cancer cases set to double by 2040, Lancet study warns
A Lancet study projects prostate cancer cases will rise from 1.4 million to 2.9 million annually by 2040, driven by aging populations in developing countries w…
HighMen's Health Network Launches 2026 Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign Emphasizing Caregiver Support
Men's Health Network launches September 2026 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month campaign emphasizing support for patients, families, and caregivers throughout dia…
HighU.S. Sanctions Push Cuba's Hospitals to the Brink as Doctors Improvise Care
U.S. sanctions and collapsed oil imports have crippled Cuba's power grid and medical supplies, leaving hospitals short of formulas, drugs and equipment as both…
MediumSix Common Myths About Healthy Aging Debunked by Doctors
Medical experts challenge six widespread misconceptions about aging, offering evidence-based guidance on what actually promotes longevity and disease preventio…
MediumGum disease bacteria linked to serious heart valve condition in preliminary study
Researchers discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a gum disease bacterium, may trigger inflammation leading to calcific aortic valve stenosis. The prelimin…
MediumUK families seek justice as vaccine injury claims languish in bureaucratic limbo
Hundreds of UK residents claim serious injuries or deaths from AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, but face lengthy delays and strict criteria in compensation claims. T…
HighRecord Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to FDA, CDC Staff Cuts
Over 11,000 cyclospora cases across 41 states this summer coincide with FDA and CDC staff cuts of 20-25% under Trump's second term, reducing surveillance capac…
HighNashik Police File FIR as Bombay HC Questions How Oxygen Failure Killed 24 Covid Patients
Nashik Police registered an FIR under IPC 304A after an oxygen tank leak at Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital killed 24 Covid-19 patients; the Bombay High Court called…
HighMachine learning pinpoints trauma patients who benefit most from bleeding-control drug
Osaka University researchers used machine learning to identify trauma patients most likely to benefit from tranexamic acid, a blood-clotting drug, analyzing da…
HighFirst Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Performed Without Chest Incision
Researchers successfully performed the world's first minimally invasive heart bypass using a catheter-based technique called VECTOR, avoiding traditional open-…
HighMedical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island; 4 hospitalized, 1 missing
A medical helicopter operated by Reach Air Medical Services crashed in the ocean near Catalina Island on Wednesday night, with four people hospitalized and one…
HighCientíficos argentinos desarrollan modelo para predecir complicaciones en trasplantes renales
Investigadores del CONICET y CEMIC crearon un modelo que predice complicaciones en trasplantes renales combinando la medición del Torque Teno Virus con datos c…
HighLa obesidad en mascotas: una epidemia silenciosa que dispara la diabetes y acorta vidas
Veterinarios alertan sobre una epidemia de obesidad en perros y gatos que aumenta casos de diabetes y reduce la esperanza de vida. La prevención mediante alime…
HighSão Paulo confirms first methanol poisoning death in São Bernardo do Campo
A 30-year-old woman died in São Bernardo do Campo after methanol-contaminated alcohol poisoning, marking the first confirmed death in the city. Brazil faces a…
HighKAIST Develops NUDGE: Single-Stimulus Framework for Precise Cell Fate Redirection
Korean researchers developed NUDGE, a computational framework that redirects cell fate through minimal temporary intervention, enabling stem cell differentiati…
HighBen Crump Files Lawsuit Over Secret 1960s Vaccine Testing on Black Infants
Attorney Ben Crump filed a federal lawsuit accusing the U.S. government of conducting secret vaccine experiments on Black infants in the 1960s without parental…
HighAfrica officials warn of wider Ebola risk as death toll tops 200
An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 200 people with 900+ suspected cases, prompting African officials to declare it a regional se…
HighArt performance raises mental health awareness at São Gonçalo Hospital
A theatrical performance created by music conservatory students addressed schizophrenia and mental health stigma at a Portuguese hospital, combining artistic e…
HighCan Epstein-Barr Virus Prevention Stop Multiple Sclerosis?
Researchers explore whether preventing Epstein-Barr virus infection could prevent multiple sclerosis development, following a landmark study showing the virus…
HighNT declares diphtheria outbreak as four respiratory cases confirmed
The NT has declared an outbreak of respiratory diphtheria with four confirmed cases, marking the first outbreak in 26 years. Health authorities are urging vacc…
HighMumbai Man Allegedly Kills Divorced Wife, Attempts Suicide in Nirmal Nagar; Police Probe Underway
A man allegedly murdered his divorced wife in Nirmal Nagar, Mumbai, then attempted suicide. Police have begun an investigation after the altercation on Thursda…
Medium8-year-old girl attacked by mountain lion in Brazil transferred to ward
An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a mountain lion (onça-parda) on a hiking trail in Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás, Brazil. Her father physically fought the ani…
HighPregnancy Complications Signal Future Heart and Kidney Disease Risk
UK study of 1.4 million women finds pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and miscarriage associated with elevated risk…
HighWhole Foods recalls jalapeño products over salmonella risk linked to Mexican supplier
Whole Foods recalled jalapeño-based products from multiple departments due to salmonella contamination linked to a Mexican pepper supplier affecting 27 U.S. st…
HighThree killed, five injured in Tacloban school shooting; Grade 9 suspects arrested
Three students were killed and five injured in a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Two Grade 9 students are suspected; one arrested,…
HighProstate Cancer Cases Rising 3% Annually; Experts Push Screening
Prostate cancer cases are increasing 3% annually, prompting medical experts to emphasize the importance of early screening and awareness among men.
MediumEstudio de Oxford identifica 3 factores controlables que reducen riesgo de demencia
Investigadores de la Universidad de Oxford identificaron que la diabetes tipo 2, la contaminación del tránsito y el consumo diario de alcohol son los tres fact…
HighCosta Rica's Health Chamber warns of chronic disease crisis threatening system sustainability
Costa Rica's health chamber warns chronic diseases could increase 55% by 2050, with healthcare spending doubling, calling for urgent prevention measures and sy…
HighPope Leo XIV Admitted to Gemelli Hospital for Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule
Pope Leo XIV entered Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule, with experts saying an early-stage finding gives a very good prognosis.
HighJapan to Donate 1M Vaccine Doses Each to Taiwan, Vietnam Amid Regional Push
Japan's Foreign Minister announced 1 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses each to Taiwan and Vietnam, with additional distributions planned across Southeast Asia…
HighHIV protein linked to chronic pain offers new treatment pathway
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center identified how an HIV-associated protein (gp120) triggers chronic pain by amplifying nerve signals in the spinal cord,…
HighNight Shift Work Linked to Heart Disease Risk, Study Warns
Medical research reveals night shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and significantly increases cardiovascular risks including high blood pressure and arteria…
HighEbola cases in eastern Congo exceed 900 as 10 African nations face outbreak risk
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DRC have surpassed 900 with 119 deaths, prompting WHO to declare an international emergency. Ten African countries now face he…
High2.5M Australians Have Silent Kidney Disease With No Symptoms
Kidney Health Australia warns 2.5 million Australians have undiagnosed kidney disease, with up to 90% function loss possible before symptoms appear. A new camp…
HighPoor sleep linked to increased Alzheimer's risk, US study suggests
US researchers have identified a link between sleep disturbances and Alzheimer's risk, suggesting poor sleep may impair the brain's ability to remove proteins…
MediumObesity Drugs Show Early Promise Against PCOS, Offering New Hope
Obesity medications demonstrate early therapeutic potential against PCOS, a common hormonal disorder affecting reproductive health, offering new treatment hope…
MediumLA County Reports Localized Flea-Borne Typhus Outbreak in Wilshire Center
LA County health officials have identified seven cases of flea-borne typhus in a localized outbreak, with the latest case reported in the Wilshire Center neigh…
HighGas Cylinder Explosion in Haryana Injures 11, Including Seven Children
A gas cylinder leak caused a fire and explosion in Haryana's Yamunanagar, injuring 11 people including seven children. Eight critically injured have been trans…
HighWearable Signals Could Estimate Hospital-Grade Cardiac and Respiratory Indices, Simulation Study Finds
An in silico study trains Gaussian process models on simulated patients to estimate hospital-measured cardiac and respiratory indexes from wearable-derived sig…
MediumBuruli Ulcer Alert Issued as Melbourne Suburbs Record Cases; Modelling Warns of Possible Long Epidemic
Health authorities issued an alert after Buruli ulcer cases were found in Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Brunswick, as modelling predicts possible hundreds of new…
MediumWHO projects global cancer cases to nearly double by 2050 amid disparities
The WHO warns global cancer cases will nearly double to 35 million annually by 2050, driven by aging populations. U.S. trends diverge with declining deaths, th…
HighAnvisa aprova Yluméc, nova caneta emagrecedora de semaglutida da EMS
A Anvisa aprovou o registro do Yluméc, nova caneta emagrecedora produzida pela EMS com semaglutida, classificada como medicamento similar ao Ozivy para tratame…
HighInside the "Hospital of Emotions": Artists Turn a Former Los Angeles Medical Center into a Space for Grief and Healing
Artists are using the former St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles as a vibrant space to explore life, death, and healing through art.
LowBrain Cancer Diagnosis Overturned: Patient Actually Had Parasitic Worms
A patient initially suspected of having brain cancer was actually diagnosed with parasitic worms, highlighting diagnostic challenges in rare conditions.
MediumFive Silent Heart Attack Risk Markers You Can Measure Before Symptoms Appear
Longevity doctor identifies five measurable biomarkers—ApoB, insulin resistance, soft plaque, chronic inflammation, and Lp(a)—that silently increase heart dise…
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