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Ebola workers strike over unpaid wages as DR Congo death toll exceeds 1,400
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, DR Congo, have struck over two months of unpaid salary as the death toll exceeds 1,400.
HighMéxico reduce casos de dengue, Covid-19 y sarampión con estrategias de prevención
La Secretaría de Salud mexicana reporta disminución significativa en casos de dengue (36,8%), virus respiratorios (83,9%) y sarampión mediante estrategias de v…
HighTwo cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in NH as CDC tracks 843 cases across 31 states
The CDC is tracking 843 cyclosporiasis cases across 31 states, with two confirmed in New Hampshire. The parasitic infection spreads through unwashed produce an…
HighEdmonton Father Dies After Eight-Hour ER Wait; Family Says Warning Signs Were Missed
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died of suspected cardiac arrest at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting over eight hours in the emergency room. His family alle…
MediumSemavy, nova caneta emagrecedora com semaglutida, chega às farmácias brasileiras
A Semavy, caneta injetável à base de semaglutida produzida pela Hypera Pharma, começou a ser vendida em farmácias brasileiras. O medicamento foi aprovado pela…
HighScientists identify Arc protein's role in spreading toxic tau in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have discovered that Arc protein facilitates the spread of toxic tau across brain cells, potentially explaining how Alzheimer's disease progresses…
HighBritish tourist, 55, dies after collapsing at Greek hospital bedside
A 55-year-old British man collapsed and died at a hospital in Kalavryta, Greece while accompanying his wife who was receiving treatment. The cause of death rem…
HighHeat's Mental Health Toll: Arizona Offers Coping Strategies as Extreme Temperatures Rise
Extreme heat in Arizona and globally is triggering mental health hospitalizations, particularly among older adults, with research showing sustained high temper…
HighParis Hilton, celebrities mourn Presley Gerber's death at 27
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at 27 at a rehabilitation facility. Celebrities including Paris Hilton and Brooklyn Beckham paid t…
HighSecond U.S. farmworker diagnosed with bird flu linked to dairy cow outbreak
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu from infected dairy cattle, marking the second human case tied to an ongoing outbreak in U.S. dairy herd…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak reaches 598 confirmed cases amid conflict and mistrust
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 598 confirmed Ebola cases with 115 deaths across three conflict-affected provinces. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak, undete…
HighNagpur's Dog Bite Crisis Spirals: 62% Rise in 4 Years, 28 Attacks Daily in 2025
Nagpur recorded a 62% rise in dog bite cases from 2021-2024, with 6,056 attacks in just seven months of 2025. The city faces a public health emergency as stray…
HighTobacco harm reduction must be integrated into HIV care strategies
Smoking rates among HIV patients are up to four times higher than general populations, negating life-extending benefits of antiretroviral therapy and requiring…
HighAfrica's health crisis deepens as international aid halves, forcing continent toward self-reliance
African nations face a financing crisis as international health aid has halved over five years, forcing governments to pursue 'health sovereignty' through dome…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 1,500 in fastest-growing epidemic
Congo reports over 1,500 deaths in its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, marking a critical escalation in the epidemic's severity and spread across the region.
HighRare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain Spreads Beyond Africa as Cases Reach Three Continents
The third-largest Ebola outbreak in history, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has spread from the DRC to multiple continents with 906 suspected cases and…
HighStudy maps metabolic-immune landscape driving breast cancer lymph node metastasis
Researchers analyzed 360,000 cells from breast cancer samples to reveal how early disseminated cancer cells reprogram metabolism and suppress immunity to enabl…
HighAmericans Missing Half Their Daily Fiber—Simple Swaps Can Help
Most Americans consume only half recommended daily fiber, linked to heart disease and diabetes. Simple dietary swaps like eating fruit skins and adding whole g…
MediumStudy maps microglia's protective role in Alzheimer's, targeting TREM2 therapy
Researchers identify how TREM2-targeted therapy guides brain immune cells toward protective phenotypes in Alzheimer's disease, offering new therapeutic targets…
HighLa inmunidad al covid podría proteger contra futuros coronavirus de murciélago
Un estudio de investigadores británicos sugiere que la inmunidad desarrollada contra COVID-19 podría proteger contra otros coronavirus de murciélago con potenc…
HighAnticorpos monoclonais: o que se sabe sobre a terapia usada por Trump
Duas farmacêuticas solicitam aprovação emergencial para terapias com anticorpos monoclonais contra Covid-19, com Trump endossando o tratamento da Regeneron. Pr…
HighBangladesh's measles crisis exposes vaccination system fragility as political turmoil derails progress
Bangladesh faces its worst measles outbreak with 202,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths since March 2025, after vaccination coverage collapsed due to politic…
HighDumper-car collision kills three, including infant, in Rajasthan
Three people, including an eight-month-old infant, were killed when a speeding dumper truck collided with a car on a Rajasthan highway. The dumper driver fled…
HighHantavirus outbreak spreads as countries diverge on traveler screening protocols
A hantavirus outbreak is spreading across multiple US states with 41 people under monitoring. Countries are implementing inconsistent protocols for managing ex…
HighEthiopia Vaccinates 1M Children Against Polio in Cross-Border Push With South Sudan
Ethiopia conducted a synchronized polio vaccination campaign with South Sudan, reaching over 1 million children under five in border areas and refugee camps to…
HighImmature Brain Cells May Hold a Clue to Why Some People Resist Alzheimer's Symptoms
Netherlands researchers found immature neurons persist in aging brains, with resilient individuals showing protective activity and less inflammation, though th…
MediumFive years on: How Covid continues to reshape American lives
Five years after Covid-19 emerged, Americans report mixed legacies: some gained remote work flexibility and stronger relationships, while others struggle with…
HighCDC tightens home monitoring for high-risk hantavirus contacts
The CDC has issued stricter home monitoring guidance for high-risk hantavirus contacts from a cruise ship outbreak, requiring isolation and limiting travel, th…
HighWHO Confirms Rare Andes Hantavirus Strain on Cruise Ship; Three Dead
The WHO confirmed a rare Andes strain hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship Hondius with 8 cases and 3 deaths. The vessel is being redirected to Spain's…
HighUnimed Serrana RJ amplia Hospital Nova Friburgo com nova UTI, hemodinâmica e 33 leitos de internação
A Unimed Serrana RJ concluiu uma etapa da expansão do Hospital Unimed Nova Friburgo, com nova UTI, sala de hemodinâmica e 33 leitos de internação. Conteúdo pub…
LowDepression, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders top mental illness prevalence in Argentina
On World Mental Health Day, INECO Foundation experts identify depression, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders as the most prevalent mental conditions in Argenti…
HighBrazil Approves Two Focused Therapies for Prostate Cancer With Fewer Side Effects
Brazil's Federal Medical Council authorized HIFU and cryoablation for localized prostate cancer, offering targeted treatments that preserve sexual and urinary…
HighStudy links heavy sugary drink consumption to five-fold increase in women's oral cancer risk
University of Washington research finds women consuming over one sugary drink daily face five times higher oral cancer risk, with gum disease identified as a p…
HighManchester scientists identify protein variant that could transform breast cancer treatment
University of Manchester researchers identified a protein variant (RAC1B) that could revolutionize breast cancer treatment by making tumors more vulnerable to…
HighPrivate training safer than gyms, but indoor exercise carries COVID risks
Infectious disease expert advises that one-on-one personal training sessions with masks are safer than gym workouts, but outdoor exercise remains the lowest-ri…
HighUltrasound waves show promise in easing schizophrenia delusions, early trial suggests
A small clinical trial suggests focused ultrasound waves targeting deep brain structures may reduce delusions in schizophrenia patients, offering a potential n…
MediumVanessa Trump revela diagnóstico de cáncer de mama
Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., announced her breast cancer diagnosis via Instagram and revealed she underwent surgery this week. She expressed gra…
HighControversial Nigerian Cleric Yahaya Masussuka Shot Dead Outside His Home in Katsina
Controversial Islamic cleric Yahaya Masussuka and a guest were shot dead by two gunmen on a motorcycle outside his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. T…
HighStudy reveals patient irritability's toll on emergency room physician stress
A UMass Amherst study finds that irritable patients significantly increase stress on emergency department doctors, despite receiving equivalent care quality as…
HighNYC Legionnaires' outbreak infects 108 as officials battle Harlem cooling tower crisis
New York City is experiencing one of its largest Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in years, with 108 cases and 5 deaths concentrated in central Harlem. Official…
HighQuestion Before You Test: Why Full-Body Scans May Do More Harm Than Good
Major medical associations don't recommend full-body scans for average patients, as tests carry risks including radiation exposure, anxiety, and cascading unne…
HighIron deficiency in men signals hidden illness, not just poor nutrition
Iron deficiency in adult men is a red flag for serious underlying conditions like cancer or autoimmune gastritis, not merely a nutritional problem. Doctors emp…
HighBrazil dengue vaccine deaths raise safety flags for India's DengiAll rollout
Deaths linked to Brazil's Butantan-DV dengue vaccine prompt scrutiny of India's similar DengiAll vaccine, raising questions about antibody-dependent enhancemen…
HighAAVantgarde Reports Early Visual Improvements in Gene Therapy Trial for Inherited Retinal Disease
AAVantgarde Bio presented encouraging clinical data for AAVB-081 treating Usher syndrome and preclinical data for AAVB-039 for Stargardt disease at EURetina 20…
HighLung Cancer Mortality Plummets as New Therapies Transform Treatment Landscape
Lung cancer death rates have halved since the 1990s due to newly developed treatments targeting genetic mutations, offering improved outcomes for patients.
HighWHO Chief Visits Congo as Rare Ebola Outbreak Spreads Amid Regional Distrust
WHO director-general travels to Kinshasa to assess response efforts to a rare Ebola outbreak in Congo, amid challenges of local distrust and ongoing insecurity.
HighU.S. Measles Cases Hit Record High as Vaccination Rates Decline
MMR vaccination rates among U.S. children are declining while measles cases reach record levels, prompting health officials to intensify vaccination campaigns.
HighFlu drives respiratory illness to decade high as new A/H3 strain spreads
New Zealand faces its highest severe respiratory illness rates since 2012, driven primarily by influenza A/H3 subclade K strain combined with elevated RSV and…
HighWhangārei Museum to restore RMS Niagara lifeboat from Pacific's most storied ship
Whangārei Museum is restoring a lifeboat from the RMS Niagara, a storied Pacific liner that played a role in spreading Spanish flu to New Zealand in 1918 and w…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak may be 3x larger than reported, Africa CDC warns
Confirmed Ebola cases in DRC exceed 5,200 with 2,476 deaths, but Africa CDC warns actual infections could reach 10,000-15,000 as detection captures only 30-40%…
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