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New Research Links ADHD Diagnosis to Sleep Problems in Children
New research suggests sleep disorders may be misdiagnosed as ADHD in children, potentially reshaping clinical assessment approaches and treatment strategies.
MediumELN drone attack wounds five Colombian Navy personnel in Chocó
The ELN armed group attacked Colombian Navy personnel with explosive-laden drones in Chocó's Bajo Baudó municipality, wounding five soldiers who were evacuated…
HighVacationing doctor who treated hantavirus patients tests positive for virus
A retired oncologist who volunteered to treat hantavirus patients aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for the virus after experiencing flu-li…
HighAerobic exercise significantly boosts executive function in postmenopausal women
Rutgers researchers found that regular aerobic exercise significantly improves executive function in postmenopausal women, with benefits appearing within three…
HighGalleri blood test 'feasible at scale' on NHS despite missing primary goal
The NHS-Galleri trial demonstrates that annual multi-cancer blood testing is feasible at scale within the health service, reducing advanced cancer diagnoses by…
HighRhode Island man diagnosed with rare Powassan virus from tick bite
A Rhode Island resident has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness. Maine also confirmed its first case of the virus this year.
HighEnolismo: dependencia del alcohol, causas y opciones de tratamiento
Article explains enolism (alcoholism) as a disorder involving physical and psychological alcohol dependence, detailing its genetic, psychological and environme…
HighEighth hantavirus case confirmed in Switzerland; cruise ship outbreak spans multiple continents
WHO identifies eighth hantavirus case from MV Hondius cruise ship in Switzerland after passenger responded to email alert. International contact tracing underw…
HighYoung breast cancer patients face higher metastasis risk, study finds
A new study finds women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 35 have significantly higher risk of metastasis (12.7-38%) compared to older women, potentially…
HighCongo declares new Ebola outbreak with 28 suspected cases, 15 deaths
Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, marking the first outbreak since 2022. The Zaire strain was…
HighPlant-Based Diets May Lower Alzheimer's Risk by Up to 53%, Research Suggests
Research suggests plant-based diets rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients may reduce brain inflammation and slow cognitive decline, potentially lowering Alzh…
MediumWearable device reveals nocturnal hormone patterns missed by standard blood pressure tests
A portable wearable device successfully detected previously hidden nocturnal hormone bursts in primary aldosteronism patients, potentially revolutionizing earl…
HighChile participa en investigaciones contra el Alzheimer y un ensayo latinoamericano muestra avances en prevención
Chile participa en estudios internacionales sobre prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento del Alzheimer. El ensayo LatAm-FINGERS, liderado por una neuróloga chil…
MediumGeorgia Woman First in State to Receive Breakthrough Heart Failure Treatment at 37
A 37-year-old Georgia woman became the first in her state to receive a new treatment following a heart failure diagnosis, marking a significant medical milesto…
MediumFármacos para adelgazar reducen la violencia impulsiva, según nuevo estudio
Un estudio vincula los fármacos GLP-1 (como Ozempic) con menor probabilidad de conductas violentas al actuar sobre sistemas cerebrales de recompensa e impulsos.
MediumCiprofloxacin Loses Efficacy Against Major Pathogens, SMS Hospital Study Warns
A major Indian hospital study of nearly 10,000 patients reveals widespread antibiotic resistance, with ciprofloxacin failing in 54-87% of cases across multiple…
HighDermatologists Weigh In on Collagen Supplements' Anti-Aging Claims
Medical experts evaluate the effectiveness of collagen supplements for skin health and anti-aging, with mixed findings on whether they deliver promised benefit…
MediumNavarra inicia campaña de vacunación contra gripe y covid para mayores de 60 años y grupos vulnerables
El Gobierno de Navarra ha comenzado la campaña de vacunación frente a gripe y covid dirigida a mayores de 60 años, embarazadas y menores de 5 años, con el obje…
HighLa amenaza silenciosa: cómo las enfermedades emergentes saltan del bosque a las ciudades
Las enfermedades infecciosas emergentes, principalmente de origen animal, representan un desafío sanitario creciente del siglo XXI. La deforestación, urbanizac…
HighFDA aprueba primera vacuna contra gripe de ARNm de Moderna, 27% más eficaz
La FDA aprobó mFlusiva de Moderna, la primera vacuna contra la gripe basada en ARNm para adultos mayores, demostrando 27% más eficacia que las vacunas tradicio…
HighHospital memo contradicts police findings in Greater Noida dowry case
In a Greater Noida dowry case, a Fortis Hospital memo claims the victim suffered burns from a gas cylinder explosion, contradicting police findings of no such…
MediumSurco instala vacunación contra el COVID-19 en mercados y parques hasta agosto
La Municipalidad de Surco y la Diris Lima Sur realizarán vacunación contra la COVID-19 y otras enfermedades en mercados y parques del distrito, de forma gratui…
HighFive nail signs that may signal organ dysfunction, experts say
Nails can serve as biosensors for organ dysfunction, with specific patterns indicating kidney disease and other systemic imbalances before obvious symptoms app…
MediumEl primer caso humano de virus Shamonda se infectó a finales de junio, según el análisis retrospectivo
Un paciente de unos 60 años con leucemia murió tras infectarse con una variante del virus Shamonda, primer caso humano conocido. El contagio pudo ocurrir a fin…
HighGenetic variants explain why Ozempic fails for 10% of patients
Stanford researchers identify genetic variants in about 10% of people that cause GLP-1 resistance, explaining why some diabetes patients respond poorly to Ozem…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC outpacing containment efforts as health workers abandon response
WHO reports Ebola spreading faster than response efforts in DRC, with health workers threatening to abandon response due to unpaid wages and dangerous conditio…
HighSpain deploys military to contain African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona
Spain mobilized military forces to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, suspected to have originated from contaminated food eaten by wild bo…
HighTrump administration ends Medicare drug subsidy program, potentially raising costs
The Trump administration is terminating a Medicare drug subsidy program, potentially increasing medication costs for beneficiaries. The move could significantl…
HighWHO warns fast-moving Ebola outbreak outpacing response efforts
WHO chief Tedros warns fast-moving Ebola epidemic in DRC and Uganda is outpacing containment efforts, with 220 suspected deaths and cases spreading to neighbor…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak nears 1,000 suspected cases as regional borders close
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached nearly 1,000 suspected cases with 220 deaths across eastern provinces. Uganda and Canada have implemented border closures…
HighPepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes in 37 states
PepsiCo recalled approximately 122,000 cases of Gatorade across 37 U.S. states due to undeclared Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 dyes that could cause temporary…
HighEl SES inicia campaña de vacunación contra virus respiratorios con 503.000 dosis
El Servicio Extremeño de Salud comienza el 15 de octubre una campaña de vacunación contra gripe, VRS y Covid-19 con más de 503.000 dosis destinadas a grupos vu…
HighCyclospora Cases Double in Maryland as Outbreak Spreads to 34 States
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has doubled cases in Maryland and spread to 34 states with unknown source. Health authorities are investigating food safety risks as…
HighBYU Researchers Point to Promising Cancer Treatment, Though Early Details Remain Limited
Researchers at Brigham Young University have identified a promising cancer treatment, according to a Salt Lake Tribune report. The headline frames it as a brea…
LowChildhood hypertension rates double globally since 2000, linked to obesity surge
Childhood hypertension has doubled globally from 3.2% to 6% since 2000, strongly linked to rising obesity rates. The article attributes this to processed foods…
MediumYoung Woman's Persistent Cough Misdiagnosed Until Advanced Lung Cancer Discovered
A young woman was initially dismissed with a persistent cough diagnosis before doctors discovered she had incurable lung cancer, raising concerns about diagnos…
MediumFine-Tuned Language Models Can Automate Veterinary Diagnosis Coding, Even on Modest Resources
Researchers fine-tuned pre-trained language models on expert-coded veterinary records to automate SNOMED-CT diagnosis coding, aiming to improve data interopera…
HighCheap 'bleph' eyelid surgery abroad leaves women with infections, scarring
Women report serious complications including infections and improper scarring after undergoing affordable eyelid surgery abroad, prompting UK doctors to warn o…
HighCanadian boy, 11, dies of rabies 19 days after bat exposure during sleep
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies 19 days after waking with a bat on his face, highlighting the critical importance of immediate post-exposure preve…
HighMan airlifted to hospital after shark bite off Waterford coast
A man was airlifted to Cork University Hospital after being bitten by a shark while on a fishing vessel off Co Waterford's coast. Irish Coast Guard and RNLI cr…
HighMost breast cancer cases lack family history, Georgia experts warn
Georgia health experts highlight that most women diagnosed with breast cancer lack a family history of the disease, emphasizing the importance of screening dur…
MediumPeru's EsSalud Creates Natural Mosquito Repellent From Herbs to Combat Dengue
Peru's EsSalud health network in Loreto region produces 500 units of natural gel repellent using lemongrass and mint oils to prevent dengue and malaria transmi…
HighPsychology confirms silent treatment activates pain responses in the brain
Silent treatment, or 'hacer el vacío,' is a form of emotional punishment that activates pain responses in the brain similar to physical pain, with documented n…
MediumAmino acid supplement shows promise in reducing Alzheimer's damage
Research indicates a simple amino acid supplement significantly reduces Alzheimer's-related damage, offering potential therapeutic implications for neurodegene…
MediumSalinas produce giant Taylor Farms linked to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
A Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce supplied by Salinas-based Taylor Farms has sickened 1,644 people across five states, resulting in 94 hospitaliz…
HighVIH en Tacna: 31 casos detectados alertan sobre importancia del tamizaje
Tacna registra 31 nuevos casos de VIH entre enero y mayo, con 858 pacientes en tratamiento antirretroviral. El 80% ha logrado suprimir el virus a niveles indet…
HighEbola deaths exceed 2,000 in DRC as outbreak timeline questioned
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, with WHO officials suggesting the epidemic began months earlier than initially…
HighExperimental drug shows promise reversing systemic sclerosis in lab studies
Cedars-Sinai researchers demonstrated that an experimental drug called TY1 reversed systemic sclerosis effects in laboratory studies, blocking immune pathways…
HighBreast Cancer Myths Under Scrutiny as Survivors and Doctors Address Who Is at Risk
Several outlets address common breast cancer myths, including beliefs that family history or age under 40 rule out risk, and how a survivor's diagnosis reveals…
MediumStudy Links Bipolar Disorder to Brain Cell Inflammation
Researchers discovered that astrocytes in bipolar disorder patients trigger excessive inflammation via IL-6 protein, reducing neural activity. The finding coul…
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