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Colorectal cancer cases surge in younger people; early screening critical
A London gastroenterologist warns of rising colorectal cancer diagnoses in people under 50, attributing the trend to lifestyle and dietary changes. Early detec…
HighAstraZeneca's Stomach Cancer Drug Extends Survival at ESMO, Though It Missed a Progression Endpoint
AstraZeneca presented late-stage data for its stomach cancer drug, which extended overall survival, while an executive defended phase 3 ADC results despite a p…
MediumCineasta Geraldo Sarno, diretor de Viramundo, morre aos 83 anos
Renowned Brazilian filmmaker Geraldo Sarno, director of the landmark 1964 documentary Viramundo, died at 83 from COVID-19 complications after a month-long hosp…
HighMinsa advierte aumento de adicción a videojuegos en niños y jóvenes durante la pandemia
Especialistas del Minsa alertan que el encierro por COVID-19 incrementó la adicción a videojuegos en niños, adolescentes y jóvenes, y ofrecen pautas a los padr…
MediumVanessa Trump Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced her breast cancer diagnosis in an emotional statement, expressing determination to remain focused and hopeful throughout her treatment…
HighHong Kong study links vision impairment to higher dementia risk in elderly
A 16-year Hong Kong study of 15,576 elderly residents found moderate and severe vision impairment independently associated with higher dementia risk, with seve…
HighMatthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months for ketamine injections
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's live-in assistant, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for injecting the actor with ketamine without medical training in the…
HighSleep disruptions linked to early signs of neurodegenerative disease
Sleep disturbances may signal early-stage neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, according to neuroscientists. Research shows poor sleep impairs the brai…
HighThree dead in Atlantic cruise ship hantavirus outbreak; WHO investigates
Three passengers died aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic after a suspected hantavirus outbreak, with one confirmed case and five suspected cases under invest…
HighElderly gay Filipinos with HIV face triple stigma as cases surge
The Philippines faces a silent HIV epidemic with cases surging 411% in a decade, disproportionately affecting older individuals who face compounded stigma from…
HighCenar menos de 2 horas antes de dormir aumenta 50% riesgo de diabetes
Un estudio de la Universidad de Murcia en colaboración con Harvard revela que cenar menos de dos horas antes de dormir aumenta el riesgo de diabetes en 50%, es…
HighWHO deploys 70,000 Ebola vaccines to DR Congo as infections accelerate
WHO allocates 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to DR Congo as Ebola infections surge, launching a vaccine trial against the Bundibugyo strain amid warnings about ou…
HighObesity emerges as key driver of rising cancer rates in young adults
A major study identifies obesity as a significant factor in rising cancer rates among adults under 50, though researchers say other unexplained causes likely c…
HighUP researchers identify antibiotic-potential bacteria from Mayon Volcano
University of the Philippines researchers have officially classified a new bacterial species, Streptomyces mayonensis, isolated from Mayon Volcano's volcanic s…
HighDuke's SonoPIN Microbubble Platform Kills 50% of Cancer Cells While Sparing 99% of Healthy Ones
Duke researchers developed SonoPIN, a microbubble-ultrasound platform enabling large cancer drug molecules like PROTACs to enter targeted cells, killing 50% of…
MediumFirst WA death from Murray Valley Encephalitis as tourist season looms
A traveller has died after contracting Murray Valley Encephalitis in Western Australia's Kimberley region, marking the first reported death from the rare mosqu…
HighMarino vietnamita muere en Chile por malaria importada confirmada por ISP
El Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile confirmó que la malaria causó la muerte de un tripulante vietnamita del buque NV Athena en Talcahuano. Las autoridades d…
HighSydney dentist's 5,000 patients urged to test for blood-borne viruses
Up to 5000 patients of a retired Sydney dentist may have been exposed to blood-borne viruses over 25 years due to poor infection control, but lack of records h…
HighSeven Dead, 34 Wounded as Gunmen Attack Church Funeral in Jordan's Karak
Two gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven and wounding 34. Authorities call it a terrorist atta…
HighNew child-safe batteries show promise, but swallowing remains medical emergency
A new titanium-based button battery design shows promise in reducing esophageal injuries from accidental child ingestion, but medical protocols remain unchange…
HighExperta en sueño: despertarse de noche es normal, pero evita mirar el reloj
La psicóloga Nuria Roure explica que despertarse en la noche es normal, pero mirar el reloj y forzarse a dormir agravan el insomnio. Más de cuatro millones de…
HighCayman Islands confirms single Legionnaires' case; no source identified yet
Cayman Islands health officials confirm one case of Legionnaires' disease with no additional cases detected. Environmental testing is underway with results exp…
HighNutricionista lista 7 alimentos a evitar durante tratamento de H. pylori
A nutritionist identifies seven food categories to avoid during H. pylori treatment, including fried foods, caffeine, alcohol, and ultra-processed items, as th…
MediumAnvisa aprova insulina semanal que reduz aplicações de 365 para 52 por ano
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved icodeca (Awiqli), a weekly insulin injection that reduces applications from 7 per week to 1, offering improved qualit…
HighMihocek recovering well after neck fracture surgery following MCG incident
Melbourne Demons forward Brody Mihocek is recovering well after surgery for a neck fracture sustained during Monday's AFL match against Collingwood. He is alre…
HighLow B12 Tracks With Heart Risk, but Supplements Have Not Reliably Protected the Heart
A narrative review in Nutrition Journal finds low B12 linked to cardiovascular disease, but B12 supplements have not consistently prevented heart attacks or ca…
MediumWeight-loss drugs show promise for painful skin condition, but caution advised
A French study suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, with 67% of patients reporting fewer flares, though exp…
MediumPeru's Health Ministry distributes 1.1M measles vaccine doses amid active outbreak
Peru's Health Ministry distributed over 1.1 million measles vaccine doses nationwide, exceeding initial targets by 17.5% in response to an active outbreak with…
HighSeriously Wounded U.S. Troops Evacuated to Germany After Iranian Strikes
Seriously wounded American service members from recent Iranian strikes have been evacuated to Germany for medical treatment, part of roughly 100 troops injured…
HighWhy India's Civil Servants Become Heroes for Simply Doing Their Jobs
Indian officials who visibly enforce rules and cut through bureaucratic red tape become public celebrities, highlighting how poor governance has made basic com…
HighMeta-analysis of 6,239 adults shows semaglutide cuts weight, inflammation beyond placebo
Meta-analysis of 6,239 adults shows semaglutide produces 12% greater weight reduction, 9.36cm waist circumference decrease, and 41% CRP reduction versus placeb…
HighCDC deploys investigators as Ohio cyclosporiasis outbreak surges past 2,500 cases
CDC disease detectives are investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak in Ohio that has surged to 2,576 cases, with numbers doubling as health officials search for…
HighThird U.S. Dairy Worker Tests Positive for Bird Flu With Respiratory Symptoms
A third U.S. dairy worker tested positive for bird flu with respiratory symptoms, the first case showing such symptoms. The CDC maintains low public risk but i…
HighKenya confirms four new Ebola cases, total reaches seven
Kenya has confirmed four additional Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven infections. The outbreak includes healthcare workers who treated the initial patie…
HighU.S. Tracks Cruise Ship Hantavirus Passengers as New Cases Emerge
U.S. and international health authorities are tracking dozens of cruise ship passengers after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three people, with new suspec…
HighHong Kong cancer app seeks funding after helping 76,000 patients manage symptoms
HKU's SUPPORT+ app has become a critical resource for 76,000 cancer patients managing medication side effects at home, with the platform now seeking funding to…
HighLung Cancer in Non-Smokers: The Five Leading Causes and How to Reduce Your Risk
Coverage highlights that up to one in five American lung cancer patients never smoked, and that current screening rules may leave them out. Reports examine non…
MediumDILG seeks transfer of arrested Romualdez to PNP hospital from private facility
The DILG is seeking to transfer former House speaker Martin Romualdez from a private hospital to the Philippine National Police General Hospital following his…
High37 suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody amid overcrowding claims
Thirty-seven people accused of illegal mining died in Nigerian police custody in Niger state. Authorities blamed disease, but intelligence reports and relative…
HighResearchers identify HDAC6 inhibitor as potential osteoarthritis treatment
Researchers identified HDAC6 as a therapeutic target for osteoarthritis, showing that the inhibitor Tubastatin A can postpone disease progression by restoring…
HighAustralian officer charged with manslaughter after tasering 95-year-old dementia patient
An Australian police officer has been charged with manslaughter after tasering a 95-year-old woman with dementia in a nursing home in May, resulting in her dea…
HighInfluenza B al alza: expertas urgen reforzar prevención este invierno en Chile
El aumento de casos de influenza B durante el invierno ha motivado una alerta del Ministerio de Salud en Chile. Especialistas del Hospital Clínico Universidad…
HighNZ brain scientists crack disease signature of rare Filipino condition
University of Auckland neuroscientists are collaborating with Philippine communities to research X-linked dystonia parkinsonism, a degenerative brain disease a…
HighScientists Identify Key Proteins Behind Bacillus cereus Biofilm Formation
Researchers discovered how Bacillus cereus forms protective biofilms using three key proteins, revealing vulnerabilities that could improve antibiotic treatmen…
HighWHO declares international health emergency over Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The WHO activated an international public health emergency for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC and Uganda, with 8 confirmed cases and 80 suspected deaths, while urging…
HighLiving with Multiple Sclerosis: Spain's 55,000 patients navigate invisible illness
Spain's 55,000 multiple sclerosis patients navigate a chronic neurological disease affecting mobility, cognition, and mental health. Women comprise 75% of case…
HighNo U.S. Cases Confirmed in Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the M.V. Hondius cruise ship has affected multiple passengers, with no confirmed American cases reported. Argentina is investigati…
HighEU Scientists Call for Coordinated Mosquito Control as Disease Spread Accelerates
EU health agencies highlight mosquito control as critical to combating rising dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile virus cases in Europe, citing climate change a…
HighUntreated sewage in Galápagos creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria reservoirs
Mobile laboratory surveillance in the Galápagos reveals untreated sewage is creating hotspots of multidrug-resistant bacteria and AMR genes in marine ecosystem…
HighGlobal health agencies track hantavirus spread from cruise ship outbreak
Countries worldwide are tracking passengers from cruise ship MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak killed three people and infected five confirmed cases. Heal…
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