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Pope Leo undergoes surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican confirmed…
HighNashville hospital drug mix-up leaves 4 patients with severe complications
Four patients at a Nashville hospital received potassium instead of pain medication during routine joint replacement surgeries, leaving at least two paralyzed.…
HighTrump Administration Faces Criticism Over Ebola Response as Health Leadership Questioned
The Trump administration faces criticism for its handling of Ebola response amid concurrent disease outbreaks, with public health advocates warning of leadersh…
MediumMaryland transit bus crashes into building near Baltimore, injuring 30+
A Maryland Transit Administration bus crashed into a building in Pikesville, injuring over 30 people in a mass casualty incident. Multiple civilian vehicles we…
HighAnvisa autoriza testes clínicos da vacina Butanvac contra covid-19
A Anvisa autorizou o início dos testes clínicos da vacina Butanvac contra a covid-19 desenvolvida pelo Instituto Butantan. Cerca de 400 voluntários participarã…
HighTé de laurel y diabetes: lo que dice un médico en TikTok y lo que muestra la evidencia
Un médico colombiano promociona el té de laurel para regular la glucosa en diabéticos; un estudio de 2009 con cápsulas de hoja molida no respalda una infusión…
MediumAntibiotic resistance gene sparks 'nightmare' crisis in US hospitals
A resistance gene is rapidly spreading in US hospitals, creating critical treatment challenges. Healthcare systems are struggling to contain the pathogen as it…
MediumDRC's Ebola Crisis Tests Africa's Health Security as Outbreak Accelerates
DRC faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak with 2,000+ confirmed cases and 750+ deaths, complicated by unpaid health workers threatening strikes and the Bund…
HighNigeria's MR and HPV vaccine rollout proves immunisation systems work despite challenges
Nigeria's successful Measles-Rubella and HPV vaccine campaigns reached 58 million people, proving the country's immunisation infrastructure works despite persi…
HighGestational diabetes affects 10% of pregnant women, with lasting health impacts on babies
Gestational diabetes affects one in ten pregnant women and can have lasting health consequences for both mother and baby. Early detection and lifestyle managem…
HighStudy links low testosterone to severe Covid-19 in men
New research suggests men with low testosterone levels face higher risk of severe COVID-19, contradicting earlier theories that high testosterone was problemat…
MediumOntario's Measles Count Nearly Doubles as Interprovincial Outbreak Spreads Among Unvaccinated Children
Ontario reported 78 new measles cases over two weeks, nearly doubling its total since an autumn outbreak began. Most new cases link to an interprovincial outbr…
HighTráfico de vacunas falsas: el nuevo mercado criminal que crece en América Latina
INTERPOL alerta sobre el crecimiento del tráfico de vacunas falsas en América Latina, donde grupos criminales aprovechan la escasez de dosis y la demanda para…
HighNovo Nordisk recruta veteranos para recuperar posição perdida ante Eli Lilly
Novo Nordisk recruta executivos de empresas globais para competir com Eli Lilly. Ações caíram 50% em um ano, deixando a fabricante do Ozempic e Wegovy fora do…
HighMeningitis survivor's fight for better care sparks vaccine access debate
A meningococcal septicaemia survivor who lost both legs tells Parliament about inadequate post-hospital support, sparking calls for expanded vaccination progra…
HighDiabetes linked to 40% mortality rate among COVID-19 hospitalized patients in Brazil
Brazilian study finds 40.8% mortality rate among hospitalized COVID patients with diabetes versus 32% overall, indicating 15% higher death risk even after adju…
HighCingapura aprova vacina Pfizer e flexibiliza restrições contra covid-19
Cingapura aprovou o uso da vacina Pfizer/BioNTech contra covid-19, com distribuição gratuita e voluntária para população. O país relaxará restrições sanitárias…
HighOff-Label GLP-1 Use Surges Among Americans Without Medical Need
Over 1 million Americans are using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic without approved medical reasons, marking a significant surge in off-label prescriptions since 2021.
HighUK's First Rooftop ICU Garden Offers Critical Patients Fresh Air and Hope
King's College Hospital in London has opened the UK's first outdoor intensive care unit on a rooftop, equipped with gardens and life support infrastructure to…
HighObesity raises COVID-19 hospitalization risk but not mortality in Portugal
Obesity is the second-most important risk factor for severe COVID-19 after advanced age, increasing hospitalization risk by 113% and ICU admission by 74%, thou…
HighH. pylori linked to 1 in 5 colorectal cancer cases globally, study suggests
A new analysis suggests Helicobacter pylori exposure may be associated with over 20% of colorectal cancer cases worldwide, with higher risks in recent birth co…
MediumScientists block bacterial 'chatter' to prevent gum disease while preserving healthy microbes
Researchers discovered that blocking chemical signals between mouth bacteria can reduce gum disease while preserving beneficial microbes, offering a new treatm…
HighMan arrested in Detroit banquet hall shooting that killed 1, wounded 5
A 30-year-old man was arrested at a hospital after a drive-by shooting outside an unlicensed Detroit banquet hall left one dead and five wounded. Police identi…
HighRoche's Divarasib Cuts Lung Cancer Death Risk 44%, Outpacing Amgen and Bristol Myers Rivals
Roche reports its KRAS inhibitor divarasib cut the risk of death by 44% in a phase 3 lung cancer trial, outperforming rival drugs from Amgen and Bristol Myers…
MediumFDA aprova Wegovy em comprimido da Novo Nordisk; ações disparam 8,2%
A FDA aprovou a venda do Wegovy em versão comprimida da Novo Nordisk nos EUA a partir de janeiro, intensificando a competição com a Eli Lilly no mercado de obe…
HighHantavirus cruise ship empties as cases spread globally
The last passengers have disembarked from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship as three new positive cases emerge among repatriated travelers across multi…
HighScience Cuts Cost Lives: Infectologist Warns of Ebola Surge Amid Funding Crisis
An infectious disease specialist warns that budget cuts to scientific research undermine global health security, citing the Ebola outbreak and closure of key C…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly beyond epicenter, African health body warns
Africa's top health body warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond its epicenter despite containment efforts, with staff shortages and funding c…
HighNHS rapid brain tumour test cuts diagnosis time from weeks to hours
The NHS has deployed a genomic test that diagnoses brain tumours in two hours instead of eight weeks, allowing patients to start treatment immediately and spar…
HighScientists trigger pancreatic cancer cell death by hyperactivating growth pathways
Researchers discovered that experimental PCAI compounds force pancreatic cancer cells to self-destruct by hyperactivating key signaling pathways, with one lead…
HighPa. Lawmaker Warns Unregulated Compounded GLP-1 Copycats Put Patients at Risk, Urges Stronger Enforcement
State Rep. Justin Fleming, in a guest column, warns that unapproved compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are flooding the market and urges stronger state enforce…
MediumPuno health authority urges vaccination amid measles outbreak, rejects vaccine safety doubts
Peru's Puno regional health authority rejects vaccine safety doubts amid measles outbreak, urging vaccination and warning that misinformation endangers vulnera…
HighA's Minor Leaguer Ryan Lasko Discharged After Two Months Following Spinal Injury
Ryan Lasko, an Oakland Athletics minor league player who suffered a spinal-cord injury, has been discharged from the hospital after more than two months of tre…
HighPrivate testosterone prescribing boom risks patient harm, NHS burden, experts warn
Experts warn that rapid private testosterone prescribing expansion risks treating men with non-specific symptoms and borderline results, potentially shifting l…
HighDukki Deputy Commissioner Strengthens Disease Outbreak Response Framework
Dukki's Deputy Commissioner has ordered enhanced coordination among health departments to improve disease detection and rapid response capabilities, emphasizin…
MediumStudy: One-month vaccine delay cost 31,000 lives in Rio de Janeiro
A peer-reviewed study calculates that a one-month delay in Brazil's federal vaccine distribution cost approximately 31,000 lives in Rio de Janeiro, nearly half…
HighProlonged Sitting Linked to Serious Health Risks, Doctors Warn
Medical experts warn that sitting more than 8 hours daily significantly increases risks of blood clots, heart attacks, and premature mortality through cardiova…
HighSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 Can Measure Blood Pressure, With Caveats
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 includes blood pressure monitoring inherited from Watch 4, but requires calibration with medical-grade cuff and has significant limitati…
HighRoyal Darwin Hospital Pathology Staff Report Nausea and Illness From Morgue Odours, Union Says
The Health Services Union says Royal Darwin Hospital pathology staff are exposed to decomposing-body odours from an overflowing, outdated morgue, and it cites…
MediumeasyJet Flight From Egypt Lands in Edinburgh With Multiple Ill Passengers, Second Such Incident in Two Weeks
At least seven passengers on an easyJet flight from Hurghada to Edinburgh reportedly fell ill mid-air with fever, nausea and vomiting, prompting medical servic…
MediumMarina Grand Hospital Advances Joint Surgery with Robotic Precision and Personalized Care
Marina Grand Hospital in Surat, India performs over 5,100 robotic joint replacement surgeries using precision technology combined with personalized patient car…
MediumMagnetic Coil Depression Treatment Now Available in Humboldt County
Transcranial magnetic stimulation technology for treating depression has become available in Humboldt County, offering new options for patients with treatment-…
MediumCongo's Ebola Outbreak Doubles to 68 Cases, Threatens Regional Spread
Democratic Republic of Congo faces a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Kasai region with 68 suspected cases and 16 deaths, threatening to spread across borde…
HighSão Paulo recebe 165 mil doses de vacina Oxford; vacinação avança
São Paulo city received 165,300 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on Monday, adding to 203,000 Coronavac doses already distributed. Vaccination of health…
HighNew Framework Cuts Guesswork in Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Offering Researchers a Predictive Starting Point
Georgia Tech researchers Andrei Fedorov and John Sentmanat published a framework in Analytical Chemistry to make mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) more predictab…
MediumHantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship kills 3, WHO confirms
Three deaths reported from hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, according to WHO. The virus spreads through rodent exposure and can…
HighFact Check: Marcos Did Not Give Willie Ong Financial Aid After Cancer Diagnosis
A viral video falsely claimed President Marcos gave financial aid to Dr. Willie Ong after his cancer diagnosis. Both Marcos and Ong denied the claim, with Ong…
HighMicroglial State Shifts Identified as Critical Alzheimer's Tipping Point
Research reveals microglial state transitions at the amyloid-beta and tau inflection point determine divergent pathways to dementia or resilience, offering pot…
HighU.S. Drinking Patterns Split by Age as Younger Adults Cut Back
A new study reveals diverging U.S. drinking patterns since the pandemic, with younger adults reducing alcohol consumption while older generations continue drin…
HighEnergy drink e infarti nei giovani: il segnale statistico c'è, la prova di causa-effetto no
Uno studio presentato al congresso dell'American Heart Association su 28mila casi negli Usa collega il consumo di energy drink a infarti e aritmie, soprattutto…
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