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Fungus from Tutankhamun's tomb shows promise as cancer treatment
University of Pennsylvania researchers modified Aspergillus flavus fungus, historically linked to deaths of archaeologists, to produce asperigimicins with prom…
MediumStudy identifies depression, delirium as early PSP warning signs years before diagnosis
Researchers identified five risk factors for progressive supranuclear palsy, including depression and delirium appearing up to 10 years before diagnosis, poten…
HighTrack Star Credits Simone Biles' Mental Health Stance for Inspiring Her Recovery
US track star Jasmine Blocker credits Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from Tokyo Olympics for mental health reasons with inspiring her to seek treatment for…
MediumInjeção intravenosa promete regenerar tecido cardíaco após infarto
Researchers developed an injectable biomaterial that circulates through blood to repair heart tissue from within, showing promising results in animal models an…
HighSwedish scientists reverse diabetes in mice using lab-grown insulin cells
Swedish researchers developed a reliable method to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells that successfully restored blood sugar control when tra…
HighPolyp removal doesn't eliminate colon cancer risk, experts warn
Colonoscopy polyp removal is a key prevention tool but doesn't eliminate colon cancer risk entirely due to detection limitations, polyp recurrence, and genetic…
HighLA health officials warn pet owners after H5N1 bird flu found in raw pet food
Los Angeles health officials warn pet owners to avoid raw pet food after H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in Monarch Raw Pet Food samples and confirmed in an i…
HighStudy maps mental health crisis surges during disasters, revealing 2,651% spike in support calls
Research analyzing 138,471 mental health calls in Mexico City identified how different disasters trigger psychological crises, with complex multi-threat scenar…
HighFlorida Whooping Cough Cases Surge 81% as State Moves to Repeal Vaccine Mandates
Florida whooping cough cases reached 1,295 by Sept. 27, 2025, an 81% rise over 2024, as state leaders move to repeal vaccine mandates and pediatricians worry a…
HighKerala toddler dies after swallowing stone at home
A one-year-old boy in Malappuram, Kerala died after accidentally swallowing a stone while playing in his home courtyard. The stone lodged in his throat causing…
HighCDC to quarantine cruise ship passengers over hantavirus cluster fears
CDC is dispatching teams to the Canary Islands to escort American passengers from the M/V Hondius cruise ship to Nebraska's quarantine facility due to suspecte…
HighDaraxonrasib duplica supervivencia en cáncer de páncreas metastásico
Experimental drug daraxonrasib has doubled survival rates in metastatic pancreatic cancer patients to 13.2 months versus 6.7 months with standard chemotherapy,…
HighMendoza enfrenta circulación de gripe A (H3N2) con mayor transmisibilidad
Mendoza experiences increased circulation of H3N2 flu subtype K with higher transmissibility. Provincial health authorities recommend preventive measures and o…
HighCruise passenger adapts to 40-day US quarantine after hantavirus outbreak
A 29-year-old passenger from a cruise ship where three died of hantavirus shares his experience in a US quarantine facility, ordering meals by number and using…
HighScientists develop nasal spray vaccine targeting multiple respiratory pathogens
Researchers created a nasal spray that boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria, and allergens in rats. A truly universal vaccine remains years away des…
HighH5N1 arrives on Australian mainland; WA poultry farms enter lockdown
Australia's largest poultry producer Inghams has locked down Western Australian farms after H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in wild birds for the first time on the…
HighEbola Outbreak in Congo Spreads Faster Than Containment Efforts Despite Aid
Despite increased funding and supplies, the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread faster than containment efforts can mana…
HighEngland Launches Primary-Care Trial of Blood Tests to Detect Cancer Earlier
Doctors in England have launched a primary-care trial testing blood tests for detecting cancer early, with multi-cancer tests expected at some GP surgeries.
MediumFlu season arrives: vaccination and hygiene your best defense against winter bugs
As winter approaches in New Zealand, health officials urge residents to get annual flu vaccines and practice preventive measures, as colder weather increases v…
HighDoctors Warn of Rising Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults, Identify Key Symptoms
Doctors report a concerning rise in colorectal cancer cases among people under 50, reversing decades of declining rates and suggesting early-onset variants beh…
HighPakistan's top court orders medical care, family visits for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan
Pakistan's supreme court has ordered that imprisoned former PM Imran Khan receive hospital care and family visits, marking judicial intervention in his ongoing…
HighDeadly H5N1 bird flu suspected on Australia's remote Heard Island
Scientists suspect H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia's Heard Island after observing unusual elephant seal deaths. Australia remains the only continent free o…
HighKansas mother battles for life after spider attack complicated by liver failure
A Kansas mother of four suffered severe complications after being bitten by approximately 15 spiders at a campfire, requiring emergency surgery and now awaitin…
HighArgentina grapples with hantavirus surge as cruise ship outbreak raises origin questions
Argentina faces a hantavirus surge with 101 cases since June 2025, double the previous year, as officials investigate whether the country is the source of an o…
MediumEbola outbreak in Congo expands to 7th province
An Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to a seventh province, marking geographic expansion of the disease across the country.
HighMédicos descartam danos neurológicos em empresário após acidente de moto
A 51-year-old businessman from Rondônia remains in ICU after a motorcycle accident but medical exams ruled out neurological damage. He sustained facial and nec…
HighBone Marrow Failure Market Poised for Growth on Gene Therapy Advances
The bone marrow failure market is accelerating growth driven by advances in gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, and immunosuppressive treatments, with eme…
MediumInfluenza, il freddo favorisce la circolazione dei virus: Pregliasco invita a vaccinarsi subito
Il virologo Fabrizio Pregliasco invita a vaccinarsi subito contro influenza e Covid-19, in vista di una fase più fredda che favorisce la circolazione dei virus…
MediumHantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship with two Indian crew members stranded
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers, with two Indian crew members among 149 stranded near Cape Verde. Authoriti…
HighFlorida records first dengue fever death as outbreak spreads across state
Florida has recorded its first dengue fever death, a Tampa woman, as the state experiences one of its worst recent outbreaks with 134 cases in Hillsborough Cou…
HighU.S. pledges $267M more to combat fast-spreading Ebola outbreak
The U.S. pledged an additional $267 million to combat a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, bringing total aid to $1.154 billion for treatment infrastructure and co…
HighTiming is critical: Study reveals optimal window for HRT to reduce dementia risk in women
New research suggests a critical window for starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause may lower women's risk of developing dementia and Alzhe…
HighNew wastewater test detects COVID-19 with 100x greater sensitivity
Scientists developed EPISENS-S, a highly sensitive wastewater-based method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 that is 100 times more effective than existing approaches,…
HighWhy COVID vaccine side effects signal immune protection—and why their absence doesn't
Research shows COVID-19 vaccine recipients develop robust antibody responses regardless of side effects. Mild symptoms like fatigue and soreness indicate the i…
HighGut Pathogen Hijacks Host Metabolism to Fuel Its Own Growth and Disease
Researchers discovered that enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis uses a toxin to reprogram intestinal cell metabolism, creating conditions that fuel its own gr…
HighRadioterapia: cómo funciona y cuándo se indica en el tratamiento del cáncer, según un oncólogo venezolano
Un oncólogo de Caracas explica que el 90% de los pacientes con cáncer requiere radioterapia, often combined with chemotherapy, y subraya la importancia del dia…
MediumMcGregor's UFC 264 trilogy ends in ankle injury as Poirier dominates first round
Conor McGregor's UFC 264 trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier ended when a doctor stoppage followed McGregor's ankle injury in round one. Khabib Nurmagomedov c…
HighRare Powassan virus from tick bite leaves New Hampshire man nonverbal
A New Hampshire man was hospitalized and left nonverbal after contracting Powassan virus from a tick bite, highlighting the growing threat of this rare but ser…
HighWHO declares health emergency over rare Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda caused by the rare Bu…
HighMeta-analysis links ultra-processed foods to major chronic diseases and early death
A pooled analysis of 51 studies involving 8.8 million participants finds higher ultra-processed food intake significantly increases risks of cardiovascular dis…
HighStudy: Environmental Protection Saves Economy 5-10x Its Cost
Penn State researchers found environmental protection benefits outweigh compliance costs by 5-10 times, preventing disease and saving lives while costing less…
HighResearchers identify how excess glucose helps cancer cells evade immune detection
Researchers discovered that cancer cells' protective sugar coating thickens under high glucose conditions via HSF1 protein, suggesting HSF1-targeting drugs cou…
HighScientists identify why body's natural defenses fail against Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered why the body's natural healing mechanisms fail to combat Alzheimer's disease, potentially opening new therapeutic avenues.
MediumEye Twitching: Seven Common Causes and When a Doctor Should Be Consulted
A health explainer outlines common causes of eyelid twitching, from stress and fatigue to nutritional deficiencies, and lists warning signs that warrant medica…
MediumNatal Airport launches multi-vaccine campaign through July 19
Natal International Airport partners with São Gonçalo do Amarante's health department to offer free vaccinations at the terminal through July 19, including vac…
HighAnvisa alerta para riscos de pancreatite em canetas emagrecedoras sem acompanhamento médico
A Anvisa publicou alerta sobre riscos das canetas emagrecedoras (Ozempic, Saxenda, Mounjaro), incluindo pancreatite, com 6 mortes sob investigação e 200 casos…
HighCritical window: First 90 days of antipsychotics drive rapid metabolic changes
UCL-led study of 97,000 NHS patients finds metabolic changes from antipsychotics occur fastest in first 90 days, with blood sugar rising 14x faster and weight…
HighLa principal secuela del Covid es un cansancio que persiste dos o tres meses
El doctor José Luis Muíños, especialista en Atención Primaria, identifica el cansancio prolongado como la principal secuela del Covid, que persiste dos o tres…
MediumColegio de Médicos de Nueva Esparta: condición insular protege contra Hantavirus
La directiva del Colegio de Médicos de Nueva Esparta afirma que la ubicación geográfica e insular protege a la población del Hantavirus, enfatizando que no hay…
MediumStudy reveals systemic neglect of chronic fatigue syndrome patients across healthcare systems
Analysis of 505 memorial records shows chronic fatigue syndrome patients faced systemic clinical neglect, institutional failure, and social disconnection. Rese…
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