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New cholesterol guidelines push earlier, aggressive treatment to prevent heart disease
Updated 2026 ACC/AHA guidelines recommend earlier and more aggressive cholesterol treatment using advanced screening tools to prevent heart disease, though imp…
HighScientists identify key protein modification required for Zika virus spread
Researchers identify prolyl hydroxylation as essential for Zika virus NS1 protein maturation and secretion, revealing a potential therapeutic target for disrup…
HighFDA avalia aprovação tradicional do Leqembi, medicamento contra Alzheimer
Painel consultivo da FDA dos EUA discute aprovação tradicional do Leqembi, medicamento contra Alzheimer da Eisai e Biogen, que já recebeu aprovação acelerada e…
HighResearchers Challenge How Cancer Drugs HDAC Inhibitors Actually Work
Baylor researchers challenge decades of assumptions about histone deacetylase inhibitors, finding these cancer drugs may work through multiple pathways beyond…
High8 Lifestyle Habits Backed by Research to Lower Cancer Risk
Research-backed lifestyle modifications including diet, exercise, weight management, and stress reduction can significantly lower cancer risk. Small daily habi…
MediumSpanish Cruise Passenger Tests Positive for Hantavirus in Madrid Quarantine
A Spanish passenger quarantined in Madrid after disembarking from cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for Andes hantavirus, the deadliest strain transmissib…
HighWHO warns of worsening Ebola outbreak in Congo as death toll reaches 177
The WHO reports 177 suspected deaths and ~750 cases in the DRC Ebola outbreak, with the director general warning the true scale may be significantly larger due…
HighAlaska runner hospitalized after bear spray encounter on Anchorage trail
An Anchorage runner was hospitalized after using bear spray to fend off a brown bear on Wolverine Bowl trail, marking the second attack in the area in less tha…
HighTartaglione advierte: siestas de más de 30 minutos elevan el riesgo cardíaco y metabólico
El cardiólogo Jorge Tartaglione explicó en LN+ que la somnolencia de media tarde responde a un patrón biológico ancestral y advirtió que siestas mayores a 30 m…
LowManaging Seasonal Depression: Utah Health Guide to SAD Treatment
Millions of Americans experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in fall and winter. Treatment options include light therapy, vitamin D supplements, antidepr…
HighAnvisa aprova Mounjaro para perda de peso; preço segue como barreira
A Anvisa aprovou o uso do Mounjaro (tirzepatida) para controle de peso em pessoas com obesidade ou sobrepeso com comorbidades, expandindo sua indicação além do…
HighH5N1 spreads via air, milk, and wastewater on California dairy farms
H5N1 avian influenza spreads through airborne, wastewater, and milk routes on California dairy farms, with many infected cows showing no symptoms, raising tran…
HighDietitians reveal 4 foods that may help diabetes patients manage blood sugar levels
Diabetes dietitians Diana Licalzi and Jose Tejero recommend four specific foods that can help lower blood sugar levels and support diabetes reversal in Type 2…
MediumScientists identify 'healthiest' ultra-processed foods amid conflicting health evidence
Scientific consensus on ultra-processed foods' health dangers is more nuanced than popular belief suggests, with researchers identifying some UPFs as relativel…
MediumBrazil's SUS to Offer Free Genetic Breast Cancer Testing Within 180 Days
Brazil's Health Ministry announced the inclusion of BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic testing in the public health system (SUS), enabling free access to precision diagnostic…
HighEl cannabis triplica el riesgo de trastornos mentales en adolescentes menores de 17 años
Investigadores de Johns Hopkins demuestran que adolescentes menores de 17 años con trastorno por consumo de cannabis tienen tres veces más riesgo de desarrolla…
HighMajority of men fall for testosterone myth, fueling risky self-treatment trend
A study reveals 54% of men believe a dangerous testosterone myth, with concerning sources of misinformation driving increased TRT prescriptions despite safety…
HighIntellia's in vivo CRISPR therapy becomes first to succeed in Phase 3 trial
Intellia Therapeutics announced its in vivo CRISPR therapy succeeded in Phase 3 trials, marking the first such success for gene-editing treatments. The company…
HighSenate debate reveals deep divide on ultraprocessed foods and health risks
Brazilian Senate held public hearing on ultra-processed foods, which account for 26.7% of adolescent calorie intake. Health experts warned of obesity and chron…
HighOzempic e Mounjaro: entenda por que causam queda de cabelo e enfraquecimento de unhas
Medicamentos para emagrecimento como Ozempic e Mounjaro podem causar queda de cabelo e enfraquecimento de unhas quando usados sem acompanhamento médico, devido…
HighTwo die of measles in Pennsylvania; first US deaths in 2026
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents died from measles, marking the first US measles deaths in 2026 and Pennsylvania's first in 35 years. The state has conf…
HighWhy Men Still Die Earlier Than Women: Tobacco, Gambling and the Manosphere Under Scrutiny
A roundup of studies and a Lancet series examine why men continue to die earlier than women, citing tobacco, gambling and manosphere influences as drivers of a…
MediumSitting all day undermines exercise benefits; doctors link sedentary lifestyle to cancer risk
Medical experts warn that prolonged sitting combined with physical inactivity increases cancer risk across 13 cancer types, even when 30 minutes of daily exerc…
HighThree youths killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Bihar's Supaul district
Three youths died and two were critically injured in a head-on motorcycle collision in Bihar's Supaul district. Overspeeding, negligence, and traffic violation…
HighFDA Approves Eli Lilly's Oral GLP-1 Pill Foundayo in Record 50 Days
The FDA granted expedited approval to Foundayo, an oral GLP-1 medication by Eli Lilly for weight management, in just 50 days. The drug offers flexible dosing w…
HighGlobal pandemic treaty negotiations stall over resource-sharing disputes
After two years of negotiations, WHO member countries failed to finalize a pandemic treaty ahead of this week's assembly, with disputes over vaccine distributi…
HighWest Nile Cases Surge Early; CDC Warns of Severe Neurologic Complications
West Nile virus cases are rising unusually early in 2026, with the highest count since 2004 and concerning rates of severe neurologic disease. Experts attribut…
HighBrazil confirms first Arcturus COVID subvariant case linked to eye inflammation
São Paulo confirmed the first case of Arcturus (XBB.1.16), a COVID-19 subvariant linked to conjunctivitis. The WHO classifies it as a variant of interest with…
HighTech-mediated screening rivals psychiatrist interviews for youth mental health assessment
A randomized controlled trial found that tablet chatbots and humanoid robots can conduct mental health screening interviews for youth with clinical value compa…
HighNew research links excessive screen time to depression and obesity in youth
A meta-analysis of 121 studies finds 20% of depression and 15% of obesity cases in young people are associated with excessive screen time, but experts recommen…
HighWHO says global Ebola risk 'remains low' after first case confirmed in France
A doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo was confirmed as France's first Ebola case, though WHO assesses global risk as low and urges agains…
HighGlobal Action Needed as Ebola Outbreak Threatens to Become Worst on Record
CDC warns a current Ebola outbreak in central Africa could exceed 20,000 cases within three months without urgent public health intervention, potentially match…
HighStopping Statins After 75 Shows No Mortality Risk in First Randomized Trial
A randomized controlled trial found that adults over 75 at low cardiovascular risk who discontinued statins experienced similar three-year survival rates compa…
MediumFDA aprueba Mounjaro para reducir infarto y ACV en diabetes tipo 2 de alto riesgo
La FDA autorizó Mounjaro de Eli Lilly para reducir muerte cardiovascular, infarto y ACV en adultos con diabetes tipo 2 de alto riesgo, mostrando 8% menor tasa…
HighCancer cases surge among young Brazilians; prevention key to reducing mortality
Brazil's cancer cases are projected to reach 781,000 annually by 2026-2028, with alarming increases among younger populations. Expert oncologist emphasizes tha…
HighEarly Detection Transforms Breast Cancer Outcomes in Caribbean
Breast cancer is the leading cancer among Caribbean women, with 14,862 diagnoses and 5,953 deaths in 2022. Early detection significantly improves survival rate…
HighIndian-Origin Man Dies After Eight-Hour Wait for Care at Canadian Hospital
A 44-year-old Indian-origin man died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting over eight hours in a Grey Nuns Hospital emergency area in Edmonton, Canada, des…
MediumNew algorithm accelerates analysis of spatial gene expression data in cancer and development
Researchers develop weighted sliced inverse regression (wSIR), a scalable dimensionality reduction technique for spatial transcriptomics data that preserves bi…
HighUCI del Hospital Nacional de Niños llega al 100% y deja a menores graves esperando una cama
La UCI del Hospital Nacional de Niños de Costa Rica alcanzó el 100% de ocupación con 16 menores críticos y dos traslados diferidos por falta de cupo, en medio…
MediumMIND Diet Linked to Lower Hippocampal Damage, Offering a Possible Clue to Dementia Protection
A Rush University study of 809 postmortem brains links adherence to the MIND diet with lower odds of hippocampal sclerosis, offering a possible biological path…
HighDiet at Disease Onset Shapes Lasting Tissue Inflammation, Mouse Studies Suggest
Mouse studies suggest diet during disease onset shapes lasting tissue inflammatory memory, with short-term high-fat feeding raising inflammation and short-term…
MediumPakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants; families demand accountability
Fourteen babies died in a fire at Islamabad's Institute of Medical Sciences. Grieving families accuse hospital staff and emergency services of abandonment duri…
HighNuevos hallazgos revelan que uno de cada cinco adultos padece covid prolongado
Un estudio del CDC revela que uno de cada cinco adultos que se recuperó de covid-19 experimenta afecciones relacionadas con el covid prolongado, con síntomas r…
HighTrump's GLP-1 Terminology Sparks Medical Community Concerns
Trump's new terminology for GLP-1 drugs has prompted concerns from doctors and patients about potential stigmatization or mischaracterization of these weight-l…
MediumTwo pharmacy students killed in high-speed crash in Kanpur
Two B-Pharma students died and two others were critically injured when their car crashed into a tree in Kanpur after traveling at high speed. Police investigat…
HighResearchers link 'jumping genes' to brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease
UT Health San Antonio researchers identified that tau-induced jumping genes create double-stranded RNA mimicking viral inflammatory triggers in Alzheimer's and…
HighBangladesh launches emergency measles vaccination for 1M+ children as outbreak spreads
Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting over 1 million children as a measles outbreak spreads, with 17 confirmed deaths and 7,500+…
HighBangladesh's Measles Crisis Exposes Global Vaccination Vulnerability
Bangladesh is battling the world's worst measles outbreak with 202,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths since March 2025, largely due to vaccination coverage f…
HighGrandmother's death linked to Mounjaro dose increase, inquest reveals
An inquest heard that a grandmother died after increasing her Mounjaro dose. The case raises questions about medication safety and dosing protocols for the pop…
MediumBird flu returns to France's foie gras region; mass duck culling planned
France detected highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a duck farm in the southwest Gers region, prompting culling of affected flocks and nearby farms to prevent s…
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