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Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving botched execution
Christa Pike, 50, survived a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee and has been discharged from hospital back to prison. She is the only known person…
HighMagnetic Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Autistic Children With Intellectual Disability
A clinical trial found that brief magnetic brain pulses improved communication and social skills in autistic children with intellectual disabilities, with bene…
HighAtlantic City casinos unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink lights, fundraisers
Atlantic City's major casinos are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink lighting, employee mammograms, fundraising events, and donations to cancer re…
HighAnciana de 87 años se recupera notablemente tras intervención urgente por derrame cerebral
Una paciente de 87 años con múltiples comorbilidades sufrió un accidente cerebrovascular y fue tratada exitosamente con trombolisis intravenosa y trombectomía…
HighPope Leo discharged early from Rome hospital following successful lung surgery
Pope Leo was discharged from a Rome hospital ahead of schedule following lung surgery that resulted in a cancer diagnosis. The early discharge suggests a succe…
HighModerate Coffee Intake Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Large Australian Study
A study by Baker Heart and Diabetes Research Institute researchers links moderate daily coffee, of any type, to at least 10% lower mortality versus non-drinker…
LowDavid Sinclair: retrasar el reloj biológico eliminaría las enfermedades del envejecimiento
El profesor de genética de Harvard David Sinclair presenta su teoría sobre el envejecimiento como alteración de información celular, no desgaste irreversible,…
HighSpanish woman hospitalized after hantavirus exposure; suspected cases under isolation
A Catalan woman with hantavirus exposure was admitted to Hospital Clínic after contact with a Dutch woman who died from the virus. Spain's health system is act…
HighMentor's frank advice pivots therapy startup toward profitability
Two psychologists left academia to commercialize their process-based behavior therapy model, pivoting from in-person training to digital delivery during COVID-…
HighIsrael reactivates Ebola isolation tent for NIS 513K amid African outbreak
Israel's Ministry of Health reactivated a specialized isolation tent at cost of NIS 513,000 to prepare for potential Ebola cases, following concerns over virus…
HighBangladesh measles death toll reaches 451 as outbreak accelerates
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has claimed 451 lives as of May 16, with 12 additional child deaths reported in 24 hours. Health experts attribute the crisis to…
HighBH amplia vacinação contra Covid-19 e prevê imunizar 143 mil pessoas de 42 a 46 anos
A Prefeitura de Belo Horizonte amplia a vacinação contra a Covid-19 e pretende imunizar 143 mil pessoas entre 42 e 46 anos, a partir de 8 de julho de 2021.
HighExpert Guide: Lowering HbA1c Below 6.5% Through Lifestyle Fine-Tuning
A 34-year-old with type 2 diabetes and HbA1c of 6.8% can lower it below 6.5% through diet optimization, daily movement, blood sugar monitoring, stress manageme…
HighRoutine blood test hemoglobin levels may signal future dementia risk
A 15-year Korean study of 316,542 adults found that abnormal hemoglobin levels in routine blood tests may indicate future dementia risk, with lowest hemoglobin…
HighAnvisa aprova 18 canetas injetáveis para diabetes e perda de peso; conheça diferenças
A Anvisa aprovou o segundo genérico de semaglutida, ampliando para 18 o total de canetas injetáveis disponíveis no Brasil com semaglutida, liraglutida e tirzep…
HighNorth Korean hacker charged in ransomware attacks on NASA, U.S. hospitals
U.S. federal prosecutors charged a North Korean hacker with leading ransomware attacks on American hospitals and NASA to fund espionage against military and sc…
HighSevere COVID-19 linked to eightfold TB risk spike, vaccination appears protective
Chilean cohort study of 3.6M adults found severe COVID-19 hospitalization associated with 8.9x higher TB risk within one year, with vaccination appearing to re…
HighNepal's Japanese encephalitis deaths surge as vaccination gaps widen
Nine deaths and 37 infections from Japanese encephalitis reported in Nepal in under a month, with health officials warning the toll could rise as peak season a…
HighHidradenitis Suppurativa: Why Recurring Boils Need Early Treatment
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, often-overlooked skin condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide, characterized by painful nodules and abscesses that…
HighCruise ship evacuates hantavirus patients as WHO investigates human transmission
Two crew members will be evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship to the Netherlands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers. The vessel ca…
High¿Quiénes están en riesgo de sufrir coronavirus prolongado?
El COVID prolongado afecta al 13% de infectados con síntomas que persisten más de 28 días. La edad avanzada, sexo femenino y mayor índice de masa corporal aume…
HighDoctor warns: Using water instead of windshield wiper fluid poses health risks
A medical advice column warns that using water instead of windshield wiper fluid can cause diarrhea due to bacterial contamination, highlighting an unusual hea…
MediumEEUU aprueba la primera píldora para perder peso, con el mismo principio activo que Ozempic
La FDA aprobó la primera píldora para la pérdida de peso, con la misma semaglutida que Ozempic. Novo Nordisk prevé su venta en enero de 2026 a partir de 150 dó…
MediumMIT's Machine Learning Model Predicts Molecular Solubility, Accelerating Drug Development
MIT researchers developed a freely available machine learning model that predicts how molecules dissolve in organic solvents, improving pharmaceutical synthesi…
HighStatins safely reduce heart attack and stroke risk in healthy adults over 70
A world-first clinical trial demonstrates statins can safely reduce heart attack and stroke risk in healthy people over 70, challenging previous assumptions ab…
HighVEXAS Syndrome: Rare UBA1 Gene Mutation Poses Life-Threatening Risk to Older Men
VEXAS syndrome is a rare, life-threatening autoinflammatory disorder caused by UBA1 gene mutations, primarily affecting men over 50. Early diagnosis and treatm…
MediumWHO raises Congo Ebola outbreak risk to 'very high' with 750 suspected cases
WHO elevated the Ebola outbreak risk assessment in Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high' at national level, with 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths, whil…
HighRemote bird observatory shuttered amid bird flu outbreak, advocates push for reopening
Australia's oldest and most remote bird observatory has been shuttered for months despite detecting the nation's first bird flu cases nearby, prompting advocat…
HighDoctors Report Surge in Unusual Health Trends Driving Hospital Admissions
Doctors report rising hospitalizations linked to emerging health trends including olfactory issues, stress-related conditions, and lifestyle factors. Medical p…
MediumFour Keys to Strengthen Immunity Against Respiratory Viruses
Medical experts recommend vaccination, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular exercise to strengthen immune defenses against seasonal respiratory viru…
HighOBrien Real Estate Pledges $35K to Good Friday Appeal
OBrien Real Estate pledged $35,000 to the Good Friday Appeal, supporting the Royal Children's Hospital's 95th annual fundraising campaign for life-saving care…
High16-Year Study Links Female Bodybuilding to Elevated Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
A 16-year European study of 9,447 female bodybuilders found sudden cardiac death was the leading cause of death, occurring at rates 57% lower than males but si…
HighFrance faces mass duck cull as H5N8 bird flu threatens foie gras industry
France's foie gras industry calls for preventive mass duck culling as H5N8 bird flu spreads across southwestern farms, with 350,000 birds already slaughtered a…
HighDecades of hospital samples reveal how superbug Acinetobacter baumannii evolved antibiotic resistance in waves
Researchers analyzing decades-old hospital samples traced how Acinetobacter baumannii evolved antibiotic resistance in waves, becoming a dominant global threat…
HighInternational trial shows combined therapy cuts prostate cancer progression by 21 points
An international clinical trial of 599 patients demonstrates that combining enzalutamide and talazoparib significantly reduces prostate cancer progression and…
HighGeorge RR Martin tests positive for Covid, misses House of the Dragon premiere
Author George RR Martin tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him to miss House of the Dragon's world premiere and other LA events despite following strict pre…
HighGPs Key to Maximizing Australia's Lung Cancer Screening Program
Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program has screened over 90,000 patients in 10 months. GPs receive practical guidance on eligibility criteria, prop…
HighFive Non-Motor Signs That May Signal Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease
Early non-motor symptoms like olfactory loss, sleep disturbances, and handwriting changes can precede motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease by years, enabling…
HighUE garante 600 milhões de doses da BioNTech/Pfizer em 2021 após ativar opção de mais 100 milhões
A Comissão Europeia ativou a opção contratual para mais 100 milhões de doses da vacina BioNTech/Pfizer, elevando para 600 milhões as entregas à UE em 2021.
HighCorpos de Lewy e Alzheimer: entenda as doenças que afetavam Patrick Stewart
O ator Patrick Stewart morreu aos 86 anos após conviver com Alzheimer e demência com corpos de Lewy, doenças neurodegenerativas que ainda não têm cura.
HighEstudio revela diferencias clave en el alzhéimer entre hombres y mujeres
Investigación del Hospital Clínic de Barcelona detecta diferencias significativas en proteínas sanguíneas entre hombres y mujeres con alzhéimer, abriendo camin…
HighArgentina Investigates Hantavirus Outbreak as Cruise Ship Cases Spread Globally
Argentina is investigating the source of a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with cases confirmed among passengers and crew requiring quarantine mea…
HighGujarat Leads India's Ebola Screening With 2,905 Passengers Checked
Gujarat screened 2,905 passengers for Ebola, leading India's surveillance efforts following WHO's PHEIC declaration. India has screened 10,974 international tr…
HighKasaragod teen diagnosed with rare, fatal brain-eating amoeba infection from pond swim
An 18-year-old from Kasaragod, Kerala contracted Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) after swimming in a contaminated freshwater pond, with a 97% mortali…
HighEngland sees sharp rise in miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy admissions post-COVID
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have increased in England since 2021, with a 20-year analysis revealing persistent socioeconomic ineq…
HighMedical experts weigh in on Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis
The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis following right lung surgery. Medical experts discussed potential prognosis with CBS News.
HighDana-Farber Scientists Accelerate CAR-T Cell Production for Multiple Myeloma
Dana-Farber scientists achieve record-breaking CAR-T cell production in 24 days for multiple myeloma patients, potentially eliminating months-long treatment de…
HighAustralia confirms first H5N1 case in mainland seabird, raising spread concerns
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a mainland seabird, a greater crested tern in South Australia, raising concerns the virus is spreading beyo…
HighScience Reframes Exercise: Weight Loss Isn't the Real Prize, Heart Health Is
The American Heart Association challenges the weight-loss-focused approach to exercise, revealing that physical activity's true value lies in cardiometabolic h…
HighGeisinger warns of potential measles exposure at Danville Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania issued a public warning of potential measles exposure, with cases rising in Snyder County.
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