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Walking Week promotes mental and physical health as study backs 30-minute daily routine
Ireland's National Walking Week launches Monday with focus on mindful movement and workplace wellness. Research shows regular brisk walking reduces risk of car…
HighAfrica CDC Convenes Emergency Regional Meeting as Non-Zaire Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DRC
Africa CDC convenes urgent coordination meeting after confirmed Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri Province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Regional spread…
HighHeart Health Requires Daily Priority, Not Luxury: Expert Compares Cardiac Care to Budget Management
Cardiovascular disease is now the leading cause of death globally, driven by modern lifestyle habits including poor diet, sedentary behavior, and obesity. Expe…
HighNigeria's First Ebola Patient Holidayed in Uganda, Officials Say, Contradicting Kampala's Account
Nigeria's first confirmed Ebola case, a woman based in Abuja, travelled to Kampala, but Uganda's health ministry disputes her travel account. Officials have is…
MediumMachine learning model improves ICU mortality predictions beyond traditional methods
Researchers developed a machine learning model that predicts ICU patient mortality risk more accurately than traditional APACHE scoring, potentially improving…
HighSindh's Official Dengue Count of 819 Trails Hospital Data Showing More Than 12,000 Cases in Six Weeks
Official Sindh figures list 819 dengue cases, while hospital and lab data show over 12,000 in six weeks, suggesting an outbreak that the government count may u…
MediumStudy links PCOS to elevated heart disease risk in women
New research reveals women with PCOS face substantially higher cardiovascular disease risk beyond reproductive concerns. The condition's metabolic effects—insu…
HighCDC confirms Mexican lettuce at Taco Bell linked to multistate cyclospora outbreak
Federal health officials identified Mexican lettuce served at Taco Bell in five U.S. states as the source of a cyclospora outbreak affecting over 30 states, su…
HighFDA Approves First Narcolepsy Drug Targeting Root Cause, Not Just Symptoms
FDA has approved ORZEYFUL, the first narcolepsy drug targeting the disorder's underlying cause rather than just symptoms, marking a significant breakthrough fo…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak poised to become deadliest on record
The Congo Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West African epidemic that killed over 11,000 people. The faster-spreading Bundibugyo variant has…
HighOntario child's rabies death prompts urgent warnings on bat contact
Doctors detail a fatal 2024 rabies case in an Ontario child exposed to a bat, urging immediate medical attention for any bat contact. Post-exposure vaccination…
HighBrazilian hospital leads stroke prevention study published in top medical journal
Hospital Moinhos de Vento led the Trident clinical trial published in New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrating a triple-pill combination reduces recurren…
HighSix-year-old Ebola patient abducted from DR Congo hospital amid outbreak
A six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother were taken from a hospital in eastern DR Congo by armed men, highlighting growing mistrust of treatment facilities…
High$15M trial to clarify stem cell transplant vs. non-transplant therapy for older AML patients
A $15 million clinical trial will compare stem cell transplantation versus non-transplant therapy for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia, addressing deca…
HighBlood test for Alzheimer's reaches 95% accuracy, promising to transform diagnosis
Blood tests for Alzheimer's disease have achieved 95% diagnostic accuracy, potentially transforming early detection by replacing expensive imaging and invasive…
HighSpinal Cord Injury Drug KCL-286 Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's DNA Damage and Inflammation in Mice
King's College London researchers report that KCL-286, a spinal cord injury drug that has passed Phase 1 safety trials, repaired DNA breaks and reduced inflamm…
MediumMany Prostate Cancers Don't Require Immediate Treatment, Doctors Say
Medical experts highlight that many prostate cancers don't require immediate treatment, emphasizing the importance of early detection and informed decision-mak…
MediumAlbanese set for major press conference as Morrison ministerial role controversy unfolds
PM Albanese announces Moderna's mRNA vaccine facility at Monash University while addressing supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by pandemic. Press conference…
HighTwo New Stem Cell Transplant Cases Expand HIV Cure Count to 13
Two patients appear HIV-free after stem cell transplants for cancer, bringing documented cure cases to 13. The cases provide insights for broader HIV cure rese…
HighRapid blood test cuts heart attack diagnosis time from 2 hours to 20 minutes
A new blood test can diagnose heart attacks within 20 minutes instead of two hours, reducing patient wait times and emergency department overcrowding while mai…
HighPope Leo XIV's brother Louis also battling cancer, wife confirms
Louis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV's older brother in Florida, has multiple myeloma and is undergoing clinical trial treatment. The diagnosis comes as the Pope himsel…
HighBangladesh dengue surge hits record daily toll with 9 deaths, 740 new cases
Bangladesh reports 9 dengue deaths and 740 new cases in 24 hours, marking the year's highest daily toll. September has become the deadliest month with 57 fatal…
HighTHC-CBD Combination Significantly Reduces Agitation in Late-Stage Dementia
A clinical trial found that a medical THC-CBD combination significantly reduced agitation in late-stage dementia patients, with nearly 90% showing improvement…
HighPlant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer, Review Finds
A comprehensive review of 20+ years of research finds vegetarian and vegan diets associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, though rese…
HighAkeso's ivonescimab cuts lung cancer death risk by 34% in late-stage trial
Akeso's ivonescimab demonstrated a 34% reduction in death risk compared to PD-1 inhibitors in late-stage lung cancer trials, marking a significant advancement…
HighCairns Hospital opens $5.6m Cancer Care Hub with community support
Cairns Hospital has opened a $5.6 million Cancer Care Hub featuring expanded treatment capacity, on-site chemotherapy production, and enhanced patient amenitie…
HighMexico urged to integrate liver disease screening into diabetes, obesity programs
Experts call for Mexico to integrate liver disease screening into existing diabetes and obesity programs, as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver d…
HighEbola outbreak in Congo raises questions about early detection and U.S. response
A Bundibugyo virus Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern, with questio…
HighDRC's Ebola outbreak fastest-growing on record as vaccine trials begin
The Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in DRC has become the fastest growing in viral history with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five provinces,…
HighFDA Approves Eton's DESMODA, the First Oral Liquid Desmopressin for Central Diabetes Insipidus
Eton Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of DESMODA, an oral desmopressin solution for central diabetes insipidus, with commercial launch expected March 9,…
MediumSweden launches national rare disease registry to improve diagnosis and care coordination
Sweden is implementing RaraSwed, a national registry to standardize data collection for rare disease patients, addressing fragmented care and diagnostic delays…
HighResearchers identify drug combo to overcome chemotherapy resistance in aggressive breast cancer
Researchers identified a therapeutic vulnerability in triple-negative breast cancers resistant to chemotherapy by combining PARP and ATR inhibitors, with LIG1…
HighSimvastatin Shows Promise as Adjuvant Therapy for Stubborn Periodontitis
Research reveals simvastatin, a common cholesterol drug, enhances antibiotic effectiveness against periodontitis by blocking bacterial cell invasion, reducing…
HighTwo die of measles in Pennsylvania as US cases hit 35-year high
Two unvaccinated people died of measles in Pennsylvania as US cases hit a 35-year high. Declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy are driving the resur…
HighPope Leo XIV Needs No Further Treatment After Lung Cancer Surgery, Vatican Says
Vatican says Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung adenocarcinoma surgery, with disease confirmed as localised. He resumed public audiences days a…
HighStudy reveals resistance mechanism in hard-to-treat eye cancer
Thomas Jefferson University researchers tested a drug combination for metastatic uveal melanoma and discovered why some tumors resist treatment, identifying el…
HighTargeting Senescent Fat Cells Opens New Front Against Lethal Ovarian Cancer
Researchers found ovarian cancer induces fat cell senescence to fuel metastasis. Senolytics dasatinib+quercetin and resveratrol reversed this, reducing tumor s…
MediumVir, GSK seek FDA approval for intramuscular COVID-19 antibody option
Vir Biotechnology and GlaxoSmithKline requested FDA authorization to administer sotrovimab via intramuscular injection instead of intravenous infusion, potenti…
HighResurfaced 2022 Hantavirus Tweet Fuels Panic; Experts Urge Fact-Checking
A resurfaced 2022 hantavirus tweet fuels online panic amid the MV Hondius outbreak. Health experts warn against misinformation spread and provide guidance on v…
HighKilifi opens first chemotherapy centre, ending costly Mombasa journeys for cancer patients
Kilifi County Referral Hospital launched its first dedicated chemotherapy centre in June 2025, eliminating costly travel to Mombasa for cancer patients. The fa…
HighVacunas de ARN mensajero: tecnología segura que revoluciona la inmunización tras Covid-19
Las vacunas de ARNm de Pfizer-BioNTech y Moderna representan un avance científico prometedor contra la Covid-19, utilizando una tecnología estudiada décadas qu…
HighLandmark study identifies 91 genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's, including 16 new targets
A large consensus meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies has identified 91 genetic loci linked to Alzheimer's disease, including 16 previously unknow…
HighAustralia races to become first nation to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia has recorded zero cervical cancer diagnoses in women under 25 for the first time, putting it on track to become the world's first country to eliminat…
HighHantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises questions about climate change's role in disease spread
A cruise ship hantavirus outbreak has arrived in Tenerife, raising questions about whether climate change is increasing human exposure to the virus through rod…
MediumLightweight AI Model Achieves 98.9% Accuracy in Alzheimer's Detection from Brain MRI
Researchers developed CortexNet, a lightweight convolutional neural network achieving 98.91% accuracy in Alzheimer's detection from brain MRI scans while requi…
HighBritish Doctor Infected With Ebola in Congo Evacuated to London for Treatment
A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been evacuated to a London hospital for treatment, according to multiple…
MediumBlood test detects cancer DNA 3 years before diagnosis in early study
A new blood test detected cancer-linked DNA mutations up to 3 years before diagnosis in a small study, potentially enabling earlier treatment, though larger tr…
MediumNigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in a woman who traveled from Uganda, marking the virus's spread to multiple African countries with a 50% fatality rate.
HighDengue vaccine TAK-003 shows strong safety profile in European travelers
A study of 1,028 vaccinated travelers in Catalonia confirms TAK-003 dengue vaccine safety, with no serious adverse events and mostly mild reactions that decrea…
HighMetformin May Offer Similar Benefits as Exercise
A common diabetes drug may mimic one key effect of exercise in prostate cancer patients. Researchers found metformin boosts an “exercise molecule” linked to ap…
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