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Wyoming graduate student arrested for allegedly poisoning colleague's tea with chemical
A Chinese microbiology graduate student was arrested at LAX after allegedly poisoning a colleague's tea with acrylamide and attempting to flee to China, prosec…
HighCampanha de vacinação contra gripe segue em 35 pontos do DF
A Secretaria de Saúde do DF mantém 35 pontos de imunização contra influenza, alertando sobre a importância da vacinação. A campanha ainda não atingiu a meta de…
HighDelhi man killed intervening in street fight; brother wounded
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death in central Delhi after attempting to break up a street fight, while his brother sustained injuries in the attack by unid…
HighGeorgia officer killed in hotel shootout during fraud investigation
A Gwinnett County police officer was killed and another seriously wounded in a shootout at a suburban Atlanta hotel Sunday after a suspect opened fire during a…
HighChad Study Finds Women Misdiagnosed for Genital Schistosomiasis, Often Mistaken for an STI
A mixed-methods study in southern Chad finds widespread misconception that female genital schistosomiasis is an STI, leading to antibiotic misprescription, sti…
MediumCBS Sunday Morning explores tick epidemic, jazz history and artistic resilience
CBS News Sunday Morning previews its Aug. 23 broadcast featuring investigations into tick-borne Alpha-gal syndrome, artist profiles, and tributes to cultural f…
HighCannabidiol shows promise as potential treatment for neonatal brain injuries
Spanish researchers are developing an oral cannabidiol treatment for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a birth-related brain injury affecting 2 million…
MediumPerú registra 15 casos de variante delta; Minsa alerta sobre expansión comunitaria
Peru's Health Ministry reported three new Delta variant cases in Lima, bringing the national total to 15. Officials warn the virus is spreading across multiple…
HighCinco frutas que podem ajudar a combater a inflamação, segundo a Harvard Health Publishing
A Harvard Health Publishing destacou cinco grupos de frutas com nutrientes e compostos com potencial anti-inflamatório, associados à prevenção de diabetes e do…
MediumPerú debate su rezago en innovación tecnológica frente a potencias regionales
Foro internacional examina cómo Perú se posiciona tecnológicamente frente a otros países latinoamericanos, con énfasis en modernizar la diplomacia para integra…
MediumCongo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 100 deaths amid conflict-hampered response
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 100 deaths among 550 confirmed cases, with ongoing conflict hampering medical response efforts and resource availability.
HighRFK Jr. and FDA veteran align on ultraprocessed food crisis, targeting GRAS loophole
Health Secretary RFK Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler are leading efforts to restrict ultraprocessed foods, comparing the public health crisis to tobacco…
HighUganda seals Congo border as rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak nears 1,000 cases
Uganda closed its border with Congo as suspected Bundibugyo Ebola cases near 1,000, defying WHO guidance. The rare virus strain has no approved vaccines or med…
HighGene therapy offers potential one-time treatment for rare bone disease
Researchers demonstrate promising preclinical results for a gene therapy treating hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disorder, potentially replacing current weekly…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak spirals as healthcare system buckles under strain
A new Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri province is spreading rapidly with nearly 750 suspected cases, overwhelming fragile healthcare systems. Aid cuts, conflict,…
HighGSK's bepirovirsen achieves functional cure in 19% of chronic hepatitis B patients
GSK's experimental drug bepirovirsen achieves functional cure in 19% of chronic hepatitis B patients, compared to less than 1% with current treatments, marking…
HighEngineered probiotic bacteria show promise against hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
University of Chicago researchers developed BifidoSumIL-2, an engineered probiotic bacterium that delivers immune-stimulating therapy directly into pancreatic…
HighBrain-mapping technique identifies Alzheimer's-vulnerable cells in hippocampus
Researchers using advanced brain-mapping identified specific memory-related neurons vulnerable to tau protein buildup in Alzheimer's disease, offering potentia…
HighNYC declares end to deadly Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak that killed 7
NYC Health Department announced Friday that a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has ended after 114 cases, 7 deaths, and 90 hospitalizati…
HighEssalud no refiere a anciana con derrame pericárdico hace un mes pese a riesgo vital
Una mujer de 70 años internada en Hospital Grau con derrame pericárdico no puede ser referida al Hospital Almenara desde hace un mes, pese a tres solicitudes y…
HighRaúl sobrevive a dos meses en la UCI por una infección pulmonar y convive con una diabetes complicada
Raúl relata sus dos meses en la UCI por un aspergiloma pulmonar complicado con empiema y sepsis, y las secuelas que arrastra tras su diagnóstico de diabetes ti…
MediumZambia Intensifies Ebola Screening as DRC Outbreak Spreads
Zambia has cleared two suspected Ebola cases and strengthened border screening following a Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with…
MediumEarly detection transforms outlook for amyloidosis, a disease often missed for years
Amyloidosis, a rare protein-folding disease historically difficult to diagnose, is becoming more treatable with new FDA-approved therapies that can halt progre…
HighNational Doctors' Day 2026: Honoring Healers and Their Well-Being
India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, 2026, honoring Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy's legacy. This year's theme focuses on doctors' mental health and well-be…
HighWHO declares global health emergency as Ebola deaths exceed 100 in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak with at least 100 confirmed deaths, prompting the WHO to declare the ninth global health emergen…
HighExtended Sleep Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Protein Levels in Blood
UT Health San Antonio research reveals that prolonged sleep hours correlate with elevated levels of phosphorylated tau, an Alzheimer's-related protein, with ef…
MediumColumbia engineers develop first multi-organ chip to model cancer metastasis in human tissue
Columbia Engineering researchers developed a multi-organ chip that mimics cancer metastasis using human tissues, offering a human-based alternative to animal m…
HighGLP-1 drugs may reduce breast cancer risk by up to 30%, study suggests
Recent studies suggest GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower breast cancer risk by up to 30%, with potential benefits across multiple cancer types, prompting renew…
MediumDanny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis at 79
Actor Danny Glover has publicly disclosed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis at age 79, sharing his experience and emphasizing that life continues despite the c…
HighMystery organ emerges as key to longevity and cancer prevention
Research suggests a previously understudied organ may play a significant role in human longevity and cancer development, opening new avenues for medical interv…
MediumNutribray Emphasizes Nutrition's Role in Women's Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nutrition company Nutribray highlights women's health and maternal nutrition during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing responsible health com…
MediumWHO urges India to adopt risk-based COVID strategy over blanket restrictions
WHO's India representative advocates targeted, risk-based approaches to COVID-19 containment rather than blanket travel bans and movement restrictions, emphasi…
HighStroke Epidemic Strikes Young Nigerians as Lifestyle Factors Drive Rising Cases
Medical experts warn of a growing stroke epidemic among Nigerian youth driven by poor lifestyle choices, undiagnosed hypertension, and urban stressors. Up to 2…
HighBryan Johnson's Autoimmune Diagnosis Reshapes His Longevity Mission
Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease, prompting him to reconsider his optimization-focused approach to…
HighRare Bundibugyo Ebola Variant Spreads in Congo With No Specific Treatments
A rare Bundibugyo ebola variant is causing an outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo with nearly 120 deaths. No specific treatments or vaccines exist, forcin…
HighDeteriorating Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Health Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
A new study reveals that deteriorating heart, kidney, and metabolic health are associated with increased cancer risk, suggesting interconnected pathways betwee…
MediumReview: No Supplements Yet Proven to Slow Parkinson's, Though Some Show Promise
A comprehensive review finds no dietary supplements have proven to slow Parkinson's disease progression, though omega-3 fatty acids, nicotinamide riboside, and…
HighNanopore Sensors Paired With AI Could Identify Single Virus Particles, Osaka Team Reports
Osaka University researchers developed a nanopore sensing method combined with AI that identifies individual virus particles by electrical current changes, wit…
MediumDR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 1,307 cases, 377 deaths as virus spreads to fourth province
DR Congo confirms 1,307 Ebola cases with 377 deaths as outbreak spreads to a fourth province. Authorities ban mass gatherings in Kinshasa to contain spread, ra…
HighUS declares end to largest cyclosporiasis outbreak; 12,000+ cases linked to Mexican lettuce
The CDC declared the largest US cyclosporiasis outbreak over after affecting 12,000+ people across 21 states, linked to Mexican lettuce imports. Two deaths and…
HighEbola death toll surpasses 200 in DRC; 10 African nations flagged as at-risk
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 204 Ebola deaths across three provinces with 867 suspected cases. WHO declares international emergency as Uganda confirms…
HighVancouver Island vets warn of rabies-positive bat; no human cases reported
Vancouver Island veterinary clinics warn of a rabies-positive bat found in Campbell River's Willow Point area in July. Health officials advise avoiding bat con…
MediumCanada deploys consular support as hantavirus cruise ship reaches Tenerife
Canada has deployed a consular officer to the Canary Islands ahead of a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak arriving Sunday, with four Canadians aboard and…
HighExperts Challenge Efficacy of Probiotics and Popular Remedies for IBS
Medical experts report that probiotics and popular alternative remedies are ineffective for treating irritable bowel syndrome, contradicting widespread consume…
MediumResearchers develop retina model revealing how CLN3-Batten disease damages vision
Researchers developed a 3D retina model revealing that CLN3-Batten disease begins with support cell dysfunction, not photoreceptor damage, and identified acid…
HighFDA maintains Taylor Farms lettuce link to Cyclospora outbreak despite test retraction
The FDA continues to link Taylor Farms lettuce to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak despite a retracted test, though definitively tracing the source remains cha…
HighManitoba expands hepatitis A vaccine access ahead of Indigenous Summer Games
Manitoba has expanded free hepatitis A vaccine eligibility ahead of the Indigenous Summer Games as an ongoing outbreak continues spreading across the province,…
HighBangladesh confirms 15 measles deaths, launches emergency vaccination drive
Bangladesh confirms 15 measles deaths and launches emergency nationwide immunization drive starting Sunday, targeting high-risk areas amid global resurgence of…
HighMedical Guidelines Update Iron Deficiency Diagnostic Standards
New iron deficiency diagnostic standards have been released, with updated ferritin thresholds recommended in guidelines. The changes aim to improve diagnosis a…
MediumAI Detects ADHD Risk Years Before Diagnosis by Analyzing Medical Records
Researchers developed an AI tool that analyzes electronic health records to identify ADHD risk in children years before traditional diagnosis, potentially enab…
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