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Tempo Overturns on NH-44 in Udhampur; One Dead, Several Injured
A tempo overturned on NH-44 near Udhampur early Thursday, killing one passenger and injuring several others. The vehicle lost control while traveling from Jamm…
HighPlant-based diets cut multimorbidity risk by nearly a third, major European study shows
A multinational study of 400,000+ Europeans finds that higher adherence to plant-based diets reduces the risk of developing multiple chronic diseases simultane…
HighFiber's Health Benefits Aren't One-Size-Fits-All, Doctor Explains
Medical experts explain that fiber intake is not one-size-fits-all, with individual needs varying based on personal health factors and digestive capacity.
HighRobotic surgery transforms pancreatic treatment with smaller incisions, faster recovery
Robotic-assisted surgery is revolutionizing pancreatic treatment through smaller incisions, greater precision, and faster recovery compared to traditional open…
HighNZ scientists launch project to develop better vaccines for older people
NZ researchers are collaborating with Scottish scientists to understand how immune cells change with age, aiming to develop more effective vaccines for older p…
HighHantavirus outbreak sparks debate over public health messaging and anxiety
A hantavirus outbreak involving cruise ship passengers in New York has sparked debate about appropriate public health messaging and whether media coverage risk…
MediumCruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak: Dozens of Passengers, Including Americans, Flew Home Before Exposure Known
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has killed three people and infected dozens, with passengers from 23 countries—including 17 Americans—having alread…
HighSpeeding Car Splits in Two on Rajkot Railway Bridge, Killing Three
A speeding car crashed into a divider on a Rajkot railway bridge early Sunday, splitting the vehicle and killing three occupants. A fourth person remains in cr…
MediumMinas Gerais authorized to import 428,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine
Minas Gerais received Anvisa approval to import 428,000 doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, sufficient to vaccinate 214,000 residents. The authorization inclu…
HighNorth Yorkshire man raises awareness of rare PSP diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis
Graham Wright, 77, diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), is campaigning to raise awareness of the rare degenerative neurological condition that…
HighSanidad y las comunidades aprueban vetar al público en fútbol y baloncesto profesional por la Covid-19
El Consejo Interterritorial del SNS aprobará prohibir la asistencia de público en competiciones internacionales de fútbol y baloncesto profesional por la expan…
MediumNew blood test shows promise for earlier, cheaper Alzheimer's detection
Researchers developed a new blood test using BD-tau antibodies that can detect Alzheimer's disease more affordably and non-invasively than current methods, pot…
HighGrace Anne Koppel Defies COPD Odds, Advocates for Disease Awareness
Grace Anne Koppel, wife of ABC News anchor Ted Koppel, shares her 25-year journey living with severe COPD, challenging misconceptions that the disease only aff…
HighU.S. Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya Sparks Debate Among Locals and Medical Experts
A new U.S. quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya faces opposition from local residents and experienced health professionals who question it…
HighMajor Study Links Even Small Daily Ultra-Processed Food Servings to Higher Disease Risk
A major study finds that consuming even small daily servings of ultra-processed foods correlates with increased risk of serious illness and death, prompting re…
HighPharmacist-led menopause clinics boost women's knowledge and confidence through peer support
Pharmacist-led group consultations for menopause care in Scotland produced dramatic gains in knowledge and confidence among participants, with peer support eme…
HighCardiologists warn ultra-processed foods pose serious heart disease risk
Medical experts warn that ultra-processed foods consumed by millions daily significantly increase heart disease risk and early mortality, calling it a major he…
HighIt's Not Too Late: What to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Season
Health officials across several US states and outlets urge residents to get flu shots now, even as the season progresses, ahead of the holidays.
LowEstudo da USP liga consumo excessivo de pipoca de micro-ondas a alterações cerebrais em camundongos
Estudo da USP com camundongos associa consumo prolongado de diacetil, presente na pipoca de micro-ondas, a alterações cerebrais ligadas ao Alzheimer. Os pesqui…
MediumScientists discover hidden cellular defect that triggers IBD relapses even during remission
Researchers discovered a persistent molecular defect in intestinal cells of IBD patients that remains even during remission, potentially explaining why the dis…
HighFour-year-old dies from severe burns after falling into hot sambar vessel
A four-year-old boy died from severe burns after accidentally falling into a vessel of hot sambar while his father was preparing dinner at a residential school…
HighStress fractures: Early detection of foot, shin pain prevents surgery
Persistent foot, shin, and groin pain during physical activity may indicate stress fractures, progressive bone injuries that worsen without medical attention.…
HighDGCA Issues Ebola Safety Guidelines for Airlines Following WHO Emergency Declaration
India's aviation regulator DGCA issued comprehensive guidelines for airlines following WHO's Ebola emergency declaration in DRC and Uganda, mandating passenger…
HighInflation surges to 3.8% as fuel prices spike, but RBA holds steady
Australia's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.8% in June quarter, driven by fuel prices and rising healthcare costs, exceeding RBA's target despite expectation…
HighCBS Broadcast From China Halted After On-Air Medical Emergency
A CBS Evening News broadcast from Taiwan covering Trump's China visit was abruptly halted when a cameraman suffered a medical emergency on-air. The crew called…
HighEbola outbreak reveals world 'failing' pandemic preparedness test, ex-CDC chief warns
Former CDC director Tom Frieden warns the world is unprepared for future pandemics, citing inadequate response to current Ebola outbreak and underfunded US pub…
HighMigraines Linked to Stroke, Heart Disease and Multiple Serious Conditions
Medical experts warn that migraine sufferers, particularly those with aura, face elevated risks for stroke, heart disease, depression, IBS, and other serious c…
MediumNew compounds halt enzyme clumping to protect brain cells in Alzheimer's models
Researchers developed chemical compounds that prevent an enzyme called GRK2 from clumping on brain cell mitochondria, slowing memory loss and cell death in Alz…
HighColombia registra 3.795 casos de covid-19 en una semana; doce muertes reportadas
Colombia reportó 3.795 nuevos casos de COVID-19 entre el 13 y 19 de mayo, con 12 muertes en la semana. El país acumula 6.099.111 contagios totales y 139.833 fa…
HighEarly psychiatric medication in children reduces substance use disorder risk by 30-35%
A Massachusetts General Hospital study of 26 prior research projects involving nearly 6 million individuals found that treating psychiatric disorders with medi…
HighEton Pharmaceuticals to Present at 10th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference
Eton Pharmaceuticals announced its management will participate in the 10th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference from February 24 to 26, 2021.
MediumEl agotamiento del juicio moral en tiempos de pandemia socava la salud pública
La pandemia ha intensificado el juicio social y la censura entre personas, agotando la salud mental colectiva y socavando medidas de salud pública al desalenta…
HighDietary Fiber Emerges as Natural LDL Cholesterol Reducer, Doctors Say
Medical experts highlight fiber's significant role in naturally lowering LDL cholesterol levels, with growing consumer and industry focus on fiber-rich solutio…
MediumEli Lilly Sues Black Market Sellers of Experimental Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly filed lawsuits against six companies for illegally selling retatrutide, its experimental GLP-1 obesity drug, and is calling on platforms and regulato…
HighScientists identify immune pathway that worsens tau-linked neurodegeneration
Researchers identified that dendritic cells in lymph nodes prime immune cells that infiltrate the brain and worsen tau-related neurodegeneration. Blocking this…
HighLambda variant spreads in South America as scientists seek answers on vaccine efficacy
Preliminary studies suggest existing vaccines may neutralize the Lambda COVID-19 variant spreading across South America, but definitive evidence on efficacy, s…
MediumHombres con testosterona baja tienen seis veces más riesgo de morir por Covid-19
Investigación de Milán demuestra que hombres hospitalizados por Covid-19 con niveles bajos de testosterona tienen seis veces más probabilidades de morir y requ…
HighWHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern over an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda caused by the rare Bundibugyo variant, with 80 c…
HighGuggenheim Museum Tests Positive for Legionella in Hot Water System
The Guggenheim Museum in New York City's Upper West Side has tested positive for legionella bacteria in its hot water system, prompting health alerts for build…
HighChina, North Korea reopen border rail trade after 2-year COVID shutdown
China and North Korea resumed cross-border rail freight transport between Dandong and Sinuiju after a two-year COVID-19 closure, reopening their main trade art…
HighSussexes' New York 'tour' criticized as image-focused spectacle lacking substance
Prince Harry and Meghan's self-styled New York tour mimicked royal logistics but lacked substantive charitable purpose, prioritizing image-building over meanin…
MediumExpert breaks down three risk levels for monkeypox transmission
As monkeypox cases exceed 5,800 nationally, infectious disease experts categorize transmission risk into three levels, with prolonged skin-to-skin contact posi…
HighLab-Made Antibodies Protect Malaria-Exposed Adults for Six Months in Mali Trial
An NIH-developed antibody given as a single IV dose protected Malian adults against malaria for at least six months in a trial published in the New England Jou…
HighCasimiro de Abreu inicia vacinação contra dengue com profissionais de saúde
Casimiro de Abreu launches dengue vaccination campaign prioritizing healthcare workers at municipal hospital. Single-dose Butantan vaccine covers all four deng…
HighKenya's Ebola cases expose gaps in US global health response
Kenya's first Ebola cluster emerges as eight cases confirmed, while US funding cuts, WHO withdrawal, and a controversial quarantine center undermine regional o…
HighPennsylvania health officials urge vaccination as new COVID-19 shots become available
Pennsylvania's health secretary is urging residents to get updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines as respiratory virus season approaches, emphasizing the benefits o…
HighGlobal contact tracing underway after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills three
An outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and infected five confirmed cases, prompting international contact tracing effo…
HighEight countries track rare Andes hantavirus outbreak from cruise ship; three deaths confirmed
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has spread to at least eight countries with eight confirmed cases and three deaths. The rare Andes s…
HighPoor Immunisation and Insecurity Fuel Vaccine-Derived Polio in Nigeria, Virologists Warn
Nigerian virologists warn that poor routine immunisation, insecurity, fake finger-marking and poor sanitation are sustaining circulating vaccine-derived poliov…
MediumBacteria Share Proteins to Survive Antibiotics, Study Reveals
Researchers discovered bacteria cooperatively share proteins via membrane vesicles to help dormant cells survive antibiotics, explaining antibiotic resistance…
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