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Brazil's child obesity crisis: experts debunk myths delaying treatment
Over 4.2 million Brazilian children aged 0-9 are overweight, with experts debunking common myths that delay diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity.
HighWomen's Silent Health Crisis: What You Need to Know About Bone Density
Health experts outline key facts about bone density and osteoporosis, emphasizing screening timing and hormone replacement therapy's role in bone health for wo…
MediumPresley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died at 27 at a rehabilitation facility. The model had publicly advocated for mental health awareness after s…
HighCeará recebe 122 mil doses de Coronavac até quarta-feira
Ceará Governor Camilo Santana announced the state will receive 122,000 Coronavac doses by Wednesday, with plans to negotiate direct vaccine purchases to supple…
HighGerman paediatrician charged with 130 counts of child sexual abuse
A 46-year-old paediatrician in Brandenburg, Germany has been charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse including child rape, allegedly committed between 2013-202…
HighGerman researchers link fatty diets to colorectal cancer via gut bacteria
German researchers have identified a causal link between high-fat Western diets and colorectal cancer, showing that fatty foods promote gut bacteria producing…
HighUltraprocessed Foods Now Make Up Two-Thirds of Children's Calories, Up From 61% in 1999
A JAMA study of NHANES data finds ultraprocessed foods rose from 61% to 67% of children's caloric intake between 1999 and 2018, with larger increases among Bla…
HighBrain implant restores sensation and movement in paralyzed patient
A neuroprosthesis implant enabled a tetraplegic man to regain hand movement and sensation, allowing him to feed himself and drink independently for the first t…
HighAir Pollution Directly Linked to Alzheimer's Risk, Major US Study Finds
Major US study of 27.8 million Medicare beneficiaries finds long-term air pollution exposure directly increases Alzheimer's risk, largely independent of chroni…
HighFDA aprueba primera vacuna contra virus respiratorio sincitial para adultos mayores
La FDA aprobó Arexvy, la primera vacuna contra el VRS para adultos mayores de 60 años, tras 60 años de investigación científica. La vacuna mostró 83% de eficac…
HighUK secures 5m bird flu vaccine doses as pandemic precaution
The UK has contracted five million doses of H5N1 bird flu vaccine as pandemic preparedness, with no current evidence of human-to-human transmission but growing…
HighAntidepressants Found in Shark Brains Off Brazil, Exposing Pharmaceutical Pollution Crisis
Sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant, has been detected in hammerhead shark brains off Rio de Janeiro, revealing how pharmaceutical contamination tra…
MediumDR Congo launches Ebola vaccine trials for frontline health workers
DR Congo is beginning vaccine trials using the Ervebo vaccine for frontline health workers combating the country's current Ebola outbreak, hoping the proven va…
HighFlu season arrives: Michigan residents urged to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines
As flu season begins, health authorities recommend residents get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Multiple outlets provide guidance on vaccination ti…
HighSen. Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke; Office Says He Is Responding Well to Treatment
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized over the weekend after experiencing arm numbness. His office says he is responding well to treatment and expe…
MediumWHO warns of epidemic risk in Afghanistan after earthquake as disease cases emerge
The WHO alerts to growing epidemic risks among Afghan earthquake survivors, detecting early outbreaks of diarrhea and malaria amid overcrowded shelters and poo…
HighRS inicia vacinação contra covid com cinco representantes de grupos prioritários
RS iniciou vacinação contra Covid-19 com cinco representantes de grupos prioritários no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, após atrasos logísticos. O Estado…
HighCRISPR Gene Editing Makes Prostate Cancer Visible to Immunotherapy
Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to make prostate cancer cells visible to the immune system, potentially enhancing immunotherapy effectiveness against tumo…
HighMark Hughes' decade-long fight: From player to brain cancer advocate
Former NRL player Mark Hughes reflects on his Mark Hughes Foundation's decade-long effort to raise $30 million and awareness for brain cancer research, with th…
HighMeasles virus detected in California wastewater; no human cases confirmed
Measles virus has been detected in wastewater in Merced County, California, prompting health officials to issue alerts despite no confirmed human cases yet rep…
HighNZ health services overwhelmed as flu surge breaks records
New Zealand's health services face record demand from a surge in influenza A cases, with emergency departments over capacity and ambulance services declaring a…
HighMan hospitalized after shark attack off Pilbara coast near Karratha
A man in his 30s was bitten by a shark off the Pilbara coast near Delta Island and rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was airlifted to K…
HighNew surgical technique restores clitoral function after vulvar cancer treatment
Surgeons have developed the first clitoral reconstruction procedure for women who lose part of the clitoris during vulvar cancer treatment, with 90% of initial…
HighFDA Panel Expands Access to BPC-157 Peptide Despite Safety Concerns
An FDA panel voted to place the peptide BPC-157 on a compounding list, widening access to controversial peptides promoted by wellness influencers despite medic…
HighPolice raid vaccine researchers praised by RFK Jr in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau police raided offices of controversial vaccine researchers endorsed by HHS Secretary RFK Jr, seizing hepatitis B vaccine doses amid disputes over…
HighAI Chatbots Fail Crisis Patients: Can Safety Frameworks Fix the Gap?
AI chatbots designed for mental health support are failing people in crisis situations, prompting researchers to develop clinical validation frameworks and aud…
HighNovo Nordisk registra primeira queda de vendas do Ozempic na Grande China
Novo Nordisk reporta primeira queda nas vendas do Ozempic na Grande China em 2025, com recuo de 7%, devido à intensificação da concorrência de rivais como Eli…
HighVatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Following Surgery
The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV has adenocarcinoma after surgery successfully removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The procedure lasted 90 minutes with…
HighEuroMillions winner Anthony Canty dies in suspected hit-and-run
Anthony Canty, a EuroMillions winner and key worker who saved a police officer's life during COVID-19, died after a hit-and-run collision in Essex. An 18-year-…
HighSix pregnancy complications linked to future heart disease, warns American Heart Association
The American Heart Association warns that six pregnancy complications—including gestational hypertension and diabetes—significantly increase women's risk of de…
HighDoctor Peinado: «A los jóvenes con disfunción eréctil se les dice que es una tontería pero cada vez hay más»
El urólogo François Peinado advierte sobre el aumento de problemas de erección en menores de 30 años, rechazando la creencia de que son puramente psicológicos…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 8,000 cases as containment efforts falter
Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases with the disease remaining uncontrolled, marking a significant escalation in the public health crisis.
HighBlueberry and Grape Polyphenols Show Promise for Heart Health, But Evidence Remains Limited
A review of 37 studies found grape and blueberry polyphenols modestly improved cardiovascular risk markers, particularly endothelial function, but most evidenc…
MediumObesity Surpasses Hypertension as Brazil's Top Health Risk
Obesity has surpassed hypertension as Brazil's primary health risk factor, driven by urbanization, reduced physical activity, and ultra-processed food consumpt…
HighAI cuts MRI scan times by 90%, easing patient anxiety and boosting clinical efficiency
Spanish researchers developed an AI method reducing MRI scan times by up to 90% while maintaining precision, using physics-based simulations instead of patient…
HighGwalior Accounts for 16 of Madhya Pradesh's 27 Confirmed Dengue Cases as Health Officials Urge Vigilance
Gwalior's Chief Medical Officer reports 16 of Madhya Pradesh's 27 confirmed dengue cases, with contact tracing, fogging, and public hygiene appeals underway.
MediumWould a Macaque Eat a Grape Sitting on Feces? A Study Probes Primate Germ Avoidance
A study examines whether monkeys, like humans during outbreaks, show germ avoidance behavior, such as shunning food placed on feces. The research explores the…
MediumSuspected North Korean Hackers Targeted AstraZeneca Staff With Fake Job Offers Amid Vaccine Race
Suspected North Korean hackers reportedly used fake LinkedIn and WhatsApp job offers with malicious documents to target AstraZeneca staff working on its COVID-…
MediumAncient plague devastated hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, reshaping disease origins
Ancient DNA analysis reveals plague killed Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago through two outbreak phases, challenging assumptions that epidemics req…
HighVictoria Expands Pharmacist Prescribing Authority for GORD and Menopausal Therapy
Victoria's government expanded community pharmacist prescribing authority to include gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and menopausal hormone therapy, with the…
HighVaticano confirma adenocarcinoma pulmonar do Papa Leão XIV após cirurgia
O Vaticano confirmou que o Papa Leão XIV, 71 anos, foi diagnosticado com adenocarcinoma pulmonar após cirurgia torácica no Hospital Gemelli em Roma, com remoçã…
High1.6M Dozen Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk at Kroger, Brookshire's
Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 1.6 million dozen eggs sold at Kroger and Brookshire's stores across six states due to potential Salmonella conta…
HighOutubro Rosa aumenta rastreamento de câncer de mama em 39% no Brasil
Pesquisa de médicos brasileiros mostra que a campanha Outubro Rosa elevou em 39% o volume de mamografias no setor público durante e após outubro, destacando a…
HighMS Alliance Opens Major Data Resource for Progressive MS Research
The International Progressive MS Alliance launches MS CIDR, a data resource containing 52,000 MRI scans and 200,000 clinical visits from 13,000+ MS patients, n…
HighCould a Routine Mammogram Also Flag Heart Disease Risk in Women?
George Institute researchers are testing a machine-learning model that uses mammogram images and age to predict women's cardiovascular disease risk, a possible…
MediumTB bacteria mutate during airborne transmission, revealing drug-resistance target
Weill Cornell researchers discovered that tuberculosis bacteria generate mutations linked to antibiotic resistance as they dry during airborne transmission, id…
HighBiomarcadores sanguíneos predizem resposta à imunoterapia em melanoma avançado
Pesquisadores do Hospital de Amor identificaram biomarcadores inflamatórios no sangue capazes de prever, antes da primeira dose, se a imunoterapia funcionará e…
HighNYC Reports Legionnaires' Disease Cluster in Bronx; 1 Dead, 5 Infected
New York City health officials report a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx with 5 confirmed cases and 1 death. Five buildings in the area had no recent…
HighWHO: Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'stable for now' with 12 cases, 3 deaths
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius cruise ship has infected 12 people with 3 deaths. WHO declares the situation stable as all passengers and crew remain…
HighDF recebe segundo lote de vacinas pediátricas contra covid-19
O Distrito Federal recebeu 16,3 mil doses da vacina Pfizer pediátrica contra covid-19. A campanha iniciou domingo com mais de cinco mil doses já aplicadas em c…
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