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Study: 1 in 5 U.S. Children Need Mental Health Care, Yet Many Can't Access It
Harvard Pilgrim study finds one in five U.S. households report children needing mental health treatment, yet nearly 25% don't receive it, with disparities affe…
HighSri Lanka's deadliest prison riot in years kills 26, wounds over 100
A violent clash between drug gangs at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka killed 26 people, including seven guards, and wounded over 100 in the country's deadliest pri…
HighChipotle pulls jalapeños tied to Minnesota salmonella outbreak affecting 110
Chipotle pulled jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting 110 Minnesotans, replacing them with peppers from different growers as the FDA investigates…
HighDr. Oz Touts Airport Ebola Testing Tools Ahead of World Cup
Scientists fast-track three Ebola vaccine candidates as the outbreak spreads, with airport testing tools planned before major sporting events.
MediumAlzheimer's Five Stages: From Preclinical Phase to Severe Dementia
Alzheimer's disease progresses through five stages from preclinical to severe dementia, destroying neurons and gradually impairing memory, cognition, and daily…
HighAir France flight diverted to Canada after passenger from DRC boards in error
US authorities diverted an Air France flight to Canada after discovering a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error, violating new Ebol…
HighRare Growth Disorder in Ecuador Offers Cancer Prevention Clues
Researchers studying Laron syndrome in Ecuador have discovered that affected individuals have significantly lower cancer and diabetes rates, potentially unlock…
HighJapanese Doctors Shield Patient During Surgery as Earthquake Strikes Hospital
Video footage captured doctors in Japan protecting a patient during an operating table earthquake, successfully completing the surgery despite the violent trem…
HighDeath toll rises to 150 in Nepal-Tibet border flash flood; hundreds missing
A catastrophic flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 150 people with hundreds still missing, including over 100 from India, 54 from the US,…
HighBat Genomes Link Viral Defense, DNA Repair and Longevity Through Shared Evolutionary Pathways
Genomes from eight Myotis bat species suggest antiviral defense, DNA-damage responses, cancer pathways and long lifespan evolved through overlapping biological…
MediumSouth Carolina Measles Outbreak Contained After Nearly 1,000 Cases
South Carolina's record measles outbreak affecting nearly 1,000 people has been declared over, with officials crediting increased vaccination rates in helping…
HighNueva York declara emergencia por brote de poliomielitis detectado en aguas residuales
Nueva York declaró estado de emergencia por un brote de poliomielitis tras detectar el virus en aguas residuales. Las autoridades autorizan a trabajadores de e…
HighEbola outbreak spreading faster than response, IRC warns of record death toll
The International Rescue Committee warns the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda risks becoming the deadliest on record, spreading into major cities faster than c…
HighDiet drinks pose greater liver disease risk than sugary alternatives, study shows
A major 10-year study of 123,788 UK participants found that consuming just one can daily of artificially sweetened beverages increases liver disease risk by 60…
HighScientists identify first transmissible cancer in fish species
Researchers identified the first known transmissible cancer in fish, with melanoma spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Quebec and northeastern US lakes,…
HighNine Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Contaminated Lettuce at NH Hospital
Nine confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been linked to contaminated lettuce served at Cheshire Medical Center in New Hampshire, prompting investigation int…
HighNuevos tratamientos y diagnósticos tempranos del alzhéimer podrían añadir años de vida con normalidad
Un psiquiatra geriátrico de Miami, citado en el Wall Street Journal, sostiene que la detección temprana y las nuevas terapias pueden añadir años de vida normal…
MediumMount Sinai researchers engineer 'smart' mRNA that targets cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
Researchers at Mount Sinai developed cSMRTS, an engineered mRNA system that selectively activates therapeutic genes in cancer cells while remaining inactive in…
HighMale Breast Cancer Mortality Declining in Spain Despite Stable Incidence Rates
A Spanish study analyzing 25 years of male breast cancer data reveals declining mortality rates and distinct biological differences from female breast cancer,…
HighRectal exam unexpectedly restored man's normal heart rhythm
A rectal examination unexpectedly stabilized a patient's irregular heartbeat, presenting a rare medical case that highlights the vagus nerve's role in cardiac…
MediumNH Health Officials Warn of Possible COVID Exposure at Plaistow Restaurant as AG Probes Food Service Violations
New Hampshire health officials report at least three COVID-19 cases linked to Grumpy's Bar & Grill in Plaistow, as the attorney general investigates food servi…
HighAmerican Quarantined for Hantavirus Monitoring Prepares for Extended Isolation
16 Americans at University of Nebraska Medical Center are under quarantine and monitoring for hantavirus exposure. Patient Jake Rosmarin expresses readiness to…
HighAlagoas recebe primeiro lote da vacina pediátrica contra Covid e define ordem de imunização
Alagoas recebeu 22.100 doses da Pfizer para crianças de 5 a 11 anos, que serão distribuídas aos municípios para iniciar a imunização o mais rápido possível.
MediumDeep Learning Flags 'Hidden' Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients by Reading Creatinine Trajectories
An unsupervised Anomaly Transformer analyzing creatinine-eGFR trajectories flagged ICU patients with hidden acute kidney injury missed by fixed criteria, with…
MediumMuseo de la Psiquiatría en Magdalena: dos siglos de salud mental en el Perú a través de objetos y arte
El Museo de Historia de la Psiquiatría del hospital Víctor Larco Herrera, en Magdalena, reúne instrumentos, fotografías y pinturas que narran la evolución de l…
MediumSpanish researchers develop rapid blood test to detect pancreatic cancer in minutes
Spanish scientists created a rapid diagnostic test detecting pancreatic cancer in minutes using a blood sample and identifying the sAXL protein biomarker, offe…
HighDual drug therapy could prevent thousands of post-heart attack deaths, study shows
A study of 36,000 Swedish patients shows that combining statins with ezetimibe within 12 weeks of a heart attack significantly reduces the risk of subsequent c…
HighMessico, campagna vaccinale Covid parte giovedì con i vaccini Pfizer
Il Messico lancerà giovedì 24 dicembre la campagna vaccinale contro il Covid-19 con il primo lotto di vaccini Pfizer/BioNTech, secondo l'annuncio del sottosegr…
HighCNN Sinais Vitais aborda saúde mental materna e alerta sobre canetas emagrecedoras
Episódio do CNN Sinais Vitais discute transformações físicas e emocionais do pós-parto, alertando contra canetas emagrecedoras e abordando depressão pós-parto…
MediumImran Khan's family claims government defied hospital order after brief visit
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan's family alleges the government defied a hospital order during his brief medical visit before returning to prison, while authoritie…
High10 newborns killed in Maharashtra hospital fire; 7 rescued
A fire at Bhandara District General Hospital's neonatal unit killed 10 infants aged 1-3 months, with 7 others rescued from 17 babies present during the early m…
HighBlood test identifies lung cancer risk 5+ years before diagnosis
Scientists identified a 14-protein blood signature that can predict lung cancer risk over 5 years before diagnosis, offering potential for earlier intervention…
HighWHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases reported. The Bundi…
HighAnvisa aprova uso emergencial do Paxlovid, antiviral da Pfizer contra Covid-19
A Anvisa aprovou o uso emergencial do Paxlovid, antiviral oral da Pfizer para tratar adultos com Covid-19 leve a moderada com risco de agravamento. O medicamen…
HighMale infertility accounts for half of cases, yet stigma keeps men silent
Male fertility issues account for nearly half of infertility cases, yet social stigma around masculinity prevents men from seeking testing, delaying diagnosis…
HighSummer COVID-19 surge accelerates across U.S. as new variants emerge
A new COVID-19 surge is ramping up during summer 2026, with California experiencing particular intensity and mutated variants potentially driving increased tra…
HighLa IA mejora las biopsias líquidas filtrando mutaciones de leucocitos
Investigadores de Johns Hopkins desarrollan un modelo de aprendizaje automático que filtra mutaciones irrelevantes en biopsias líquidas, mejorando la selección…
HighFishing boat capsizes off Kerala; 2 dead, 3 missing in rough seas
A fishing boat with 23 crew members capsized in rough seas off Kerala's Muthalapozhi, resulting in two deaths and three missing persons. Rescue operations by C…
HighChina aprueba primer fármaco contra covid-19 desarrollado con inteligencia artificial
China aprobó condicionalmente Mprosevir, un medicamento contra la COVID-19 creado con inteligencia artificial por la Universidad Westlake, marcando un hito en…
HighSingapore's Marcus Ong becomes first emergency medicine physician elected to US National Academy
Prof Marcus Ong from Singapore General Hospital becomes the first emergency medicine specialist from Singapore elected to the US National Academy of Medicine,…
HighBird flu kills over 75% of seal pups on remote Australian island
Over 75% of baby seals on Australia's Heard Island have died from H5N1 bird flu since August, with 13,000 pups killed in a population of 17,000. The outbreak m…
HighA 59-Year-Old's Dry Eye Story Highlights a Common Menopause-Linked Problem and a Claimed Fix
A Prevention personal account and related coverage highlight dry eye as common among menopausal women, with calls from researchers to integrate dry eye treatme…
LowModerate carbs beat extreme restriction for heart health, meta-analysis finds
A meta-analysis of 174 studies involving 11,500 adults suggests moderate carbohydrate intake provides broader cardiovascular benefits than restrictive low-carb…
HighCómo diferenciar el coronavirus de la gripe: guía de síntomas
Especialistas explican las diferencias clínicas entre COVID-19, gripe y resfriado común, destacando que el cansancio incapacitante es el síntoma diferenciador…
HighWhole Fruits Beat Juice for Heart Health, Study of 371,000 Shows
A study of 371,000 Americans reveals that consuming whole fruits rather than fruit juice is linked to lower heart disease risk and better cardiovascular health…
HighGoverno zera imposto de insumos para canetas emagrecedoras da EMS
O governo zerou a alíquota de importação de insumos da EMS para fabricar canetas aplicadoras de medicamentos como semaglutida, usados no tratamento de diabetes…
HighSwiss-based Indian scientist's implant lowers blood sugar in mice without insulin or drugs
ETH Zurich researchers, including Indian scientist Debasis Maity, report a wireless implant that removes excess glucose in diabetic mice without drugs or insul…
MediumStudy identifies X chromosome gene as key driver of autoimmune disease in women
New research identifies Xist, a gene on the X chromosome, as a key driver of why women develop autoimmune diseases at much higher rates than men, potentially o…
HighPrimer fallecimiento por virus del Nilo Occidental en Andalucía: qué es y cómo protegerse
Andalucía registra su primer fallecimiento por virus del Nilo Occidental en 2026, un hombre de 82 años con patologías previas. La región suma 17 infecciones co…
HighSt. Johns man among first treated with innovative prostate technology
A St. Johns resident became one of the first patients to receive treatment for a prostate condition using new innovative technology, helping restore quality of…
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