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Salud incorpora Nirsevimab para proteger a niños del Virus Sincitial Respiratorio
El Ministerio de Salud dominicano incorpora Nirsevimab, un anticuerpo monoclonal, a su estrategia nacional de prevención del Virus Sincitial Respiratorio en re…
HighMachine learning reveals disparities in buprenorphine treatment retention across U.S. populations
A nationwide study using machine learning analyzed 303,528 buprenorphine treatment episodes and found 71% discontinued within 180 days, with significant dispar…
HighExperts Split on Hantavirus Quarantine: Home or Federal Centers?
Eighteen Americans from a cruise ship with hantavirus cases are quarantined at federal centers while health officials debate whether home isolation is safe giv…
HighKaikōura trust challenges DOC's decision to exclude little penguins from bird flu vaccination
The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust seeks ministerial review of DOC's decision not to vaccinate little penguins against H5 bird flu, arguing the Kaikōura popula…
HighFallece a los 78 años el filólogo Patxi Goenaga, referente de la gramática vasca moderna
Murió a los 78 años el filólogo Patxi Goenaga, referente de la gramática vasca moderna, exprofesor de la EHU y exviceministro de Política Lingüística.
MediumStudy links 8 common food additives to elevated blood pressure
A new study identifies 8 common food additives and preservatives associated with increased blood pressure and heart disease risk, raising public health concern…
MediumReview identifies FOXA2 as master regulator linking pancreatic development to glucose control
A comprehensive review identifies FOXA2 as a central transcription factor controlling pancreatic development and glucose homeostasis across multiple metabolic…
HighFDA aprova Leqembi, novo medicamento contra Alzheimer, mas droga ainda aguarda análise no Brasil
A FDA aprovou o Leqembi, novo medicamento para Alzheimer em estágio inicial, que retarda declínio cognitivo mas apresenta riscos de inchaço cerebral. O remédio…
HighOMS advierte que pandemia se acerca a su pico más alto de infecciones
La OMS advierte que la pandemia se acerca al mayor pico de infecciones registrado, impulsado por la rápida propagación de variantes y el levantamiento prematur…
HighWHO's Cough Syrup Alert Exposes India's Persistent Drug Quality Crisis
WHO warns against three Indian-made cough syrups contaminated with diethylene glycol, linked to 22 child deaths in India. The incident reflects systemic failur…
HighAustralia confirms first H5N1 case in local seabird; dead seal under testing
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a mainland seabird and is testing a dead seal, raising concerns the virus is spreading beyond migratory bir…
HighFlorida Whooping Cough Cases Surge 81% as State Moves to Repeal Vaccine Mandates
Florida whooping cough cases reached 1,295 by Sept. 27, 2025, up 81% from 2024's total, as state leaders move to repeal vaccine mandates and pediatricians plan…
MediumCanada's Measles Outbreak Tops 500 Cases as Experts Urge Revival of Wastewater Surveillance
Canada's largest measles outbreak in over a decade surpasses 500 cases, yet public health agencies have not deployed wastewater surveillance—a proven COVID-era…
HighNearly 300 Ebola Cases Confirmed in DRC as Survivors Share Recovery Stories
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 282 confirmed Ebola cases concentrated in eastern Ituri province, with survivors sharing recovery experiences as inter…
HighWHO warns cancer cases could nearly double to 35M annually by 2050
WHO projects global cancer cases could nearly double to 35 million annually by 2050 from current 20.6 million, driven by lifestyle changes, pollution, and dela…
HighWHO declares rare Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO declared a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 80+ suspected deaths and confirmed…
HighFact-Checking the CDC Panel's Case for Ending Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination
A CDC advisory committee voted Dec. 5 to end the decades-old universal birth-dose hepatitis B vaccine recommendation, and PolitiFact fact-checks the panel's st…
HighPopular glucosamine supplement linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression
Scientists warn that glucosamine, a widely-used joint supplement, may accelerate cognitive decline and Alzheimer's progression through a metabolic process call…
MediumKerala Reports 3,966 New COVID-19 Cases as Active Count Reaches 63,885 and Recoveries Outpace Infections
Kerala reported 3,966 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on Friday, with active cases rising to 63,885 and the total death toll reaching 2,172.
HighOMS probará dos candidatos vacunales contra el ébola Bundibugyo en la RDC
La OMS anunció ensayos clínicos de dos candidatos vacunales contra la cepa Bundibugyo del ébola en la RDC, en medio de una epidemia con más de 10.500 casos con…
MediumNorth Korea reports 50 COVID deaths as Kim Jong Un blasts officials over medicine delays
North Korea reported 8 new COVID deaths and 392,920 fever cases as Kim Jong Un criticized officials for slow medicine distribution. The outbreak has infected 1…
HighNew York Declares State Emergency as Measles Cases Surge Nationwide
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Monday to combat a measles outbreak, enabling faster vaccination and testing efforts as case…
HighScientists uncover hidden cellular survival pathway that cancer cells may exploit
Researchers discovered a previously unknown cellular backup system that allows mammalian cells to produce cysteine without standard pathways, a mechanism cance…
HighPope Leo undergoes successful lung cancer surgery, early detection offers positive prognosis
Pope Leo XIV had surgery Tuesday to remove part of his right lung after doctors confirmed a lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis. The early-stage cancer was detected…
HighMuscle Loss After 30 Is Inevitable, but Regular Resistance Training and Adequate Protein Can Slow It
An explainer argues that losing muscle with age drives frailty, diabetes and dementia risk, and that regular resistance and daily activity can slow the loss.
MediumCongo bans funeral wakes as Ebola outbreak poses 'very high' risk
Congo's authorities ban funeral wakes and large gatherings as a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in northeastern Ituri Province reaches 750 suspected cases. Th…
HighHundreds of deer dead in Wisconsin as EHD disease outbreak spreads
Hundreds of dead deer are being reported across southeastern Wisconsin as a disease outbreak, likely epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), spreads through the r…
HighTesticular Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Why It Strikes Young Men
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-35, though highly treatable. Early detection through symptom awareness and medical screening signifi…
HighOpinion: Polarized Politics Is Straining Mental Health, and Patients Increasingly Want Therapists Who Share Their Views
A psychiatrist argues that political stress is harming mental health and changing therapy, as patients increasingly ask therapists about their political views…
MediumCDC Investigates Dual Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Eggs and Restaurant Jalapeños Across 30 States
The CDC is tracking two separate Salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated eggs and jalapeños served at major restaurant chains including Chipotle and Qdoba,…
HighEstudo da USP alerta: ultraprocessados aumentam risco de depressão em 42%
Pesquisa da USP publicada em revista científica revela que consumo excessivo de alimentos ultraprocessados aumenta em 42% o risco de desenvolver sintomas de de…
HighContainer truck brake failure causes multi-vehicle crash near Pune's Navale Bridge; 1 dead
A container truck with brake failure crashed into multiple vehicles near Navale Bridge in Pune on Friday, killing one person and injuring several others. The i…
HighSpain delays hantavirus quarantine start date to May 10 for cruise ship passengers
Spanish health authorities postponed the official start of quarantine for hantavirus-exposed individuals to May 10, with reassessment scheduled after 28 days.…
HighPreventable Infant Bleeding Deaths Rise as Parents Reject Vitamin K Shot
Infants are dying from preventable bleeding disorders as parents increasingly refuse vitamin K injections given at birth, a trend linked to vaccine hesitancy a…
HighBrazil gains access to blood test that improves Alzheimer's diagnosis
Brazil now has access to a new blood test using mass spectrometry technology to detect Alzheimer's markers, offering a less invasive alternative to cerebrospin…
HighStomach bugs pose bigger cruise threat than rare hantavirus
Gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships reached a 19-year high in 2025 with 23 outbreaks, far exceeding the rare hantavirus threat that killed three people.…
HighBlood tests for ovarian cancer show promise, but evidence still needed for routine screening
Researchers explore blood-based tests using biomarkers and AI to detect ovarian cancer earlier, but experts warn stronger evidence is needed before routine scr…
MediumTwo Singapore residents from hantavirus cruise test negative, remain quarantined
Two Singapore residents exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship have tested negative, though both will remain quarantined for 30 days as a precaution with addit…
HighChicago police officer killed, another critically injured in hospital shooting
A Chicago police officer was fatally shot at Swedish Hospital Saturday while transporting a suspect to the emergency room; another officer remains in critical…
HighRemdesivir reduce riesgos cardiovasculares en pacientes con trasplante de riñón
Un estudio de un año demuestra que el remdesivir reduce significativamente el riesgo de complicaciones cardiovasculares y renales en pacientes con trasplante d…
HighU.S. neonatal circumcision rates fall despite medical endorsements
Neonatal male circumcision rates in the US declined nearly 5% from 2012-2022 despite recommendations from major health organizations citing health benefits inc…
HighRising colorectal cancer in young adults sparks UCSF clinic launch
Colorectal cancer deaths are rising sharply among millennials and young adults, prompting UCSF to open a new clinic. Scientists are investigating microbiome fa…
HighNew Zealander on hantavirus-hit cruise ship hasn't sought consular aid
A Kiwi aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has not requested consular assistance despite a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people. New Zealand's…
HighOzempic y Wegovy: el inesperado efecto secundario de embarazos sorpresa
Medicamentos para adelgazar como Ozempic y Wegovy están asociados con embarazos sorpresa en mujeres, incluso en casos de infertilidad diagnosticada o uso de an…
MediumFDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Importers Over Food Safety Verification Failures
The FDA has issued warning letters to three food importers for failing to comply with Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements, risking unsafe food e…
HighVictoria drops S8 permits for GPs prescribing ADHD stimulants, replacing them with 'treatment instructions'
Victoria has removed the S8 permit requirement for GPs prescribing dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine and methylphenidate, replacing it with an 'ADHD treatment i…
MediumScientists Trace Cancer Transfer Between Identical Twins Before Birth
Researchers traced how cancer cells passed from one identical twin to another in the womb, using DNA analysis to reconstruct the disease's journey months befor…
HighSelma Blair arrested after in-flight incident on Delta flight to NYC
Actress Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport after an alleged in-flight altercation with Delta crew members. Her representatives cited a medical emergency a…
HighClimate shift reshaping Africa's malaria geography, threatening unprepared regions
Rising temperatures are redistributing malaria risk across Africa, making Southern and East African highlands more vulnerable while West Africa becomes less su…
HighDuration and severity of obesity compound health risks, research shows
Extended obesity exposure significantly increases cardiometabolic disease risk across multiple body systems, even in metabolically healthy individuals. Researc…
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