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Tennessee prisons chief resigns after botched Christa Pike execution
Tennessee's prison commissioner Frank Strada is resigning following a failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, who was hospitalized on a ventilator a…
HighU.S. Destroys Drug Boat as Rubio Defends Strikes Against Cartels
The U.S. destroyed another alleged drug trafficking boat, killing three people, as Secretary of State Rubio defends the strikes and compares cartels to cancer…
HighNovo Nordisk launches affordable Ozempic alternative in South Africa
Novo Nordisk is introducing a lower-cost version of Ozempic in South Africa, expanding access to the popular diabetes and weight-loss medication in a key emerg…
HighOzempic e câncer de mama: estudo com 111 mil mulheres sugere menor risco, mas sem prova de causa
Estudo observacional da Universidade da Pensilvânia com 111.646 mulheres associa medicamentos GLP-1, como Ozempic, a até 30% menos risco de câncer de mama.
MediumBrookshire Farms Owner Says 'I'm Destroyed' as E. coli Probe Closes Popular SLO County Pumpkin Patch
A San Luis Obispo County pumpkin patch, Brookshire Farms, was shut down amid an E. coli investigation of up to 13 infections, including children with kidney fa…
MediumPelo menos 44 morrem em tumulto durante peregrinação judaica no norte de Israel
Pelo menos 44 pessoas morreram em tumulto durante peregrinação judaica ortodoxa no Monte Meron, norte de Israel, na madrugada de sexta-feira, o maior evento de…
HighWife's warning after husband diagnosed with rare dementia bvFTD
A Papamoa mother shares her family's journey after her husband was diagnosed with bvFTD, a rare dementia that causes personality changes rather than memory los…
HighSpecialized ribosomes boost DNA repair and drug resistance in cancer cells
Researchers identify RPL22L1 as a key regulator of DNA repair in colorectal cancer, showing that blocking it sensitizes cancer cells to chemotherapy and PARP i…
HighGenomic analysis of 2,658 Desulfovibrio strains links species-specific traits to inflammatory disease
Researchers assembled 2,658 Desulfovibrio genomes across 90 diseases, identifying species-specific traits like flagellin and hydrogen sulfide production linked…
HighAIICO Insurance reaches 1,000 women with maternal health screening and care kits
AIICO Insurance partnered with HACEY Health Initiative to provide maternal health screening, education, and care kits to 1,000 women in Ikorodu, Lagos, integra…
HighEthiopia's HIV Programs Miss Co-Infected Patients, Study Warns
Ethiopia's HIV programs achieve good antiretroviral therapy access, but a new study reveals only one-third of patients with HIV-hepatitis B co-infection achiev…
HighNurse killed, colleague injured in attack on Ebola responders in north-eastern DR Congo
A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured by youths accusing them of spreading Ebola in north-eastern DR Congo, as Uganda tightens border…
HighVera Therapeutics Adds Former Gilead Executive James Meyers to Board Ahead of Atacicept Launch
Nasdaq-listed Vera Therapeutics appointed James R. Meyers, a former Gilead Sciences executive, to its Board of Directors ahead of its planned atacicept launch…
MediumWHO says global Ebola risk 'remains low' after first case detected in France
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said global Ebola risk remains low after a doctor tested positive in France, the first case outside Africa in the current…
HighSix wounded in Maryland mass shooting; children among victims
A mass shooting in Hanover, Maryland early Saturday wounded six people, including two children, with victims arriving at hospitals throughout the morning. All…
HighPET Imaging Links Dopamine Neuron Injury to Long COVID Symptoms
PET imaging reveals dopamine neuron injury in long COVID patients, linking reduced dopamine levels to fatigue, cognitive impairment, and movement problems. Fin…
HighBrazilian TV Host Faustão Discharged After Week-Long Hospital Stay
Faustão, a prominent Brazilian television presenter, was discharged from a São Paulo hospital after a week-long stay for gastric tube removal procedure. His he…
MediumFifth California resident possibly exposed to Andes hantavirus; no confirmed U.S. cases
California health officials identified a fifth state resident possibly exposed to Andes hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, though no confirme…
HighSingapore to subsidise HPV9 vaccine from January 2027, expanding cervical cancer protection
Singapore will add Gardasil 9 (HPV9) vaccine to its national immunisation schedules from January 2027, offering broader cervical cancer protection with full go…
HighAnvisa aprova baricitinibe para alopecia areata, mas medicamento traz riscos sérios
Brazil's health regulator approved baricitinib (Olumiant) for treating alopecia areata, with studies showing 22% of patients recovered 80% scalp coverage in si…
HighCinco exercícios simples para proteger o pescoço da vida moderna
A vida moderna, com uso intenso de telas e dispositivos eletrônicos, aumenta a carga sobre o pescoço de 5,4 kg para 27 kg. Especialistas recomendam cinco exerc…
HighPuglia, al via campagna vaccinale 2025-2026: protezione per adulti, anziani e neonati
La Puglia lancia domani la campagna vaccinale antinfluenzale 2025-2026 con protezione anti-Covid, anti-Pneumococco e anti-Herpes Zoster. Confermata la somminis…
HighDistração à mesa aumenta risco de comer em excesso, confirma revisão científica
Revisão de mais de 50 estudos científicos confirma que comer com distração (TV, celular) aumenta ingestão de calorias e favorece ganho de peso ao interferir na…
HighLarge study ranks 661 gut bacteria by health impact, linking microbes to disease and diet
A large study of 34,500 people identified which gut bacteria species are most linked to good health and disease risk, creating a ranking system to guide microb…
HighWHO escalates Congo Ebola risk to 'very high' as outbreak spreads rapidly
WHO raises Congo's Ebola risk to 'very high' nationally as cases spread rapidly, with 82 confirmed cases and nearly 750 suspected cases, though global risk rem…
HighMeasles-infected visitor exposed crowds at Universal Studios for full day
An infectious measles patient spent an entire day at Universal Studios in Southern California, potentially exposing numerous visitors to the highly contagious…
HighFDA Upgrades Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level as Salmonella Sickens 98
The FDA upgraded a recall of 1.5M egg cartons to Class I status after nearly 98 people sickened across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations reported.
HighBryan Johnson Diagnosed With Autoimmune Gastritis, Highlighting Detection Challenges
Longevity influencer Bryan Johnson announced his autoimmune gastritis diagnosis, highlighting how this incurable stomach condition often goes undetected until…
High10 sinais de pneumonia infantil que exigem atenção médica imediata
Pediatricians identify key warning signs of pneumonia in children, distinguishing it from common respiratory infections and emphasizing when immediate medical…
HighStudy of 110,000 surgeries finds air purifiers don't reduce infection risk
A study of 110,000+ surgeries found advanced air purification systems in operating rooms did not reduce surgical site infections or deaths, suggesting hospital…
HighProstate cancer in men under 30: Early signs, risks and prevention strategies
Prostate cancer, traditionally affecting older men, is increasingly reported in those under 30 and tends to be more aggressive, linked to genetic mutations and…
Medium10 Foods That May Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk, According to Research
Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights how diet may help reduce long-term breast cancer risk. Expert reviews support consuming whole grains, vegetables, frui…
HighPsychedelics May Offer Unexpected Cardiovascular Benefits, Early Research Suggests
Research analyzing U.S. national health data suggests people who have used classic psychedelics report lower rates of heart disease and diabetes, though causal…
MediumDeath row inmate Christa Pike hospitalized after failed execution attempts
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived two failed lethal injection attempts and is hospitalized receiving medical care. Governor Bill Lee has ordered…
HighApollo Hospitals deploys robotic surgery system for joint replacements
Apollo Hospitals in Chennai has expanded robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery using Mako SmartRobotics for knee and hip replacements, combining 3D imaging and p…
HighCongo's Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record
Congo's confirmed Ebola death toll has reached 2,011 with 4,381 infections across five provinces, marking the fastest-growing outbreak on record with the secon…
HighIllinois Reports 2 West Nile Virus Deaths as Cases Climb to 46
Illinois health officials reported two deaths from West Nile virus in 2021, with cases concentrated in Cook County. The state has documented 46 human cases tot…
HighPlant enzyme study uncovers cancer-relevant protein mechanism in human cells
Rice University researchers discovered that MIEL1 enzyme, previously known only for nuclear gene regulation, plays a critical role in lipid metabolism in plant…
HighDisease outbreaks test U.S. public health amid funding cuts and vaccine resistance
Multiple rare disease outbreaks including measles and cyclospora are spreading across America, with former CDC officials attributing the surge to reduced publi…
MediumNkawkaw Family Races to Raise GH¢80,000 for Daughter's Brain Tumor Surgery
A young couple from Nkawkaw appeals for GH¢80,000 to fund critical brain tumor removal surgery for their five-year-old daughter Joycelyn at Korle Bu Teaching H…
HighInfluenza senza bollettino da otto mesi: Pregliasco spiega tosse e raffreddore senza febbre
La stagione influenzale 2026-2027 avanza senza il bollettino settimanale RespiVirNet dell'Iss, fermo da marzo per il blocco dei dati regionali legato alla priv…
MediumNuevos fármacos antiamiloide frenan el avance del Alzheimer en pacientes diagnosticados precozmente
Donanemab y lecanemab, anticuerpos contra la proteína beta amiloide, se administran a pacientes con Alzheimer en fases iniciales en hospitales españoles, ralen…
HighCancer Survivors Face Accelerated Menopause: What Treatment Options Exist
Cancer treatments can trigger premature menopause in young women through chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. UCLA experts outline symptom management strategie…
HighDoctor's '10-year rule' offers framework for distinguishing brain fog from dementia
A doctor has introduced a '10-year rule' as a diagnostic framework for evaluating whether cognitive symptoms represent temporary brain fog or early signs of de…
MediumStudy reveals flu deaths vastly underreported in official statistics
Spanish research reveals flu causes 7.8x more deaths than officially recorded, with 83% of flu-positive deceased never diagnosed before death, highlighting mas…
HighHeart Disease Markers Found to Predict Future Cancer Risk
UCLA Health study finds cardiac blood markers hs-cTnT and NT-proBNP can predict cancer risk independent of heart disease history, suggesting deeper connections…
HighCongo enfrenta surto de ebola com 200+ mortos e risco epidêmico elevado
Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic has claimed over 200 lives among 867 suspected cases, with the UN raising risk levels to 'very high' nationally and regionally amid…
HighStudy Reveals Sociodemographic Disparities in Lung Cancer Staging at Diagnosis
A University of Maryland study of 6,446 patients found that younger adults, males, current smokers, and uninsured/Medicaid patients were significantly more lik…
HighDual-function nanoparticles show promise in glioblastoma surgery and treatment
Researchers developed a nanozyme platform combining surgical imaging and phototherapy in one tool, showing 100% survival in mouse models of glioblastoma compar…
HighMedicamento para la diabetes reduce hasta 80% el riesgo de insuficiencia cardíaca
La dapagliflozina, un fármaco para la diabetes tipo 2, reduce significativamente el riesgo de insuficiencia cardíaca en personas con predisposición genética a…
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