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Last U.S. Iron Lung Polio Survivor Martha Ann Lillard Dies at 78
Martha Ann Lillard, the last known American to rely on an iron lung after childhood polio, has died at 78. She spent decades using the 1940s-era breathing mach…
HighScientists identify viral weak spot shared by polio and cold viruses
Researchers at UMBC discovered how enteroviruses recruit proteins to replicate, revealing a conserved RNA structure shared across polio and cold viruses that c…
HighMassachusetts GOP candidate Minogue unveils healthcare plan focused on innovation, access
GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue proposes a patient-centered healthcare overhaul emphasizing innovation, outpatient care, and reduced regulation to add…
MediumCongo confirms 933 Ebola cases with 245 deaths as outbreak spreads
Democratic Republic of Congo's health minister confirmed 933 Ebola cases with 245 deaths as of Friday, with 80 patients recovered from treatment centers in Itu…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak reaches 2,000 deaths, becomes deadliest on record
An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,000 people and is on track to become the deadliest in history, with experts warning Americans ab…
HighU.S. Measles Cases Hit 35-Year High as Outbreaks Spread
The U.S. is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 35 years, with health officials urging vaccination as cases surge and schools prepare to reopen.
HighPrimer ensayo en humanos inyecta virus para rejuvenecer neuronas de la retina
Life Biosciences inyecta por primera vez en humanos ER-100, un virus diseñado para revertir el envejecimiento de neuronas retinianas mediante factores de repro…
HighImmunovant's Batoclimab Fails Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Thyroid Eye Disease Trials
Immunovant's Phase 3 studies of batoclimab for thyroid eye disease failed to meet primary endpoints, though safety remained consistent. The company pivots focu…
HighEbola outbreak circulated undetected for months before May identification
A rare Ebola Bundibugyo strain spread undetected for months in central Africa before identification in May, with a super-spreader event accelerating transmissi…
HighOMS desaconselha uso de remdesivir no tratamento da covid-19
A OMS recomenda contra o uso do antiviral remdesivir em pacientes hospitalizados com covid-19, após revisão de evidências de mais de 7 mil pacientes mostrar qu…
HighBlood test shows promise detecting 50+ cancer types in NHS trial
A blood test called Galleri detected cancer in 75% of symptomatic NHS patients in a UK trial, correctly identifying the cancer type with 85% accuracy, though e…
HighCongo Ebola Cases Surge to 1,333 as Virus Threatens to Spread Beyond Eastern Provinces
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 1,333 confirmed Ebola cases with 399 deaths as the outbreak threatens to spread beyond eastern provinces into previously u…
HighFireworks factory explosion kills at least 16 in Tamil Nadu; CM orders rescue operations
At least 16 people died in a massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. CM Stalin ordered immediate relief and rescue opera…
HighHospital nos EUA nega transplante a paciente não vacinado contra Covid
Um hospital nos EUA recusou um transplante de coração a um homem de 31 anos por não estar vacinado contra a Covid-19, citando a escassez de órgãos e a necessid…
HighWHO raises Bundibugyo Ebola risk to 'very high' in Congo amid rapid spread
WHO elevated the risk level for Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high' due to rapid spread, with 177 deaths and 750 suspected…
HighWalking 4,000+ daily steps cuts mortality risk even for desk workers
A UK Biobank study of 72,000 adults found that higher daily step counts significantly lower mortality and cardiovascular disease risk, with meaningful benefits…
HighLa energía nuclear transforma la medicina moderna en Dong Nai
La energía nuclear transforma la medicina moderna en Dong Nai mediante tomografías computarizadas, radiografías y radioterapia, permitiendo diagnósticos tempra…
HighCan polio be eradicated? Type 1 is the last poliovirus left, and its fate hinges on Pakistan and Afghanistan
An interview with GCC chair David Salisbury says polio can be eradicated: Types 2 and 3 are certified gone, while Type 1 persists in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
HighMHRA alerts Ozempic and Wegovy users to rare but serious vision loss risk
UK health regulators warn users of Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus about an extremely rare but serious eye condition causing sudden vision loss, requiring immedia…
HighIndiana Measles Cases Climb by 31 in Three Days, Bringing 2026 Total to 97
Indiana Department of Health reported 31 new measles cases in three days, bringing the yearly total to 97, with LaGrange County the hardest hit at 22 cases.
HighFrom Brain Cancer Diagnosis to New Purpose: Erica's Journey of Resilience
Erica, a 42-year-old mother and student, shares her unexpected Grade 3 brain cancer diagnosis and 18-month treatment journey, emphasizing positivity, family pr…
HighCurrent Smoking Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Curtin-Led Review of 2.8 Million Finds
A systematic review of 61 studies covering about 2.8 million people, led by Curtin University, links current smoking to higher dementia, Alzheimer's and vascul…
HighJapan Health Ministry Assures Low Hantavirus Risk Despite Cruise Ship Outbreak
Japan's health ministry downplayed hantavirus transmission risks despite three deaths on a cruise ship with Japanese passengers, emphasizing person-to-person s…
HighHantavirus Outbreak Transforms Luxury Cruise Into Public Health Crisis
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has sparked investigations into transmission routes, with experts linking rising cases in Argentina to…
HighAustralia confirms first mainland H5N1 bird flu case
Australia has confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a brown skua found on a remote Western Australian beach, marking the arrival of the virus stra…
HighSioux Falls businesses rally for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with events, fundraisers
Sioux Falls area businesses and organizations are hosting October events, fundraisers, and special promotions to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, w…
HighMedicamentos para intubação podem faltar em 1.316 municípios, alerta CNM
Pesquisa da CNM aponta que 50,4% dos 2,6 mil municípios consultados enfrentam risco iminente de desabastecimento de medicamentos para intubação de pacientes co…
HighMumbai Stays Under Level 3 Curbs as UK Covid Cases Climb Nearly 50% in a Week
Mumbai will stay under Level 3 restrictions despite falling positivity, while the UK reports a nearly 48% weekly rise in Covid-19 cases linked to the Delta var…
MediumD-serine identified as driver of gastric cancer immune evasion
Keio University researchers discovered that D-serine suppresses tumor immunity in gastric cancer, correlating with resistance to immunotherapy. Targeting D-ser…
HighDOH Urges Caution on Preprint Study Linking Dengue Exposure to Possible COVID-19 Immunity
The Philippine Department of Health urged caution over a non-peer-reviewed Brazilian preprint suggesting dengue exposure may offer some protection against COVI…
MediumMultiple dead in West Bengal illegal fireworks factory explosion
Several people killed and many trapped after explosion at illegal crackers factory in Duttapukur, West Bengal. Rescue operations underway with injured transfer…
MediumPS Oluga urges quality execution of Ksh1B Meru Hospital upgrade project
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services calls for timely, quality completion of a Ksh1 billion upgrade to Meru Level 5 Hospital, which will expand cap…
HighYounger lung cancer patients show higher rates of targetable genetic mutations
Younger lung cancer patients are significantly more likely to have targetable genetic mutations than older patients, suggesting age is a key factor in tumor bi…
HighNo new H1N1 strain identified as swine flu cases surge in Delhi
Indian health authorities confirm no new H1N1 strain despite rising swine flu cases in Delhi, with over 1,777 cases reported. Current strains match vaccine rec…
HighA Widow's Plea: Why Pancreatic Cancer Research Cannot Wait for Policy Debates to Settle
A widow writes that her husband died of pancreatic cancer and urges policymakers to protect research funding and affordable access to new treatments, citing a…
MediumAutotoma vaginal para VPH amplía cobertura de tamizaje cervicouterino
Guías internacionales avalan la autotoma vaginal para detección de VPH en población asintomática de riesgo promedio, mostrando sensibilidad comparable a muestr…
HighU.S. Measles Cases Near 4,000, Highest in 30 Years Amid Vaccination Trust Crisis
US measles cases have surged to nearly 4,000, the highest in three decades, driven by declining vaccination rates and eroding public health trust.
HighOxford study: Covid-19 survivors face doubled risk of psychiatric disorders
Oxford researchers found coronavirus survivors are twice as likely to develop psychiatric disorders within 90 days, with one in five diagnosed with anxiety, de…
HighMedical School Cooperates With Federal Prosecutors in Barbacena Body Purchase Inquiry
A medical school in Belo Horizonte is under federal investigation for purchasing 105 cadavers from Barbacena's Hospital Colônia, a psychiatric facility where a…
HighType 2 diabetes linked to rising cancer risk globally, research reveals biological mechanisms
Research reveals type 2 diabetes significantly elevates cancer risk across multiple types, with biological mechanisms including chronic inflammation and hyperg…
HighEbola deaths in DRC reach 116 as outbreak spreads to new regions
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 116 suspected deaths from an Ebola outbreak declared Friday in Ituri province, with 350 additional suspected cases spr…
HighMaharashtra bolsters monsoon disease defenses with surveillance push
Maharashtra's public health department has launched pre-monsoon preparedness measures including enhanced surveillance, medicine stockpiling, and rapid response…
HighUp to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, experts say after Applegate's case
Medical experts say 15-20% of multiple sclerosis diagnoses are incorrect, often due to misinterpreted brain scans. New 2025 diagnostic criteria aim to reduce m…
HighAustralia's H5N1 Outbreak Spreads to Mammals, Straining Response
Australia's first H5N1 case detected in June has spread rapidly from migratory seabirds to mammals, straining government response efforts.
HighVery hot beverages linked to higher esophageal cancer risk in major study
A large study finds that drinking very hot coffee and tea may triple the risk of esophageal cancer, with heat damaging the food pipe and increasing cancer susc…
MediumWHO: Ebola Response in DRC Gaining Ground Despite Ongoing Challenges
WHO chief reports Ebola response in DRC is catching up with 344 confirmed cases and declining suspected cases. International coordination and Chinese medical s…
HighUganda postpones Martyrs' Day celebration amid Ebola outbreak
Uganda's President postponed the annual Martyrs Day celebration from June 3 to a later date due to Ebola epidemic risks, citing concerns about thousands of pil…
HighWHO urges Pacific nations to bolster bird flu defenses as H5N1 spreads
The WHO is urging Pacific countries to strengthen preparedness for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 following recent detections in Australia and New Zeal…
HighRemedios caseros naturales para eliminar flemas rápidamente durante la ola de infecciones respiratorias
España enfrenta un aumento de infecciones respiratorias con gripe, COVID-19 y VRS. El artículo presenta métodos naturales y caseros para expulsar flemas de for…
MediumEl mito del virus amable: la evolución no garantiza patógenos más benignos
Científicos desmienten el mito de que los virus evolucionan hacia formas menos dañinas. La selección natural favorece la transmisión, no necesariamente la beni…
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