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ADHD and Divorce: How Untreated Symptoms Strain Marriages and What Courts Actually Consider
Research shows ADHD diagnosis in 6% of U.S. adults correlates with elevated divorce risk, though treatment and communication strategies can mitigate marital st…
HighPatient Dies by Suicide After Insurance Delays Lung Disease Medication
A patient with lung disease died by suicide after an insurance issue delayed access to necessary medication for managing flare-ups, raising concerns about heal…
MediumActor's 17-year endometriosis battle reveals NHS 'medical gaslighting' crisis
Actor Daneka Etchells spent 17 years seeking diagnosis for endometriosis while doctors dismissed her symptoms, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disabili…
HighGerman study finds way to boost tamoxifen effectiveness in younger breast cancer patients
German researchers found that combining tamoxifen with (Z)-endoxifen helps younger breast cancer patients who don't respond well to tamoxifen alone due to low…
HighAnvisa aprova Yluméc, nova caneta emagrecedora da EMS com semaglutida
A Anvisa aprovou o registro do Yluméc, nova caneta emagrecedora com semaglutida produzida pela EMS, após expiração da patente do Ozempic.
HighNorth Korean Hackers Suspected of Targeting AstraZeneca Vaccine Developer, Reuters Reports
North Korean hackers are suspected of a recent cyberattack on AstraZeneca, the British COVID-19 vaccine developer, according to Reuters citing two unnamed sour…
MediumResearchers identify 36 genes linked to OCD and tic disorders, opening new treatment pathways
Scientists identified 36 genes substantially raising OCD and chronic tic disorder risk, revealing shared brain pathways and opening over 30 pharmaceutical targ…
High6-Minute Daily Habit May Help Ozempic Users Preserve Muscle, Expert Says
A Fox News expert piece suggests a 6-minute daily habit may help GLP-1 drug users preserve muscle, amid a cluster of related coverage on side effects and nutri…
LowNigeria's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak burden shifts to northwest hotspot
Analysis of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Nigeria from 2015-2025 reveals episodic surges and geographic concentration in the northwest, particularly the…
HighStudy identifies three genes linked to dapagliflozin's effects in type 2 diabetes
Transcriptomic analysis of type 2 diabetes patients identifies three candidate genes (TAS2R60, GPLD1, GPR42) upregulated after dapagliflozin treatment, with GP…
MediumAHA Fellowship Funds Research Into Protein That May Link Obesity to Heart Disease
Researcher Mark Renton receives an AHA postdoctoral fellowship to study pannexin-1, a protein that may explain how obesity damages coronary blood vessels and t…
HighMercy Health launches clinical trial targeting chemotherapy nerve damage
Mercy Health has initiated a new clinical trial aimed at reducing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, a common side effect causing nerve damage in canc…
MediumHantavirus cruise passengers may leave Nebraska early if conditions met
Sixteen cruise ship passengers monitored for hantavirus in Nebraska may leave before 42 days if symptom-free and able to safely isolate at home with local heal…
HighUnderstanding Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms and Support
CBS News examines postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition affecting some women after childbirth, exploring its symptoms and clinical significan…
MediumChilean hantavirus vaccine seeks funding to advance human trials
Chilean researchers are developing a prophylactic vaccine against hantavirus Andes and seeking funding to advance human clinical trials, with potential availab…
HighNeurólogos aconsejan entrenar el cerebro en el Autobús que visita Oviedo
El Autobús del Cerebro realizó pruebas neurológicas gratuitas en Oviedo, donde neurólogos del HUCA enfatizaron la importancia del ejercicio mental y físico par…
HighDR Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns
Africa CDC warns the DR Congo Ebola outbreak could become the worst in history, with record daily cases reported and WHO noting many cases remain undetected as…
HighObesity becomes Brazil's top health risk factor, displacing hypertension
A Global Burden of Disease study published in The Lancet identifies obesity as Brazil's primary health risk factor, surpassing hypertension due to urbanization…
HighCDC links cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican lettuce supplier serving Taco Bell
CDC links cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 1,644+ people across five U.S. states to shredded lettuce from a Mexican supplier distributed through Taco Bell via…
HighInfarmed analisa comparticipação de medicamentos para a obesidade após nova recomendação da OMS
O Infarmed avalia a comparticipação de medicamentos para obesidade, após a OMS recomendar pela primeira vez alargar o uso de uma classe usada na diabetes e per…
MediumTwo Sisters Hospitalized for Emergency Kidney Surgery Within 24 Hours
Two sisters underwent emergency kidney surgery within 24 hours of each other, raising questions about potential genetic or environmental factors in their share…
MediumConsenso internacional redefine tratamento com Ozempic e Mounjaro: proteína e musculação em foco
Primeiro consenso internacional sobre medicamentos para obesidade recomenda ingestão específica de proteína e musculação como parte central do tratamento, não…
HighNew COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa sparks global containment efforts
South Africa announced discovery of B.1.1.529 coronavirus variant with unusual mutations on November 25. Multiple countries including UK and Israel immediately…
HighBlood Protein Panels Show Modest Promise for Predicting Long-Term Mortality Risk
A UK Biobank analysis of over 38,000 adults links certain blood protein panels to five- and ten-year all-cause mortality risk, improving on traditional models,…
MediumHantavirus cruise ship passengers fear social stigma more than illness
Passengers aboard a hantavirus-affected cruise ship fear public backlash and stigmatization upon returning home, despite WHO assurances that the virus poses mi…
HighEbola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo as health authorities mobilize regional response
An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 65 people with 246 suspected cases, primarily in remote northeastern Ituri province. Health author…
HighFlow Meter Data Logging: Why Historical Records Now Matter Across Industries
A TechBullion explainer argues that logging flow meter data over time, not just real-time readings, improves efficiency, early fault detection, compliance, and…
LowObesity linked to 75% worse menopause symptoms in Latin American study
A Latin American study of 722 postmenopausal women found obesity increases severe menopause symptoms by 75%, with effects linked to inflammation and hormonal d…
HighInfarmed analisa eventual comparticipação de medicamentos para a obesidade
O Infarmed está a estudar a eventual comparticipação de fármacos para obesidade, após novas recomendações da OMS. Governo e DGS remetem decisão para avaliação…
HighAfrican swine fever breaches containment zone in Spain for first time
African swine fever detected outside containment zone in Catalonia for first time since November outbreak. Over 100 wild boar cases now confirmed; authorities…
HighPiden ayuda para 'La Pantojita' y otros imitadores de Yo soy afectados por COVID-19
Lita Pezo, 'La Pantojita' de Yo soy, se encuentra enferma de COVID-19. Ronald Hidalgo hace un llamado para recaudar donaciones para ella y para Jhampier Pinedo…
HighDoctors Warn Embarrassing Bowel Symptom May Signal Colorectal Cancer
Medical experts warn that an often-overlooked embarrassing symptom could indicate colorectal cancer, urging people not to dismiss warning signs.
MediumAI judges fail to catch clinical bias; human experts still essential for medical AI oversight
A Rwanda-based study found that AI judges consistently rate clinical AI outputs cheaper than humans but miss critical issues like demographic bias, confirming…
HighPakistan Reports 363 New Covid-19 Cases and 13 Deaths as Infection Rate Holds Below 1%
Pakistan recorded 363 new Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths in the last 24 hours, raising confirmed infections to 1,283,223 and the death toll to 28,690, per NCOC d…
HighBrazilian blood test detects Alzheimer's with 90%+ accuracy, offering hope for early diagnosis
Brazilian researchers developed a blood test detecting Alzheimer's with 90%+ accuracy using p-tau217 protein marker, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and…
HighOperativo de mamografías beneficia a 72 mujeres en Freirina con apoyo colaborativo
A collaborative medical operation in Freirina provided preventive mammograms to 72 women, addressing access barriers in rural areas where breast cancer remains…
HighYoung woman's brush with sepsis highlights dangers of dismissing severe symptoms
A 21-year-old Cardiff University student nearly died from sepsis after initially mistaking symptoms for a hangover. Doctors warned that delayed hospital treatm…
HighWEHI researcher wins innovation prize for targeted COPD drug delivery
Dr Jan Schaefer won WEHI's InnoVision competition for developing targeted nanoparticles to deliver RNA therapies to lung macrophages, offering a precision appr…
HighHong Kong considers China-style health code system to manage COVID without stricter curbs
Hong Kong is exploring a China-style health code system to manage COVID-19 infections while maintaining social freedoms. The new health secretary argues the me…
MediumCovid-19 agravou o número de diabéticos não diagnosticados em Portugal, alertam especialistas
Especialista alerta que a pandemia de Covid-19 agravou o número de diabéticos não diagnosticados em Portugal, com menos rastreios e consultas adiadas.
MediumWoman Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Manhole in Manhattan
A 56-year-old woman identified as Donike Gocaj died after falling into an open manhole in Midtown Manhattan while exiting her vehicle. She fell approximately t…
HighCongo's Ebola Crisis Overwhelms Health Workers as Outbreak Accelerates Beyond Containment
Health workers in Congo are overwhelmed as Ebola cases surge beyond their ability to trace contacts, with deaths occurring every 30 minutes. The outbreak is on…
HighU.S. cancer deaths plunge 35% since 1991, but racial disparities persist
US cancer mortality has declined 35% since 1991, yet significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in cancer burden and outcomes remain, according to a new…
HighThree students killed in Philippine high school shooting; two suspects arrested
Two suspects in custody after gunfire at a high school in Tacloban, Philippines killed three students and wounded five others on Monday morning. One suspect is…
HighRio inicia vacinação contra variante LP.8.1 para idosos e gestantes
Rio de Janeiro begins distributing updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the LP.8.1 variant, with initial access for seniors 70+ and pregnant women across municip…
HighINPP5D Gene Mutation Impairs Brain's Immune Defense Against Alzheimer's Plaque
A study shows mutations in the INPP5D gene impair microglial cells' ability to clear brain plaques, potentially offering new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer'…
HighEUA aprovam remédio mais caro do mundo para hemofilia por US$ 3,5 milhões
A FDA aprovou o Hemgenix, terapia genética para hemofilia B com dose única de US$ 3,5 milhões, o medicamento mais caro do mundo, oferecendo alternativa ao trat…
HighSpain resumes China pork exports from unaffected regions after swine fever containment
Spain confirmed it can resume pork exports to China from unaffected regions after containing an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona. The virus, detecte…
HighAI Atlas Maps Immune Structures Across Cancers, Revealing New Prognostic Clues
UT MD Anderson researchers developed an AI-powered atlas mapping tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) across 12 cancer types, revealing that TLS maturation and…
HighZlatan Ibrahimovic da positivo por covid-19 y bromea: "Mala idea" contagiar al virus
El delantero del AC Milan Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirmó que dio positivo en la prueba de COVID-19, aunque asegura no presentar síntomas. Permanecerá en cuarenten…
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