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Two men arrested for attacking doctor at Kerala hospital
Two men were arrested in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after allegedly verbally abusing and throwing slippers at a female doctor at Gokulam Medical Centre on Augu…
HighEarly Sugar Restriction Linked to Lower Cancer Risk in Long-Term Study
A decades-long study reveals that babies raised with strict sugar limits developed into adults with significantly lower cancer risk, suggesting early dietary r…
HighCambridge Scientists Develop Universal Vaccine Against COVID, Ebola Variants
Cambridge University researchers have designed a universal Sarbeco coronavirus vaccine using AI-powered computational simulations that offers broad protection…
MediumAfrica's Silent Crisis: Why Blood Supply Shortages Are a Public Health Emergency
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a severe blood shortage crisis with collection rates five times lower than high-income countries, causing preventable deaths. Experts…
HighDR Congo Ebola Death Toll Passes 2,000 as Officials Say Virus Spread Undetected for Months
Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo passed 2,000 with 4,381 confirmed cases, as officials say the virus likely circulated for months before de…
MediumDiabetes a Silent Cardiac Threat: Experts Warn of Hidden Heart Disease Risk
Medical experts warn that diabetes significantly increases heart disease and heart attack risk through high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation t…
HighAlgorithm Using DNA Methylation Predicts Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk
Researchers developed a computational algorithm using DNA methylation markers to predict kidney disease risk in type 2 diabetes patients, potentially enabling…
HighShingles vaccination prevents painful infection, doctor confirms
A shingles patient vaccinated against the virus experienced infection without typical pain symptoms, demonstrating the protective benefits of shingles vaccinat…
MediumNigeria's Lassa fever death toll reaches 214 as fatality rate surges to 25%
Lassa fever has killed 214 people in Nigeria with fatality rates rising to 25%, prompting emergency containment measures after a doctor's death in Benue State.
HighOral GLP-1 pills from China set to reshape India's obesity market by year-end
India's obesity drug market is shifting toward oral GLP1 pills from Chinese and Western manufacturers, offering cheaper and more convenient alternatives to inj…
HighVCU researchers harness cellular recycling to overcome multiple myeloma drug resistance
VCU researchers developed an AUTAC molecule that hijacks cancer cells' waste removal systems to degrade MCL1 protein, showing 50% cell viability reduction when…
HighKennedy Moves to Add Specialists to Preventive Care Task Force; Experts Warn Against It
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeks to expand the US Preventive Services Task Force beyond primary care doctors to specialists, drawing criticism from fo…
HighWorld-first trial shows herbal extract SLT improves memory in mild cognitive impairment
Australian researchers report that Sailuotong, a herbal extract combining ginseng, ginkgo, and saffron, improved memory and executive function in older adults…
HighEbola patient's undetected journey across three nations exposes biosecurity gaps
A Kenyan businessman travelled across DR Congo, Uganda and Kenya while infected with Ebola, evading detection at multiple health checkpoints before dying in Na…
HighBrazil clears suspected Ebola case as Congo outbreak shows signs of recovery
One of two suspected Ebola cases in Brazil tested negative as the Congo outbreak continues with 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths. WHO reports five recoveries…
HighBlood Protein Test Could Identify Dementia Risk Decades Early
Researchers have identified a specific blood protein that can detect dementia risk up to decades before symptoms appear, offering potential for early intervent…
HighDoctors warn of 'Ozempic feet,' an unexpected side effect among GLP-1 weight-loss drug users
Medical professionals are alerting patients to 'Ozempic feet,' an emerging side effect among users of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, prompting broader scrutiny…
MediumIndia's dengue enters dangerous new phase as multiple virus strains circulate simultaneously
India faces a dangerous new dengue phase with multiple virus strains circulating simultaneously, increasing severe illness risks and complicating vaccination s…
HighSemaglutide for pilots: Weight management meets aviation safety standards
Aviation authorities are reviewing semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) use among pilots for weight management, requiring strict protocols including 4-week ground tria…
HighBee propolis shows promise as alternative to acyclovir-resistant chickenpox virus
Research demonstrates that bee-derived propolis exhibits potent antiviral activity against varicella-zoster virus, including acyclovir-resistant strains, throu…
HighExperts debunk false claims linking Fiji's HIV surge to Covid vaccines
Fiji's HIV outbreak has sparked online misinformation falsely blaming COVID-19 vaccines, but experts confirm the actual cause is illicit drug use and unsafe in…
HighGLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise, But Long-Term Benefits Remain Unclear
New research questions sustained benefits of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, finding limited quality-of-life improvements and rapid weight regain after stopping treat…
HighAustralian doctor fined for publishing book with humiliating patient photos
An Australian anesthesiologist was fined 30,000 AUD for publishing a book containing photos of anesthetized patients with degrading comments, violating medical…
HighTapeworm Drug Shows Promise Against Endometriosis in Early Research
Niclosamide, an anti-parasitic drug used to treat tapeworms, demonstrates early effectiveness in reducing endometriosis signs in mice, offering potential hope…
MediumNormal Forgetfulness or Alzheimer's? A Neurologist Explains the Warning Signs to Watch For
A Manipal Hospital neurologist explains how age-related forgetfulness differs from Alzheimer's, which involves memory loss disrupting daily life, behaviour cha…
MediumNHS expands access to life-extending prostate cancer drug abiraterone
NHS England has expanded access to abiraterone, a life-extending prostate cancer drug, to men with high-risk cancer that hasn't spread. The move could prevent…
HighNemours becomes authorized center for Lyfgenia gene therapy for sickle cell disease
Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware is now authorized to administer Lyfgenia, a gene therapy that modifies patients' own stem cells to treat sickle cell di…
HighIndia reviews Ebola preparedness as African outbreak death toll exceeds 100
India's health ministry convened a nationwide review meeting to strengthen Ebola preparedness following WHO's emergency declaration, as cases in DR Congo and U…
HighJamaica's EVE for Life Model Shows Why Community Leadership Drives HIV/AIDS Care
Dr. Patricia Watson discusses how EVE for Life's community-centered approach to HIV/AIDS care in Jamaica prioritizes peer mentorship and holistic support over…
HighSaira Hameed's 'Signals' offers optimistic deep dive into endocrinology
A review of Saira Hameed's medical overview 'Signals' examining hormonal disorders through clinical vignettes, praised for its holistic approach and optimistic…
HighTwo Britons evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship showing improvement
Two British nationals evacuated from a hantavirus-infected cruise ship are improving in hospital, with one in intensive care in South Africa and another receiv…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak's true scale remains hidden amid data gaps and community resistance
One month into eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak, authorities acknowledge the true scale remains unknown due to data gaps, testing weaknesses, and community resis…
HighDrug-coated balloons match stents for heart disease, eliminating permanent implants
University of East Anglia research analyzing 7,800 patients found drug-coated balloons perform as well as permanent stents at preventing heart attacks and deat…
HighAI Model Predicts Treatment Demand for Common Chronic Eye Diseases
Researchers developed machine learning models to predict treatment frequency needs for age-related macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusion, potentially…
HighRotorua widow turns grief into action with Blue Walk for prostate cancer awareness
A Rotorua widow is organizing a Blue Walk fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation after her husband died from the disease, advocating for early detection…
HighUS Confirms First Human Bird Flu Case in Colorado Prison Inmate
A Colorado prison inmate became the first confirmed human case of H5 bird flu in the US after exposure during poultry culling. The patient experienced only mil…
HighBlocking TAK1 Protein Slows Cancer Growth in Mice, Offering Immunotherapy Path
Researchers discovered that blocking the TAK1 protein slows tumor growth in mice by allowing immune cells to attack cancer more effectively, potentially openin…
HighStudy finds COVID-19 vaccine does not affect sperm quality or quantity
University of Miami research published in JAMA found mRNA COVID vaccines do not alter sperm quality or quantity, countering widespread misinformation that dete…
HighAlibaba's AI Model Detects 15 Missed Liver Cancers in Nature Medicine Study
Alibaba DAMO Academy's AI model DAMO LiON identified 15 liver cancer cases missed by physicians in a clinical trial of over 10,000 patients, with findings publ…
HighGSK and Vir Biotech Seek FDA Emergency Authorization for COVID Antibody Treatment
GSK and Vir Biotechnology submitted an FDA emergency use authorization application for their COVID-19 antibody treatment, citing 85% reduction in hospitalizati…
HighWHO warns Congo Ebola outbreak may be far larger than reported cases suggest
A WHO expert warns the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo may be more widespread than official figures suggest, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 de…
HighFirst-in-class protein degrader targets long-elusive MYC in treatment-resistant blood cancers
Researchers at UT MD Anderson developed GT19630, a first-in-class protein degrader that successfully targets MYC by disrupting its cycle with GSPT1, showing st…
HighRutgers cancer center cuts patient wait times by 75% using computer simulation
Rutgers Cancer Institute used digital simulation to identify clinic bottlenecks, reducing blood work turnaround from 90 to under 30 minutes and nearly doubling…
HighGLP-1 drugs linked to 37-68% higher hair loss risk in diabetes patients
A BMJ study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists used for diabetes and obesity are associated with 37-68% higher hair loss risk compared to alternative diabetes medic…
HighDOH Renews Warning Against Injectable Glutathione for Skin Lightening, Citing No Approved Use
The Department of Health reiterated its opposition to injectable glutathione for skin whitening, noting no clinical trials, no dosing guidelines, and no FDA ap…
MediumExperts Urge 'Finding My Why' as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Emphasizes Personal Purpose
Indian medical experts emphasize emotional resilience and personal purpose alongside medical treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, highlighting…
HighWhite House mobilizes as cyclospora outbreak sickens 400+ across four states
The White House is coordinating with CDC and FDA to investigate a cyclospora outbreak affecting over 400 people across four states, though the contaminated foo…
HighCDC, FDA Link Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier to Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
CDC and FDA linked a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands to iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier used at Taco Bell in five states, with o…
HighPenn Engineers Use a Century-Old Reaction to Build MRNA Vaccine Lipids With Fewer Side Effects
University of Pennsylvania researchers added anti-inflammatory phenol groups to LNP lipids via the Mannich reaction, reducing inflammation while boosting vacci…
MediumYoung Adult in Critical Condition With Meningococcal B; Seven Contacts Given Preventive Antibiotics in Adelaide
A young adult in Adelaide is in critical condition on life support with invasive meningococcal B disease. Seven close contacts have received clearance antibiot…
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