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West Nile Virus detected in bird; no human cases in region
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed West Nile Virus in a dead crow found in Dufferin County on September 16, with no human cases reported in the…
HighKannur Crash Toll Rises to Five as Police Probe Whether Oncoming High Beams Caused Fatal Tree Collision
A car crash in Mattannur, Kannur killed five young men from Bengaluru's VSM Institute; police are probing whether oncoming high-beam glare impaired the driver…
HighFDA Raises Efficacy Concerns About Capricor's Duchenne Drug Ahead of Hearing
FDA staff has flagged significant data concerns about Capricor's deramiocel therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy ahead of an advisory committee hearing, tri…
HighExperts: No Evidence Links Covid Vaccines to Blood Clots Despite European Suspensions
European countries suspended AstraZeneca Covid vaccines over blood clot concerns, but health experts and regulators say no causal link exists and warn suspensi…
HighWHO declares international health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern over a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Cong…
HighNine Dead in Delhi Residential Fire; AC Blast Suspected as Cause
A massive fire in a four-storey Delhi residential building killed at least nine people and injured two early Sunday morning. Over a dozen residents were rescue…
HighComedian Dai Henwood dies aged 48 after six years living with cancer
NZ comedian Dai Henwood, known for 7 Days and stand-up, has died aged 48 after six years living with metastatic bowel cancer, his management said.
HighCongo's Ebola Cases Surge to 598 as Conflict Zones Hamper Response
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 598 confirmed Ebola cases with 115 deaths across three conflict-affected provinces. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak, announ…
HighAnvisa autoriza dobro de voluntários para testes da vacina Pfizer contra Covid-19
A Anvisa autorizou o aumento de voluntários nos testes da vacina Pfizer de 1 mil para 2 mil e da Oxford de 5 mil para 10 mil, incluindo adolescentes e idosos c…
HighAncient Chinese herb shows scientific promise for hair regeneration, study claims
A new study validates Polygonum multiflorum, a traditional Chinese medicinal root used for centuries, as an effective treatment for hair loss through multi-pat…
MediumMenino de 2 anos dado como morto é encontrado a respirar na morgue de hospital em Phoenix
Criança de dois anos, dada como morta após afogamento em Phoenix, foi encontrada a respirar na morgue de um hospital horas depois. Os pais poderão ser acusados…
MediumScientists Make Breakthrough in Targeting 'Undruggable' Cancer Gene
Researchers have made progress understanding the biology of a cancer gene previously considered impossible to target with drugs, potentially opening new treatm…
MediumOld Dogs May Hold Keys to Alzheimer's Research Breakthroughs
Researchers are studying dementia in aging dogs to better understand Alzheimer's disease in humans, as both species show similar brain patterns and cognitive d…
MediumNovel cobalt-graphene beads remove antibiotic pollution without metal leaching
Researchers developed magnetically recoverable carbon beads that completely remove the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole from water in 20 minutes while avoiding meta…
HighSan Antonio couple transforms neighbor's home into recovery sanctuary for breast cancer patients
Pat and Phil Gonzales are converting a San Antonio home into Rose's House, a recovery facility for breast cancer surgery patients. Inspired by Pat's own mastec…
HighBlood Bank Scandal: Six Children Contract HIV After Transfusions in Madhya Pradesh
Six children contracted HIV after receiving transfusions from a contaminated blood bank in Madhya Pradesh. Officials suspended the blood bank chief and technic…
HighPartner's Refusal of Medical Care Sparks Relationship Conflict
A man expresses concern about his girlfriend's serious medical symptoms, but she dismisses his pleas for medical attention as controlling behavior, raising que…
LowWelsh Teen's Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Triggers Sudden Menopause
A teenager from Caernarfon experienced sudden onset menopause following an ovarian cancer diagnosis, highlighting unexpected physiological consequences of the…
MediumWegovy cuts cardiovascular death risk 57% more than tirzepatide in real-world study
Novo Nordisk's real-world STEER study found Wegovy (semaglutide) reduced heart attack, stroke, and death risk 57% more than tirzepatide in obese patients with…
HighChina holds benchmark lending rate steady for fifth consecutive month
China's central bank kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive month in September, maintaining the one-year LPR at 3.85% and five-ye…
HighStudy: Sexual activity safe for type 1 diabetes patients using glucose monitors
New research using continuous glucose monitoring shows sexual intercourse does not increase hypoglycemia risk for type 1 diabetes patients, addressing widespre…
MediumWHO Chief Tedros Defends Agency Against Rubio's Ebola Response Criticism
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom fires back at US Secretary of State Rubio's criticism of the organization's Ebola response speed, amid broader debate over US public h…
HighNicotinamide Riboside Shows No Benefit in Early Parkinson's Trial, Despite Longevity Hype
A large Parkinson's trial found the popular longevity supplement nicotinamide riboside did not help early-stage patients and may have worsened symptoms, per JA…
MediumUS appeals court restricts mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
A US appeals court has temporarily reinstated requirements for in-person dispensing of mifepristone, reversing FDA regulations that allowed mail delivery of th…
HighNovo Nordisk troca CEO após crise de mercado e pressão da Eli Lilly
A Novo Nordisk demitiu seu CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen após queda de 53% nas ações, falhas em testes de medicamentos e pressão da rival Eli Lilly. A fundação…
HighScientists resurrect 160-million-year-old proteins to combat antibiotic resistance
University of Oregon researchers resurrected 160-million-year-old proteins with antimicrobial properties that outperform modern versions against drug-resistant…
HighCardiólogos alertan: tres o cuatro muertes por enfermedad cardiovascular por cada muerte de Covid-19
Especialistas españoles alertan que por cada muerte por Covid-19 se producen 3-4 muertes por enfermedad cardiovascular, enfatizando la necesidad de no descuida…
HighSpanish oncologist Javier Cortés honored as 2026 Giant of Cancer Care
Renowned Spanish breast cancer specialist Javier Cortés receives 2026 Giants of Cancer Care award, recognized as a global leader in HER2-positive tumor researc…
HighGenetic study identifies 164 risk factors for restless leg syndrome
International researchers identified 164 genetic risk loci for restless leg syndrome, eight times more than previously known, potentially enabling early diagno…
HighStudy of 47,500 Adults Suggests 6,000-8,000 Steps Daily May Be Optimal for Older Adults
A meta-analysis of 47,500 adults shows mortality benefits plateau at 6,000-8,000 steps daily for older adults, contradicting the widely promoted 10,000-step ta…
HighUrban poor in Thiruvananthapuram face disease burden linked to poor sanitation
A GIFT study of 3,341 residents in five Thiruvananthapuram urban colonies found respiratory infections, hypertension, and vector-borne diseases most prevalent,…
HighPeru's Health Ministry distributes 1.1M measles vaccine doses amid active outbreak
Peru's Health Ministry distributed over 1.1 million measles vaccine doses nationwide by Q2 2026, exceeding initial targets by 17.5% in response to active outbr…
HighStudy links artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline, especially in under-60s
An 8-year Brazilian study of 12,000+ adults found higher artificial sweetener consumption correlated with 62% faster cognitive decline, particularly in those u…
MediumThiruvananthapuram tightens leptospirosis prevention as monsoon rains intensify
Thiruvananthapuram health authorities have intensified leptospirosis and mosquito-borne disease prevention measures as heavy rainfall increases contamination r…
HighEbola Clinic Attacks Rooted in Distrust, Burial Traditions in DRC
Communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are attacking Ebola clinics and rejecting medical care due to deep distrust of health authorities and adherence…
HighDelaware Sen. Chris Coons injured in multi-vehicle crash in Sussex County
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons sustained minor injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Sussex County Sunday after another driver experienced a medical incident. He was…
HighBrazil sees surge in severe respiratory illness in infants amid RSV outbreak
Brazil reports a significant increase in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) among children under two years old, primarily driven by respiratory syncytial…
HighScientists may have finally found how Alzheimer's kills brain cells - ScienceDaily
Researchers have discovered how the tau protein drives Alzheimer's disease progression through the brain, potentially opening new avenues for stopping cognitiv…
HighMistrust fuels deadly Ebola surge in eastern Congo as cases near 7,800
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reached nearly 7,800 cases, spreading to new health zones amid critical health worker shortages a…
HighMichigan Grapples With Disease Outbreak Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Michigan is battling a significant disease outbreak while contending with reduced federal funding following Trump administration cuts, straining state health r…
MediumBlood test shows promise for early ovarian cancer detection with 91% accuracy
Researchers have developed a blood test using machine learning that can accurately detect ovarian cancer in early stages, potentially improving outcomes for th…
HighZambia warns against eating wildlife as anthrax outbreak infects 12 people
An anthrax outbreak in Zambia's Muchinga province has killed dozens of wild animals and infected 12 people who consumed contaminated meat. Authorities have sus…
HighBlood test shows promise for early ovarian cancer detection with 88-93% accuracy
A new blood test using machine learning can detect ovarian cancer in early stages with 88-93% accuracy, potentially transforming diagnosis and outcomes for the…
HighCruise passengers isolate as hantavirus outbreak claims three lives at sea
Nearly 150 passengers aboard the MV Hondius are isolated in their cabins after a hantavirus outbreak killed three and sickened others. The ship will dock in Sp…
HighStudy links air pollution to hospital admissions across Australia
A multi-university study confirms clear links between air pollution exposure and cardio-respiratory hospitalizations across Australia, with vulnerable populati…
HighH5N1 Bird Flu Surges Across Northern Hemisphere as Migratory Season Peaks
H5N1 bird flu cases are rising sharply across the Northern Hemisphere as migratory birds spread the highly pathogenic virus earlier than usual, prompting mass…
HighKauvery Hospital Launches Robotic Beating Heart Bypass Surgery Program
Kauvery Hospital introduces minimally invasive robotic beating heart bypass surgery using da Vinci's fourth-generation system, reducing surgical trauma and rec…
HighSalud confirma vacunación de 60 mil personas diarias en abril con llegada de dosis Pfizer
El Ministerio de Salud peruano confirma que en abril vacunará a cerca de 60 mil personas diarias contra el COVID-19, gracias a la llegada de 200 mil dosis sema…
HighFirst US death from mosquito-borne virus reported in major city as cases surge
A mosquito-borne virus has claimed its first life in a major US city as cases continue to spread, marking a significant escalation in the outbreak.
MediumFourth measles case suspected in Washtenaw County outbreak
Washtenaw County reports a fourth suspected measles case as Michigan's 2026 outbreak expands, with three exposure locations identified and urgent vaccination r…
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