Health & Medicine
Santé et soins : hôpitaux et patients, épidémies et vaccins, traitements et autorisations de médicaments, santé mentale et les systèmes qui maintiennent les gens en bonne santé.
Phone addiction drives surge in therapy seekers as screen dependency rivals substance abuse
Addiction treatment centers report increasing numbers of clients seeking help for smartphone dependency, with one in three drug-dependent clients also struggli…
HighUS, Mexico, Canada Coordinate Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The US, Mexico, and Canada announced coordinated travel restrictions following WHO's declaration of the DRC Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of Inte…
HighWashington State football coach ousted over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
Washington State University fired head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistants for refusing COVID-19 vaccination required by state mandate. The decisi…
HighEating Disorder Patients Increasingly Misusing Ozempic for Weight Loss
People with eating disorders are misusing Ozempic, the popular weight-loss medication, raising concerns about dangerous health consequences and off-label drug…
MediumKyrie Irving May Skip Nets Home Games Over NYC Vaccine Mandate
Kyrie Irving could miss Brooklyn Nets home games due to NYC's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with his family suggesting he might play selectively to avoid the requi…
HighManitoba family pushes for public coverage of brain cancer device after dramatic improvement
A Manitoba man with aggressive glioblastoma credits an expensive wearable device with extending his life and improving quality time with family, urging the pro…
HighHarvard study links phytosterols to lower heart disease and diabetes risk
A 36-year Harvard study of 200,000+ health professionals found high phytosterol intake from plant foods reduced heart disease risk by 9% and Type 2 diabetes ri…
MediumRectal cancer deaths surge among younger adults as researchers probe microbiome links
Rectal cancer deaths are rising up to three times faster among millennials, prompting researchers to investigate microbiome factors and warning signs in this e…
HighFiocruz alerta para alta de vírus respiratórios no país
A Fundação Oswaldo Cruz alerta que rinovírus, metapneumovírus e Sars-CoV-2 apresentam tendência de aumento no país, com destaque para crescimento em crianças e…
HighAthletes Report Muscle Loss on GLP-1 Drugs as Experts Investigate
Athletes using GLP-1 weight-loss medications are experiencing unexpected muscle loss, prompting medical experts to investigate the mechanism and develop strate…
MediumDoctors warn of 'Ozempic feet': surprising side effect of rapid weight loss
Podiatrists report 'Ozempic feet,' a lesser-known side effect of GLP-1 drugs where rapid weight loss causes loose skin, prominent veins, and shoe size changes…
HighStudy: Attractive noses fade into background while unattractive ones draw unwanted attention
Eye-tracking research shows attractive noses draw less visual attention than unattractive ones, with observers shifting focus to eyes instead. The findings hav…
HighFreebirth inquest halted as phone evidence raises new questions in influencer's death
An inquest into the death of a 30-year-old Melbourne influencer who died from postpartum haemorrhage during an unassisted home birth has been postponed after f…
HighHuman telomerase shows limited cross-species function, favoring primate models
Research reveals human telomerase protein functions effectively only in primate cells, not other mammals commonly used in preclinical studies, challenging ther…
HighPandemia intensifica esquecimento e alzheimer, alerta neurologista
Neurologista alerta que a COVID-19 intensificou casos de Alzheimer e deficiências cognitivas através de neuroinflamação e trauma coletivo, destacando importânc…
MediumThree lifestyle tweaks reversed decade-long insulin resistance in one month, experts say
A diabetes educator shares how a patient reversed decade-long insulin resistance in one month through high-protein breakfast, balanced meals, and stress manage…
MediumIndia concentra el 46% de casos globales de coronavirus según la OMS
India registra el 46% de casos globales de COVID-19 y el 25% de muertes mundiales según la OMS, con 3.780 fallecidos en 24 horas. Los crematorios funcionan sin…
HighPregnancy Complications Signal Higher Risk of Heart and Kidney Disease
A U.K. study of 1.4 million women found that pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and miscarriage significantly increase the r…
HighFDA concludes cyclospora investigation tied to Taylor Farms lettuce recall
The FDA concluded its investigation into a cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, finding potential contamination at a Mexican fa…
HighRapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs may shrink brain tissue, expert warns
Medical experts warn that rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could potentially shrink brain tissue if caloric restriction becomes too…
MediumStanford researchers develop universal nasal spray vaccine against Covid, flu and pneumonia
Stanford researchers announced a breakthrough universal nasal spray vaccine that protects against Covid-19, influenza, pneumonia, and respiratory allergies, wi…
HighNeanderthals may have wielded birch tar as prehistoric antibiotic
Researchers recreated Neanderthal-era birch tar production and found it inhibits bacteria responsible for wound infections, suggesting prehistoric humans may h…
HighWHO monitors 900+ suspected Ebola cases as Bundibugyo strain spreads across Congo and Uganda
WHO is tracking over 900 suspected Ebola cases across Congo and Uganda, with 101 confirmed cases and 176 suspected deaths. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo…
HighOzempic-style pill nears Australian approval as 10,000+ await access
An Ozempic-style weight loss pill is moving toward TGA approval in Australia with over 10,000 people on a waitlist, though high costs may limit access for most…
HighOver 11,000 bottles of blood pressure drug recalled over contamination fears
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalled over 11,000 bottles of Ziac (bisoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide) after FDA tests found trace amounts of cholesterol drug ezetimib…
HighNIH-Funded Study Tracks HIV Care Gaps After Hospital Discharge Across North Carolina
Researchers received $3M+ NIH grant to track HIV care continuity after hospital discharge across North Carolina using integrated data from 34 hospitals and 600…
HighBristol study identifies vitamins D, K, A as potential COVID-19 treatments via spike protein binding
University of Bristol research using computational modeling suggests vitamins D, K, and A may help combat COVID-19 by binding to the viral spike protein and re…
MediumDentists Rethink Cavity Treatment: Not All Cavities Require Fillings
New dental guidance suggests that not every cavity automatically requires a filling, marking a shift in treatment protocols based on updated clinical evidence…
HighFDA Details Taylor Farms Recall Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
FDA issues recall of Taylor Farms products linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, affecting multiple restaurants and retailers. Consumer confidence in fresh produc…
HighReino Unido alerta alérgicos graves a evitar vacina Pfizer após reações adversas
Agência reguladora britânica recomenda que pessoas com histórico de alergias graves evitem vacina Pfizer/BioNTech após dois casos de reações adversas em profis…
HighNH Health Officials Warn of Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Hampton Tavern
New Hampshire health officials report a potential COVID-19 exposure at The 401 Tavern in Hampton from a positive case who visited on Oct. 23 and 24. Close cont…
HighMakers of GLP-1 Drugs Ordered to Add Warnings on Rare Eye Condition That Can Cause Blindness
US regulators have ordered makers of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound to add warnings about a rare eye condition that can lead to permanent vis…
MediumBrasil recebe mais 1,7 milhão de doses da vacina da Pfizer contra a Covid-19
O Brasil recebeu 1,7 milhão de doses da vacina da Pfizer contra a Covid-19, oitavo lote do segundo contrato, com mais 100 milhões previstas até dezembro.
MediumWellington-Dufferin-Guelph confirms first measles case as Ontario sees uptick
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed the region's first measles case, with an additional case from outside the region reported in Guelph in Febru…
HighSuicide prevention shifts focus from crisis response to upstream policies that give people reasons to live
Suicide prevention experts increasingly advocate for upstream policies addressing economic and social factors rather than solely treating mental health crises,…
HighEight Hours of Sleep Isn't Universal—Quality and How You Feel Matter More
Sleep experts debunk the universal eight-hour requirement, revealing that individual sleep needs vary and quality matters more than duration for optimal health.
HighMother of Critically Ill Baby Denied Hospital Meals Because She Was Formula Feeding
A first-time mother says Grange University Hospital refused her meals while her critically ill daughter was in paediatric care, because she was formula feeding…
HighScientists visualize Parkinson's protein clusters, opening path to earlier detection
Researchers have directly visualized alpha-synuclein oligomers in human brain tissue for the first time, potentially enabling earlier Parkinson's detection and…
HighMcMaster researchers develop promising immunotherapy targeting aggressive brain cancer
McMaster University researchers developed an experimental CAR-T cell immunotherapy targeting glioblastoma, the most aggressive primary brain cancer in adults,…
HighIndiana confirms suspected H5 bird flu at commercial turkey farm
Indiana reports a presumptive-positive H5 bird flu case at a commercial turkey farm with 26,473 birds in Dubois County, following recent outbreaks in the regio…
HighBlood protein β-synuclein emerges as early Alzheimer's marker in Down syndrome
A study of 88 adults with Down syndrome found that serum β-synuclein levels rise approximately two decades before expected Alzheimer's symptoms, preceding othe…
HighPacific stomach cancer cases projected to nearly double by 2045 without H. pylori intervention
A new study warns stomach cancer cases among Pacific peoples could rise 93% by 2045, driven largely by untreated childhood H. pylori infections. Researchers ca…
HighLong COVID Linked to Higher Unemployment Rates, Study Finds
A study of 15,308 COVID-19 patients found that those with long COVID, particularly cognitive symptoms like brain fog and memory problems, face significantly hi…
HighWorld losing resilience to infectious disease outbreaks, experts warn as Ebola spreads
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns pandemic risk is outpacing preparedness investments as Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks surge, with experts citing…
HighDual-role protein RelB offers hope and caution for IBD drug development
Research from India's National Institute of Immunology reveals the protein RelB acts as both immune protector and saboteur in the gut, complicating its potenti…
HighCovaxin whistleblower allegedly negotiated vaccine commissions himself
A military police officer who exposed a bribery scheme for Covaxin vaccine purchases was himself negotiating commissions of $0.25 per dose, according to messag…
HighGenetic cholesterol absorption efficiency linked to coronary artery disease risk
University of Helsinki researchers find that individuals with genetically high cholesterol absorption efficiency face increased coronary artery disease risk, s…
HighOB/GYNs Share 5 Essential Facts About Perimenopause Management
Medical experts provide evidence-based advice on managing perimenopause symptoms through lifestyle modifications and clinical insights to help women navigate t…
HighMom becomes U.S. pioneer in robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy using $2M surgical robot
A California woman became the first U.S. patient to undergo a nipple-sparing mastectomy using a $2M robotic surgical system, achieving minimal scarring and rap…
HighMichigan confirms first human EEE case in 5 years
Michigan health officials confirmed the state's first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) since 2021, a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne…
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