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Australian Government Expands PBS Access for Young Children With Cystic Fibrosis From November 2026
From 1 November 2026, Australia's PBS expands access to Trikafta granules for children aged 6-11 with cystic fibrosis, alongside new listings for thyroid eye d…
MediumDiabetes y salud oral: cómo se relacionan y cómo prevenirlo
El Dr. Eduardo Anitua explora la relación bidireccional entre diabetes y salud oral, revelando cómo la diabetes afecta la boca y cómo la mala salud oral compli…
HighGenetic screening initiative aims to prevent hereditary glaucoma in rural India
Project GENE-SIGHT aims to integrate precision genetic screening into India's public health system to prevent hereditary glaucoma through early intervention, p…
HighParaná implanta primeiro coração artificial pelo SUS em paciente com incompatibilidade total
A 38-year-old woman from Paraná became the first patient in the state to receive an artificial heart (HeartMate 3) through Brazil's public health system (SUS),…
HighPomegranate Compound Shows Promise in Protecting Against Heart Disease
Research reveals that a pomegranate-derived compound may help stabilize arterial plaques and reduce inflammation, potentially lowering heart disease risk throu…
MediumRFK Jr. Blames COVID Lockdowns for Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak
RFK Jr. attributed a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania to COVID lockdowns and accused state officials of politicizing the crisis, drawing pushback from reporter…
MediumRegenxbio's Duchenne gene therapy clears pivotal trial, FDA submission ahead
Regenxbio announced positive Phase III results for RGX-202, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, clearing the path for FDA submission despite report…
HighDigital health tools for rare metabolic disorders show promise but miss holistic care
A scoping review of 44 studies reveals digital health technologies, particularly continuous glucose monitoring, are underutilized for comprehensive care in gly…
HighUniversity at Buffalo vaccine shows complete protection against H5N1 in mice trials
University at Buffalo researchers have developed an experimental bird flu vaccine using a nanoparticle platform that demonstrated complete protection against H…
HighGhana hospital warns of surging hypertension cases linked to stress, self-medication
Doctors at a Ghanaian hospital warn of surging hypertension cases linked to mining stress, self-medication, and energy drink consumption, urging regular checku…
HighProfilaxia com fluoroquinolonas reduz infecções em neutropênicos de alto risco
Meta-análise de 18 estudos mostra que profilaxia com fluoroquinolonas reduz episódios de neutropenia febril e bacteremia em pacientes de alto risco, sem aument…
HighMediterranean Diet Linked to Up to 23% Lower Mortality Risk in U.S. Women Over 25 Years
A 25-year study of over 25,000 U.S. women found a Mediterranean diet linked to up to 23% lower all-cause mortality, with biomarker changes offering possible ex…
HighEstudio en The Lancet: jóvenes de 19 a 29 años no están exentos de complicaciones por COVID-19
Un estudio publicado en The Lancet revela que el 27% de jóvenes entre 19 y 29 años hospitalizados por COVID-19 desarrollaron complicaciones graves, desmentiend…
HighSelma Blair arrested after biting flight attendant on Delta flight to NYC
Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly biting a flight attendant on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday night, with two flight atte…
HighHonduras faces deadly outbreak of flesh-eating botfly larvae with 141 cases and 2 deaths
Honduras reports 141 cases and 2 deaths from myiasis caused by the New World screwworm fly, a disease previously eradicated from the region that has re-emerged.
HighMeasles Reaches Clemson as South Carolina Outbreak Accelerates
South Carolina's rapidly accelerating measles outbreak has reached Clemson University with one confirmed case. The state reports 558 total cases since fall, wi…
High76 UES Buildings Test Positive for Legionella in Expanding NYC Outbreak
A Legionella bacteria outbreak on NYC's Upper East Side has expanded to 76 buildings in preliminary testing, more than doubling initial findings. The Met Museu…
HighGas cylinder explosion kills 2 children, including 12-day-old, in Noida slum
A domestic gas cylinder explosion in a Noida slum killed an 8-year-old boy and a 12-day-old newborn girl, with four other family members hospitalized. Fire ser…
HighBangladesh measles death toll reaches 488 as outbreak accelerates
Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed 488 children since March 15, with 7 new deaths reported in 24 hours. UNICEF claims it warned authorities about vaccine s…
HighDietitian With Autoimmune Gastritis Shares Debilitating Symptoms, Hopes Bryan Johnson Raises Awareness
A registered dietitian diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis shares her 8-year experience managing the rare condition, which destroys stomach acid-producing cell…
HighLos contagios de covid suben en España, pero sin mayor gravedad ni saturación hospitalaria
España experimenta un repunte de infecciones por covid durante el verano, superando los niveles de diciembre, pero sin evidencia de mayor severidad ni presión…
HighStudy reveals low long-term adherence to hormone therapy after breast cancer surgery
A U.S. insurance claims analysis of 17,025 breast cancer patients found fewer than 30% maintained consistent hormone therapy for the full five-year recommended…
HighEctopic pregnancy deaths nearly double, with sharper increases in abortion ban states
Ectopic pregnancy deaths in the US have nearly doubled since 2020, with higher mortality rates in states with abortion bans, as treatment delays become a criti…
HighReclaim Your Sleep: Why Menopause Disrupts Rest and How to Fix It
Between 40-60% of women experience sleep disturbances during perimenopause due to hormonal fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. Medical experts outline c…
HighWHO launches integrated drug resistance framework for HIV, hepatitis, and STIs through 2030
WHO released a 2026-2030 framework to combat drug resistance in HIV, hepatitis B and C, and STIs through integrated prevention, surveillance, and treatment str…
HighCanadian study links ultra-processed foods to over a third of cardiovascular deaths
A Canadian study found ultra-processed foods account for up to 38% of cardiovascular deaths, prompting UAE doctors to warn of health risks as CVD remains the n…
HighMost Adults Under 50 Don't Recognize Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms or Risk Factors, Survey Finds
A new survey finds many adults under 50 believe pancreatic cancer only affects seniors, cannot recognize its symptoms, and think they cannot reduce their risk,…
MediumKenya confirms ninth Ebola case as outbreak control questioned
Kenya has confirmed nine Ebola cases, all traced to a single index patient who died. Health authorities are assessing whether the outbreak remains under contro…
HighDR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading 2-4x faster than reported, UN warns
UN warns DR Congo's Ebola epidemic is 2-4 times larger than reported, with record daily infections and deaths occurring in communities before patients reach ca…
HighScientists discover why autoimmune diseases hit women far harder than men
Stanford researchers discovered that the X chromosome's inactivation mechanism (Xist RNA) may explain why women develop autoimmune diseases like lupus far more…
HighBritain launches world's largest trial of multi-cancer blood test
Britain's NHS begins recruiting 140,000 volunteers for the world's largest trial of Grail's Galleri blood test, which can detect over 50 cancer types before sy…
HighNovel drug combo achieves 100% response rate in EGFR-mutated lung cancer trial
A combination of iza-bren and osimertinib achieved a 100% objective response rate in EGFR-mutated lung cancer patients, with manageable safety profile in early…
MediumUS Reports First Bird-Flu Case in a Child; Health Officials Say Low Transmission Risk
A California child became the first US minor to test positive for bird flu, showing mild symptoms and recovering at home. Health officials report no human-to-h…
HighGenetic Interaction Map of Tuberculosis Bacterium Points Toward Smarter Antibiotic Pairings
Rockefeller researchers mapped about 6,500 genetic interactions among 762 essential genes in tuberculosis bacteria, offering leads for new drug targets and ant…
HighAustralia's Macquarie Island withdrawal risks losing crucial bird flu surveillance
Australia is withdrawing all 24 expeditioners from Macquarie Island to protect them from psychological harm of witnessing potential H5N1 bird flu outbreak, but…
HighStudy reveals sex-specific genetic changes in Parkinson's disease brain cells
Research identifies distinct genetic and cellular mechanisms explaining why men develop Parkinson's disease 1.5-2 times more frequently than women, with implic…
HighBrasil recebe primeiro lote de vacinas da Pfizer do segundo contrato, com 1,989 milhão de doses
A Pfizer entregou 1,989 milhão de doses da vacina contra a covid-19, primeiro lote do segundo contrato com o governo federal, que prevê 100 milhões de doses at…
MediumBlocking IL-6 could reduce immune checkpoint inhibitor side effects while boosting cancer-fighting response
Researchers at MD Anderson and Ochsner Health identified interleukin-6 as a potential target to reduce colitis and other autoimmune side effects from cancer im…
HighDisrupted Sleep Rhythms Linked to Dementia Risk Through Brain's Waste Clearance System
Research reveals broken sleep rhythms impair the brain's glymphatic system, which clears Alzheimer's-linked toxins during sleep, potentially increasing dementi…
HighNovartis' Pelacarsen Fails Pivotal Cholesterol Trial, Stunning Cardiology Community
Novartis and partner Ionis announced their experimental heart drug pelacarsen failed to meet its primary goal in a Phase 3 trial for patients with elevated Lp(…
HighTwo killed, five wounded in shooting at Seattle food festival near Space Needle
Two people were killed and five wounded in a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening, with authorities urgi…
HighJudith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis in candid video
Australian comedian Judith Lucy revealed she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will undergo a double mastectomy, sharing the news in a humo…
HighYeast Model Separates Two Cancer-Driving Activities of the Ewing Sarcoma Protein EWS::FLI1
IRB Barcelona and Sant Joan de Déu researchers used yeast to show EWS::FLI1 activates silenced DNA while largely losing its power to reprogram global gene expr…
MediumColorectal Cancer Rates Rise Across Nearly All Age Groups, Including Children
Multiple outlets report rising colorectal cancer rates across nearly all age groups, including sharp increases in early-onset cases in children and young adult…
MediumTransfusion Strategy Shows No Mortality Difference in Cancer Patients With Sepsis
A retrospective study of 658 oncology patients with sepsis found no significant mortality differences between restrictive and liberal blood transfusion practic…
HighHIV Services Collapse Deepens as Funding Crisis Persists Into 2026
A year into a global HIV funding crisis, new CHAI data shows continued deterioration of HIV services across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, with testing, treatmen…
HighCyclospora Outbreak Wanes as Lettuce Safety Questions Persist
A cyclospora parasitic outbreak linked to lettuce is slowing but cases still rise in some regions, prompting consumer concerns about fresh produce safety and c…
HighAnemia Explained: Leading Doctors Debunk Myths and Guide Treatment
Leading Indian doctors explain anemia's causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, clarifying that while iron deficiency is common, anemia can signal serious u…
HighCytokinetics Backs AHA Three-Year Push to Close HCM Care Gaps Affecting Hundreds of Thousands
Cytokinetics is backing a three-year American Heart Association initiative to reduce disparities in diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aff…
HighSkipping meals and irregular eating tied to depression risk
Research shows skipping meals and irregular eating patterns are associated with increased depression symptoms, with irregular eating raising depression risk by…
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