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El Rey Juan Carlos actualiza a especialistas y matronas sobre salud de la mujer: cribado del VPH, menopausia y suelo pélvico
El Hospital Rey Juan Carlos de Móstoles reunió a especialistas, médicos de familia y matronas en una jornada sobre avances en ginecología y obstetricia, con fo…
MediumUP Health Department Warns Public Against Sharing Aadhaar, OTPs in Fake Vaccine Registration Calls
Uttar Pradesh health officials warned residents not to share Aadhaar numbers, OTPs or bank details with callers posing as vaccine registrars, as the state has…
MediumSix Young Girls Killed After Being Ejected in Tennessee Interstate Crash
Six young girls died and three other people were injured after a car flipped and ejected occupants on Interstate 24 in Robertson County, Tennessee. The Tenness…
HighEl Niño podría intensificar circulación de dengue en la región
Epidemiología anticipa mayor riesgo de dengue por El Niño, aunque sin circulación actual del virus en Concordia. Las autoridades sanitarias mantienen vigilanci…
HighDRC Faces Dual Crisis as Ebola Outbreak Overwhelms Healthcare Amid Armed Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak while armed groups systematically attack health infrastructure, overwhelming response capac…
HighEUA aprovam primeiro medicamento que trata causa do Alzheimer, mas eficácia é questionada
A FDA aprovou o Aduhelm, primeiro medicamento que trata a causa subjacente do Alzheimer ao reduzir acúmulo de proteína beta amiloide no cérebro. A aprovação é…
HighÉbola en Congo y Uganda: qué es, cómo se transmite y el riesgo para Argentina
An active Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has triggered international concern, with 204 suspected deaths reported. Experts emphas…
HighJapanese YouTuber Reveals True Identity as 37-Year-Old Man Using Prosthetics
A Japanese YouTuber known as Muneniku Chiharu revealed he is actually a 37-year-old man using a silicone chest prosthesis and wig. He created the deceptive cha…
MediumArgenica's stroke drug ARG-007 earns top-tier conference presentations at ESOC 2026
Argenica Therapeutics' experimental stroke drug ARG-007 earned oral and poster presentations at Europe's premier stroke conference, with Phase 2 trial data sho…
HighSilent Threat: Why Breast Cancer Often Goes Undetected Until Advanced Stages
Actress Mahima Chaudhry's asymptomatic breast cancer diagnosis highlights why early detection through regular screening is critical, especially for younger wom…
HighEHD virus spreads across Michigan counties, threatening deer populations
EHD virus, a deadly disease transmitted by gnats, has been detected in deer across four Michigan counties, raising concerns among hunters about potential herd…
MediumEstudo brasileiro identifica origem genética de hipoglicemia grave em não-diabéticos
Pesquisadores da USP e UNICAMP identificaram 18 novos casos de mutação genética causando hipoglicemia grave em pessoas sem diabetes, propondo estratégia diagnó…
HighLow-dose radiation therapy shows promise in slowing knee osteoarthritis progression
A long-term study indicates low-dose radiation therapy may slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis, offering a potential new treatment approach for the deg…
MediumDaraxonrasib doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
Daraxonrasib, a new drug, has demonstrated breakthrough potential by doubling survival time for pancreatic cancer patients, offering hope for treating one of t…
HighNavarre researchers engineer viral 'Trojan horse' to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Navarrabiomed researchers are using genetically modified viruses as a Trojan horse strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, incorporating…
HighAnvisa aprova Yluméc, nova caneta emagrecedora com semaglutida da EMS
A Anvisa aprovou o Yluméc, medicamento à base de semaglutida produzido pela EMS para tratamento de diabetes tipo 2, após expiração da patente do Ozempic.
HighTwo Clade I Mpox Cases Confirmed in Stanislaus County, Raising Concern Over Spread in Central California
Health officials report four confirmed mpox cases in Stanislaus County, two caused by the more serious Clade I strain, with three patients having no travel abr…
MediumCanada bars foreign nationals from Congo amid Ebola outbreak, defying UN guidance
Canada implements temporary entry restrictions for foreign nationals recently in Congo due to Ebola risk, defying UN guidance on the measure.
HighProtein CA8 emerges as dual-organ regulator for type 2 diabetes treatment
Kyoto University researchers identified CA8 protein as a molecular regulator controlling glucose production and insulin secretion across liver and pancreas, of…
HighTarlov cysts: The rare spinal condition causing silent chronic pain in women
Tarlov cysts, fluid-filled sacs on the spine, disproportionately affect women and cause chronic lower back pain alongside neurological symptoms. The condition…
HighIsrael investiga caso sospechoso de ébola en viajero procedente del Congo
El Ministerio de Salud israelí monitorea un caso sospechoso de ébola en un viajero que regresó de la República Democrática del Congo con fiebre y dolor de cabe…
HighIndiana joins states testing price caps to curb soaring hospital costs
Indiana joins other states in testing price-limiting regulations on hospitals to address escalating healthcare costs. This regulatory approach represents a gro…
HighMaryland Confirms Multiple Measles Cases; Health Officials Warn of Exposures in St. Mary's County
Maryland health officials confirm multiple measles cases in St. Mary's County with possible exposures at three locations. The outbreak follows recent travel, b…
HighSix in 10 Breakdancers Report Headspin Scalp Damage, Yet Medical Case Reports of the Lump Stay Rare
Surveys show scalp overuse is common among breakdancers, yet clinical case reports of headspin-related scalp lumps remain rare, revealing a gap between dancers…
MediumCaída de pelo tras el verano: cuándo es normal y cuándo alertarse
La caída de cabello aumenta tras el verano por exposición solar, cambios en la alimentación y rotura de fibra capilar. Los expertos aclaran que pérdidas de 50-…
MediumLegionnaires' Disease: What to Know as Sydney Outbreak Raises Alarm
Legionnaires' disease, a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria in contaminated water systems, has prompted renewed attention in Sydney. The illness po…
HighThree states grapple with measles resurgence as Wisconsin outbreak reaches 92 cases
Three US states are experiencing measles outbreaks, with Wisconsin reporting 92 confirmed and 6 probable cases across three counties, marking a significant ris…
HighBlood p-tau217 emerges as early cognitive decline predictor, but clinical use remains premature
A six-cohort study of 2,684 cognitively unimpaired adults found that elevated blood p-tau217 levels predict 38% five-year risk of cognitive impairment, but res…
HighNanopore Sensor and AI Method Identifies Single Virus Particles, Raising Hopes for Faster Screening
Osaka University researchers report a nanopore sensor paired with AI that identifies single virus particles by their electrical current signatures, with potent…
MediumSerotonin link to heart valve disease emerges in Columbia research
Columbia researchers discovered that serotonin transporter activity may accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation in genetically susceptible patients, parti…
HighAI Detects Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis in Mayo Clinic Study
Mayo Clinic researchers developed an AI system using radiomic analysis that can detect pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before clinical diagnosis by identifying…
HighNIH Awards $3.8M to Develop Dementia Prediction Tool for Parkinson's Patients
NIH awards $3.8M grant to develop biomarkers predicting dementia in Parkinson's disease patients, addressing a condition affecting 50-80% within 12 years of di…
HighAstraZeneca's obesity pill shows promising weight-loss results in early trials
AstraZeneca's oral GLP-1 medication shows promising weight loss results comparable to competitors, with patients losing up to 11.8% body weight over 36 weeks,…
HighWHO reports 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight amid rising case counts
WHO chief reports encouraging signs in Ituri province's Ebola fight, but warns cases are rising sharply elsewhere with over 7,200 cases and 3,500 deaths across…
HighWoman Dies After Being Struck by Truck on Remote Barkly Highway in North West Queensland
A woman died after being struck by a truck on the remote Barkly Highway east of Camooweal, Queensland. Police are investigating the circumstances and seeking d…
HighBrain-Computer Interfaces Transform Care for Neurological Patients
Brain-computer interfaces, exoskeletons, and sleep-stimulation devices are enabling patients with neurological conditions like ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson'…
HighNHS urges testing for sickle cell trait to prevent disease in children
The NHS warns that people carrying the sickle cell trait, though asymptomatic themselves, can pass sickle cell disease to their children and should seek free g…
HighMadrid's vaccine cold chain: Two ultra-cold storage sites at -70°C
Madrid maintains two ultra-cold storage facilities at -70°C to preserve COVID-19 vaccine doses between first and second inoculations, distributing vials to hea…
HighFDA Recalls Thousands of Blood Pressure Medication Bottles After Pills Fail Quality Tests
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of thousands of blood pressure medication bottles after pills failed quality testing, raising concerns about reduced…
MediumFlu vaccine takes 2-3 weeks to protect, Brazil's immunization society confirms
Brazil's 23rd National Flu Vaccination Campaign explains how long the flu vaccine takes to work and its duration of protection, addressing common misconception…
HighNew Microprotein Atlas Reveals 1,000+ Overlooked Brain Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's
Researchers created the first microprotein atlas of the human frontal cortex, identifying over 1,000 previously uncharacterized microproteins and linking their…
HighPediatricians warn of 'disaster' as childhood vaccination rates decline for sixth year
Pediatricians warn that continued declines in childhood vaccination rates could trigger disease outbreaks, citing non-science based claims affecting immunizati…
HighEstudio riojano alerta sobre complicaciones respiratorias en pacientes operados de cáncer de cabeza y cuello
Una tesis doctoral en La Rioja revela que el 6,2% de pacientes operados por cáncer de boca, faringe y laringe sufren complicaciones respiratorias, agravadas po…
HighSleep Regularity, Not Just Duration, Emerges as Key Disease Risk Factor
A study of 88,000 adults reveals irregular sleep schedules significantly increase disease risk across 92 conditions, while challenging myths about long sleep d…
HighMulher descobre traição do marido internado com covid-19 ao visitá-lo no hospital em Campo Grande
Mulher de Campo Grande (MS) descobre a amante do marido internado com covid-19 e leva o caso à polícia após ele terminar o casamento antes de ser entubado.
MediumSenator Calls for Criminal Investigation of RFK Jr. Over Samoa Trip Testimony
A senator has called for criminal investigation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following Guardian reporting that contradicts his confirmation hearing testimony about…
HighExperts Caution Against Following Viral TCM Trends Without Professional Guidance
Traditional Chinese Medicine gains viral popularity online, but experts warn against blindly following social media recipes without professional consultation,…
HighHantavirus alert spreads across South America as Peru tightens border health controls
Four confirmed hantavirus cases in Bolivia have triggered heightened surveillance across South America, with Peru implementing medical screenings at internatio…
HighU.S. COVID-19 vaccinations could begin by mid-December, vaccine czar says
White House vaccine czar announces first COVID-19 vaccinations could begin December 11-12, marking the start of mass immunization efforts in the US.
HighIbovespa fecha em queda com bancos e Petrobras, mas acumula alta na semana
O Ibovespa recuou 0,75% a 98.309,12 pontos, pressionado por Petrobras e bancos, mas acumulou alta de 0,85% na semana, com otimismo externo sobre vacina da Pfiz…
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