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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Chilean Youth
Chile faces a youth mental health crisis with 75% of adolescents showing anxiety or depression symptoms and the second-highest suicide rate among OECD nations.…
MediumInfectólogo advierte sobre repunte de covid-19, influenza y virus respiratorios en Caracas
Un infectólogo venezolano advierte sobre el aumento de covid-19, influenza y otras infecciones respiratorias en Caracas, con síntomas que pueden confundirse en…
MediumQ32 Bio's alopecia drug shows promise, stock surges 60% on phase 2 data
Q32 Bio's stock surged 60% after positive phase 2 results for bempikibart, a potential JAK inhibitor alternative for alopecia areata, with meaningful hair regr…
HighCRISPR Breakthrough Uses RNA to Target Cancer-Specific Mutations
Researchers have developed an RNA-triggered chromatin shredding technique using CRISPR to precisely target cancer-specific mutations, potentially offering new…
HighZuckerberg finanzia rivoluzionaria tecnica di tomografia a raggi X per visualizzare il corpo umano
La fondazione Chan Zuckerberg premia con un milione di dollari un progetto europeo che ha sviluppato una nuova tecnica di tomografia a raggi X (HiP-CT) con ris…
HighMás de 300 centros españoles eliminan sujeciones gracias al proyecto DESATAR de CEOMA
Más de 300 centros en España han eliminado sujeciones físicas y farmacológicas mediante el proyecto DESATAR de CEOMA, mejorando la calidad de vida de residente…
HighMilitary testosterone screening plan draws medical skepticism over cost, efficacy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to screen all military members over 30 for low testosterone faces criticism from medical experts who question its scienti…
HighEli Lilly's retatrutida shows unprecedented 28.7% weight loss, matching bariatric surgery
Eli Lilly's experimental obesity drug retatrutida achieved 28.7% average weight loss over 68 weeks in phase 3 trials, matching bariatric surgery results and su…
HighRecord-Breaking El Niño Triggers Global Crisis: Fires, Power Outages, Food Insecurity
An exceptionally strong El Niño weather cycle is causing widespread global impacts including Indonesian and Amazon wildfires, regional haze crises, power outag…
HighSenate hearing features testimony on vaccine adverse effects claims
A Senate committee hearing featured testimony from Dr. Robert Sullivan on alleged COVID-19 vaccine adverse effects, raising questions about vaccine safety and…
MediumClimate Change Is Expanding Hantavirus Risk Beyond Traditional Hotspots
Climate change is expanding rodent habitats and populations, increasing hantavirus transmission risk globally. Researchers warn of substantial disease spread i…
HighPsoríase: novos tratamentos transformam manejo da doença inflamatória crônica
Brazil sees tripled growth in psoriasis diagnoses since 2019, with new biologic medications approved by Anvisa offering improved treatment outcomes for this ch…
HighMystery Surrounds Source of Nigeria's First Ebola Case in a Decade as Fears of Spread Grow
Nigeria's first Ebola case in over a decade has an unclear source, as Swiss officials say the patient, a diplomat's wife, was likely infected in Uganda, which…
HighGE HealthCare Launches CardioVisio for AFib, a Digital Tool for Longitudinal Atrial Fibrillation Decision Support
GE HealthCare has launched CardioVisio for AFib, a digital clinical decision support tool that visualizes longitudinal patient data and offers guideline-aligne…
MediumMan dies in shark attack at Australian beach despite rescue efforts
A man in his 20s died after a shark attack at Emerald Beach near Coffs Harbour, Australia, despite rescue efforts by surfers and bystanders. It marks the secon…
HighStair climbing linked to dramatically lower heart disease mortality risk
Research suggests that taking stairs as a daily habit significantly lowers the risk of dying from heart disease and early death, offering an accessible form of…
MediumMedicare's $50 obesity drug program gains rapid traction at major drugstores
Medicare's Bridge program, launched July 1, offers obesity drugs at $50/month to eligible beneficiaries. Major drugstores report strong early uptake with 100,0…
HighCountry music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief cancer battle
Dolly Parton, legendary country music singer with a 50+ year career and global influence, died at 80 after a brief cancer battle. Her legacy includes iconic hi…
High38 Filipino crew members quarantined after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
38 Filipino crew members aboard MV Hondius will undergo 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands after hantavirus cases killed three passengers, though all Filipin…
HighBangladesh's Measles Crisis Exposes Dangers of Falling Vaccination Rates
Bangladesh is battling the world's worst measles outbreak with 202,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths since March 2025, largely among unvaccinated children u…
HighMount Sinai study establishes framework for precision psychiatry using genetic biobank recall
Mount Sinai researchers demonstrate a practical recall-by-genotype framework using diverse biobank data to identify individuals carrying psychiatric risk varia…
HighWHO declares Ebola public health emergency as DRC outbreak spreads
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency on May 17, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported…
HighIndia confirms Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal with 2 cases, 190 contacts quarantined
India reports two confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal with 190 contacts quarantined. All contacts tested negative, but authorities warn the emergency re…
HighReactor blast at Telangana pharma unit kills 2, injures 9
A reactor blast at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district killed two workers and injured nine others late Friday, triggering a fire…
HighScientists identify shared biological networks linking long Covid, ME/CFS, PTSD and other chronic conditions
Researchers found that long Covid, ME/CFS, PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis disrupt the same biological networks despite different triggers,…
HighNew ICD Code Clarifies Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome as ER Visits Rise
The WHO added a formal diagnostic code for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a severe vomiting condition linked to chronic cannabis use. The classification enable…
HighDoctor's Lament: Why Continuity of Care Matters More Than We Admit
A physician reflects on how frequent changes in doctor assignments disrupt patient care and trust, arguing that continuity with the same healthcare provider is…
MediumMonoclonal antibody ALT-100 shows promise in early ARDS trial
A proof-of-concept study demonstrates that monoclonal antibody ALT-100, targeting inflammation regulator NAMPT, significantly improves outcomes in acute respir…
HighScience confirms: dog ownership extends lifespan and improves health outcomes
Multiple scientific studies show dog owners have 30% lower cardiovascular disease risk and live longer. Benefits include increased physical activity, reduced s…
HighTeen driver killed after fleeing police in stolen vehicle crash
A 19-year-old driver died after fleeing police in a stolen vehicle and crashing into a fence in Southfield, Michigan. Two 17-year-old passengers sustained non-…
HighUpper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak death toll reaches 9, exceeding prior Harlem cluster
A Legionnaires' disease cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has claimed nine lives, surpassing the death toll from last year's Harlem outbreak, prompting re…
HighNew imaging technique maps lipid distribution in Fabry disease tissue
Researchers combined Raman microscopy with mass spectrometry imaging to create high-resolution molecular maps of cardiac tissue in Fabry disease, revealing une…
HighLiving with autoimmune gastritis: One woman's journey mirrors Bryan Johnson's diagnosis
A woman with autoimmune gastritis shares her 8-year journey with the chronic inflammatory condition that affects nutrient absorption, highlighting diagnostic c…
HighAumentan las infecciones respiratorias en Venezuela: qué virus circulan y cómo actuar
El infectólogo Julio Castro advierte sobre el aumento de infecciones respiratorias en Caracas y otras ciudades, por el regreso a clases y el uso de aire acondi…
MediumFDA Issues Highest-Risk Alert for 1.5M Dozen Eggs Amid Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA has classified a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs as Class I, the highest risk level, due to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states acr…
HighNigeria's Ebola Case Linked to Kenya Index Case as Officials Trace Spread from Congo
Nigeria confirmed an Ebola infection linked to a virus found in Kenya, with officials racing to trace the index case as the outbreak spreads from Congo to four…
MediumAdichie accuses Lagos hospital of obstructing inquest into son's death
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses a Lagos hospital of obstructing an inquest into her 21-month-old son's death, alleging medical negligence and incomplete recor…
HighUS Healthcare System May Fail to Deliver Cancer Cure, Experts Warn
Despite billions in cancer research, the US healthcare system's structural limitations may prevent universal treatment access even if a cure is found, accordin…
MediumTrauma infantil aumenta hasta 57% el riesgo de enfermedades físicas en adultos
Estudio de 6 millones de personas revela que quienes sufrieron traumas en infancia tienen hasta 1,57 veces más riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades físicas. El i…
HighAustralia confirms first mass bird flu deaths as H5 spreads to wildlife
Australia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu, with 54 dead greater crested terns in South Australia. Authorities warn of a prolonged…
HighEton Pharmaceuticals Sets November 6 Date for Q3 2025 Results and Investor Call
Eton Pharmaceuticals, a rare-disease drugmaker, will report third quarter 2025 financial results on November 6, 2025, with a webcast call at 4:30 p.m. ET.
MediumYounger Adults Show Accelerated Biological Aging, Linked to Early-Onset Cancer Surge
Research indicates younger adults are experiencing accelerated biological aging compared to previous generations, correlating with a global rise in early-onset…
HighBlood flow restoration cuts pain, boosts quality of life in peripheral artery disease
A landmark clinical trial shows both bypass surgery and less-invasive stenting procedures significantly reduce pain and improve quality of life for peripheral…
HighRio approves drug use fine despite expert criticism on effectiveness
Rio de Janeiro's city council approved a R$400 fine for public drug use, but public health experts and officials criticize the measure as ineffective and poten…
HighPor que nem todos sofrem efeitos colaterais após vacina Covid-19
Efeitos colaterais como dor de cabeça e fadiga após vacinação Covid-19 são sinais normais de resposta imunológica, mas nem todos os vacinados os experimentam.…
HighICO launches privacy probe into bedroom cameras used across 40% of NHS mental health trusts
UK's Information Commissioner launches investigation into Oxevision camera system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts over data protection concerns, follow…
HighEbola's Origins Remain Elusive as Scientists Trace Outbreak's Source
Scientists continue investigating the source of a current Ebola outbreak, with the virus's origin remaining a central mystery despite ongoing epidemiological r…
MediumDoctors alarmed as people with eating disorders misuse GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Doctors express concern as people with eating disorders obtain and use GLP-1 medications intended for diabetes and weight management, raising safety and ethica…
HighSix Years Later: Has COVID-19 Become a Manageable Threat?
Six years after pandemic peak, COVID-19's threat has subsided significantly, though expert opinions diverge on remaining risks and reasons for the shift from c…
HighDrug-resistant fungus C. auris spreads across U.S., poses serious health threat
A deadly drug-resistant fungus (C. auris) is spreading across multiple US states including California, Washington, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Health authori…
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