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Teresa Rodríguez reveals cancer diagnosis after social media criticism over headwear
Teresa Rodríguez, a Spanish politician, publicly disclosed her cancer diagnosis while responding to social media criticism about her appearance while voting. S…
HighTennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution leaves inmate hospitalized
Tennessee's corrections commissioner resigned after a botched lethal injection execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two drug doses and rema…
HighMenopause Timing Linked to Future Dementia Risk in 18-Year Study
An 18-year study suggests the age at which women reach menopause may predict future brain health and dementia risk, with menopause timing leaving a measurable…
MediumMaine woman awarded $17M after bladder accidentally removed in routine cyst surgery
A Maine jury awarded Emily Mitchell $17 million after surgeons accidentally removed her bladder during routine ovarian cyst surgery in 2023, requiring reconstr…
HighCourt Orders Meta to Pay $567M for Kids' Mental Health Services
A federal judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to address mental health impacts on young users of Instagram and Facebook, with funds directed toward treatmen…
HighBangladesh measles death toll hits 805 as vaccination gaps persist
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has claimed 805 lives with two more child deaths reported Thursday. Health experts cite vaccination gaps affecting 40 lakh childr…
HighFemTech transforms women's healthcare access in Kenya amid specialist shortages
Kenya is leveraging FemTech solutions including telemedicine, wearables, and remote monitoring to improve women's healthcare access and outcomes, though expert…
HighWeight Loss Gains Fade as Pounds Return, But Exercise Helps Preserve Diabetes Benefits
Diet-induced weight loss significantly reduced cardiovascular and diabetes risk in overweight women, but benefits partially reversed during weight regain. Resi…
HighHospital valet becomes beacon of hope for cancer patients through authentic kindness
Jon Avery, a valet at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, has become an unexpected source of emotional support for patients, with cancer survi…
HighThree dead, two injured as car plunges into gorge in Himachal Pradesh
A Maruti Alto vehicle plunged into a gorge near Sarni Bridge in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, killing three people and injuring two others on Saturday.
HighBangladesh measles deaths reach 656 amid vaccination coverage questions
Bangladesh's measles outbreak has killed 656 people as of June 15, with experts questioning official vaccination coverage claims amid continued daily hospital…
High¿Puedes recuperar sueño el sábado? Expertos revelan qué efectos se revierten y cuáles no
Expertos advierten que dormir menos de 7 horas diarias aumenta riesgos de obesidad, diabetes e hipertensión. Recuperar sueño el fin de semana mejora parcialmen…
HighSuspenden volantinada escolar en Cochrane por brote de virus respiratorios
Cochrane suspendió su tradicional volantinada escolar del 9 de septiembre debido al aumento de infecciones respiratorias, con 121 consultas registradas en el H…
HighMinsa alerta sobre señales de arritmia cardiaca para prevenir complicaciones graves
El Ministerio de Salud orienta a la población sobre las señales de alerta para detectar arritmias cardiacas, enfatizando que algunos casos pueden presentarse s…
HighStudy challenges 'fat but fit' claim, but experts warn against discouraging active people
A large Spanish study found overweight and obese people face significant health risks including high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension regardless of exer…
HighFather killed, daughters injured in three-vehicle crash on East Coast Expressway
A 55-year-old man died and his two daughters were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Malaysia's East Coast Expressway 2 when a trailer lost control and trigge…
HighGerman poultry farmers call for indoor-only farming mandate as bird flu spreads
German poultry farmers are calling for a nationwide ban on free-range farming to combat rapidly spreading H5N1 bird flu, which has killed over 200,000 birds th…
HighWoman Sues After Hysterectomy Allegedly Causes Paralysis and Quadruple Amputations
A mother of six is suing doctors and a hospital after a hysterectomy procedure allegedly resulted in paralysis and quadruple amputations, raising questions abo…
MediumGlobal contact tracing underway after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills three
Countries worldwide are tracking passengers from a cruise ship where hantavirus killed three people and infected five confirmed cases. Health authorities empha…
HighPunjab dengue outbreak surpasses 2017 record with 16,129 cases
Punjab's dengue cases have surpassed 2017 levels, reaching 16,129 with 61 suspected deaths as of October 30, marking the worst outbreak in five years with case…
HighGlobal Health Summit Opens in Hong Kong With 3,000+ Participants Focused on AI and Clinical Innovation
The 2026 Global Health Summit opened in Hong Kong with 3,000+ participants and 200 speakers exploring AI technology, clinical translation, and capital support…
HighNew York Archdiocese Agrees to Pay $800M to About 1,300 Clergy Abuse Survivors
The Archdiocese of New York agreed to pay over $800m to about 1,300 clergy sexual abuse survivors, with formal signing set for November 6.
HighAnvisa investiga 13 casos de cegueira súbita ligados a medicamentos GLP-1
A Anvisa abriu investigação sobre 13 casos de neuropatia óptica isquêmica anterior (NOIA), doença rara que causa cegueira, potencialmente associada ao uso de m…
MediumMajor Review: Natural Dairy Trans Fats Don't Raise Heart Disease Risk
A major review of 22 studies finds naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products do not increase heart disease or diabetes risk, unlike harmful industrial t…
HighSub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare Workers Show Critical Knowledge Gap on Mpox
Meta-analysis of 16 studies reveals only 45.3% of Sub-Saharan African healthcare workers have good mpox knowledge, though 53.8% show positive attitudes toward…
HighLongevity doctor links sleep deprivation to heart attack risk, touts five preventive habits
A longevity doctor warns that sleeping less than 6 hours nightly may increase heart attack risk by 200%, recommending lifestyle changes including post-meal wal…
MediumIrish family seeks inquest after man stabbed 34 times in Manchester
A Limerick family is fighting for an inquest into their brother's death after he was stabbed 34 times in Manchester by a man with mental health issues who rece…
HighHantavirus-exposed cruise passengers released to home quarantine as monitoring continues
Five Americans exposed to rare hantavirus on a cruise ship have been released from federal quarantine to complete monitoring at home, remaining symptom-free af…
HighMore women than men test positive for Covid despite higher male death rates
Northern Ireland data shows more women than men are being tested for and contracting Covid-19, despite higher male mortality rates. Experts attribute this to w…
HighTight Blood Sugar Control May Carry Hidden Health Costs, Study Suggests
A diabetes study suggests that maintaining excessively steady blood sugar levels through aggressive treatment may carry unintended health consequences, challen…
MediumRecord-Breaking El Niño Triggers Global Crisis: Fires, Famines, Power Outages
An exceptionally strong El Niño is intensifying droughts, wildfires, and power shortages across Asia and South America, with the IMF warning of potential mass…
HighOntario Measles Cases Nearly Double as Interprovincial Outbreak Spreads Among Unvaccinated Children
Ontario reported 78 new measles cases over two weeks, nearly doubling its total since an autumn outbreak tied to interprovincial spread across Canada.
HighStudy finds COVID-19 virus remains active beyond 14-day isolation period
A Brazilian study finds SARS-CoV-2 can remain viable and transmissible for over 14 days in mild-symptom patients, potentially undermining current isolation gui…
HighNSW reports first locally acquired Covid case in over a month
Australia's NSW state confirmed its first locally acquired Covid-19 case since March, with health authorities tracing contacts and assessing potential spread r…
HighJapan's dyslipidemia cases projected to hit 15.3M by 2035
Japan is projected to have 15.3 million diagnosed dyslipidemia cases by 2035, with lower prevalence than Western markets due to fewer obesity cases and healthi…
HighFiji declares HIV emergency as Pacific island faces world's fastest-growing epidemic
Fiji has declared a state of emergency over its rapidly spreading HIV epidemic, the world's fastest-growing, with children and infants among those dying from t…
HighVermont launches rabies vaccination campaign at northern border as cases rise
Vermont is distributing oral rabies vaccine bait along its northern border in response to rising rabies cases in the region. The vaccination effort targets wil…
MediumExame de sangue para Alzheimer chega ao Brasil; saiba quem pode fazer e quanto custa
Teste de sangue que detecta marcadores biológicos do Alzheimer começou a ser oferecido no Brasil por R$ 3 mil em clínica privada, podendo substituir procedimen…
HighThunder God Vine Compound Blocks Cancer Cell Defense, Restoring Sensitivity to Epigenetic Drugs
Johns Hopkins researchers report that triptolide, a compound from thunder god vine, blocks the enzyme DCTPP1, letting DNMT inhibitors like decitabine work bett…
HighCryo-EM reveals how gum disease bacteria build plaque, opening drug design pathways
Japanese researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to map the 3D structure of Mfa pili, filaments that enable gum disease bacteria to attach to tissues and for…
HighRare Ebola Strain Declared Global Health Emergency as Congo Outbreak Spreads
Democratic Republic of Congo faces an Ebola outbreak involving rare Bundibugyo strain with 100+ deaths and 300+ cases. WHO declares international public health…
MediumCongo launches Ebola vaccination campaign for frontline health workers
Congo has begun vaccinating health workers in the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak, a critical step to protect frontline medical personnel from infection.
HighTrastornos alimentarios se duplican en adolescentes durante pandemia, casos desde los 11 años
Los casos de trastornos de conducta alimentaria en adolescentes se duplicaron durante el confinamiento por COVID-19, con diagnósticos ahora en menores de 11 añ…
HighUS measles outbreak hits 30-year high as Pennsylvania battles 1,000+ cases
Pennsylvania is experiencing the largest measles outbreak in the US in 30 years with 1,004 cases and 5 deaths, primarily affecting unvaccinated Amish communiti…
HighIHH Healthcare Expands Leo Cancer Care Partnership to Deploy Upright Radiotherapy Across Asia
IHH Healthcare expands collaboration with Leo Cancer Care to deploy upright radiotherapy and proton therapy solutions across Asian hospitals, becoming an equit…
HighStudy finds no link between sleep chronotype and liver disease markers
Italian researchers found no significant association between chronotype and liver fat or fibrosis in 119 adults with obesity, though small effects cannot be ex…
MediumColon cancer surge in young adults signals global health crisis
Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising sharply among adults under 50 worldwide, with projections suggesting it could become the leading cancer cause of death i…
HighWHO Declares DRC-Uganda Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency with 80 suspected deaths. The Bundibugyo virus outbreak, the country's 17th, threatens…
HighBeyond Sugar: Hospital Highlights Hidden Diabetes Triggers
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital highlights overlooked diabetes triggers including stress, poor sleep, inactivity, and unhealthy fats, urging a holistic prevention app…
MediumAlagoas registra 451 novos casos e 2 mortes por Covid-19
Alagoas state health authority confirmed two additional COVID-19 deaths and 451 new cases, bringing cumulative totals to 7,079 deaths and 318,472 cases since p…
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