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VRS: cuando un resfriado no es solo un resfriado y la prevención puede salvar vidas
Semana explica el virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS), sus riesgos para bebés y adultos mayores, y la importancia de la prevención y la vacunación, con cifras d…
MediumLife Inside the Biocontainment Unit: Hantavirus Patients Share Quarantine Stories
Former Hantavirus patients describe their quarantine experiences at Nebraska Medicine's biocontainment facility, including psychological support and daily life…
HighVagus Nerve Stimulation Devices: Influencer Hype vs. Scientific Reality
Influencers promote commercial vagus nerve stimulation devices as stress-cure solutions, but scientists warn most are placebos lacking rigorous clinical eviden…
HighSurgeon General links measles resurgence to abortion opposition in Florida
Florida's Surgeon General suggests rising measles cases may correlate with abortion opposition and vaccine hesitancy. The connection highlights public health c…
MediumOver 1 billion people suffer mental health disorders globally, WHO reports
WHO reports over 1 billion people worldwide experience mental health problems, with depression and anxiety most common. The figure has grown faster than global…
HighWeight changes don't predict arterial stiffness in hypertension and diabetes patients
A 3-year study of 874 hypertension and diabetes patients found that modest body weight changes did not significantly affect arterial stiffness (baPWV), despite…
HighBronquiolitis infantil: siete claves para reconocer sus síntomas, prevenirla y saber cuándo acudir al médico
Un neumólogo pediatra explica qué es la bronquiolitis, sus causas virales, síntomas, factores de riesgo y medidas de prevención y tratamiento en bebés y niños…
MediumNHS mental health trust plans £25m cuts amid rising demand for services
East London NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts affecting 330 jobs and redesigning 10+ services amid rising demand, sparking concerns about longer waits…
HighHIV Advocate Chika Ekezie on Rejection by Family, Church and Employer, and the Road Back to Treatment
Nigerian HIV advocate Chika Ekezie describes workplace dismissal, family and church rejection after his diagnosis, and how treatment helped him become undetect…
MediumVenezuelan doctors warn of infection crisis as earthquake death toll exceeds 1,900
A week after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, doctors warn that untreated wounds and infectious diseases pose the greatest threat to survivors living…
HighPancreatic Cancer Diagnosed at Stage 4 After Initial Stomach Pain
A 43-year-old UK man died from stage 4 pancreatic cancer just months after initial stomach pain prompted diagnosis. His family shares his story to raise awaren…
HighDelta variant slows U.S. job growth to 194,000 in September
US job creation fell to 194,000 in September as the Delta variant dampened hiring, though unemployment dropped to 4.8%, signaling continued recovery despite pa…
HighPoor sleep and daily habits may accelerate brain aging, neurologists warn
Neurologists warn that poor sleep and everyday habits accelerate brain aging, with studies linking sleep disorders to higher Alzheimer's-related proteins and a…
HighFunding Cuts, Poverty Drive Nigeria's Rising HIV Infections
Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV infections in 2025 as doctors attribute the rise to poverty, reduced donor funding following US aid cuts, and declining awaren…
HighVacina BCG altera ambiente cerebral e pode reduzir risco de Alzheimer
Estudo de Harvard sugere que a vacina BCG remodela o ambiente imunológico do cérebro e reduz biomarcadores de Alzheimer em idosos sem a doença, abrindo novas p…
HighChemistry Nobel honors discoveries in molecular asymmetry with drug applications
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries about mirrored molecules and autocatalysis that enabled development of numerou…
HighCyclospora Outbreak Sickens 2,600+ in US; Expert Warns of Invisible Parasite Risk
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has infected over 2,600 people across the US, primarily through contaminated fresh produce. Health officials warn the microscopi…
HighSiete medidas caseras revelan tu riesgo de prediabetes y diabetes tipo 2
Investigadores de la Universidad Técnica de Dinamarca desarrollaron MEDWACS, una herramienta online basada en inteligencia artificial que estima el riesgo de p…
HighMinsa alerta sobre aumento de la adicción a videojuegos en niños y jóvenes durante la pandemia
Especialistas del Hospital Víctor Larco Herrera advierten un aumento de la adicción a videojuegos en niños, adolescentes y jóvenes durante la pandemia, sin cif…
MediumMeasles surge grips England as 477 cases confirmed, children hit hardest
England faces a measles resurgence with 477 confirmed cases since January 2026, driven by declining MMR vaccination rates. Children under 10 account for two-th…
HighVaccination exemption rates rising across U.S. schools, CDC data shows
Multiple US states report increasing vaccination exemption rates among kindergarteners, with some regions seeing 13% of children lacking standard vaccinations…
HighMeasles outbreak kills 15 in Bangladesh as government launches emergency vaccination drive
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has confirmed 15 deaths, prompting the government to launch an emergency nationwide immunization program starting Sunday, with…
HighSenior's Rabies Treatment Costs Hundreds After Raccoon Attack
A 91-year-old was charged hundreds of dollars for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis following a raccoon attack, highlighting healthcare cost burdens for emergen…
MediumIIT study links collagen to type 2 diabetes progression, raising supplement safety questions
IIT Bombay research reveals collagen I accelerates harmful amylin clumping in type 2 diabetes, potentially worsening the condition and raising questions about…
HighChronic inflammation emerges as overlooked heart disease risk factor in women
Chronic inflammation is identified as a critical, often overlooked risk factor for heart disease in women, with elevated inflammatory markers increasing cardio…
HighPrimer brote de covid-19 en 2026 en Aragón: nueve casos en residencia de Huesca
Aragón registra su primer brote de COVID-19 del año con nueve casos en una residencia de mayores de Huesca: siete residentes y dos trabajadores entre 152 perso…
HighIron Buildup in Brain Cells Triggers Progressive Vulnerability to Neurodegeneration
Salk Institute researchers discovered that iron accumulation in neurons over time reduces cellular resilience through a process called chronoferroptosis, poten…
HighFertility experts warn couples against unnecessary IVF testing that costs thousands
IVF specialists warn that many couples undergo expensive, unnecessary fertility tests before treatment. Focused evaluation based on medical history is more eff…
HighCOVID-19 linked to persistent neurological risks two years post-infection
A large study of 1.25 million patient records shows COVID-19 survivors face elevated risks of dementia, seizures, and cognitive deficits up to two years post-i…
HighLa gripe se duplica y los contagios de covid se disparan entre bebés menores de un año
La positividad de gripe en España se ha duplicado respecto al año pasado, alcanzando el 8,2%, mientras que los contagios de covid se disparan entre bebés menor…
HighTerceirização em games: a prática que sustenta a indústria moderna
A terceirização representa 35,5% do investimento em desenvolvimento de games, com estúdios terceirizando entre 60% e 95% do trabalho. Prática oferece acesso a…
HighMediterranean Diet Linked to Higher Levels of Mitochondrial Proteins That May Guard Heart and Brain
USC researchers found older adults who followed the Mediterranean diet closely had higher levels of mitochondrial microproteins humanin and SHMOOSE, linked to…
MediumGut imbalance may trigger autoimmune disease; fatigue and bloating are early warning signs
Research suggests autoimmune diseases often originate in the gut through immune system imbalance and intestinal permeability. Early recognition of subtle sympt…
MediumNew Study Links Gut Microbiome Changes to Colorectal Cancer Risk
New research reveals gut microbiome composition and hidden viruses in gut bacteria may significantly influence colorectal cancer risk, suggesting digestive hea…
MediumDR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history with 2,325 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the previous record and becoming the fastest-growing on record, with UN officials warning ur…
HighIndia's neighbors seal borders as COVID-19 surge spreads across South Asia
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal close borders with India as the country battles a record coronavirus surge with over 21 million cases and 230,000 deaths, trig…
HighProstate cancer tumors contain twice as much microplastic as healthy tissue
NYU Langone researchers found microplastics in prostate cancer tumors at twice the levels found in healthy tissue, raising questions about plastic's role in ca…
HighLong-term GLP-1 safety remains under scrutiny as usage surges
Medical experts are examining the long-term safety profile of GLP-1 receptor agonists, increasingly popular for weight loss and diabetes management, amid growi…
MediumAfrica Faces Cascading Crises: Ebola Surge, Political Repression, and Governance Failures
African nations face compounding crises: an Ebola outbreak threatening to exceed 2014-16 West African epidemic, political instability in Congo and Mozambique,…
HighMassachusetts BBQ Restaurant Closes After Outbreak of Norovirus
A Massachusetts BBQ restaurant was forced to close following an outbreak of a vomiting illness among patrons. Health authorities are investigating the source o…
MediumDelhi surgeons restore student's hand function with rare toe-to-finger transplant
Delhi doctors successfully performed a rare toe-to-finger transplant on an 18-year-old student, restoring 80-95% hand function through an innovative eight-hour…
HighViral video falsely claims vaccines contain liquid crystals that create electromagnetic receptors
La República fact-checkers debunk viral claims that vaccines contain liquid crystals forming electromagnetic microreceptors in the brain. Medical experts confi…
HighRetired SF Firefighter's Cancer Death Sparks Blue Shield Coverage Reform Push
A retired San Francisco firefighter's death from cancer after Blue Shield denied his oncologist-recommended treatment has reignited calls for insurance coverag…
HighEU declares all cruise ship passengers high-risk contacts in hantavirus outbreak
All passengers aboard a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak are classified as high-risk contacts. Eight people fell ill with three deaths; asymptomat…
HighChronic Interferon Paradox: How Immune Signaling Can Fuel Tumor Growth
Research reveals chronic type II interferon exposure can suppress anti-tumor immunity through mitochondrial RNA signaling, paradoxically promoting cancer growt…
HighHantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises U.S. Preparedness Concerns
A cruise ship with nearly 150 passengers from 23 countries is quarantined after a deadly hantavirus outbreak kills three people. Two infected passengers are Te…
HighTea and Heart Health: Study Links Daily Tea Drinking to Benefits, but How You Drink It May Matter
Multiple outlets report a study suggesting regular tea drinking may support heart health, with preparation method reportedly affecting the benefit. Details of…
LowChinese man hospitalized with parasitic infections after eating live crab to avenge daughter
A 39-year-old man in China was hospitalized with parasitic infections months after eating a live crab to avenge his daughter being pinched by it. He developed…
HighAncient mammal immune peptides reveal evolutionary path to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers reconstructed 160-million-year-old antimicrobial peptides from mammal ancestors and traced how small mutations strengthened their ability to kill d…
HighDismissed as 'dramatic': How chronic migraines forced NHS worker to quit career
A 29-year-old woman with chronic daily migraines was told she was being 'dramatic' by her GP when disclosing suicidal thoughts, highlighting widespread misunde…
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