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Multifloral honey shows promise in protecting skin cells from UV damage
Italian researchers found that multifloral honey pretreatment protects human skin cells from UV-induced stress and aging, with potential future cosmetic and cl…
MediumMédico denunciado por vender camas UCI en hospital EsSalud por S/ 2.000
Un médico del Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati es denunciado por ofrecer camas UCI a cambio de dinero, aprovechando la urgencia de familias con pacientes COVID-19 c…
HighHantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, sickens others in Atlantic
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, with one confirmed laborator…
HighMayo Clinic AI Detects Pancreatic Cancer Up to 3 Years Early
Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate AI can identify pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before clinical diagnosis, marking a significant advance in early cancer de…
HighFish Oil Supplements May Slow Brain Repair in Some Patients, Study Suggests
A new study suggests fish oil supplements, commonly taken for health benefits, may slow brain repair processes in certain patients, challenging assumptions abo…
MediumUn atlas de virus respiratorios revela que la covid ya no es invernal y cuestiona el calendario vacunal
Un estudio catalán sobre 18 virus respiratorios revela que el SARS-CoV-2 ya no es invernal sino estival, lo que desajusta las campañas de vacunación realizadas…
HighBlood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Multiple Cancers Early
UCLA researchers developed MethylScan, a blood test analyzing DNA methylation patterns that detected 63% of cancers across all stages with 98% specificity, off…
HighFive Home Exercises to Reduce Belly Fat Before New Year's Eve
Times of India recommends five belly-fat-burning exercises achievable at home before New Year's Eve, emphasizing that combined with diet and lifestyle changes,…
MediumScientists identify immune-evasion mechanism in metastatic colorectal cancer
Researchers discovered that metastatic colorectal cancer evades immune attack through a lipid imbalance in the tumor microenvironment, challenging a 30-year-ol…
HighProstate Cancer Cases Surge in Younger Indian Men, Experts Stress Early Detection
Prostate cancer incidence is increasing among men under 50 in India with more aggressive presentations. Experts emphasize early detection through regular PSA t…
HighWomen's Health Across Life Stages: Why Preventive Care Matters at Every Age
Medical experts advocate a life-course approach to women's health, emphasizing preventive care and regular screening across all life stages to detect diseases…
HighMan arrested after vehicle hits five pedestrians in London
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit five pedestrians in Ealing, west London on Saturday. Three victims were hospitalized wi…
HighArgentine researchers trap rodents in Ushuaia to trace hantavirus outbreak origin
Argentine scientists are trapping rodents in Ushuaia to investigate the origin of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a cruise ship, t…
HighCan mRNA Vaccines Extend the Survival Story of One Cancer Patient to Others?
NPR profiles a woman who survived a typically lethal cancer and asks whether mRNA vaccines could extend that outcome to other patients. Coverage cites a review…
MediumTelehealth Firms Pay TikTok Influencers for Ozempic and Mounjaro Referrals, Raising Disclosure Concerns
Fortune reports telehealth companies pay TikTok and Instagram influencers referral fees and discounts to steer followers toward Ozempic, Mounjaro, and compound…
HighCold plunges show mood promise, but scientific evidence remains limited
A Molecular Psychiatry review finds cold exposure may produce short-term mood improvements, but clinical evidence for lasting mental health benefits remains li…
HighScabies surge prompts North Island health warnings as cases spike
Scabies cases are surging across New Zealand's North Island, prompting warnings from schools and health clinics. Health authorities are working to increase acc…
HighExperto en longevidad alerta: revisa la etiqueta antes de comprar aceite de oliva
El doctor David Céspedes alerta sobre la necesidad de revisar cuidadosamente las etiquetas del aceite de oliva en supermercados españoles, ya que muchos produc…
MediumCanada Could Lose Measles Elimination Status If Spread Persists Into Fall, Health Advisor Warns
A PHAC senior advisor warns Canada could lose measles elimination status if spread continues into fall 2025, as Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and others repor…
HighGlobal Study Reveals Peer Support Training Gaps and Compensation Barriers Worldwide
Mixed-methods study of 101 peer supporters across global contexts reveals high competency use but identifies barriers including stigma, inequitable compensatio…
HighAffecting a Signaling Pathway Alleviates Alzheimer’s in Mice
A new study shows that the overexpression of somatostatin (SST), a neuropeptide produced in neurons and acting mostly on microglia, lowers inflammation and amy…
MediumVacina em spray contra Covid-19 desenvolvida por USP e Incor deve chegar ao mercado até 2023
Pesquisadores brasileiros do Incor e USP desenvolvem vacina em spray contra Covid-19 que pode impedir infecção nasal e transmissão, com expectativa de comercia…
HighOne dead after truck fire in North Canterbury highway crash
One person died following a serious two-vehicle crash involving a truck fire on State Highway 1 near Spotswood, Canterbury. Emergency services responded with m…
HighExperts Explain Why You're Always Tired and How to Regain Your Energy
Medical experts explain lethargy as a lack of mental or physical energy, outlining common causes from poor sleep to serious conditions like chronic fatigue syn…
HighPfizer e BioNTech assinam acordo com Eurofarma para produção de vacina no Brasil
Pfizer e BioNTech assinaram acordo com a Eurofarma para fabricação local da vacina contra Covid-19 no Brasil, com produção iniciando em 2022 e distribuição exc…
HighAHA: Moderate Coffee Intake Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk
The American Heart Association finds habitual coffee consumption linked to lower cardiovascular risks, though evidence is mostly observational. Moderate intake…
HighAir France flight diverted to Montreal over Ebola exposure fears
An Air France transatlantic flight was diverted to Montreal after US authorities discovered a Congolese passenger with potential Ebola exposure had boarded des…
HighUganda's youngest-ever king buried as succession battle shifts to news anchor
Uganda's King Oyo, the world's youngest monarch who took the throne at age 3, was buried at 34 after dying of cancer. His appointed successor, news anchor Edwa…
HighNeuromodulation offers hope for Chile's treatment-resistant teen depression crisis
Chile faces a severe adolescent mental health crisis with 75% of youth showing anxiety or depression symptoms. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) emerges…
MediumEarly-onset breast cancer surging in US women under 40, with stark regional disparities
Breast cancer diagnoses among US women under 40 are increasing over 3% annually, with rates varying significantly by region and demographic group, though under…
HighGLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Muscle Loss Concerns May Be Overstated
Medical experts debate whether GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause significant muscle loss during weight reduction, with emerging evidence suggesting proper exercis…
MediumMSF Worker Tests Positive for Ebola While Responding to Outbreak
A Doctors Without Borders employee working on Ebola response has tested positive for the virus, raising concerns about worker safety during outbreak operations.
HighBehind the White Coat: Doctor's Day 2026 Shines Light on Physician Mental Health Crisis
On National Doctor's Day 2026, experts highlight the growing mental health crisis among physicians, including burnout, emotional exhaustion, and workplace stre…
MediumPolice move hunger-striking activist to hospital; protesters claim forcible removal
Delhi Police moved climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after 21 days of hunger strike, citing court orders and medical concerns. Protesters alleged for…
HighSalvation Army's Footscray Lighthouse Cafe Closes as Demand Outstrips Space
The Salvation Army's Lighthouse Cafe in Footscray closed after five months, overwhelmed by about 170 daily visitors in a single room. The operator is seeking a…
HighAntibody-drug conjugate plus immunotherapy shows promise in aggressive endometrial cancer
Dana-Farber researchers found a combination of antibody-drug conjugate and immune checkpoint inhibitor reduced tumors in 37.5% of pre-treated endometrial cance…
HighBreast Cancer: Types, Stages and Treatment Options Explained
Comprehensive educational overview of breast cancer covering its types, stages, symptoms, and treatment options. Women face 1 in 8 lifetime risk, making it the…
MediumPovorcitinib Shows Promise for Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Povorcitinib, an oral JAK1 inhibitor, demonstrated efficacy in two large randomized trials for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, with 40-42% of pati…
HighShort Drug Course May Cure Hormone-Driven High Blood Pressure, Small Study Suggests
A Queen Mary University of London-led study found a 6-12 month course of aldosterone synthase inhibitors may durably reverse a hormonal cause of high blood pre…
MediumNYC West Nile Virus Cases Already Exceed 2025 Annual Total
New York City has recorded more West Nile virus human cases in 2026 than the entire 2025 year, with nearly two dozen confirmed diagnoses as the outbreak accele…
HighJapan trials anime avatars as therapy tool for depression treatment
Japanese researchers are testing whether online counseling delivered by anime avatars can help treat depression, particularly among young people reluctant to s…
HighSpeeding Car Hits Parked Container on NH-48 in Jaipur, Killing Three and Injuring Nine
A speeding car crashed into a parked container truck on NH-48 near Jaipur, killing three family members and injuring seven. Police suspect overspeeding and dri…
MediumFlu Season Arrives Early on the West Coast as H1N1 Mutation Drives Surge in Cases
Flu cases are rising on the US West Coast months ahead of the usual winter peak, with California test positivity near 9.65% versus a typical 1% in early Octobe…
Medium1 in 8 cancers linked to preventable infections, study finds
A new study reveals that approximately 12.5% of cancers worldwide are caused by infections like HPV, hepatitis B, and H. pylori, with many cases potentially pr…
HighPapa Leão XIV começa a caminhar e apresenta recuperação dentro do esperado após cirurgia pulmonar
O Papa Leão XIV começou a caminhar no Hospital Gemelli, em Roma, um dia após cirurgia para retirar tumor no pulmão direito. O Vaticano afirma que a recuperação…
HighSkipping Meals and Late-Night Eating May Disrupt Metabolism, Blood Sugar and Sleep, Expert Says
A clinical nutritionist explains how skipping meals and eating late at night may disrupt blood sugar, metabolism, sleep and gut health, though research finding…
MediumAnvisa aprova 12 novas canetas emagrecedoras; genéricos de semaglutida chegam a R$ 300
Anvisa aprovou 12 novas opções de injetáveis para diabetes e obesidade em 2026, após expiração da patente do Ozempic. Especialistas alertam que medicamentos ex…
HighFact-check: as principais declarações de Otávio Fakhoury na CPI da Covid
Fact-checking identifica falsidades em depoimento de empresário Otávio Fakhoury à CPI da Covid sobre vacinas, máscaras e relação com Bolsonaro.
HighSpanish dementia organizations promote holistic approach to psychological symptoms
Spanish dementia and palliative care organizations present integrated approach to psychological symptoms in dementia, emphasizing non-pharmacological intervent…
HighAnvisa aprova uso emergencial de regdanvimabe para Covid-19
A Anvisa aprovou por unanimidade o uso emergencial do regdanvimabe, medicamento da Celltrion Healthcare indicado para Covid-19 leve e moderada em pacientes de…
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