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Beyond prescription: the expanded role of physicians in substance abuse care
Physicians working in 24-hour CAPS AD III centers provide comprehensive care for alcohol and drug disorders, combining clinical expertise with social advocacy…
HighWHO confirms five hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship; three more suspected
The WHO confirmed five hantavirus cases from a cruise ship outbreak with three suspected cases and potential for more. The Andes virus, which can spread betwee…
HighOregon school vaccination rates hit record low as opt-outs surge
Oregon's child vaccination rates have plummeted to record lows as parental opt-outs surge, raising concerns about disease outbreaks including measles in school…
HighYonsei researchers achieve complete tumor elimination with L1CAM-targeted CAR-T therapy in ovarian cancer model
Yonsei Cancer Center researchers developed a CAR-T cell therapy targeting L1CAM protein, achieving complete tumor elimination in ovarian cancer mouse models wi…
HighWhen Online Health Information Becomes Advertising: A Federal Court Warning for Digital Health Practices
The Federal Court fined CDA Clinics $6.5M and its director $450K over CBD advertising, rejecting claims that password-protected online content was part of trea…
HighSão Bernardo confirms first methanol poisoning death as outbreak spreads across São Paulo
São Bernardo do Campo confirms death of 30-year-old woman from methanol-contaminated alcohol, marking first confirmed fatality in the city amid broader outbrea…
HighEbola Deaths in DR Congo Pass 5,000 as Outbreak Becomes Deadliest on Record
Ebola deaths in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak have passed 5,000, with cases above 10,000 and warnings of continent-wide spread, including concern it could reac…
MediumCOVID supera a la gripe en incidencia con el regreso a la normalidad en septiembre
Con el regreso a clases y la reanudación de actividades, el COVID presenta mayor incidencia que la gripe en Atención Primaria, alcanzando 20,8 casos por 100.00…
HighBrazil expands COVID-19 booster shots to all adults over 18
Brazil's Health Ministry announced third COVID-19 vaccine doses for all adults 18+, accelerating the timeline from six months to five months after second dose,…
HighDRC Ebola cases surge to 635 as recovery efforts gain traction
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 635 confirmed cases with 30 recoveries as of June 9. Health authorities report improved contact tracing but face signific…
HighAIIMS experts tout yoga as complementary therapy for women's hormonal health
AIIMS doctors highlight yoga as a complementary tool for managing PMOS (formerly PCOS), emphasizing stress reduction and hormonal balance when combined with me…
HighDeath row inmate Christa Pike in critical condition after Tennessee's failed execution
Death row inmate Christa Pike survived Tennessee's lethal injection execution attempt Wednesday, receiving double doses of pentobarbital without effect. She re…
HighPopular Joint-Pain Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression
A new study reveals that glucosamine, a popular joint-pain supplement, may accelerate Alzheimer's disease progression through a metabolic process called hyperg…
MediumIndia's H1N1 surge is seasonal, not a new strain, ICMR assures
India experiences seasonal H1N1 rise with 1,777 cases in Delhi and 4,212 in Karnataka; ICMR confirms it's the familiar pandemic strain now endemic, urging vacc…
HighMeasles Strain Spreads Across Multiple States, Putting U.S. Elimination Status at Risk
Two major U.S. measles outbreaks are linked to the same strain, putting the country on track to lose its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 ye…
MediumThai Researchers Create Synthetic Boar Scent to Boost Pig Farm Safety
Chulalongkorn University researchers created a synthetic boar pheromone to safely stimulate pig reproduction, reducing disease transmission risks like African…
HighEbola Treatment Center Burns as Outbreak Spreads; Flight Diverted Over Suspected Case
An Ebola treatment center burned near the outbreak epicenter while a Detroit-bound flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger from an affected region boar…
HighBrain implant restores fluent speech to ALS patient in breakthrough trial
A BrainGate clinical trial successfully restored fluent speech to an ALS patient using a brain-computer interface implant, marking the first time the technolog…
HighQueensland orders quarantine for visitors to Sydney COVID hotspots
Queensland authorities ordered residents who visited Sydney COVID hotspots to quarantine immediately and get tested, mirroring NSW Health guidance as cases spr…
HighDiabetes patients urged to exercise, cut salt to prevent heart disease
World Diabetes Day highlights cardiovascular risks for 463 million diabetics globally, with expert guidance on salt reduction, exercise, and lifestyle changes…
HighNorwegian researchers identify toxin-producing bacteria that kills antibiotic-resistant E. coli
Norwegian researchers identified bacterial toxins that kill antibiotic-resistant E. coli, potentially enabling personalized medicine approaches to combat infec…
HighClimate change could expand chikungunya virus into temperate regions by 2100
Climate change may enable chikungunya virus to spread from tropical regions into temperate zones including North America and Europe by 2100, driven by the Asia…
HighWHO evacuates 3 suspected hantavirus patients from cruise ship to Netherlands
Three suspected hantavirus patients were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship to the Netherlands, with three confirmed deaths and the Andes virus strain i…
HighTomato Fever Spreads in India, Prompting Health Alerts Across States
India's most populous state issued alerts Friday after a new viral disease called tomato fever spread among children, with 82 cases confirmed in Kerala and 26…
HighOne Health approach could transform pandemic preparedness, Lancet study finds
Researchers advocate for integrated One Health approaches combining human, animal, and environmental health to improve global health security and pandemic prev…
HighHawaiian Surfer Dies in First Fatal Shark Attack Since 2019
A 56-year-old surfer died following a shark attack in West Maui's Honolua Bay, marking Hawaii's first fatal shark attack since May 2019. The incident prompted…
HighAI model predicts cancer survival outcomes from facial photos in new study
Researchers have developed an AI tool that can predict cancer survival rates by analyzing a single patient selfie, potentially offering a non-invasive screenin…
MediumGLP-1 User Says Rapid Vision Loss Came Without Warning
A GLP-1 drug user experienced rapid vision loss from NAION after taking Ozempic for a year, claiming he received no warning of this risk. Lawsuits against GLP-…
HighMaurice Capovilla, pioneering Brazilian filmmaker, dies at 85
Maurice Capovilla, influential Brazilian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter who pioneered documentary and feature films from the 1960s onward, died at 85 in Ri…
HighPakistan's Polio Endgame: Why the Final Mile Remains Elusive
Pakistan remains on the brink of polio eradication but faces persistent challenges in reaching the final 2 million unvaccinated children, with transmission con…
HighLong-term food assistance program shows sustained cardiometabolic benefits
A multi-year study of a plant-based food distribution program found dose-dependent improvements in blood pressure, weight, and BMI among adults with chronic me…
HighHPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer and other diseases, available free via SUS
Brazil's SUS-integrated HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases in children aged 9-14, with completion of the two-dose schedule cri…
HighSenolytic drugs reverse premature aging of sickle cell blood stem cells
St. Jude researchers discovered blood stem cells in sickle cell patients show premature aging markers. Senolytic drugs targeting aging processes restored stem…
HighSouth Carolina reports record 2,470 COVID-19 cases in single day
South Carolina reported 2,470 new COVID-19 cases Friday, its highest single-day total since the pandemic began. State health officials urged public action to r…
HighBlocking Key Immune Protein Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson's Progression
Scientists have identified an immune protein (GPNMB) as a potential therapeutic target that may slow Parkinson's disease progression by blocking the spread of…
MediumTwo women arrested in Myanmar man's murder investigation
Two women arrested to assist investigations into the murder of a 31-year-old Myanmar national in Nibong Tebal, Malaysia. The incident stemmed from a domestic d…
HighCloser Mediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Lower Odds of Overactive Bladder in U.S. Adults
A cross-sectional NHANES study of 23,104 U.S. adults under 65 links higher Mediterranean diet adherence to lower odds of overactive bladder. The authors sugges…
MediumCongo Ebola outbreak kills 100+ as conflict, mistrust hamper response
Over 100 deaths from a rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have occurred in less than a month, complicated by armed conflict, attacks on health workers, and c…
HighGianinna Maradona confronts doctor over autopsy display at Diego's death trial
During Diego Maradona's death trial, physician Leopoldo Luque displayed autopsy images before Gianinna Maradona, causing her distress and prompting a sharp reb…
HighPennsylvania measles outbreak surges past 170 cases as Lehigh County reports first pediatric infection
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has surpassed 170 cases, with Lehigh County reporting its first cases including a pediatric patient. Health officials are prior…
HighSpain arrests three for financing jihadist medical treatment in Barcelona clinics
Spanish National Police arrested three people for financing medical treatment of jihadist fighters at Barcelona private clinics, with funds routed from Libya t…
HighVaticano confirma viagem do papa Leão XIV à América do Sul, com Uruguai, Argentina e Peru, e Brasil fora do roteiro
O Vaticano confirmou viagem do papa Leão XIV ao Uruguai, Argentina e Peru entre 6 e 17 de novembro de 2026. O Brasil ficou fora do roteiro, sem justificativa o…
HighTSX poised for record 2021 on vaccine rollout optimism
Canada's main stock index is forecast to rise nearly 8% to 18,400 by end of 2021, driven by COVID-19 vaccine distribution and economic recovery expectations, a…
High5 dicas para proteger o pescoço do estresse e da má postura na era digital
A vida moderna, com uso intenso de celulares e laptops, aumenta a carga sobre o pescoço de 5,4 kg para 27 kg. Especialistas recomendam cinco exercícios simples…
HighOhio Lifts COVID-19 Health Orders, Shifts to Individual Responsibility
Ohio is removing all statewide COVID-19 health mandates including mask requirements and social distancing guidelines as of Tuesday, with Gov. DeWine emphasizin…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Show Mental Health Promise Amid Safety Concerns
Scientists are investigating unexpected mental health effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, with emerging evidence of both antidepressant potential…
MediumBaldness gene linked to higher COVID-19 severity in men
Researchers discovered that a gene causing male hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is associated with increased COVID-19 severity in men, potentially explaining…
MediumPakistani nurse who saved one baby from hospital fire haunted by 14 she couldn't rescue
A nurse at Pakistan's largest public hospital rescued one newborn from a nursery fire that killed 14 babies in August. Staff nurse Razia Noreen has been awarde…
HighBirthkeeper tells inquest she wasn't there to make birth safer as woman dies from preventable hemorrhage
A birthkeeper testified at an inquest that she was not responsible for ensuring birth safety, despite being paid $6,000 by a woman who died from postpartum hem…
HighShkreli Allegedly Livestreamed Violation of Lifetime Pharma Ban, FTC Says
The FTC and seven states claim Martin Shkreli violated a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry by livestreaming himself engaging in prohibited conduct,…
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