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Researchers identify viral-like inflammatory trigger in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers identified that tau-induced jumping genes create double-stranded RNA mimicking viral infection triggers in Alzheimer's and progressive supranuclear…
HighB.C. launches vaccination push as flu cases climb ahead of holiday gatherings
British Columbia's health authorities are rolling out a fall vaccination campaign as confirmed influenza cases rise, particularly among children. The province…
HighAt-Home Brain Stimulation Emerges as Potential SSRI Alternative
At-home brain stimulation devices, including FDA-approved TMS therapy, are emerging as potential alternatives to SSRIs for treating depression, offering patien…
MediumWHO warns of surging counterfeit Ozempic amid global demand spike
WHO warns of increasing counterfeit semaglutida (Ozempic) medications identified across multiple countries since 2022, posing serious health risks including un…
HighWomen's blood pressure rises faster after midlife due to hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors
A new review reveals women experience steeper blood pressure increases after midlife, particularly post-menopause, driven by hormonal decline and greater sensi…
HighMass. Child Abuse Reports Plummet 50% During Pandemic, But Advocates Fear Hidden Crisis
Massachusetts child abuse reports dropped 50% during COVID-19 lockdowns, but advocates warn the decline reflects reduced visibility rather than decreased abuse…
HighADHD linked to nearly 50% increase in gastrointestinal problems
A systematic review of 1.9 million people finds ADHD is associated with a 48% increase in gastrointestinal symptoms, with particularly strong links to constipa…
HighOnly 15% of eligible Americans get lung cancer screening despite 20% mortality reduction
Only 15% of eligible Americans undergo lung cancer screening despite its proven 20% mortality reduction, with tens of thousands of preventable deaths annually.…
HighHannity Claims Pressure to Promote COVID Vaccine to Audience
Sean Hannity alleges he faced pressure to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among his audience, raising questions about editorial independence in media.
MediumEton Pharmaceuticals Posts 129% Q3 Product Sales Growth as ET-600 Heads Toward February 2026 FDA Decision
Eton Pharmaceuticals reported Q3 2025 product sales of $22.5 million, up 129% year over year, marking its 19th straight quarter of sequential growth, alongside…
MediumScience Weighs In on Hantavirus Risks Amid Rare Outbreak
A rare hantavirus outbreak has prompted WHO emergency meetings and public concern, though experts clarify it poses lower pandemic risk than COVID-19 while stil…
HighTennessee execution halted after failed IV insertion; inmate granted one-year reprieve
Tennessee death row inmate Tony Carruthers received a one-year reprieve after executioners failed to locate a second vein required for lethal injection protoco…
HighDF recebe mais de 100 mil doses da Pfizer para segunda e terceira aplicações
O Distrito Federal recebeu 100.620 doses da vacina Pfizer/BioNTech, anunciadas pelo governador Ibaneis Rocha, para segunda dose e dose de reforço.
HighWoman dies during unlicensed throat surgery in Zimbabwe; man arrested
A 51-year-old woman died during a throat surgery performed by an unlicensed practitioner at a house in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. Police arrested the 40-year-old s…
HighUK and Five Other European Nations Lose Measles Elimination Status as Vaccine Coverage Slips
The WHO and its European verification commission say the UK and five other countries lost measles elimination status after 2024 resurgence linked to falling MM…
HighColorectal surgeon reveals 5 lifestyle habits to avoid reducing colon cancer risk
A Los Angeles colorectal surgeon identifies five avoidable factors—processed meat, charred meat, antibiotics, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol mouthwash—link…
HighCOVID-19 Unleashed Communal Stigma Against Muslims in Madurai, Firstpost Investigation Reveals
During the 2020 pandemic, Muslims in Madurai faced severe stigmatization and ostracization, with community members turning hostile despite prior solidarity dur…
HighHospital 12 de Octubre participa en ensayo que logra aprobación de la FDA para nuevo tratamiento del cáncer de mama
La FDA ha otorgado aprobación acelerada a un nuevo tratamiento para cáncer de mama avanzado HR+/HER2+, en el que participó el Hospital 12 de Octubre de Madrid…
MediumWHO to formally end hantavirus cruise ship outbreak July 2 if no new cases emerge
The WHO will formally declare the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship over on July 2 if no new cases emerge. The outbreak killed 3 people and…
HighDrug-Resistant Shigella Surges in US as Sexually Transmitted Strain Becomes Harder to Treat
Sexually transmitted Shigella infections are surging in the US with concerning antibiotic resistance, with XDR strains now comprising 8.5% of cases and becomin…
HighGLP-1 weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, studies suggest
Recent studies suggest GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may slow biological aging by 2-3 years, according to drugmakers and researchers, adding a potential anti-aging b…
MediumVithas Vigo es el primer hospital gallego en usar nuevos fármacos contra el alzhéimer leve
El Hospital Vithas Vigo se convierte en el primer centro gallego y tercero en España en prescribir lecanemab y donanemab, fármacos que ralentizan el deterioro…
HighCongo reports 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours as community spread accelerates
Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing total to 452 with 82 deaths. The outbreak shows rapid community transmission in…
HighUCLA researchers develop blood test for earlier, more accurate ALS detection
UCLA Health researchers have developed a simple blood test measuring cell-free DNA that can detect ALS earlier and more accurately than current methods, potent…
HighStool Biomarker Could Flag Silent Bowel Disease in Uveitis Patients
A simple stool test may uncover hidden bowel disease in uveitis patients whose only visible symptoms are in their eyes. The report is a short blurb with little…
LowCongo reports 2,000 deaths in world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
Congo reports 2,000 deaths from its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, marking a critical escalation in the epidemic's severity and spread.
HighBangkok's Luxury Wellness Clinics Blur Lines Between Medicine and Spa
Bangkok is transforming into a biohacking destination by merging luxury hospitality with medical clinics offering personalized longevity protocols, DNA testing…
HighBrazil approves first immunobiological therapy for childhood chronic urticaria
Brazil became the first country to approve an immunobiological therapy for chronic spontaneous urticaria in children aged 2-11, addressing a long-standing trea…
HighVideo captures fatal shooting of Queens driver from Jeep in broad daylight
Police released video of a fatal drive-by shooting in Queens where a gunman in a Jeep fired into a moving car, killing 24-year-old driver Dejuan Brown. The sus…
HighSurrey single mom urgently seeks kidney donor to stay alive for special-needs son
50-year-old Preet Brar, a Surrey single mother, is urgently searching for a kidney donor after her transplant failed. She has been on dialysis multiple times w…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Linked to Taste and Smell Changes
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs including Ozempic are being linked to alterations in patients' sense of taste and smell, raising new safety considerations for the…
MediumTexas Family Battles Hospital Over Brain-Death Testing for Toddler
A Texas family sued to prevent hospital testing for brain death in their 2-year-old child following a drowning, with anti-abortion activists now supporting the…
HighNike Co-Founder Phil Knight Pledges $1.1B for Women's Health Hospital in Oregon
Phil and Penny Knight donate $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent in Oregon to build a dedicated women's health hospital, marking a major philanthropic inves…
HighDaily movement beats biohacking: Expert says move every day to live longer
Sports medicine experts recommend moving your body every day to extend healthspan, with even brief bursts of vigorous activity providing significant longevity…
HighDiscovery's AI health prompts triple screening rates among medical scheme members
Discovery Health's AI-driven personalized health prompts have tripled health check participation and doubled cancer screening rates among enrolled members, rev…
HighRedness, Not Just Lumps: Why Women May Miss Signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Experts at Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center warn that inflammatory breast cancer's unusual signs, like redness and skin texture changes, are often over…
MediumFive Common Causes of Persistent Fatigue, According to NHS GP Dr Amir Khan
NHS GP Dr Amir Khan identifies five primary causes of chronic fatigue: lifestyle choices, sleep quality, medications, underlying medical conditions, and nutrit…
HighCholesterol-coated platinum nanoparticles overcome tumor barriers to boost cancer treatment
Researchers developed a platinum nanodrug with surface cholesterol that penetrates stroma-rich tumors by targeting cancer-associated fibroblasts, restoring ant…
HighAustralia braces for early, severe flu season as cases surge 59%
Australia is experiencing an unusually early and severe flu season with cases 59% higher than last year, prompting medical authorities to urge vaccination now…
HighSeven Doctors Explain Correct Blood Pressure Measurement, Management and Treatment
Seven leading doctors provide comprehensive guidance on measuring blood pressure accurately, understanding readings, and managing hypertension through proper t…
HighNorway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, dies at 89
King Harald of Norway, Europe's oldest living monarch, died at 89 after treatment for hemolytic anemia. His son becomes King Haakon VIII, with the Norwegian mo…
HighIndia's Food Safety Crusader: How One Official Became a Social Media Star
Maharashtra's food commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral for aggressive restaurant inspections, suspending hundreds of licenses and receiving millions of…
HighDengue virus spreads locally in Virginia as mosquito-borne illness reaches US
Virginia has confirmed its first locally acquired dengue case, marking a significant shift in the disease's spread pattern within the US as mosquitoes transmit…
HighEU regulator finds no link between Ozempic and suicidal thoughts after 9-month review
Europe's medicines regulator concluded after a 9-month investigation that semaglutida (Ozempic, Wegovy) shows no evidence of association with suicidal thoughts…
HighWomen remain invisible in medical science, warns pioneer Carme Valls
Dr. Carme Valls argues that women remain systematically excluded from medical research and diagnosis, leading to inadequate treatment of sex-specific condition…
HighScaloni's Shingles Outbreak Highlights Stress-Triggered Virus Reactivation
El técnico de la Selección Argentina padeció herpes zóster tras el Mundial de Qatar debido al estrés intenso. Especialistas explican que el virus de la varicel…
HighConheça 11 canetas emagrecedoras: mecanismos, eficácia e efeitos colaterais
Artigo analisa 11 medicamentos injetáveis para emagrecimento, incluindo Ozempic, Wegovy e Mounjaro, explicando seus princípios ativos, mecanismos de ação e efi…
HighAir France flight diverted to Montreal after passenger boards despite Ebola travel ban
An Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in violation of new Ebola travel restr…
HighPanamá implementará anticuerpo monoclonal para proteger recién nacidos contra el VRS
Panamá iniciará a finales de agosto la aplicación de anticuerpos monoclonales a recién nacidos para inmunizarlos contra el Virus Respiratorio Sincitial, estrat…
HighAustralia's largest diphtheria outbreak disproportionately hits Aboriginal communities
Australia faces its largest recorded diphtheria outbreak since 1991 with nearly 260 cases, predominantly affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander commun…
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