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Delhi Man Critically Burned After Wife Allegedly Pours Boiling Oil on Him While Sleeping
A 28-year-old Delhi man suffered 20% burns after his wife allegedly poured boiling oil and chili powder on him while sleeping. Police are investigating the dom…
HighFood Safety Scares Prompt Questions on Trump's DOGE Cuts
Over 11,000 people have fallen ill in the largest Cyclospora outbreak on record, prompting scrutiny of whether Trump administration budget cuts to the FDA, CDC…
MediumAircraft Makes Emergency Landing as Hantavirus Cases Confirmed Among Passengers
An aircraft made an emergency landing carrying hantavirus-infected passengers as Argentina reports rising cases. WHO confirms the cruise-linked strain is human…
MediumInsulin glargine shows delayed benefits in low-resource Type 1 diabetes care
A clinical trial in Bangladesh and Tanzania found that insulin glargine reduced dangerous low blood sugar events after 12 months compared to older insulins, th…
HighFirst death reported in NYC's Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
New York City confirmed its first death from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 67 confirmed cases and 12 hospitalizations. At least…
HighPiauí registra 6.540 casos de Covid em uma semana; UTIs lotadas em hospitais
Piauí registrou 6.540 novos casos de Covid-19 em uma semana, com 89% das UTIs ocupadas e seis hospitais com lotação máxima, gerando crise no sistema de saúde e…
HighAmritsar surgeon completes advanced robotic joint replacement training in Singapore
Dr. Sumit Mahajan, an orthopaedic surgeon from North India, completed advanced robotic-assisted joint replacement training at Smith & Nephew Academy in Singapo…
MediumMedical Drama 'The Pitt' Earns 25 Emmy Nods and Real Doctors' Praise
HBO's medical drama The Pitt receives 25 Emmy nominations and widespread praise from real emergency physicians for its realistic portrayal of hospital trauma c…
HighEurope's Covid Surge Sparks Local Lockdowns as Belgium Goes National and Capitals Tighten Curbs
Covid-19 cases hit records across Europe as London and Paris face new curbs and Belgium closes bars and restaurants nationwide. Governments clash with local au…
HighConstipação persistente pode preceder Parkinson, mas não confirma diagnóstico
Constipação persistente pode aparecer anos antes dos sintomas motores do Parkinson, mas não é diagnóstico isolado. Estudos mostram associação entre problemas g…
HighMajor Study Finds Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Brain Health or Memory
A new study challenges the widespread belief that omega-3 fish oil supplements protect brain health and memory, finding no cognitive benefit despite high-dose…
HighMinnesota Reports 18th Measles Case Near Wisconsin Outbreak Zone
Minnesota reports its 18th measles case of 2026 near a Wisconsin hotspot, indicating continued spread of the disease across the Upper Midwest region.
MediumOne in three Brazilian children overweight; traditional meals offer nutritional solution
Brazil faces a childhood obesity epidemic with 33% of children aged 0-19 overweight, tripling over two decades. Traditional foods like rice and beans offer acc…
HighScientists identify 36 genes linked to OCD, opening new treatment pathways
Researchers using whole-exome sequencing have identified 36 large-effect risk genes associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders, op…
HighHead-on KSRTC bus-car collision kills 1, injures 10 in Mandya
A head-on collision between a KSRTC bus and car near Machahalli village in Mandya district killed one person and injured over 10 others. Police are investigati…
HighMessico, giovedì parte la campagna vaccinale anti-Covid con i vaccini Pfizer
Il Messico lancerà giovedì 24 dicembre la campagna vaccinale contro il Covid-19 con il primo lotto di vaccini Pfizer/BioNTech in arrivo mercoledì.
HighFireworks Factory Explosion in Kerala Kills 8, Injures 40+
An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala killed at least 8 people and injured over 40, mostly workers. The incident occurred in a dri…
HighWomen twice as likely to develop long COVID, major study finds
A University of Washington study finds women are twice as likely as men to develop long COVID, with 63% of cases during 2020-2021 affecting females. Hospitaliz…
HighDementia overtakes heart disease as Australia's leading cause of death, ABS data shows
ABS data show dementia became Australia's leading cause of death in 2024, with over 17,500 deaths, driven by an ageing population and rising deaths from drugs,…
HighGweru Provincial Hospital Runs With Two Orthopaedic Surgeons as Theatre Space and Lab Supply Gaps Persist
Gweru Provincial Hospital operates with just two orthopaedic surgeons, a shortage the Health Minister tied to limited theatre space and a planned expansion. La…
MediumUNSW-led trial targets 'invisible' heart disease overlooked in women for decades
UNSW researchers secured $75M in global funding to develop the first female-specific treatment for coronary microvascular dysfunction, a condition affecting mi…
HighSimple Tooth-Brushing Cuts Hospital Pneumonia Risk by 60%, Major Trial Shows
A major Australian trial shows daily tooth-brushing in hospitals reduces non-ventilator pneumonia risk by 60%, potentially preventing thousands of deaths annua…
HighSix-Gene Score Could Sharpen Survival Predictions for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Researchers at Barcelona's Centre for Genomic Regulation built a six-gene score, PHFScore, that separates AML patients into groups with sharply different survi…
HighSoft Robotic Exoskeleton Training Significantly Improves Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease
A randomized controlled trial of 56 Parkinson disease patients found that soft robotic exoskeleton-assisted gait training significantly improved walking speed,…
HighEnergy Drinks Linked to Cardiac Events in Young Adults, but Researchers Say Causation Remains Unproven
An AHA-presented review of 28,345 FDA adverse-event reports (2017-2025) found caffeine- and stimulant-containing products disproportionately tied to serious ca…
MediumVirus respiratori, la sorveglianza parte dalle acque di scarico di Torino
Arpa Piemonte avvia controlli sui virus influenzali e respiratori nelle acque reflue del depuratore Smat di Castiglione Torinese, estendendo il monitoraggio am…
HighPacientes com câncer desenvolvem mais variantes do coronavírus, aponta estudo do Inca
Estudo do Instituto Nacional de Câncer revela que pacientes oncológicos infectados pela covid-19 apresentam maior diversidade genética viral, pois seu sistema…
HighTikTokers report gluteal fat loss as Ozempic side effect gains attention
TikTok users taking Ozempic for weight loss report sagging and flaccid buttocks as an unintended side effect, with the #ozempicbutt hashtag gaining nearly 30,0…
HighCáncer de hígado en pacientes con hepatitis B: ecografía y alfafetoproteína, claves para detectarlo a tiempo
Especialistas peruanos advierten que la ecografía hepática y la prueba de alfafetoproteína pueden detectar el cáncer de hígado a tiempo en pacientes con hepati…
MediumLa ciencia revela cómo aprovechar al máximo los beneficios del café para la salud
Investigaciones recientes demuestran que el café consumido moderadamente aporta antioxidantes clave y reduce riesgos de enfermedades cardiovasculares, diabetes…
HighUganda patient tests positive for malaria, ebola ruled out pending final tests in Rio
A patient from Uganda tested positive for malaria in Rio de Janeiro but remains isolated pending ebola test results. Uganda is experiencing an active ebola out…
HighLupus and Pregnancy: A Woman's Fight to Carry Her Baby to Term
A New York Times feature examines the medical challenges and risks pregnant women with lupus face, exploring whether patients can safely carry pregnancies to t…
HighStudy reveals how anticancer drug cantharidin damages red blood cells through PI3K-Akt pathway
Research reveals cantharidin, a potential anticancer drug, causes significant damage to red blood cells through oxidative stress and cellular pathway disruptio…
HighCineasta Paulo Thiago morre aos 75 anos no Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian filmmaker Paulo Thiago, 75, died of cardiac arrest following a hematological illness. Known for films like 'Policarpo Quaresma, Herói do Brasil,' he…
HighAI Model Outperforms ER Doctors in Real-World Diagnostic Test
An AI model demonstrated superior diagnostic performance compared to emergency room physicians in a real-world clinical evaluation, raising questions about AI'…
HighScientists Identify Reversible Cause of Age-Related Muscle Loss
Researchers at Mizzou and NMD Pharma identified a previously unknown reversible mechanism behind age-related muscle weakness, potentially opening new treatment…
MediumExercise Program Cuts Atrial Fibrillation Burden by 45% in Major Trial
A one-year exercise intervention combining supervised sessions with home-based monitoring reduced atrial fibrillation burden by 45% and hospital admissions by…
HighPenn researchers use AI to predict cardiac arrests before they occur
University of Pennsylvania researchers are developing AI systems to predict cardiac arrests before they occur, potentially enabling earlier medical interventio…
MediumH5N1 bird flu confirmed in Chennai after 1,500 crow deaths; Centre tightens surveillance
H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in Tamil Nadu after 1,500+ crows found dead in Chennai. Central government directs state to enhance surveillance and biosecurity…
HighTwo Dead at Mumbai Techno Concert After Suspected MDMA Overdose; Seven Arrested
Two MBA students died from suspected MDMA overdose at a 9x9 concert in Mumbai; police arrested the organizer and five others as investigations reveal safety la…
HighMatanzas mantiene control de arbovirosis con vigilancia epidemiológica activa
Matanzas reporta estar libre de transmisión activa de arbovirosis, aunque detecta aumento de casos de fiebre. Autoridades intensifican vigilancia y convocan jo…
HighSeis enfermedades que preocupan al mundo en 2022 más allá del COVID-19
Además del COVID-19, el mundo enfrenta brotes de viruela del mono, virus de Marburg, listeria, hepatitis infantil y MERS. Estas enfermedades se propagan en múl…
HighInvestigadores de la UdeA avanzan en tratamientos contra el cáncer gástrico, el más letal en Colombia
Investigadores de la UdeA identifican un subtipo de cáncer gástrico asociado al virus de Epstein-Barr en pacientes antioqueños, abriendo nuevas oportunidades p…
HighSex-specific immune pathway identified as driver of glioblastoma in females
Researchers discovered that GABA neurotransmitter activates an immune suppression pathway in female glioblastoma models but not males, offering potential for s…
HighFDA aprova primeiro antibiótico inédito contra gonorreia após décadas sem inovações
A FDA aprovou a zoliflodacina, primeiro antibiótico de uma nova classe para tratar gonorreia em dose única oral, após décadas sem inovações terapêuticas contra…
HighDeadly Bacteria Found at LA Medical Office After Employee Tests Positive for Airborne Disease
Deadly bacteria were discovered at a Los Angeles medical office after an employee tested positive for an airborne disease. Details on the bacteria and the infe…
LowWoman in her 40s dies after pedestrian collision on Witton Lane near Aston Villa's ground
A woman in her 40s died after being struck by a silver Chrysler 300C on Witton Lane, Aston, near Aston Villa's ground. A 22-year-old man was arrested and baile…
MediumEUA aprovam primeiro teste caseiro para Covid-19 com resultado em 20 minutos
A FDA autorizou o primeiro teste de detecção de SARS-CoV-2 para uso doméstico sem prescrição médica, com resultado em 20 minutos. A empresa Ellume introduzirá…
HighSugar-coated nanoparticles boost glioblastoma survival by 50% in mouse studies
Oregon State researchers developed sugar-coated nanoparticles that deliver tumor-suppressing genetic material through the blood-brain barrier, extending surviv…
HighDR Congo reports 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours as WHO launches $518M response plan
DR Congo reports 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing total to 452 confirmed cases with 82 deaths. WHO launches $518M six-month containment plan amid conce…
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