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WHO warns cancer cases could nearly double to 35M by 2050 without urgent action
WHO projects cancer cases will rise from 20.6 million to 35 million annually by 2050, with stark survival disparities between wealthy and poor nations requirin…
HighCasos leves de covid-19 deixam sequelas que exigem acompanhamento médico
Mesmo casos leves de covid-19 deixam sequelas que merecem atenção médica. Pesquisas mostram que 3 em cada 10 pessoas tiveram sequelas até 9 meses depois, inclu…
HighTwo women suspected of hantavirus test negative in Barcelona and Alicante
Two women hospitalized in Barcelona and Alicante with suspected hantavirus infection have tested negative on PCR tests after contact with a deceased hantavirus…
HighPor que nem todos sofrem efeitos colaterais após vacinação contra Covid-19
Efeitos colaterais após vacinação Covid são sinais normais de resposta imunológica. A ausência deles não indica falha da vacina, e reações variam conforme idad…
HighStudy: Obesity Linked to 11.5% of Cancer Cases, Far Higher Than Previously Estimated
New research from German Cancer Research Center finds obesity may be responsible for up to 11.5% of cancer cases—nearly double previous estimates. Abdominal fa…
HighMultiple HIV breakthroughs offer hope: weekly pills, new drug classes show promise
Multiple HIV studies demonstrate significant breakthroughs including once-weekly oral treatments matching daily regimens and new preventive pills in late-stage…
HighBangladesh measles death toll reaches 528 as outbreak accelerates
Bangladesh reports 16 additional measles deaths in 24 hours, bringing total to 528 since March 15. UNICEF claims it warned authorities about vaccine shortages…
HighYoung dad's bowel cancer diagnosis delayed by age bias, warns against dismissing symptoms
A 36-year-old Australian man shares how age-based dismissal by his GP delayed his bowel cancer diagnosis until a 10cm tumour was discovered. He warns younger p…
HighEstudio global de la OMS concluye que el Remdesivir es poco efectivo contra el COVID-19
Un ensayo clínico global de la OMS con 11.266 pacientes concluyó que el Remdesivir tiene poco efecto en la supervivencia de pacientes con COVID-19, desafiando…
HighBlood circRNAs emerge as powerful early Alzheimer's predictor
Researchers identified circular RNAs in blood that can predict Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear, with strongest results when combined with phosphoryl…
HighAvó lamenta morte de neto por Covid e defende vacinação de crianças no DF
Avó de criança com síndrome de Down que morreu de Covid-19 defende vacinação infantil e critica atrasos do governo. Ministério da Saúde anuncia chegada de vaci…
HighStudy Claims 9,000 Daily COVID Deaths in China Amid Official Silence
British health data firm Airfinity estimates 9,000 daily COVID deaths in China, doubling its prior week estimate, with 100,000 cumulative deaths since December…
MediumGSK to Acquire Nuvalent for $10.6B in Major Oncology Expansion
GSK agreed to acquire cancer drugmaker Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, marking the pharmaceutical industry's second-largest deal of the year and signaling continue…
HighElectrical Nerve Signals Show Promise as Biomarker for Tracking SMA Disease Progression
Australian researchers find far-field potential amplitude significantly lower in SMA patients than healthy controls, suggesting FFP may serve as a reliable bio…
MediumRegular Tea Drinking Linked to 11% Lower Vascular Disease Risk, With Temperature Possibly Mattering
A study reportedly links regular tea drinking to 11% lower vascular disease risk, with coverage suggesting drinking temperature may also matter for heart healt…
LowKahnawake's First Kidney Walk Raises $17,225 Despite Rain
Kahnawake held its inaugural Kidney Walk despite rainy weather, raising $17,225 for the Kidney Foundation of Canada while highlighting elevated kidney disease…
HighFour charged with murder after Somercotes death
Police named Peshang Sleman, 22, who died following a disturbance in Somercotes on November 25. Four men have been charged with murder in connection with his d…
HighMutações genéticas hereditárias aumentam risco de leucemia e doenças cardíacas
Estudo do Broad Institute identifica variantes genéticas hereditárias que aumentam o risco de mutações em células-tronco sanguíneas, predispondo a leucemia, câ…
HighLong Covid poses significant cardiovascular risks, major Swedish study confirms
Swedish research confirms Long Covid increases cardiovascular disease risk by 30-100% even in those with mild initial infections, with growing evidence the con…
HighHealth NZ expands winter care access across lower North Island
Health NZ is expanding healthcare access across the lower North Island this winter through extended clinic hours, pharmacy services, and improved hospital pati…
HighLarge Study Shows Exercise Benefits Against Diabetes Increase With Age
A study of nearly 88,000 adults reveals that older adults gain greater absolute benefits from physical activity in reducing type 2 diabetes risk compared to yo…
MediumTomato Flu: New Virus Affecting Children in India Shows Symptoms, Transmission Patterns
A newly identified virus called tomato flu is spreading in India, primarily affecting children under 5, causing painful red blisters and fever. At least 82 cas…
MediumPor qué algunas personas no quieren armar el árbol de Navidad, según la psicología
Psicólogos explican que el rechazo a los rituales navideños responde al duelo, el estrés y la presión social, y describen cuatro perfiles de personalidad festi…
MediumTrump Officials Face Criticism Over Strict Quarantine Measures During Health Crisis
Trump officials face criticism for implementing strict quarantine measures during an Ebola outbreak while previously opposing lockdowns, revealing inconsistenc…
MediumOhio cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases amid parasite-contaminated lettuce
Ohio reports over 4,000 cyclosporiasis cases linked to contaminated lettuce, marking a second week of significant increases. CDC and state health officials con…
HighIVI Marks 25 Years of Vaccinology Training With Global Three-City Course
The International Vaccine Institute holds its 25th vaccinology course across Seoul, Kigali, and Stockholm, training 200 vaccine professionals from 55 countries…
HighNIH Study Confirms Lutein-Zeaxanthin Formula Slows AMD Progression Better Than Beta-Carotene
A 10-year NIH study confirms that dietary supplements with lutein and zeaxanthin slow age-related macular degeneration progression better than beta-carotene wh…
HighHeterossexuais são maioria entre pacientes que descobrem HIV em estágio avançado
Estudo em hospital de Porto Alegre revela que 84% dos pacientes diagnosticados com HIV em estágio avançado são heterossexuais, desafiando políticas de testagem…
HighExperimental vaccine shows promise blocking anaphylaxis in mouse models
Researchers at Institut Pasteur developed an experimental vaccine that triggers protective antibodies against IgE, preventing anaphylaxis in humanized mice wit…
HighBoard-certified orthopedic surgeon joins Hillsdale Hospital
Hillsdale Hospital adds Dr. Paul Aschmetat, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine, to its staff starting A…
HighWeight-loss drugs show promise in reducing cancer risk, research suggests
Research indicates GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely used for weight loss, may also lower cancer risk in patients with obesity and improve survival outcomes in c…
MediumCircus performer airlifted after arrow strikes neck during stunt at NY fair
A circus performer was airlifted to hospital after his colleague's arrow struck his neck during a performance at Orange County Fair in New York. The performer…
HighNord-Est in allerta: Trieste registra 634 contagi ogni 100mila abitanti
I contagi da Covid-19 aumentano in modo diffuso in Italia con concentrazioni critiche nel Nord-Est, dove Trieste registra 634 casi ogni 100mila abitanti. Il Su…
HighQueen Camilla Emerges as 'Pillar of Strength' for Kate Middleton During Cancer Treatment
Queen Camilla is providing emotional support to Kate Middleton during her cancer treatment, drawing on her own experience navigating difficult personal circums…
MediumFive-Year PROFILE Data Favor Early Top-Down Anti-TNF Therapy for Crohn's Disease
Five-year follow-up of the UK PROFILE trial links early top-down anti-TNF therapy in Crohn's disease to fewer surgeries, admissions and complications than step…
HighWaist-to-Height Ratio Beats BMI as Metabolic Health Indicator
Nutritionists highlight that waist-to-height ratio (WHR) is a superior indicator of metabolic and cardiometabolic risk compared to BMI, particularly for Indian…
HighBayesian model combining genetic and health records outperforms clinical risk scores
Researchers developed ALADYNOULLI, a Bayesian model combining electronic health records and genetic data across 683,000 participants, achieving stronger diseas…
HighThree dead in rare 'airport malaria' outbreak near Frankfurt hub
Three people died and at least four others contracted malaria in Germany in a rare outbreak believed linked to infected mosquitoes transported via aircraft to…
MediumEbola Outbreak Risks Becoming 'Deadliest on Record' as Cases Spread
An Ebola outbreak in Africa has killed over 220 people and risks becoming the deadliest on record, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading across borders and lack…
High1.2M chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads across Iowa egg farm
Iowa confirmed bird flu at an egg farm, triggering the slaughter of 1.2 million chickens in the second major case this week. The outbreak has now resulted in n…
HighEbola outbreak spreading faster than expected, WHO warns of potential 1,000+ cases
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than anticipated, with potential cases exceeding 1,000. The virus has already cros…
HighDecade-Long Study Finds Knee Arthroscopy Offers No Benefit, May Cause Harm
A 10-year clinical trial confirms knee arthroscopy provides no benefit for cartilage damage and may cause harm, challenging one of the world's most commonly pe…
HighDevotee Dies as Truck Overturns in Panchkula; 26 Injured Returning from Temple
A canter carrying devotees from Punjab overturned near Panchkula, Haryana, killing one person and injuring approximately 26 others who were returning from a te…
HighPor qué las vacunas COVID-19 no pueden fabricarse en tiempo récord sin riesgos
Un análisis explica por qué acelerar el desarrollo de una vacuna COVID-19 por debajo de 18 meses compromete la seguridad y eficacia, requiriendo al menos tres…
HighEstudo do InCor aponta que 80% dos pacientes pós-covid têm disfunções cognitivas
Pesquisa do InCor aponta que 80% dos pacientes pós-covid apresentam perda de memória, dificuldade de concentração e problemas cognitivos, mesmo em casos leves,…
HighAfrican cobra venom proteins show promise as cancer cell membrane disruptors
Researchers analyzed how proteins from African spitting cobra venom interact with cancer cell membranes, finding that phospholipase A₂ and three-finger toxins…
HighPGP-9 protein identified as key driver of ivermectin resistance in parasitic nematodes
Research identifies PGP-9 protein as critical to ivermectin resistance in parasitic nematodes, offering insights into drug resistance mechanisms that could inf…
HighFDA escalates egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella threat
The FDA upgraded a recall of 1.6 million egg cartons to Class 1 status, its most serious classification, due to salmonella contamination that could cause serio…
HighEarly-onset colorectal cancer rising among young Germans, but remains rare
German cancer registries document a modest rise in colorectal cancer cases among adults aged 20-39 over two decades, though rates remain significantly lower th…
HighObesity Disrupts Antibody Response to Vaccines, But T Cells May Offer a Workaround
A mouse-model study shows obesity weakens germinal center function, reducing antibody quality from vaccines, while tissue-resident T cells may compensate, poin…
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