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Korean researchers identify 'hidden amplification switch' in lymphatic vessel growth signaling
Korean researchers discovered how VEGF-C amplifies lymphatic vessel formation through receptor clustering, potentially opening new therapeutic strategies for l…
HighBangladesh launches emergency measles vaccination for 1M+ children as outbreak spreads
Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting over 1 million children as a measles outbreak spreads, with 17 confirmed deaths and 7,500+…
HighCientistas descobrem novo tipo de diabetes em recém-nascidos com mutação genética rara
Estudo internacional identifica mutação genética no gene TMEM167A que desativa células produtoras de insulina em recém-nascidos, causando síndrome MEDS com ape…
HighAnvisa aprova 12 novas canetas para diabetes e obesidade em 2026 após queda da patente do Ozempic
A Anvisa registrou 12 novas canetas injetáveis para diabetes tipo 2 e obesidade em 2026, impulsionadas pela queda da patente do Ozempic. Especialistas alertam…
HighVacina de Oxford reduz em 94% risco de hospitalização por covid-19
Estudo preliminar escocês mostra que a vacina Oxford/AstraZeneca reduz risco de hospitalização por covid-19 em 94%, enquanto Pfizer/BioNTech reduz em 85% após…
MediumEl fármaco revolucionario contra el cáncer de páncreas ya está en EEUU: Europa tardará meses
La FDA aprueba daraxonrasib para cáncer de páncreas en poco más de un mes, duplicando la supervivencia mediana. La EMA tardará meses más debido a procedimiento…
HighStudy reveals cognitive shortcuts drive COVID vaccine hesitancy and risk denial
US researchers identify cognitive shortcuts as the psychological basis for COVID-19 vaccine rejection and risk denial, published in Brain, Behavior, and Immuni…
HighBypass Surgery Outperforms Minimally Invasive Procedures for Severe Leg Artery Disease
A major clinical trial found bypass surgery reduces repeat procedures by 65% and amputations by 27% compared to angioplasty for patients with severe peripheral…
HighRobotic exoskeletons and VR transform neurological rehabilitation at Quirónsalud
Spanish hospitals deploy advanced robotic exoskeletons and virtual reality systems to help stroke, spinal injury, and neurological disease patients recover mot…
HighHypermobility disorder affects hundreds of thousands in UK, but diagnosis waits average nearly two decades
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, a connective tissue condition affecting hundreds of thousands in the UK, leaves patients waiting 19-21 years for diagnosis due…
HighCongo reports 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours as outbreak accelerates
Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 71 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing total to 452 with 82 deaths. Health officials warn of rapid community transmiss…
HighMichigan farmworker becomes 2nd US case of bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu from contact with infected dairy cows, marking the second human case linked to the ongoing U.S. dairy ou…
HighHypertension's New Face: Why Fit, Healthy-Looking Adults Are Developing High Blood Pressure
Cardiologists report increasing hypertension cases among physically fit, young professionals who defy traditional risk profiles. Modern lifestyle stressors lik…
MediumSevere Pneumonia May Unmask Undiagnosed Blood Cancer in Adults
A Swedish study found that one-in-four hospitalized pneumococcal disease patients showed M protein markers linked to blood cancer, suggesting routine screening…
HighCambridge researchers reverse nerve damage in lab organoids using existing hormone drug
Cambridge scientists used miniature brain-spinal cord organoids to discover that neurons lose regenerative ability during development, but this can be reversed…
HighHelen Hobbs: la genética explica por qué algunas personas están protegidas frente a enfermedades
La investigadora Helen Hobbs recibe el VI Premio Abarca por demostrar que variantes genéticas naturales protegen frente a enfermedades, como el gen PCSK9 y el…
MediumHospital La María apologizes after video shows patient abandoned on street
A viral video showing Hospital La María staff allegedly abandoning a patient on a Medellín street sparked public outrage. The hospital issued an apology and la…
HighBrazil's anxiety epidemic: Expert strategies for managing persistent worry
Brazil faces the world's highest anxiety rates, worsened by pandemic-related economic and social pressures. Experts recommend exercise, meditation, nature cont…
HighCruise ship outbreaks surge to 23 in 2025, norovirus dominates
Cruise ships experienced 23 disease outbreaks in 2025, with norovirus being the predominant pathogen. The spike raises concerns about infectious disease transm…
HighTwo Indian crew members stranded on hantavirus-hit cruise ship near Cape Verde
Two Indian crew members are among 149 people stranded aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers. Their ident…
HighNSW deploys mental health nurses to emergencies, but 24/7 rollout delayed
New South Wales will deploy specialist nurses instead of police to some mental health emergencies following deaths in police custody. The $270m reform includes…
HighUpdated Covid boosters offer 40-60% protection against illness, first real-world study shows
First real-world study finds updated Covid-19 boosters provide 40-60% protection against symptomatic infection, comparable to flu vaccines but significantly lo…
HighFather's Pre-Conception Health Linked to Child Obesity Risk, WSU Study Shows
A WSU study reveals that a father's health metrics before conception—including weight, diet, and abdominal fat—may influence childhood obesity risk in offsprin…
MediumEdmonton Hospital Under Scrutiny After Man With Severe Chest Pain Dies Following 8-Hour Wait
A 44-year-old Indian-origin man died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting over eight hours for treatment at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Hospital, according to Gl…
MediumEl polen debilita la defensa contra el coronavirus, según un estudio global
Un estudio internacional con datos de 248 estaciones aerobiológicas encuentra correlación entre concentración de polen y contagios de COVID-19, sugiriendo que…
MediumFour to Six Daily Whole Grain Servings May Significantly Lower Heart Disease Risk
Research suggests consuming 4-6 daily servings of whole grains may significantly reduce cardiovascular risk factors and heart disease risk.
MediumSalvador inicia aplicação da 4ª dose para maiores de 40 anos nesta quarta
A Prefeitura de Salvador começa a aplicar a 4ª dose da vacina contra Covid-19 para pessoas com 40 anos ou mais a partir de quarta-feira, desde que tenham inter…
HighWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency with 80 suspected deaths and 246 cases. The Bundibugyo virus strain lacks approved trea…
HighAltered Lipid Metabolism Linked to Postoperative Delirium Risk
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers identify altered lipid metabolism as a potential contributor to postoperative delirium, a condition increasing long-…
HighHIV Progress at Crossroads as Funding Gaps Threaten Global 2030 Goals
The UN warns that despite significant progress reducing AIDS deaths and infections, the global HIV response faces critical threats from declining international…
HighTeen becomes first known case of tooth growing in unusual location, shocking doctors
A teenager has been identified as the first and only known patient to develop a tooth in an unusual anatomical location, surprising medical professionals who e…
MediumThymulin peptide reverses age-related inflammation, restores cancer immunotherapy in mice
A thymus-derived peptide called thymulin reduced age-related inflammation and improved immunotherapy responses in aged mice with breast tumors, suggesting a po…
HighFridgescaping trend poses serious food safety risks, experts warn
The viral 'fridgescaping' trend of decorating refrigerator interiors with non-food items poses significant food safety risks including cross-contamination, blo…
HighLos anticuerpos IgA juegan papel primordial en neutralización temprana del Covid-19
Estudio franco revela que anticuerpos IgA neutralizan el SARS-CoV-2 de forma precoz y eficaz, hallazgo que podría mejorar desarrollo de vacunas y pruebas de de…
HighGoFundMe Launched to Support Former Wilson Elementary Teacher Battling Cancer
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support a former Wilson Elementary teacher who is undergoing cancer treatment. The Hays Post reported the fundraiser on…
LowFDA warning on unauthorized blood sugar wearables signals path for Apple Watch feature
The FDA warned consumers against unauthorized wearables claiming non-invasive blood sugar measurement, signaling regulatory scrutiny that could shape future Ap…
HighWearable Glucose Monitors Go Mainstream, But Experts Warn Healthy Users Lack Interpretive Guidelines
Wearable glucose monitors are now available over-the-counter, attracting healthy users seeking wellness insights, but no clinical guidelines exist to interpret…
HighGeraldo Luís agradece médica que recusou ministério de Bolsonaro
Geraldo Luís teve alta da UTI após complicações da Covid-19 e agradeceu à cardiologista Ludhmila Hajjar, que recusou convite para chefiar o Ministério da Saúde.
HighUC Health's Hypertension Algorithm Prevents Thousands of Strokes and Heart Attacks
UC Health's new hypertension medication algorithm improved blood pressure control across six medical centers, preventing an estimated 72 strokes, 48 heart atta…
HighH5N1 Detected in Indian Cats; Properly Cooked Poultry Remains Safe
India reports H5N1 avian flu cases in domestic cats in Madhya Pradesh, linked to raw poultry consumption. Health authorities confirm properly cooked chicken an…
HighEbola treatment tent burned in Congo as patients flee amid hospital unrest
An Ebola treatment tent was set on fire in Democratic Republic of Congo amid hospital unrest, with suspected patients fleeing after authorities refused to rele…
HighCDC and WHO diverge on mask guidance for vaccinated people amid delta surge
The CDC and WHO have issued conflicting guidance on whether fully vaccinated people should wear masks amid rising delta variant cases. The CDC says vaccinated…
HighMeasles Cases Climb as Infected Tourist Exposes Visitors at Universal Studios and Across Los Angeles
An infected tourist exposed people at Universal Studios and other Los Angeles County sites, as US measles cases near last year's full-year total. Health offici…
HighMálaga inicia campaña de vacunación contra gripe y covid con grupos vulnerables
La campaña de vacunación 2026/27 contra gripe y covid comienza el 1 de octubre en Málaga, priorizando menores de 5 años, embarazadas, sanitarios y residentes d…
HighKozhikode doctors perform rare minimally invasive pulmonary valve replacement
Doctors at Kozhikode Medical College successfully replaced a pulmonary valve using minimally invasive transcatheter technique instead of open-heart surgery, in…
HighPandemia de COVID-19 eleva los casos de insomnio en Perú, advierte el Minsa
El Minsa de Perú advierte que la pandemia de COVID-19 incrementó los casos de insomnio, un trastorno que puede afectar la salud mental y aumentar el riesgo de…
MediumCardiologists' View of Coffee Shifts as New Research Shows Heart Health Benefits
Recent research shows cardiologists have shifted their view on coffee consumption, with studies suggesting caffeine may not harm heart health and could offer p…
MediumSerbia's Maternity Crisis: Investigation Reveals Widespread Mistreatment During Childbirth
A DW investigation reveals widespread mistreatment of women in Serbian maternity hospitals, including routine use of outdated procedures like episiotomies and…
HighMeasles exposure warning issued for Pearson Airport Terminal One
Peel Public Health warns of possible measles exposure on two flights at Toronto's Pearson Airport on June 13. Residents are urged to verify MMR vaccination sta…
HighInterior Health warns of toxic drug supply in Penticton
Interior Health has issued a toxic drug alert for Penticton warning of bright purple, chunky substances sold as heroin containing fentanyl and benzodiazepines…
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