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Pharmacy founder donates $109k to launch Hunter dementia screening pilot
Chris Piggott donated $109,000 to launch a dementia screening pilot program in Hunter pharmacies through HMRI, addressing a critical gap in early detection and…
HighDiabetes-linked kidney disease surges despite new treatments, study finds
A decade-long study reveals diabetes-related chronic kidney disease cases rose 30% among U.S. adults, while overall CKD rates remained stagnant despite new pro…
HighU.S. Opens $200M Funding for Philippine Health System Strengthening
The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $200 million across six awards to strengthen integrated health systems in the Philippines, addressing TB and HIV…
HighUCLA Expert: Omicron Likely Milder but More Transmissible; Vaccines Still Protective
UCLA infectious disease expert Dr. Otto Yang explains omicron's transmissibility and reassures that current vaccines remain protective against severe illness,…
HighStudy Links Blood Type to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Research suggests a specific blood type carries elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, adding to growing evidence of genetic factors in metabolic disease susceptib…
MediumEstudo aponta cinco estratégias para reverter a queda na vacinação no Brasil
Estudo da UFMS e Fiocruz MS reúne cinco estratégias para reduzir a hesitação vacinal, em meio à queda das coberturas desde 2016 e ao retorno de casos de saramp…
HighEven Moderate Daily Drinking Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study Shows
New research suggests that consuming even one drink daily may increase cancer risk across multiple cancer types, challenging previous assumptions about safe al…
HighDaily Coffee Consumption: 8 Health Benefits Your Body Experiences
Article outlines eight health benefits of daily coffee consumption, from diabetes risk reduction to improved heart health and cognitive function, citing medica…
MediumDoctor Diagnosed With the Same Breast Cancer She Researches Shares Her Story
A Rhode Island doctor who researches breast cancer has been diagnosed with the same type, and is sharing her personal journey to raise awareness.
LowFire at Maharashtra hospital kills 10 newborns in neonatal unit
Ten infants aged one to three months died in a fire at Bhandara District General Hospital's neonatal unit early Saturday. Seven other babies were rescued from…
HighApitegromab preserves lean mass in tirzepatide users without blunting weight loss
Phase 2 trial shows apitegromab combined with tirzepatide preserves ~2 kg more lean mass while maintaining similar overall weight loss, addressing concerns abo…
MediumNo vacunados tienen 2,34 veces más probabilidad de reinfectarse de COVID-19, según CDC
Un estudio de los CDC de EE. UU. halló que las personas no vacunadas tuvieron 2,34 veces más probabilidad de reinfectarse por COVID-19, y recomienda vacunar ta…
MediumBird flu outbreak creates animal welfare crisis as vets refuse wildlife patients
Australian veterinary clinics are refusing to treat birds and wildlife amid H5 bird flu spread, leaving injured animals without critical care. With 236 confirm…
HighEbola spreads rapidly in Congo's overcrowded displacement camps amid aid cuts
The second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record is spreading faster than ever through overcrowded displacement camps in DRC's Ituri province, where over 1 millio…
HighBird flu 'highly likely' at popular Nottinghamshire nature reserve
Attenborough Nature Reserve near Beeston reports bird flu cases following unprecedented UK outbreak since January 2022, with multiple dead birds discovered.
HighAnvisa alerta sobre riscos de canetas emagrecedoras sem acompanhamento médico
A Anvisa emitiu alerta sobre o uso de canetas para obesidade e diabetes sem acompanhamento médico, citando aumento de casos de pancreatite, incluindo 6 mortes…
HighNew CDC Director Cedes Authority to RFK Jr., Raising Questions About Agency Independence
The newly appointed CDC director has stated that RFK Jr. has final decision-making authority over the agency, while pledging to rebuild institutional trust ami…
HighSix Everyday Foods Linked to Longer Life in Global McMaster-Led Study
A McMaster-led PURE study across 21 countries links a six-food healthy diet score, including whole-fat dairy, to 30% lower all-cause mortality over nine years.
MediumCyclosporiasis Outbreak Spreads Across U.S.: What You Need to Know
A multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing diarrheal illness across the US. Health experts advise on symptoms, food safety, and prevention measures.
HighNew Ebola transmission route discovered as Congo outbreak spreads
A 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 200 people, with new research revealing skin contact as a potential transmission route alongside bodily fluids,…
HighFOB-USP: antisséptico bucal Phtalox reduz gravidade da Covid-19 em hospitalizados, aponta estudo
Pesquisa da FOB-USP com o Hospital Estadual de Bauru indica que o antisséptico bucal Phtalox reduz a gravidade e a progressão da Covid-19 em hospitalizados, se…
MediumIndia emerges as critical antibiotic developer, reshaping global drug access
India is becoming a major hub for antibiotic development and manufacturing, shifting a historically Western-concentrated field and potentially improving global…
HighCancer Researcher Prof. Gottardo Named WA of the Year Finalist
Cancer Council WA congratulates Professor Nick Gottardo on being named a finalist for the 2026 Western Australian of the Year award, recognizing his internatio…
HighNHS trials blood test that detects 12 cancers with 99% accuracy
The NHS is trialling a groundbreaking blood test that can detect 12 common cancers with 99% accuracy before symptoms develop. The government is funding the nex…
HighCanada confirms first domestically acquired human avian flu case in B.C. teen
Canada's first domestically acquired human case of H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in a British Columbia teenager now in critical condition at B.C. Children'…
HighLarge study debunks routine calcium and vitamin D supplements for elderly bone health
A comprehensive review of 154,000 participants published in BMJ finds calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little benefit for preventing fractures in most e…
HighPandemia de Covid-19 pode elevar mortes por câncer de mama até 2030, segundo modelagem
Estudo no Journal of the National Cancer Institute projeta cerca de 2.487 mortes por câncer de mama até 2030 devido a falhas no rastreamento, diagnóstico e qui…
MediumMaternity Care Crisis: Over a Third of U.S. Counties Lack Obstetric Services
Over one-third of U.S. counties lack obstetric care access, with Texas and rural areas hit hardest. Hospital closures, provider shortages, and abortion restric…
HighGut bacteria may absorb 116 fewer daily calories on high-fiber diets, study finds
Arizona State University researchers developed a model showing gut bacteria significantly influence calorie absorption, with high-fiber diets resulting in 116…
HighDoctor debunks cold myths: Wet hair won't cause illness, but chicken soup helps morale
Dr. Guy Choshen separates fact from fiction on popular cold remedies, finding most provide comfort but lack scientific evidence to cure or prevent illness.
HighFlu surge overwhelms dozen Valencia hospitals as unions demand structural solutions
A flu outbreak is saturating at least ten hospitals across Valencia's healthcare system, with patients waiting in hallways and emergency rooms. Health authorit…
HighBrasil confirma meningitis en congoleño; belga bajo protocolo por posible ébola
A Congolese man in São Paulo tested positive for meningococcal meningitis but remains isolated due to Ebola outbreak risk in DRC. A Belgian patient in Rio with…
HighEye Health Emerges as Key Dementia Risk Factor, Doctors Say
Medical experts confirm a bidirectional link between eye health and dementia risk, with untreated vision loss identified as a major modifiable risk factor. Cor…
HighBundibugyo Ebola outbreak becomes largest on record with 1,400+ cases
The WHO confirms the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed all previous records with over 1,400 cases and 400 deaths across DRC and Uganda, though improved s…
HighWHO scales back suspected Ebola cases to 116 as testing clarifies diagnoses
WHO dramatically reduced suspected Ebola cases in DRC from 906 to 116 as testing clarified diagnoses. With 321 confirmed cases and 49 deaths across DRC and Uga…
HighSenolytics reverse brain aging and COVID-19 neurological damage in study
Research published in Nature Aging demonstrates that senolytic drugs can reduce cellular aging in human brain tissue and mitigate COVID-19 neurological damage,…
HighFlu season arrives in Oklahoma: What you need to know about shot effectiveness
Flu season is starting in Oklahoma as health officials recommend vaccination through October. Experts advise on flu shot timing and duration of immunity.
MediumMás de un tercio de pacientes con hernias de disco graves se recuperan sin cirugía
Un estudio escocés revela que más del 33% de pacientes con hernias discales graves se recuperaron espontáneamente sin cirugía, gracias a la capacidad del siste…
HighGut microbes linked to diabetes heart disease risk in integrated study
Researchers identified specific gut bacteria and metabolites that may explain why type 2 diabetes patients develop coronary heart disease, with two candidate b…
MediumMalaysia strengthens Ebola surveillance after WHO emergency declaration
Malaysia's Health Ministry has intensified monitoring and preparedness measures following WHO's declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda as a Public…
HighNYC Adopts New Tactics to Combat Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
New York City is implementing new measures to combat a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened 23 people on the Upper East Side, including public iden…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak spreads faster than containment efforts
The Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC has killed 2,000 people and is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, outpacing WHO containment efforts.
HighKratom's Retail Expansion Sparks Public Health Alarm as States Move to Ban 'Gas-Station Heroin'
Kratom, a plant-based substance sold at gas stations, is drawing comparisons to the opioid epidemic as multiple US states move to ban it due to addiction and h…
HighVacinados representam menos de 1% das mortes por COVID nos EUA em maio
Analysis of May 2021 US data shows vaccinated individuals represent only 0.8% of COVID-19 deaths, demonstrating vaccine effectiveness and suggesting most death…
HighNigeria Reports First Ebola Case in Current Outbreak
Nigeria has announced its first confirmed Ebola case in the current outbreak, with health officials commending the country's transparent reporting of the virus…
HighMental health workers strike over AI job displacement fears at Kaiser
Over 2,400 mental health providers at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California conducted a 24-hour strike, citing concerns that AI could replace their jobs. Wh…
HighNew migraine treatments offer breakthrough for world's leading disability cause in under-50s
New targeted therapies including anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies and gepants offer significant advances against migraine, the leading cause of disability in un…
HighNYC Health Department Investigates Legionnaires' Disease Cases in East Village
NYC health department is investigating multiple Legionnaires' disease cases at an East Village housing complex, with plumbing industry and government officials…
HighHawke's Bay Hospital urges single support persons as winter illness surge strains capacity
Hawke's Bay Hospital is requesting patients limit support people to one person as winter illnesses including influenza and whooping cough overwhelm the facilit…
HighVitamina D y bronquiolitis: un estudio argentino vincula niveles bajos con cuadros graves en bebés
Un estudio argentino del Hospital Ricardo Gutiérrez y Conicet vincula la deficiencia de vitamina D con cuadros graves de bronquiolitis por virus sincicial resp…
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