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Expertos confirman que humanos pueden contagiar COVID-19 a mascotas
Estudios de universidades holandesas y canadienses demuestran que personas con COVID-19 pueden transmitir el virus a gatos y perros, aunque los animales rara v…
HighProcura por Ozempic para obesidade ameaça desabastecimento do medicamento para diabetes
O medicamento Ozempic, indicado para diabetes tipo 2, pode desabastecer farmácias brasileiras no primeiro trimestre de 2023 devido à alta demanda de pessoas us…
HighBritish mother, 32, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after lump dismissed as harmless
A 32-year-old British mother was diagnosed with stage four small cell lung cancer after months of reassurance that a chest lump was harmless. The aggressive ca…
HighWest Nile virus spreads across 12 European countries as health agencies urge mosquito control
West Nile virus has been reported in 12 European countries with 468 cases across 99 regions, prompting EU health authorities to call for strengthened mosquito…
HighTaylor Farms Salmonella Outbreak Expands Beyond Taco Bell to Major Retailers
Taylor Farms faces expanding salmonella outbreak affecting jalapeños, salsa, and guacamole products distributed to major restaurant chains and retailers, inten…
HighMeasles cases surge to 10.3M globally in 2023 as vaccination gaps widen
Measles cases worldwide jumped 20% to 10.3 million in 2023, driven by inadequate immunization coverage with 22 million children missing first doses. An estimat…
HighJapan downplays hantavirus risk as cruise ship outbreak spreads
Japan's health ministry says person-to-person hantavirus transmission risk remains low even if infected cruise ship passengers enter the country, urging public…
HighWinter pet neglect could cost Australians up to $15,600 in vet bills
As cost-of-living pressures mount, Australian pet owners are delaying veterinary care, risking expensive health complications. Untreated winter conditions like…
MediumVaccini ai disabili, il grido di Alice: "Voglio solo tornare a respirare"
Alice Greco, 31 anni, affetta da distrofia muscolare genetica, chiede alla Regione di vaccinare subito i disabili, considerandoli fragili come gli over 80.
MediumWHO warns cancer cases could nearly double to 35M by 2050 without urgent action
WHO reports 20.6 million new cancer cases annually and warns cases could reach 35 million by 2050 without urgent action, with stark survival disparities betwee…
HighUS Measles Cases Reach 4,588, More Than Double Last Year's Total as Outbreak Spreads
US health authorities reported 178 additional measles cases, bringing the national total to 4,588, more than double last year's count. The outbreak is concentr…
HighFirst West Nile Virus Death in 18 Years Reported in Contra Costa County
A Contra Costa County resident died from West Nile virus in July 2024, marking the first fatality from the disease in the county since 2006. Health officials u…
HighGene therapy restores fragile X traits in mice, offering path toward human trials
Researchers successfully used gene therapy to restore the missing FMRP protein in fragile X syndrome mouse models, improving seizures, sensory sensitivity, and…
HighWorld's most premature quadruplets thrive at 2, set Guinness record
Four Alabama siblings born 115 days prematurely set Guinness World Record and are thriving at age two after six months in neonatal intensive care, defying medi…
HighOiapoque enfrenta surto de gripe; morte de criança é investigada
Oiapoque in northern Amapá faces a rhinovirus-driven flu outbreak with children most affected. Authorities investigate a child's death and transfer critical pa…
HighNHS urged to implement annual checks for millions with PMOS
NICE recommends annual NHS checks for women with PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), affecting 1 in 8 women, to improve diagnosis and prevent seri…
HighRutgers researchers develop battery-free smart shoe powered by walking
Rutgers biomedical engineers have created a self-powered smart shoe using friction-generated energy that tracks gait, steps, and calories with 95.4% accuracy,…
HighAAP shifts focus: Screen time limits alone insufficient for child digital health
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidance stating that screen time limits alone are insufficient for child health, emphasizing the need to addre…
HighEton Pharmaceuticals to Host One-on-One Investor Meetings at Leerink Partners Healthcare Conference
Eton Pharmaceuticals announced its executives will hold one-on-one investor meetings at the Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference in Miami on March 11,…
MediumWHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern over an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, with 300+ suspected cases and 88 deaths caused by…
HighCedars-Sinai stem cell therapy proves safe in first human ALS trial
Cedars-Sinai researchers demonstrated that combined stem cell and gene therapy safely delivers a protective protein to motor neurons in ALS patients' spinal co…
HighGenetic study reveals why women face 9x higher autoimmune disease risk
Research from Garvan Institute and UNSW Sydney identifies over 1,000 genetic switches operating differently in female and male immune cells, explaining why wom…
HighFlorida Whooping Cough Cases Surge 81% as Vaccine Mandate Repeal Advances
Florida whooping cough cases reached 1,295 by Sept. 27, 2025, up 81% from 2024's total, as state leaders move to repeal vaccine mandates and pediatricians buil…
HighDelhi Zoo Closes After H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Painted Storks
Delhi Zoo temporarily closed after H5N1 bird flu confirmed in two painted storks. Authorities implemented strict biosecurity measures following positive tests…
HighWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, with 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo virus strain posing in…
HighStanford Scientists Develop TIGRa, a Compact Gene Activation Tool Poised to Outperform CRISPR
Stanford researchers created TIGRa, a gene activation tool half the size of CRISPR that can be delivered via viral vectors to treat diseases like glaucoma and…
HighJalen Hurts sidelined with superficial blood clot in calf
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has been ruled out against the Panthers after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf, prompting medical a…
HighAI-Designed Universal Vaccine Shows Promise Against Multiple Virus Families
Cambridge researchers developed an AI-designed universal vaccine that protected against multiple virus families in first human trials, potentially preventing p…
HighUn psiquiatra español recurre a Harvard para proponer seis hábitos de las personas felices
El psiquiatra Javier Quintero resume, a partir del Estudio de Desarrollo Adulto de Harvard y de Tal Ben-Shahar, seis rasgos comunes de las personas felices, co…
MediumFDA Traces Cyclosporiasis Outbreak to Mexican Lettuce Supplied to Taco Bell
The FDA has identified Mexican-grown lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell as the source of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, with cases spreading…
HighLactate and lactylation emerge as key drivers in pancreatic cancer progression
A comprehensive review reveals lactate and lactylation drive pancreatic cancer progression through metabolic reprogramming and immune suppression, with emergin…
HighACC launches cardiogenic shock designation to standardize life-saving heart attack care
The American College of Cardiology introduces a new cardiogenic shock designation to standardize treatment for a life-threatening heart attack complication aff…
HighLong-term cannabis user reflects on adolescent risks of early marijuana use
A personal account explores the mental health consequences of early cannabis use, highlighting risks of psychiatric disorders and brain impacts from regular ad…
HighEstudio sugiere que dosis más bajas de vacuna Moderna podrían proteger a más personas
Científicos californianos demuestran que dosis fraccionadas de la vacuna Moderna generan protección comparable. Expertos debaten si implementar esta estrategia…
HighCOVID-19 cases surge in 47 states with new gastrointestinal symptoms emerging
COVID-19 cases are increasing across 47 U.S. states with doctors reporting new gastrointestinal symptoms alongside traditional respiratory signs, marking an ea…
MediumBreast Cancer Cases Double in Chennai; Doctors Urge Early Screening
Breast cancer cases in Chennai have nearly doubled over a decade, becoming the most common cancer among women. Experts link the rise to urban lifestyles and ob…
HighDomestic cats hold clues to treating human cancer, major genetic study reveals
A major genetic study of nearly 500 cats across five countries reveals shared cancer mutations with humans, potentially opening new treatment pathways for both…
HighInflammatory gut bacteria linked to malnutrition may pass between generations
Washington University researchers found that inflammatory gut bacteria linked to malnutrition and stunted growth can be transmitted from mothers to offspring,…
HighFour hospitalized after tree falls at Six Flags during severe Georgia storm
Four guests were hospitalized after a tree fell near the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia during severe thunderstorms in the Atlanta area on Sunday. Emergenc…
HighRabid Bat Found in California Residential Area Triggers Public Health Alert
A rabid bat found near a residential sidewalk in California has prompted urgent public health warnings as officials assess potential exposure risks to resident…
HighSimone Biles Reveals Health Emergency: 'Almost Dying Wasn't on My Bingo Card'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles revealed a serious health scare via Instagram, describing it as nearly life-threatening and among the scariest experiences of her…
MediumOlympic sprinter bedbound 22 hours daily after ME diagnosis
Former Olympic sprinter Beth Dobbin spends 22+ hours daily in bed after developing ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) following Covid and glandular fever in 2021-2…
HighLa acumulación rápida de factores cardiovasculares multiplica el riesgo de demencia
Estudio sueco demuestra que personas que acumulan factores de riesgo cardiovascular a ritmo acelerado tienen 3-6 veces más probabilidad de desarrollar alzhéime…
HighCDC's measles response raises questions about agency reliability as outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has killed infants and infected vaccinated residents, prompting scrutiny of the CDC's response and raising questions about t…
HighAI Model Predicts Glioblastoma Recurrence Sites to Enable Preemptive Treatment
Researchers developed an AI model using stimulated Raman histology that predicts where glioblastoma will recur after surgery, potentially enabling targeted tre…
HighIngham's locks down WA farms as second H5N1 case confirmed
Australia's second H5N1 bird flu case was confirmed in Western Australia, prompting major poultry producer Ingham's to lock down farms amid concerns the virus…
HighGerman mass shooting suspect dies by suicide in prison
A man suspected of killing six welfare workers at a youth shelter in Stade, Germany was found dead in his prison cell, with authorities ruling out third-party…
HighRed Cross volunteers among first Ebola deaths in DR Congo outbreak
Three Red Cross volunteers died from suspected Ebola in DR Congo after handling bodies before the outbreak was identified. The Bundibugyo strain has killed ove…
HighAI Model Predicts Cancer Survival From Facial Photographs
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI model trained on 40 million images that can predict cancer survival and biological age from a single facial…
HighMeta-analysis links constipation to twofold higher depression risk
A meta-analysis of 18 studies involving 730,263 participants found constipation associated with approximately twofold higher odds of depression, suggesting int…
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