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COVID-19 Linked to Neurological Disorders Including Psychosis and Delirium
British researchers identified five categories of neurological complications in COVID-19 patients, including psychosis, encephalitis, and strokes, suggesting t…
HighBeyond the Common Cold: Managing Allergic Rhinitis With Modern Antihistamines
Allergic rhinitis affects over 30% of Singaporeans but remains largely underdiagnosed and untreated. Newer antihistamines offer effective symptom relief with l…
HighGalician doctors' union blames Health Minister García for strike disruptions
Galician medical union blames Health Minister Mónica García for patient disruptions caused by strikes over the Marco Statute, accusing her of intransigence and…
HighFDA autoriza primera prueba de sangre para Alzheimer en adultos desde los 40 años
La FDA autorizó PrecivityAD2, primer análisis de sangre para Alzheimer disponible para adultos desde los 40 años con signos de deterioro cognitivo, marcando un…
HighNerve Stimulation Device Shows Promise for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in New Trial
Researchers are recruiting participants for a clinical trial testing a wearable nerve stimulation device to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, building on promis…
MediumInfectious disease experts warn of measles surge, including new variants
Infectious disease experts warn of a measles epidemic with new variants emerging, as cases hit 30-year highs in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Vaccination status…
HighWHO confirms nearly 500 Ebola cases in Central Africa as outbreak risks record scale
Nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with WHO warning the outbreak could become the largest on r…
HighDRC Ebola cases surge to 598 as violence hampers containment efforts
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 598 confirmed Ebola cases with 115 deaths as armed conflict hampers containment efforts and threatens wider geographic spr…
HighMexican Lettuce Hub Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Sickening Thousands in U.S.
A lettuce-growing region in central Mexico has been potentially linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands in the U.S., shifting the region's…
HighCongo's Ebola Death Toll Reaches 101 as Armed Groups Hamper Response
Congo reports 101 confirmed Ebola deaths and 550 cases as armed groups obstruct outbreak response in Ituri province, attacking medical teams and limiting human…
HighThree dead, multiple ill in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship
Three cruise ship passengers died and at least three others fell ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, raising concerns…
MediumTick-borne illness surge strains DC-area ERs as Lyme disease cases spike nationwide
Emergency rooms across the DC area and Northeast are experiencing increased patient visits for tick bites as Lyme disease cases rise during peak tick season, w…
HighSA man charged after reversing stolen Range Rover into police officer
A 38-year-old South Australian man has been charged with endangering life and dangerous driving after allegedly reversing a stolen Range Rover into a police of…
HighWHO Updates HIV Treatment Guidelines with Simplified Regimens and Enhanced Prevention
WHO released updated HIV clinical management recommendations emphasizing dolutegravir-based regimens, simplified TB prevention with 3HP therapy, and person-cen…
HighNorth Korean hackers breach South Korea's nuclear research institute
North Korean hacking group Kimsuky breached South Korea's state-run nuclear think tank KAERI in May, potentially accessing sensitive information on reactor tec…
HighMachine learning models accurately predict type 2 diabetes across ethnic groups
Researchers developed machine learning models using questionnaires to predict type 2 diabetes incidence and prevalence across multiple ethnicities, outperformi…
HighMéxico registra 41 muertes por sarampión; 14 en 2026 con brote acelerado
Mexico confirms 41 total measles deaths since the outbreak began in 2025, with 14 fatalities in 2026 alone. Over 17,600 cases have been reported across all 32…
HighPowassan virus cases hit record high as tick-borne disease spreads across US
Cases of Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous tick-borne disease, are reaching record highs in the US. Experts warn the virus can turn deadly quickly, with a R…
HighHigh-dose flu vaccine linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in older adults
A large US claims-based study found older adults receiving high-dose flu vaccines had lower Alzheimer's dementia risk than standard-dose recipients, with stron…
MediumMaine confirms fourth Powassan virus case of 2026
Maine health officials confirmed a fourth case of Powassan virus in 2026, a rare tick-borne illness. The state continues monitoring the emerging public health…
HighPim1 protein emerges as therapeutic target for inflammatory arthritis
Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University identified Pim1 as a key regulator of Th17 cell differentiation in inflammatory arthritis, with Nilotinib emerging as a p…
HighLung cancer diagnoses surge among never-smokers, shifting disease profile
Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death globally, with increasing diagnoses among women and never-smokers despite tobacco being the primary risk fa…
HighColombia reporta 16.654 contagios de COVID-19 y confirma la variante británica en Bogotá y Caldas
Colombia registró 16.654 nuevos contagios y 367 muertes de COVID-19, y confirmó la variante británica en Bogotá y Caldas, en medio de un fuerte repunte de caso…
HighMedicinal plants may shield kidneys from antibiotic damage, review suggests
A review examines how aminoglycoside antibiotics damage kidneys and explores medicinal plants with documented bioactive compounds as potential nephroprotective…
MediumBay Area confirms first human West Nile virus cases of 2026
Santa Clara County confirmed the Bay Area's first human West Nile virus cases of 2026, signaling the start of seasonal mosquito-borne illness transmission as C…
HighStudy links prenatal acetaminophen to reproductive changes in girls; doctors maintain safety when needed
A new study associates prenatal acetaminophen use with reproductive organ changes in daughters, though medical experts maintain the drug remains safe for pregn…
MediumWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 80 suspected deaths and 2…
HighStudy Ranks Blood Pressure Drug Combinations by Tolerability
Research ranks antihypertensive drug combinations by tolerability, helping clinicians select treatments with fewer side effects for hypertension management.
MediumStudy Links Daily Sugary Drinks to More Than Double Risk of Stomach Cancer
A major study finds that consuming sugary beverages daily nearly doubles or triples the risk of stomach cancer, affecting millions of Americans with common dri…
MediumHealth Influencers Battle Algorithm: Why Medical Advice Gets Lost to Engagement
Researchers find that valuable health information shared by patients on social media gets overshadowed by engagement-driven algorithms, making educational cont…
HighIntellia to Present First Clinical Data for NTLA-2001, Pioneering Systemic CRISPR Therapy
Intellia Therapeutics announced interim Phase 1 data for NTLA-2001, the first systemically administered in vivo CRISPR therapy, showing safety and efficacy in…
HighCientíficos usan tecnología de vacunas covid para rejuvenecer el sistema inmune en ratones
Un equipo del MIT desarrolla una terapia basada en ARN mensajero que rejuvenece el sistema inmune en ratones, mejorando la respuesta a vacunas e inmunoterapia…
HighPrior Vaccination Boosts 177Lu-PSMA-617 Efficacy in Advanced Prostate Cancer
A retrospective study shows that prior vaccination against prostate cancer antigens significantly improves clinical outcomes when combined with 177Lu-PSMA-617…
MediumWeight-loss drugs prescribed to anorexia patients, causing severe harm
Medical providers are prescribing weight-loss medications to patients with anorexia nervosa, a practice that contradicts clinical guidelines and is causing ser…
MediumHospital de Sancti Spíritus salva 72 vidas reutilizando marcapasos ante bloqueo estadounidense
Hospital en Sancti Spíritus implanta 72 marcapasos, 58 de ellos reutilizados, demostrando innovación médica ante el bloqueo estadounidense a Cuba.
MediumNewburyport Chemical Plant Blast Follows Years of Federal Safety Citations and Fines
A violent explosion at the PCI Synthesis/Seqens pharmaceutical chemical plant in Newburyport left one worker unaccounted for. The plant has a record of OSHA an…
HighRFK Jr. Draft Policy Would Let Compounders Prepare Six Unapproved Peptides Marketed for Wellness
RFK Jr.'s HHS draft policy would let compounding pharmacies prepare six FDA-unapproved peptides for wellness use, with public comment open through Nov. 13.
HighGenetics, vaccination or luck: Why some people never caught COVID-19
Scientists investigate why some people remain uninfected despite COVID-19 exposure, pointing to genetic factors, cross-immunity from past infections, or cellul…
MediumAnti-Vax Doctor Reverses Position on Vitamin K Shots After Witnessing Preventable Harm
A prominent anti-vaccine doctor has reversed his long-standing warnings against vitamin K shots for newborns after witnessing serious consequences of refusals,…
HighEsophageal cancer rising sharply in younger patients with grimmer survival rates
Esophageal adenocarcinoma diagnoses in patients under 50 are increasing 2.9% annually, presenting at advanced stages with lower five-year survival rates (22.9%…
HighWoman Arrested After Allegedly Pouring Boiling Oil on Sleeping Husband in Delhi
A 28-year-old man in New Delhi is hospitalized with severe burns after his wife allegedly poured boiling oil and chili powder on him while he slept. The couple…
HighEUA aprovam primeiro medicamento contra esquizofrenia com novo mecanismo em 70 anos
A FDA aprovou o Cobenfy, primeiro medicamento com novo mecanismo de ação para esquizofrenia desde a década de 1950, demonstrando redução de sintomas em ensaios…
HighCruise ship hantavirus matches known South American strain, no new mutations found
France's Pasteur Institute confirmed the Andes virus from the MV Hondius cruise outbreak matches known South American strains with no evidence of increased tra…
HighEl Alzheimer afecta diferente a mujeres: más proteínas inflamatorias en sangre
Un estudio del Hospital Clínic identifica diferencias significativas en proteínas sanguíneas entre hombres y mujeres con Alzheimer, mostrando mayor inflamación…
HighInside cruise ship death protocols: What happens when passengers die at sea
Following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers, experts explain the procedures cruise ships follow when deaths occur, including medical…
HighHospital Militar Central 108 realiza implante de prótesis peneana para disfunción eréctil refractaria
El Hospital Militar Central 108 de Vietnam realizó con éxito un implante de prótesis peneana en paciente con disfunción eréctil refractaria de larga duración,…
HighEbola outbreak in Congo escalates as health workers battle disease with minimal resources
Congo faces a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak with 452 confirmed cases and 71 new cases reported in a single day, while healthcare workers operate under seve…
HighFive years on: 67% of Brummies say Covid lockdown was right call
On the fifth anniversary of lockdown, a survey of over 15,000 UK readers shows 61% believe the lockdown was right, though opinions vary significantly by region…
HighUnusual Growths on Rabbits Reported Across US
Rabbits with unusual tentacle-like growths are being reported across the US, raising concerns about a potential disease outbreak affecting wildlife populations.
MediumKenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases, Including Three Health Workers
Kenya confirmed four new Ebola Bundibugyo cases, including three health workers, bringing total infections to seven. All new cases developed symptoms while in…
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