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Ebola outbreak poses low risk to Portugal, health officials say
Portuguese health authorities assess the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as low-risk for Portugal, though concerning internationally. The vi…
HighBill Gates advierte sobre pandemias futuras más letales y compromete US$150 millones
Bill Gates alertó sobre futuras pandemias potencialmente más mortales que el COVID-19 y comprometió US$150 millones para desarrollar vacunas contra nuevas vari…
High21,000 Australians with metastatic breast cancer gain dedicated support hub
Australia's 21,000 metastatic breast cancer patients now have access to the nation's first dedicated information hub, addressing a critical gap in resources fo…
HighCOVID-19 and flu pose similar long-term risks, except for severe cases
Large US study finds COVID-19 cases have only modestly higher post-acute sequelae risk than influenza overall, but hospitalized COVID-19 patients face signific…
HighOne Experimental Antibody Dose Kept SIV in Remission for Four Years in a Monkey
An experimental CCR5/CD3 antibody, given once with early antiviral treatment, kept SIV undetectable for months after drugs stopped in some infant macaques, one…
HighSelma Blair Arrested After Alleged In-Flight Assault, Faces Multiple Charges
Actor Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport after allegedly assaulting flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse. She faces multiple second-degree ass…
HighIndia challenges WHO's excess mortality estimates at World Health Assembly
India's Health Minister Mandaviya expressed dismay at the World Health Assembly over WHO's excess mortality estimates, stating the organization disregarded aut…
HighLabCorp launches first-trimester blood test to predict preeclampsia risk
LabCorp launched a first-trimester blood test detecting preeclampsia risk with 90% accuracy, though medical experts question its clinical utility without prove…
HighHantavirus: qué sabemos del brote que ha matado a tres personas en un crucero
Tres pasajeros de un crucero en el Atlántico han fallecido por un presunto brote de hantavirus. La OMS confirma al menos un caso mientras investiga cómo se ori…
HighDeputado José Carlos Schiavinato morre aos 66 anos por Covid-19
O deputado federal José Carlos Schiavinato (Progressistas-PR) faleceu aos 66 anos por complicações da Covid-19, sendo o primeiro parlamentar em exercício a mor…
HighGiro da Saúde: fungo negro, vacina nacional e o homem que tomou 40 mil balas
Resumo semanal de saúde aborda mucormicose no Brasil, produção nacional de vacina, aprovação da CoronaVac pela OMS e caso extremo de consumo de ecstasy.
HighER Patients Share Hilariously Embarrassing Hospital Visit Stories
Social media users are sharing humorous and embarrassing stories from their emergency room visits, ranging from unusual injuries to awkward medical situations…
LowDelhi's dengue death toll hits 15 in 2021, highest in six years
Delhi recorded 8,975 dengue cases and 15 deaths in 2021, the highest mortality in six years. The spike represents a significant surge compared to previous year…
HighJehovah's Witnesses ease blood transfusion ban 23 days after a man's death, sparking anger over the delay
Jehovah's Witness leaders now allow most blood-component treatments, 23 days after 26-year-old Isaac Valdez died refusing a transfusion. His twin says he could…
HighBlood protein patterns reveal which aging cells predict disease risk
A large plasma proteomics study of 60,000+ individuals reveals that accelerated aging in specific cell types, detectable through blood proteins, can predict di…
HighMonique requests mental health treatment after return to prison in Henry Borel case
Monique Medeiros, imprisoned for allegedly torturing and killing her son with her ex-partner, requests weekly psychological and bi-weekly psychiatric treatment…
HighResearchers identify temperature-sensing mechanism driving dangerous biofilm formation in hospital pathogen
Researchers identify SiaD enzyme as key driver of biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa during temperature drops, offering potential therapeutic targets…
HighTrabajadores del centro de ébola en Congo se declaran en huelga por salarios impagos
Decenas de trabajadores del principal centro de tratamiento del ébola en la República Democrática del Congo se declararon en huelga por falta de pago de salari…
HighStudy identifies 32 causal genes for Long COVID, revealing three distinct disease subtypes
Researchers developed a computational approach combining causal inference and network analysis to identify 32 genes likely causing Long COVID, including 13 nov…
HighICU Doctor Shares Hantavirus Warning as Cases Emerge Across U.S.
An ICU physician shares firsthand experience treating a critically ill hantavirus patient, offering public health guidance as cases emerge across multiple U.S.…
MediumBorno cholera outbreak kills 39 as suspected cases surge to 4,204
Borno State reports 39 cholera deaths and 4,204 suspected cases across seven local government areas, prompting emergency response measures including dedicated…
HighMotoGP's Final Phillip Island Grand Prix Cancelled as Weather Grounds Medical Helicopter
MotoGP cancelled Sunday's final Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island after poor weather and low visibility grounded the medical helicopter required by champ…
HighGlobal HIV Progress at Risk as U.S. AIDS Funding Cuts Reshape International Response
US USAID HIV/AIDS funding cuts are forcing poor countries to reassess their disease control strategies, with experts warning of potential reversal of decades o…
HighPope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and has undergone successful surgical treatment. The diagnosis marks a significant health development for the…
HighTennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee's prison commissioner Frank Strada resigned following the failed execution of Christa Pike by lethal injection. Governor Lee halted further execution…
HighCovid, un gene variante spiega i danni polmonari gravi: lo studio dell'Università di Siena
Uno studio su iScience dell'Università di Siena identifica una variante del gene Trop-1/EpCam che porta a una reazione polmonare eccessiva al Covid-19, con for…
MediumWhen Gas and Acidity Warrant Medical Attention: Doctors Explain Red Flags
Top doctors explain when frequent gas, bloating, acidity and heartburn signal underlying conditions requiring medical evaluation versus normal occasional sympt…
HighNHS trial shows 84% accuracy for 'holy grail' cancer blood test Galleri
A blood test called Galleri showed 84% accuracy in detecting over 50 cancer types in NHS trials, correctly identifying cancer in patients previously thought to…
MediumStudy Examines Potential Cancer-Fighting Properties of Common Vegetable
Researchers have identified potential cancer-protective properties in a common vegetable, though the findings require further validation before clinical recomm…
Medium3M and Stuart, Florida near settlement in landmark 'forever chemicals' case
A major PFAS contamination trial between 3M and Stuart, Florida has been postponed 21 days as parties near a settlement, while other defendants agreed to a $1.…
HighNew PAC-MANN blood test shows promise for early pancreatic cancer detection
Oregon researchers developed PAC-MANN, a blood test detecting pancreatic cancer markers with 98% accuracy in distinguishing cancer from healthy patients, poten…
HighSouth Africa braces for COVID-19 second wave as cases surge across Africa
South Africa's health minister warns of a dramatic COVID-19 second wave with exponential growth expected to overwhelm hospitals, as cases spike across the cont…
HighVirunga Rangers Battle Ebola Threat to Endangered Gorillas Amid Rising Violence
Virunga National Park rangers combat a surging Ebola outbreak while safeguarding rare gorillas amid escalating conflict-related violence in the Democratic Repu…
HighCyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 31 US states amid reporting gaps
A foodborne parasite causing cyclosporiasis has infected hundreds across 31 US states, with Michigan at the outbreak center. Health authorities struggle to ide…
HighPopular Alzheimer's videos on Chinese platforms lack reliability, study finds
A Nature study found that Alzheimer's disease content on Douyin and Bilibili has low-to-moderate quality, with physician-generated videos proving most reliable…
HighLA County COVID Cases Climb as Officials Warn of Possible 'Tripledemic' With Flu and RSV
LA County health officials report rising COVID cases, 88 active outbreaks and about 330 hospitalizations as schools reopen, with experts warning of a possible…
MediumScientists capture 100+ rodents in Argentina hunt for hantavirus source
A scientific mission in Ushuaia, Argentina captured over 100 rodents to investigate whether a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship originated there, though the…
HighKenya Confirms First Ebola Case From Deadly Congo Outbreak
Kenya has recorded its first Ebola case from the ongoing Congo outbreak that began in May and has killed thousands. The patient, who traveled from Congo via Ug…
HighBrazilian nanotechnology silences genes behind psoriasis and vitiligo
Brazilian researchers developed nanoparticles using RNA interference to silence genes causing psoriasis and vitiligo, offering more precise and efficient skin…
HighConnecticut Confirms First Clade I Mpox Case in Traveler from Western Europe
Connecticut has confirmed its first case of clade I mpox in a patient with recent travel history to Western Europe, marking the state's initial identification…
HighManuka Honey Shows In Vitro Activity Against Bacteria Behind Equine Corneal Ulcers
An in vitro study from Utrecht University found manuka honey inhibits bacteria linked to equine ulcerative keratitis, including multi-resistant strains, and ca…
MediumUnpaid Hero Battles World's Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak Solo
An individual is working without compensation to contain the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, highlighting critical gaps in disease response resource…
HighVenezuela's Fragile Healthcare System Faces Collapse After Twin Earthquakes
Venezuelan doctors warn that earthquake aftermath could trigger a medical crisis as displaced populations lack clean water and sanitation, while hospitals alre…
HighMS advances transform prognosis as diagnoses expand beyond traditional age groups
Medical advances have dramatically expanded treatment options for multiple sclerosis, with personalized therapies improving prognosis and delaying disability.…
HighBrazil's First Domestic GLP-1 Pen Approved: Ozivy Offers Cheaper Alternative to Ozempic
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved Ozivy, the first domestically-produced semaglutide injection by EMS, offering a synthetic alternative to Ozempic with…
HighProlonged ICU intubation linked to sevenfold risk of tracheal stenosis in Ethiopia study
A study of 151 ICU patients in Northern Ethiopia found tracheal stenosis in 8.6%, with prolonged intubation as the primary risk factor, increasing odds sevenfo…
HighWhen Headaches and Memory Loss Demand a Neurologist's Care
Delhi neurologists warn that recurring headaches, dizziness, and memory loss may signal serious neurological conditions. Early evaluation and lifestyle changes…
HighSabrina Parlatore Opens Up About Early Menopause Following Cancer Battle
Brazilian television personality Sabrina Parlatore publicly disclosed experiencing early menopause following cancer treatment, describing the experience as cau…
MediumHealth Startups Sell Diabetes Drugs for Weight Loss to People Who Aren't Overweight, With Little Oversight
A Journal analysis finds digital health startups advertising and prescribing diabetes drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, including to people who are not overw…
HighPope Leo Needs No Further Treatment for Lung Cancer, Doctors Say
Doctors say Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer after post-operative tests showed the cancer was localized.
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