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Chikungunya vaccine maintains antibody protection one year after single dose
A single-dose chikungunya vaccine developed by Valneva and Instituto Butantan maintained high antibody levels one year after application in 99% of trial partic…
HighNobody Dies of Old Age: Autopsies Reveal Heart Disease, Not Time, Kills the Elderly
A review of 2,410 autopsies finds even centenarians die from specific conditions like heart disease or respiratory failure, not ageing itself, challenging long…
HighNigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Patient Arriving from Uganda
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in a patient who traveled from Uganda, marking a cross-border disease transmission event in East Africa.
HighBangladesh's measles crisis exposes global vaccination vulnerability
Bangladesh is fighting the world's worst measles outbreak with 202,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths since March 2025, largely among unvaccinated children u…
HighLinked Measles Outbreaks Across Four States Put U.S. Elimination Status at Risk
A measles strain linked to Texas has spread to Utah and Arizona, putting the U.S. at risk of losing its elimination status after 25 years if transmission persi…
HighIndependent review finds Newton-Wellesley Hospital not cause of nurse brain tumor cluster
An independent investigation found no causal link between Newton-Wellesley Hospital and 11 brain tumor diagnoses among nurses, despite concerns of a potential…
MediumCanada urged to reopen probe into student's death after plasma donation
Canadian patient advocates are calling for a new investigation into the death of a 22-year-old international student who died after plasma donation at a Grifol…
HighThree killed, four injured in separate road accidents across Afghanistan
Seven people died and eight were injured in separate road accidents across Afghanistan in recent weeks, with authorities urging stricter traffic compliance to…
HighMore Screen Time, Less Sleep: Spanish Study Links Childhood Obesity to Screen and Sleep Habits
A 70-child cross-sectional study in Spain links higher recreational screen time to roughly threefold odds of obesity, with children with obesity also sleeping…
MediumGeração 1950-1970 tem maior resiliência emocional, aponta estudo
Estudo publicado na BMJ Mental Health aponta que pessoas nascidas entre 1950 e 1970 possuem maior resiliência emocional que gerações mais jovens, atribuindo va…
MediumFato ou Fake atinge 500 checagens em 2021; vacina lidera desinformação
Serviço de fact-checking do Grupo Globo publicou 500 checagens em 2021, com mais da metade focada em desinformação sobre Covid-19 e vacinas. Operação no Jacare…
HighLas ITS se frenan en España, aunque sus tasas siguen en niveles altos
El ISCIII señala que gonorrea y sífilis se estabilizan en 2025, mientras la clamidia sigue subiendo un 4% anual. Las tasas continúan siendo elevadas.
HighMinsa convoca I Concurso Nacional de Video Corto sobre Modelo HEARTS
El Ministerio de Salud peruano invita a establecimientos de primer nivel a participar en concurso de videos cortos sobre implementación del Modelo Integrado HE…
HighBird flu spreads to Washington dairy herds as first human case confirmed
Washington state confirms H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle for the first time, with one human case reported in Yakima County, marking escalation of the outbreak.
HighApós tratar pneumonia, José Sarney deixa hospital em São Luís e segue recuperação em casa
O ex-presidente José Sarney, de 96 anos, deixou a UDI Hospital em São Luís após três dias internado para tratar pneumonia e seguirá a recuperação em casa.
HighSanidad amplía la vacunación gratuita frente al VPH hasta los 25 años para chicos y chicas
La Conselleria de Sanidad amplía la vacunación gratuita contra el virus del papiloma humano a jóvenes de hasta 25 años de ambos sexos y adjudica 140.000 dosis…
HighProfesor desenmascaró a 32 estudiantes que usaron IA en prueba con ingenioso truco
Un profesor estadounidense se volvió viral al revelar cómo detectó que 32 de 35 estudiantes usaron IA para hacer trampa, insertando una palabra absurda en las…
HighMeasles outbreak spreads across Central New York with cases in multiple counties
Central New York health officials confirm measles cases across multiple counties including Wayne, Cayuga, and Steuben, with at least 10 cases reported since mi…
HighPsychologie des Wetters: Wetterfühligkeit ist womöglich verbreiteter, als viele glauben
Psychologe Trevor Harley erklärt, wie Hitze, Wind, Regen und Schnee das seelische Befinden beeinflussen. Er hinterfragt die verbreitete Selbsteinschätzung, nic…
MediumBrote de meningitis en Mendoza: 5 infectados confirmados y 4 decesos bajo estudio en el Hospital Privado
El Ministerio de Salud de Mendoza investiga un brote de meningitis por Serratia marcescens vinculado a cirugías en el Hospital Privado: 5 casos aislados y 4 fa…
HighCláudia Rodrigues internada novamente em São Paulo aos 52 anos
Cláudia Rodrigues, diagnosticada com esclerose múltipla desde 2000, foi internada no Hospital Albert Einstein em São Paulo aos 52 anos, acompanhada pela namora…
HighNigeria Reports Two Suspected Ebola Cases in Northeast, Pending Confirmation
Nigeria has reported two suspected Ebola cases in its northeast region, according to Reuters. The available text gives no detail on confirmation, patient condi…
LowFlorida Dengue Cases Rise as Health Officials Warn of Potential Underreporting
Florida counties are declaring states of emergency as dengue fever cases rise, with concerns about potential underreporting of actual infections in the state.
HighEbola fears prompt Indian travellers to shun East Africa for Southeast Asia
Indian travellers are postponing African holidays due to Ebola outbreak fears, with East and Central Africa bookings declining 15-20% while Southeast Asia sees…
HighVacina da Covid-19 reduz em 40% risco de complicações cardiovasculares graves
Estudo publicado em revista científica aponta que vacinação contra Covid-19 reduziu em 40% o risco de eventos cardiovasculares graves, como infartos e AVCs, em…
HighCruise Ship Hantavirus Cases Suggest Rare Human-to-Human Transmission
Cases aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship suggest hantavirus may have spread between humans, a rare occurrence as the virus typically transmits through rodent co…
Medium30-Second Chair Test Reveals Muscle Strength and Aging Rate
A simple 30-second sit-to-stand test can measure muscle strength, mobility, and aging risk. The CDC-endorsed assessment predicts longevity and independence in…
MediumCasos leves de covid podem testar positivo por até 232 dias, aponta estudo
Estudo de pesquisadores brasileiros e franceses descobriu que 8% dos pacientes com covid-19 leve apresentam infecção prolongada, testando positivo mesmo após f…
HighLa IA y el conflicto nuclear entre 17 amenazas catastróficas que requieren acción inmediata
Una comisión internacional de 35 líderes identificó 17 amenazas catastróficas interconectadas que podrían causar decenas de miles de millones de años de vida s…
HighTwo shark attacks in Pernambuco leave victims with severe injuries within 24 hours
Pernambuco state experienced two shark attacks within 24 hours, with a tiger shark injuring a 19-year-old and a bull shark attacking an 11-year-old child, both…
HighBody found in search for man missing after jet-ski accident off São Paulo coast
A body was discovered during search operations for Dheorge Pereira, missing for a week after a jet-ski accident off Ilhabela, São Paulo. Identity confirmation…
HighDescubren cómo el virus de Epstein-Barr aumenta riesgo de esclerosis múltiple
Investigadores de Harvard identifican cómo el virus de Epstein-Barr activa células T en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple, abriendo camino a futuras vacunas y…
HighLa COVID-19 quedó grabada en la memoria como un evento de impacto emocional
Investigadores de la Universidad del País Vasco concluyen que la declaración del estado de alarma por COVID-19 generó memorias flash, recuerdos de gran precisi…
HighSenator Magno Malta Files Police Report Against Nursing Technician
Senator Magno Malta filed a police report against a nursing technician after being accused of assaulting her during medical care, sparking controversy over his…
MediumStudy reveals rural Portugal faces severe healthcare access disparities
A regulatory study reveals significant healthcare access inequalities in Portugal, with interior regions like Alto Alentejo experiencing critical gaps compared…
HighDe 160 a 109 kilos: cómo un británico transformó su vida con un cambio radical de dieta
A 57-year-old British man lost 51kg in eight months by switching from daily takeaway meals to a healthy meal delivery service, reversing serious health conditi…
MediumAtaque a tiros mata idosa e homem em Rio das Pedras; duas pessoas ficam feridas
Dois mortos e dois feridos em ataque a tiros na noite de quinta-feira em Rio das Pedras, Zona Sudoeste do Rio. Três criminosos armados fugiram após disparos co…
HighLeón XIV reúne a más de un millón de fieles en Cibeles en la misa del Corpus Christi en Madrid
El Papa León XIV reunió a más de un millón de fieles en la misa de Corpus Christi en Cibeles y continúa su agenda en Madrid con encuentros religiosos y cultura…
MediumEstrés e inflamación: cómo dañan silenciosamente el corazón años antes de síntomas
Un estudio con 480 mil adultos del Reino Unido vincula inflamación, estrés y factores sociales con cambios estructurales en el corazón y mayor riesgo cardiovas…
HighEstudio chileno identifica huella epigenética de la esquizofrenia en desarrollo temprano
Estudio chileno identifica una huella epigenética resistente en células de pacientes con esquizofrenia, sugiriendo que la enfermedad se origina durante el neur…
HighCaso Christa Pike: detenta recupera a consciência após sobreviver a execução malsucedida nos EUA
Christa Pike, condenada à pena de morte, sobreviveu a duas doses de pentobarbital em execução malsucedida no Tennessee e voltou a falar, segundo seus advogados.
MediumBrasil registra segunda maior média de mortes diárias da pandemia, acima de 3.000
Brasil registra média móvel de 3.109 mortes diárias por Covid-19, a segunda maior desde o início da pandemia, com 353.293 óbitos totais e 13,4 milhões de casos…
HighCanadian boy dies of rabies after bat contact during family cottage visit
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a cottage visit. His parents delayed seeking medical care due to lack of visi…
HighCirujanos de FV extirpan exitosamente tumor renal oculto con sistema robótico da Vinci
Médicos del Hospital FV utilizaron el sistema robótico da Vinci Xi para extirpar con éxito un tumor renal de 3 cm oculto por el hígado en un paciente de 37 año…
HighMadrid inicia campaña de vacunación contra el VRS para 50.000 bebés
La Comunidad de Madrid arranca su tercera campaña de vacunación contra el Virus Respiratorio Sincitial (VRS) para inmunizar a unos 50.000 bebés menores de seis…
HighLiberado el artista opositor cubano Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara tras huelga de hambre
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, artista y disidente cubano, fue dado de alta tras permanecer cuatro semanas ingresado en un hospital de La Habana tras una huelga…
HighTriple choque del Metropolitano en Miraflores deja 40 heridos
A three-bus collision on Lima's Metropolitano rapid transit system in Miraflores left at least 40 people injured Monday morning, causing significant traffic di…
HighGlucosamina podría acelerar el alzhéimer en pacientes diagnosticados
Un estudio en Nature Metabolism revela que la glucosamina, suplemento popular para el dolor articular, acelera el deterioro cognitivo en personas con alzhéimer…
HighGrosjean walks away from fiery F1 crash at Bahrain GP
Roman Grosjean's Haas car crashed into a barrier, burst into flames and split in half during the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, but the French driver escaped with mino…
HighEsposa de cantor sertanejo internado com leucemia fala sobre manter fé na recuperação
Cantor sertanejo Eduardo está internado na UTI com leucemia e sua esposa relata que o casal mantém positividade e fé durante o tratamento. A família promove ca…
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