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Thailand Logs 470 Mpox Cases and Three Deaths in First Ten Months of 2026
Thailand recorded 470 mpox cases and three deaths from January to October 2026, and health officials urge early medical consultation, testing and privacy-respe…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Show Promising But Unproven Links to Better Crohn's and Colitis Outcomes
A News-Medical review examines whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, used for diabetes and obesity, may reduce inflammation and adverse outcomes in IBD. Evidence is…
MediumGLP-1 Agonists Linked to Better Breast Cancer Survival, But Caution Warranted
A large retrospective study found GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with improved survival and lower recurrence in breast cancer patients with obesity or type…
MediumDRC Ebola outbreak peaks as infection rates slow, authorities report
Authorities report the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has peaked with over 7,200 cases, as infection transmission rates show signs of slowi…
HighPatients increasingly bring AI health advice to doctor visits, creating new clinical challenges
Patients increasingly arrive at medical appointments with AI-generated health information, with 42% doing so frequently. While most doctors engage with this tr…
HighVRS: qué es el virus respiratorio sinticial y cómo prevenir su contagio
El VRS es un virus respiratorio estacional que causa síntomas leves en adultos sanos pero puede derivar en complicaciones graves en bebés, ancianos e inmunodep…
HighDRC's Worst Ebola Epidemic Surpasses 7,000 Cases as Spread Shows Signs of Slowing
DR Congo's worst Ebola outbreak has exceeded 7,000 cases with 3,398 deaths, though authorities suggest the spread may have peaked in mid-August despite confirm…
High7,000 Daily Steps Linked to 47% Lower Mortality Risk, Lancet Study Finds
A comprehensive Lancet meta-analysis of 160,000+ adults finds that 7,000 daily steps significantly reduces mortality risk (47%) and major disease incidence, of…
HighBlood Tests Show Promise in Cancer Detection, But Single Test Solution Remains Elusive
Blood tests cannot yet reliably diagnose most cancers alone, but researchers are advancing techniques using tumor markers, circulating tumor cells, and circula…
HighSecond U.S. citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo amid record outbreak
A second U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is experiencing the fastest-…
HighRare Bundibugyo Ebola strain with no vaccine kills 65 in Congo conflict zone
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain with no approved vaccine has killed 65 people across 246 suspected cases in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, potential…
HighIndia's HIV/AIDS Fight Enters Critical Phase as Epidemic Evolves
India transitions to NACP Phase-VI (2026-31) with significant gains but emerging challenges. New infections halved since 2010, yet regional hotspots and drug-u…
HighUnusual penis symptoms can sometimes signal diabetes, kidney disease, or cancer, experts note
A New York Post feature lists five penile symptoms that may signal underlying diabetes, kidney problems, or cancer. The piece is based on a headline and blurb…
LowAfrica CDC chief warns Ebola outbreak could reach UK as cases pass 10,000 and funding gaps widen
Africa CDC director Jean Kaseya warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, now over 10,000 cases, could spread internationally without urgent funding and preparednes…
HighFDA Approves Novel TIL Therapy That Harnesses Tumors to Fight Advanced Melanoma
The FDA has approved tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, an innovative immunotherapy that harnesses patients' own tumors to combat advanced melanoma,…
HighUK Adds £50 Million to Ebola Response in Congo as Cases Surpass 6,000
Britain pledged over £50 million in new funding for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where confirmed cases exceed 6,000 in the country's…
HighExperimental Alzheimer's drug targets tau protein with promising early results
Biogen's experimental drug diranersen shows promise in slowing early Alzheimer's by reducing tau protein production, offering a novel approach beyond current a…
HighBlood amino acid network patterns predict colorectal cancer recurrence better than current tests
Researchers developed a preoperative blood test analyzing circulating amino acid networks to predict colorectal cancer recurrence with higher accuracy than exi…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 2,000 as largest outbreak in country's history accelerates
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,011 people out of 4,381 confirmed cases, making it the largest in the country's history and…
HighEleva advances rare kidney disease therapy CPV-104 into patient trials after safety milestone
Eleva's CPV-104, a recombinant Factor H therapy, advances to Phase 1b testing in C3 glomerulopathy patients after safe completion of healthy volunteer trials,…
HighMedical Society Issues Testosterone Therapy Guidelines Emphasizing Accurate Diagnosis
A clinical practice guideline establishes standards for testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, careful risk…
HighAI Tool Reads CT Scans to Flag Oropharyngeal Cancer Spread and Guide Treatment Intensity
Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber researchers validated an AI tool that predicts extranodal extension in throat cancer from CT imaging, improving survival a…
HighBangladesh measles epidemic claims hundreds as vaccine delays compound health crisis
Bangladesh faces a massive measles outbreak with over 120,000 cases and nearly 750 deaths since March, reversing years of vaccination progress. Vaccine supply…
HighCentral Africa Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases; new strain lacks approved vaccine
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 1,000 suspected cases with 223 deaths as of late May 2026. The Bundibugyo strain lack…
HighBariatric Surgery: Beyond Weight Loss, a Medical Treatment for Severe Obesity
Experts clarify that bariatric surgery is a medically approved treatment for severe obesity that reduces stomach capacity and triggers metabolic changes, requi…
HighAfrica CDC Pushes Emergency Ebola Vaccine Deployment in DRC as Outbreak Spreads
Africa CDC calls for immediate deployment of Ervebo vaccine in DR Congo as Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads to six provinces with 4,665 cases and 2,184 deaths…
HighEbola outbreak in eastern Congo expands to 60 health zones amid vaccination push
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has expanded to 60 affected health zones across 2 newly impacted areas, prompting vaccination campaigns for healthcare worke…
HighFDA Approves GSK's Hepatitis B Drug Hibsago, Offering a Path to Stop Long-Term Treatment
The US FDA approved GSK's hepatitis B drug Hibsago (bepirovirsen), which lets patients keep the virus controlled after stopping treatment. It is the first FDA-…
MediumDelayed screenings fuel rise in advanced breast cancer cases amid Covid fears
India is experiencing a surge in advanced-stage breast cancer cases as women delay screenings and hospital visits due to Covid-19 fears, with hospital visits d…
HighDanish Biotech Cbio Advances Novel T-Cell Therapy to Human Trials for Cervical Cancer
Cbio A/S received regulatory clearance to begin a first-in-human clinical trial of novoleucel, a next-generation T-cell therapy for recurrent cervical cancer,…
HighBiogen's tau-targeting drug shows clinical promise in early Alzheimer's trial
Biogen's experimental Alzheimer's drug diranersen demonstrates meaningful clinical outcomes and robust tau protein reduction in Phase 2 trials, offering a new…
HighUK measles outbreak sparks urgent vaccine push as MMR uptake falls short
UK health authorities warn of rising measles cases in the West Midlands, urging parents to ensure children receive both MMR vaccine doses as uptake falls below…
HighLong COVID emerges as chronic pandemic legacy, vaccination key to prevention
Long COVID, affecting patients months or years after initial infection, emerges as a complex chronic condition with multi-organ impacts. Medical experts emphas…
HighEbola cases surge in Congo as rare Bundibugyo strain spreads without vaccine
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 1,155 confirmed cases and 304 deaths, with 37 new cases reported in 24 hours. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks approved v…
HighPortugal launches 'How Much Does Fear Weigh?' campaign to combat obesity stigma
Portuguese health organizations launch 'How Much Does Fear Weigh?' campaign to combat obesity stigma and raise awareness of 200+ associated diseases, emphasizi…
HighShingles vaccine linked to reduced dementia risk in new study
New research suggests the shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, with one commentator noting the intervention's unusually rapid effect on health outcomes.
MediumDurian Season Peak: Health Experts Urge Moderation, Recommend 2-3 Seeds Per Sitting
Health experts recommend limiting durian consumption to 2-3 seeds per sitting during peak season, citing high calorie and sugar content despite nutritional ben…
HighHealth news round-up: dementia, GLP-1 genetics and psychedelics breakthrough
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MediumExperts Warn GLP-1 Weight-Loss Use Requires Medical Supervision Beyond Regulatory Compliance
Experts call for reframing GLP-1 medication safety beyond regulatory compliance to emphasize medically appropriate weight reduction, citing Japanese cases of k…
HighMayo Clinic maps meningioma's cellular ecosystem to predict tumor aggression
Mayo Clinic researchers created a detailed cellular atlas of meningioma tumors, revealing how the surrounding immune microenvironment drives tumor behavior and…
HighWeight-Loss Drugs May Offer Cancer Protection, Surgeon Suggests
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, popular for weight loss, may offer protective benefits against cancer according to medical analysis. Oncologists are exploring br…
MediumModerna advances hantavirus vaccine work as outbreak raises urgency
Moderna is advancing hantavirus vaccine development following a cruise ship outbreak, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures against the deadly v…
HighFirst human bladder transplant patient thrives one year post-surgery
One year after the first successful human bladder transplant at UCLA Health, the patient is thriving with full bladder function. The surgeon has completed a se…
HighDecade-long study validates routine type 1 diabetes screening in pediatric care
A decade-long German study of 220,000 children shows that screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes in routine pediatric care is sustainable and identifies 81%…
HighBetter Blood Pressure Control Could Prevent 518,000 Annual Deaths Globally
Research presented at the American Heart Association's 2026 conference finds that expanding hypertension treatment to match high-performing U.S. health systems…
HighCongo's Ebola Crisis Deepens as Healthcare Workers Face Violence and Community Distrust
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo with nearly 1,000 suspected cases is being severely hampered by community distrust and violent attacks on hea…
HighTwo Natural Drinks May Help Control Blood Sugar, Expert Says
WHO reports 800M adults with diabetes globally; article highlights amla and bitter gourd as natural remedies to manage blood sugar levels through dietary inter…
MediumFirst Delta variant death confirmed in Piura: unvaccinated 92-year-old
A 92-year-old unvaccinated man with cardiovascular disease and skin cancer died from Delta variant COVID-19 in Piura, marking the region's first confirmed deat…
HighFDA-Approved Cholesterol Drug Offers New Hope for High-Risk Patients
FDA has approved a new cholesterol treatment showing significant LDL reduction, with cardiologists calling it a potential game-changer for managing high choles…
HighStudy Finds Host-Cell Enzyme PCIF1 Helps Sustain SARS-CoV-2 Entry, Pointing to New Drug Targets
UC San Diego and UC Riverside researchers found the enzyme PCIF1 helps stabilize ACE2 and TMPRSS2 mRNAs, key entry factors SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect lung cells.
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