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Muere la artista japonesa Yayoi Kusama a los 97 años
Yayoi Kusama, la icónica artista japonesa conocida por sus instalaciones punteadas y su obra vanguardista, falleció a los 97 años en un hospital de Tokio el 14…
HighWHO Emergency Committee meets to reassess COVID-19's international emergency status
The WHO's Emergency Committee meets quarterly to assess whether COVID-19 remains a public health emergency of international concern, a status maintained since…
HighSão Paulo investigates suspected monkeypox case with no travel history
São Paulo health authorities are monitoring a suspected monkeypox case in a 26-year-old woman with no recent travel history or known contact with infected indi…
HighHigh blood pressure silently damages kidneys before heart symptoms appear
High blood pressure causes gradual kidney damage through microscopic filtering units, often undetected until significant harm occurs. Early screening and salt…
HighFDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 20 Years
The FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in 20 years, a formulation already widely used in Europe and Asia, potentially improving UV…
HighNeuquén: la gripe A alcanzó su pico y comienza a descender, pero otros virus respiratorios avanzan
La influenza A representó el 93% de casos positivos en Neuquén la semana pasada, principalmente la variante H3N2. Las autoridades sanitarias confirman que el p…
HighLetícia Cazarré relata melhora na saúde de filha após virada de ano na UTI
Maria Guilhermina, filha de seis meses do ator Juliano Cazarré, passou o Ano Novo internada em UTI no Rio de Janeiro, onde se recupera de intervenções cirúrgic…
HighFear and denial hamper Ebola response in DRC as outbreak accelerates
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly amid widespread fear and denial, creating chaotic conditions that hamper containment…
HighUsuarios de GLP-1 recurren a cirugía plástica por envejecimiento facial acelerado
Millones de estadounidenses usando medicamentos GLP-1 para perder peso enfrentan efectos secundarios inesperados en la piel, impulsando una demanda creciente d…
HighIntercambio de disparos entre Carabineros y ocupantes de auto deja 1 detenido y 3 heridos
Un intercambio de disparos entre Carabineros y ocupantes de un automóvil en San Joaquín dejó tres heridos y un detenido. El incidente se originó cuando el vehí…
HighPele de frango: gordura saturada e calorias extras preocupam especialistas
Nutritionists warn that chicken skin is high in saturated fat and calories, potentially harmful for those with cardiovascular disease or high cholesterol, thou…
MediumAustralian Woman Delivers Rare Identical Quadruplets in One-in-15 Million Birth
An Australian woman achieved a one-in-fifteen-million medical rarity by naturally conceiving and delivering identical quadruplets, an exceptionally uncommon oc…
HighCambodia confirms fifth H5N1 case in 2026 as infant tests positive
Cambodia confirmed its fifth human H5N1 avian influenza case in 2026 after a nine-month-old girl tested positive. Health authorities are investigating the infe…
HighStaten Island man survives lightning strike, describes 'horrific' moment
Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment in Staten Island on August 27, surviving with no serious injuries after a bystander…
HighEl neurólogo David Pérez publica una guía para entrenar el cerebro y reducir el riesgo de demencia
El neurólogo David Pérez publica una guía práctica sobre prevención del alzhéimer, demostrando que hábitos cotidianos como ejercicio y sueño de calidad pueden…
HighBioAge Labs Presents BGE-102 Phase I Results, Eyes Cardiovascular and Retinal Applications
BioAge Labs presented Phase I clinical results for BGE-102, an oral NLRP3 inhibitor targeting cardiovascular and retinal diseases, outlining development strate…
MediumAlzheimer concentra 60-70% de casos de demencia; más de 100,000 dominicanos afectados
El Alzheimer concentra 60-70% de casos de demencia mundial. Salud Pública estima más de 100,000 dominicanos afectados, con potencial de prevención mediante cam…
HighThree dead, three ill in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship
Three passengers died and three others fell ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, with one death confirmed a…
HighParents on GLP-1s Face New Parenting Challenge: How to Talk Kids Through Weight Loss Drugs
As millions of parents use GLP-1 weight loss drugs, experts discuss how families should communicate about the medications, while prescriptions for children rem…
MediumEsposa de Lito Sousa foi primeira a notar sinais de doença rara; piloto busca tratamento experimental
O piloto e influenciador Lito Sousa, diagnosticado com Creutzfeldt-Jakob, revela como sua esposa Mila Seidl identificou os primeiros sinais da doença rara e su…
HighOpta sitúa a EE.UU. con 2,84% de chances de ganar el Mundial 2026, pero analistas advierten sobre su techo
El superordenador de Opta asigna a Estados Unidos 2,84% de probabilidad de ganar el Mundial 2026, ubicándolo entre candidatos secundarios. Analistas advierten…
HighCâncer colorretal em jovens dispara enquanto casos diminuem entre idosos
Colorectal cancer diagnoses are surging among adults under 50 in the US, increasing 3% annually, while declining in older populations. Scientists suspect envir…
HighCruise Demand Surges Despite Recent Disease Outbreaks
Despite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, demand remains strong with 38 million passengers projected for 2026, as travelers dismiss he…
HighRare South American Diseases Offer Clues on Next Pandemic
Rare South American diseases are providing epidemiologists with critical insights into potential pandemic pathogens, highlighting emerging infectious disease r…
MediumOzempic mejora la fertilidad masculina: aumenta testosterona y calidad del esperma
Una revisión de estudios presentada en la Sociedad de Endocrinología concluye que los fármacos GLP-1 como Ozempic mejoran la fertilidad en hombres obesos al au…
MediumWest Nile Virus Surge Raises Alarm as Cases Often Mistaken for Flu
Doctors warn West Nile Virus is grossly underreported and frequently misdiagnosed as influenza, with cases surging and causing severe neurological complication…
MediumCovid em alta lotam unidades de saúde do DF; pacientes relatam dificuldades para testes
Com alta na transmissão de Covid-19 no Distrito Federal, unidades de saúde ficam lotadas e pacientes enfrentam filas e dificuldades para fazer testes, segundo…
HighAdvanCell presenterà all'ESMO 2025 dati promettenti su ADVC001, terapia alfa al piombo-212 per la prostata
AdvanCell annuncia la presentazione a ESMO 2025 di risultati di un trial clinico su ADVC001, radioterapia alfa mirata al PSMA con piombo-212, per il tumore all…
LowMajor Medical Groups Issue First-Ever Guidelines for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Major medical organizations released the first-ever guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, emphasizing excess body fat as a key driver and rec…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC kills 65, over 260 suspected cases reported
An Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 65 people with over 260 suspected cases. Regional health authorities convene…
HighUK papers lead on antisemitic stabbing as 'terror on streets'
A stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London has been declared a terrorist incident, prompting widespread concern about antisemitism in Britain and call…
HighNiveles altos de vitamina D en la mediana edad se asocian con menos acumulación de tau cerebral años después
Un estudio observacional publicado en Neurology asocia niveles altos de vitamina D en la mediana edad con menor acumulación de proteína tau más de una década d…
MediumU.S. Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Record High With Over 1,400 Cases
The U.S. is experiencing a record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak with over 1,400 confirmed cases, with significant clusters reported in North Carolina and Texas…
HighAnvisa amplia uso do Mounjaro para diabetes tipo 2 em crianças a partir de 10 anos
A Anvisa aprovou o uso do Mounjaro para diabetes tipo 2 em crianças a partir de 10 anos, antes restrito a adultos. Novas regras para manipulação de canetas ema…
HighFall Risk Model Shows Promise for Working-Age Adults in Mental Health Services
A UK study validates the eFalls prediction model for working-age adults with mental health and learning disability conditions, finding good performance after r…
HighMeasles Exposure Warning Issued for Montreal Casino, Golf Simulator and Old Montreal Hotel
Santé Montréal warns of measles exposure at three venues on April 17-18 after a contagious out-of-town visitor attended a casino, golf simulator, and hotel.
HighCommon Cause of Nighttime Urination Identified With Treatment Options
The Washington Post examines the most prevalent cause of nocturia (nighttime urination) and provides evidence-based treatment approaches for managing this comm…
HighPrédio de quatro andares desaba em Rio das Pedras; três pessoas são dadas como desaparecidas
Prédio residencial de quatro andares desabou em Rio das Pedras, zona oeste do Rio, deixando feridos e ao menos três pessoas desaparecidas, entre elas uma crian…
MediumFamilia en Arequipa vive con miedo tras descubrir que su bebé fue cambiada al nacer en EsSalud
Una familia en Arequipa descubrió ocho meses después que su bebé prematura fue intercambiada al nacer en EsSalud Yanahuara y estuvo expuesta al VIH al ser cuid…
HighAlimentos clave para reducir triglicéridos y proteger el corazón
Guía nutricional sobre alimentos que ayudan a controlar naturalmente los niveles de triglicéridos en sangre, factor de riesgo para enfermedades cardiovasculare…
HighCanada, Bahamas impose travel restrictions amid Ebola outbreak in central Africa
Canada and the Bahamas have implemented travel bans and immigration restrictions targeting central African nations affected by Ebola, requiring self-isolation…
HighRomã: a fruta baixa em calorias que ajuda no emagrecimento e na saúde
A romã é uma fruta com apenas 60 calorias por 100g, rica em antioxidantes e fibra, oferecendo benefícios cardiovasculares, imunitários e potencial anti-cancerí…
HighWoman airlifted after critical shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach
A woman was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after being bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney, suffering serious leg and arm injuries.
HighMedical Experts Propose E-Cigarettes as Smoking Cessation Tool
International tobacco researchers propose e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool, suggesting doctors discuss vaping with smokers seeking to quit, citing high…
MediumProteína CDK1 pode sinalizar resistência de câncer de mama ao tratamento hormonal
Pesquisadores australianos do Instituto Garvan associam a atividade da proteína CDK1 à resistência de tumores de mama ER+ a inibidores de CDK4/6. O achado aind…
MediumVacina de Oxford mostra segurança e resposta imunitária em idosos
Estudo da fase 2 da vacina de Oxford contra covid-19 demonstra segurança e resposta imunitária adequada em pessoas com 56 anos ou mais, com poucos efeitos secu…
HighWhy Workout Recovery Takes Longer With Age
Experts explain that muscle recovery takes longer with age due to declining muscle mass, slower regeneration, and reduced daily activity levels. They recommend…
HighScientists discover fourth known transmissible cancer in brown bullhead catfish
Researchers have identified the fourth known transmissible cancer in science, discovered in brown bullhead catfish in Vermont lakes. The melanoma spreads betwe…
HighHospital CUF Santarém oferece cirurgias robóticas ao joelho e anca
O Hospital CUF Santarém passa a realizar cirurgias robóticas para próteses de joelho e anca, tecnologia que permite intervenções mais precisas, personalizadas…
HighSão Paulo chega a 41.455 óbitos e 1,2 milhão de casos de COVID-19 em balanço estadual
O Estado de São Paulo chegou a 41.455 óbitos e 1.215.844 casos confirmados de COVID-19 em 24/11/2020, segundo dados oficiais estaduais divulgados nesta terça-f…
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