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São Paulo descarta segundo caso suspeito de Ebola após exames negativos
Secretaria de Saúde de São Paulo descarta oficialmente segundo caso suspeito de Ebola após dois exames negativos realizados pelo Instituto Adolfo Lutz. Pacient…
HighDean Braxton: el hombre que estuvo 105 minutos clínicamente muerto y volvió sin daño cerebral
Dean Braxton, de 68 años, estuvo clínicamente muerto 105 minutos tras una intervención quirúrgica fallida en 2006 y relata haber experimentado una visión celes…
MediumMinnesota monitors person potentially exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship
Minnesota health officials are monitoring one person with potential hantavirus exposure from a cruise ship outbreak that has killed three and infected eight ot…
HighJosep Rebordosa analiza la psicología menorquina: resiliencia ante invasiones e insularidad
El psiquiatra Josep Rebordosa analiza cómo las ocupaciones históricas, invasiones y aislamiento geográfico han moldeado el carácter menorquín, caracterizado po…
High7 Essential Steps to Protect Kidneys from High Blood Pressure
On World Hypertension Day, experts highlight how high blood pressure silently damages kidneys and outline seven essential care strategies including regular mon…
HighMinsa recomienda medidas de prevención contra COVID-19 en niños durante tercera ola
El Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño advierte sobre la tercera ola de COVID-19 y recomienda el uso correcto de mascarillas, lavado de manos y distanciamient…
HighCorte Suprema de Brasil decide el futuro de Copa América en medio de pandemia
La Corte Suprema de Brasil vota sobre recursos que piden suspender la Copa América por la pandemia de COVID-19. Tres magistrados ya votaron a favor del torneo,…
HighMulher de 34 anos sem comorbidades morre de Covid-19 em São Paulo
Cristiane Lima Leite, 34 anos, moradora de Mongaguá em São Paulo, faleceu por complicações da Covid-19 apesar de não apresentar doenças pré-existentes, após 11…
HighMacaé passa a oferecer insulina glargina de ação prolongada para crianças, adolescentes e idosos
A Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Macaé passou a oferecer insulina glargina a crianças e adolescentes de 2 a 17 anos com diabetes tipo 1 e a idosos acima de 7…
LowEl laboratorio vasco que busca revolucionar los repelentes de mosquitos con fórmulas naturales
Una empresa biotecnológica vasca ha patentado una tecnología que estabiliza componentes naturales del eucalipto para crear repelentes de mosquitos más seguros…
HighMorre Lito Sousa, piloto e influenciador que lutava contra doença rara
Joselito Geraldo de Sousa, conhecido como Lito Sousa, piloto e influenciador do YouTube, morreu aos 59 anos após diagnóstico de doença de Creutzfeldt-Jakob, co…
HighLa cuarta ola de COVID obliga a Europa Central a volver a confinar y cerrar
Austria, República Checa, Eslovaquia y Hungría endurecen restricciones ante récords de contagios y baja vacunación, mientras el debate sobre la obligatoriedad…
MediumBeauty Pie LED mask ad banned for unproven anti-wrinkle claims
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned Beauty Pie's LED face mask ad for unsubstantiated claims that it reduces wrinkles in four weeks, citing insuffi…
HighPro-inflammatory diets linked to progressive vitiligo in new study
A case-control study found higher Dietary Inflammatory Index scores associated with progressive vitiligo, suggesting pro-inflammatory eating patterns may influ…
MediumPortuguese experts lead European allergic rhinitis treatment guidelines
Portuguese researchers from FMUP led the development of new European guidelines for allergic rhinitis treatment, published in Allergy journal, emphasizing evid…
HighJon Batiste Honors Dolly Parton With Musical Tribute
Jon Batiste performed a musical tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music icon's death at 80 from cancer. The performance celebrates her legacy and c…
HighParaná reports moderate dengue rise; coastal region remains stable
Paraná's health department reports increased dengue notifications across coastal municipalities in epidemiological week 18, though confirmed cases grew more mo…
HighRetrograde Menstruation: A Common Phenomenon Linked to Endometriosis
Retrograde menstruation, where menstrual flow travels backward through fallopian tubes, is a common physiological phenomenon often associated with endometriosi…
HighSugar-coated nanoparticles boost glioblastoma survival by 50% in mouse trials
Researchers developed sugar-coated nanoparticles that deliver tumor-suppressing genes across the blood-brain barrier, increasing median survival by 50% in glio…
HighPennsylvania Reports 4th Measles Death as Outbreak Accelerates
An 18-year-old in Pennsylvania died from a rare severe measles complication, marking the state's fourth measles-related death—the most in the US in decades ami…
HighTerceira dose de Covid: o que se sabe sobre eficácia e perda de imunidade
Vacinas Covid mantêm proteção contra doença grave, mas queda de anticorpos levanta debate sobre necessidade de terceira dose, especialmente para idosos e imuno…
HighMinistro da Saúde garante abastecimento de vacinas contra covid-19 e gripe
O novo ministro da Saúde, Manuel Pizarro, assegura que não haverá falta de vacinas contra covid-19 e gripe, com 250 mil pessoas já vacinadas no início da campa…
HighMulheres portuguesas sofrem negligência médica na menopausa por desinformação clínica
Mais de 2,8 milhões de portuguesas na menopausa sofrem negligência médica e falta de tratamento adequado. Médicos desaconselham terapia hormonal por medo infun…
HighMolecular assays reveal TB-nontuberculous mycobacteria co-detections in nearly 1% of samples
A laboratory study of 890 clinical samples found that molecular assays can detect co-infections of tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria, identifying 0.…
HighLa UE reduce los límites de nitratos y nitritos en embutidos por riesgo de cáncer
La Comisión Europea ha reducido los límites de nitritos y nitratos en alimentos procesados para disminuir el riesgo de cáncer digestivo, basándose en evaluacio…
HighSea World crash survivor undergoes successful surgery as graphic images emerge
New photos from a Gold Coast helicopter crash that killed four people reveal the severity of injuries sustained by survivors. A 10-year-old boy in induced coma…
HighH1N1 surge prompts corporate safety alerts as monsoon fevers peak
H1N1 cases have surged sixfold while monsoon fevers peak, prompting Indian companies to issue safety guidelines. Health authorities confirm no cause for alarm,…
HighYoung adults face rising heart disease risk from sitting, stress and urban pollution
Doctors increasingly treat younger adults with serious cardiac conditions driven by sedentary lifestyles, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and urban air poll…
HighEl riesgo de Alzheimer disminuye desde 1988 gracias a hábitos saludables
El neurólogo Conrado Estol reveló que el riesgo individual de padecer Alzheimer ha disminuido un 15% cada diez años desde 1988, desafiando pronósticos de epide…
HighNYC's Cilantro Outbreak Shows Peril of Tracing Food Contamination
New York City health officials detailed their investigation into a cyclospora outbreak linked to cilantro, revealing the complexities of tracing food contamina…
HighParents Demand Answers as ByHeart Botulism Cases Predate Official Outbreak
Parents report infants sickened by botulism from ByHeart formula months before the August outbreak, with at least 31 cases now confirmed across 15 states. Heal…
HighYour Dal-Roti-Ghee Plate May Be Quietly Raising Your Cholesterol, Dietitians Warn
Familiar Indian foods like ghee, refined carbs, and fried snacks can silently raise LDL cholesterol. Dietitians say portion control and cooking methods matter…
MediumHeart Medication Side Effects Women Should Monitor
Guide to monitoring side effects of four common heart medications—statins, losartan, beta-blockers, and Eliquis—with expert advice on managing symptoms and whe…
HighTick season surges as warmer temps drive record bites closer to home
Tick season is expected to be worse than normal across the U.S., with rising ER visits and increased bites occurring closer to residential areas due to warmer…
HighExtended paternal leave linked to lower depression risk in new fathers
Swedish study of 746 fathers finds those taking 14-40 weeks of parental leave show significantly lower depression risk than those taking minimal time off, high…
HighAdolescente é apreendida por envenenar mãe que rejeitava namoro com homem de 50 anos
Adolescente foi apreendida no Rio de Janeiro suspeita de envenenar a mãe com inseticida em 2022 porque ela não aceitava seu relacionamento com homem de 50 anos…
HighScientists map immune cells and microbes in thyroid eye disease tissue
Researchers published a comprehensive multi-omics dataset analyzing immune cells and microbiome signatures in orbital adipose tissue from thyroid eye disease p…
HighEstudo global descobre 42 mil vírus desconhecidos em ambientes urbanos
Pesquisa internacional identificou mais de 42 mil novos vírus de RNA em superfícies urbanas de 102 cidades, incluindo São Paulo. Cientistas esclarecem que maio…
High'Não sei como estou vivo': sobreviventes relatam desespero após colisão de trens de alta velocidade na Espanha
Colisão entre um trem AVE e uma composição da Iryo parada na linha deixou 64 mortos na Espanha, segundo autoridades. Sobreviventes relatam cenas de desespero.
MediumWHO Raises Scientific and Ethical Objections to US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau
The WHO voiced serious scientific and ethical concerns about a US-funded placebo-controlled hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborns in Guinea-Bissau, which the c…
MediumPolicial do Bope é morto em confusão com PMs no Rio de Janeiro
Subtenente do Bope é morto em tiroteio com policiais militares que confundiram abordagem com ato criminoso em Jacarepaguá. Quatro agentes do Bope e um PM també…
HighControl sostenido del colesterol reduce mortalidad cardiovascular tras infarto
Un estudio del Instituto Incliva demuestra que mantener controlado el colesterol LDL a largo plazo reduce significativamente el riesgo cardiovascular tras un i…
HighFeds charge store clerk, son with selling banned kratom linked to Ole Miss deaths
Federal authorities charged a store clerk and his son with selling illegal kratom after two University of Mississippi students died in September, with investig…
HighMuere Maura Gillison, pionera que vinculó el VPH con cáncer de garganta
Maura Gillison, oncóloga que demostró definitivamente el vínculo entre el virus del papiloma humano y los cánceres orofaríngeos, falleció a los 61 años por cán…
High5 Daily Habits Silently Raising Blood Sugar Levels, Says Gastroenterologist
A US-based gastroenterologist identifies five everyday habits—stress, grazing, screen time, rapid eating, and post-meal inactivity—that quietly raise blood sug…
MediumUS alcohol industry faces existential threat as consumers shift to marijuana and Ozempic
The 'Dry January' social media trend and shifting consumer preferences are causing significant declines in US alcohol sales, with marijuana and Ozempic emergin…
HighTeresina abre seis postos de vacinação contra covid-19 e gripe nesta sexta-feira
Teresina disponibiliza seis postos de vacinação nesta sexta-feira para aplicação de doses contra covid-19 e gripe, incluindo locais em UBS e no Teresina Shoppi…
HighEsquizofrenia e transtorno bipolar compartilham padrões de desconexão cerebral
Estudo chinês com ressonância magnética funcional revela que esquizofrenia e transtorno bipolar apresentam menor sincronização entre regiões cerebrais, sugerin…
HighOMS rejeita doses de reforço sistemáticas contra Covid-19 e defende novas vacinas
A OMS, por meio de seu Grupo Técnico Consultivo, considera pouco provável o sucesso de reforços sistemáticos com vacinas de primeira geração e defende o desenv…
MediumFrequent High-Sugar Foods Linked to 28% Higher Breast Cancer Risk in Korean Cohort, Fruit Sugar Not
A Korean cohort study of 71,264 women links frequent high-sugar food consumption to higher breast cancer risk, while total sugar and fruit intake showed no sig…
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