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Japanese paramedics ask people to stop tidying their shoes during emergencies
Kanazawa fire department urges residents not to tidy paramedics' shoes during emergencies, as repositioning footwear can delay patient transport by up to 30 se…
HighPackers' Christian Watson Leaves Lambeau by Ambulance, Then Returns to the Field Same Night
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was taken by ambulance to a hospital during a game against the Panthers, then returned to Lambeau Field and rejoined the…
MediumYour pharmacist can now treat UTIs, prescribe contraception and support menopause
Australian pharmacists now offer expanded services for women's health including UTI treatment, contraception, menopause support, and weight management, providi…
HighMexerica: a fruta que combate anemia, rejuvenesce a pele e protege o coração
Mexerica é rica em vitamina C e flavonoides que combatem anemia, protegem o coração e melhoram a pele através de mecanismos antioxidantes e de síntese de colág…
HighEstimulação cerebral com educação nutricional reduz desejo por comida em mulheres obesas
Estudo-piloto da USP demonstra que cinco dias de estimulação transcraniana combinada com educação nutricional reduzem significativamente o desejo intenso por c…
MediumControle intensivo da pressão não reduz de forma significativa eventos cardiovasculares em diabetes tipo 2
Ensaio brasileiro apresentado no AHA 2026 não encontrou redução significativa de eventos cardiovasculares com controle intensivo da pressão arterial em adultos…
HighLoss of appetite and brain fog emerge as distinct Omicron symptoms
UK study identifies loss of appetite and brain fog as distinguishing symptoms of Omicron infection, differing from previous COVID-19 variants.
MediumOsorno to convert Cesfam into comprehensive oncology center
Osorno municipality confirms availability of a Cesfam building to establish an integrated oncology reference center, addressing high cancer mortality in the re…
HighNorwegian Cruise Line Closes Hot Tubs After Three Legionnaires' Disease Cases
Norwegian Cruise Line shut down hot tubs and whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima after three passengers were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease following saili…
HighVietnam realiza por primera vez implante de electrodos en tronco encefálico para niños sordos
El Hospital Infantil 1 de Ho Chi Minh realizó con éxito los primeros implantes de electrodos auditivos en el tronco encefálico (ABI) en dos niños sordos congén…
HighCusto proíbe acesso: 65% abandonam canetas emagrecedoras por falta de dinheiro
Pesquisa da Febrafar revela que 65% dos pacientes abandonam tratamento com medicamentos GLP-1 por falta de dinheiro, apesar do reconhecimento médico dos benefí…
HighH5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Globally Across Species; Human Pandemic Risk Remains Low But Growing
H5N1 bird flu cases are spiking in Europe with the virus now infecting over 50 mammal species and even cattle, though human-to-human transmission remains absen…
High'WandaVision' conectaría con 'Doctor Strange 2' en su desenlace final
El último episodio de WandaVision, que se emite el 5 de marzo, establecerá conexiones narrativas con Doctor Strange 2, según confirmó el director Matt Shakman,…
HighThailand DDC Warns of Deadly Rainy Season Infections as Leptospirosis, Melioidosis Deaths Exceed 100
Thailand's DDC reports over 100 deaths from leptospirosis and melioidosis during rainy season, urging farmers and vulnerable groups to avoid contaminated flood…
HighDuchess Sophie Opens Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Veterans Centre at Royal Hospital Chelsea
Duchess Sophie inaugurated the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Veterans Centre at Royal Hospital Chelsea, a new space supporting retired British Army veterans thro…
HighOver 1,700 confined on cruise ship amid gastroenteritis outbreak in Bordeaux
More than 1,700 people aboard the Ambition cruise ship are confined in Bordeaux, France after a 90-year-old passenger died and approximately 50 others showed g…
HighPequenos hábitos desde a meia-idade podem ajudar a preservar a saúde do cérebro
Especialistas afirmam que hábitos adotados desde a meia-idade, como exercícios, alimentação e sono, podem preservar funções cognitivas e reduzir fatores associ…
MediumColombian right-wing candidate Valencia backs De la Espriella for runoff
Colombian senator Paloma Valencia, who finished third in presidential elections, announced support for ultraconservative Abelardo de la Espriella in the June 2…
HighJamestown Canyon virus detected in Vermont and New Hampshire mosquitoes
Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Exeter, New Hampshire and Charlotte, Vermont, marking the first mosquito-borne virus identified in Ve…
HighFarmacia Comunitaria de Carúpano entrega medicamentos gratuitos a pacientes diabéticos durante la Semana de la Diabetes
La Farmacia Comunitaria Simón Bolívar, en el municipio Bermúdez (Sucre), inició una jornada de entrega gratuita de medicamentos orales y antihipertensivos a pa…
MediumJordania bombardea posiciones terroristas en el sur de Siria tras el atentado contra una iglesia en Karak
Jordania bombardeó posiciones en el sur de Siria tras un atentado en una iglesia ortodoxa que dejó nueve muertos; ocho civiles murieron en Daraa según fuentes…
MediumQuebec's Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed by Early Flu Surge During Holidays
Quebec's emergency departments face critical overcrowding as flu cases surge earlier than expected, with hospitals operating at 150%+ capacity ahead of the pro…
HighLifeFlight of Maine Puts Healthcare Workers First to Tackle Air Ambulance Staffing Crisis
LifeFlight of Maine is reworking its air medical operations to reduce staff turnover and better serve rural patients, prioritizing healthcare workers' needs am…
MediumKim Kataguiri pede à Justiça liberação de leitos militares para SUS na pandemia
Kim Kataguiri entrou com ação na Justiça para que hospitais das Forças Armadas, com 85% de vacância, atendam pacientes de covid-19 pelo SUS durante colapso da…
HighChina modernizará sistema de mercados agrícolas para 2030 con mayor conectividad
China aprobó un plan nacional para modernizar su sistema de mercados agrícolas de origen hacia 2030, mejorando la conexión entre producción y demanda mediante…
HighWHO declares Ebola emergency as cases spread across Central Africa
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus justified declaring the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency, citing rapid spread across…
HighKim Jong Un warns of 'life-and-death struggle' as North Korea marks decade of rule
North Korea's Kim Jong Un warned of a 'great life-and-death struggle' in a New Year speech marking 10 years in power, emphasizing domestic economic challenges…
HighBolsas da Europa fecham majoritariamente em alta, apesar de Londres, com covid e especulação nos EUA no radar
As bolsas europeias fecharam em maioria em alta, exceto Londres, após abrirem em baixa por temores sobre especulação, vacinação e avanço da covid-19.
MediumMinsa confirma quinta ola de COVID-19 en Perú con incremento en las 24 regiones
El Minsa confirmó que Perú está en una quinta ola de COVID-19 con incremento de contagios en las 24 regiones. Las autoridades instan a completar esquemas de va…
High'Devil Wears Prada 2' Eyes Blockbuster $80M+ Domestic Debut, $180M Globally
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is projected to debut with over $80 million domestically and $180 million globally, marking a massive opening for the long-awaited sequ…
HighHealthy Foods Can Turn Harmful for Kidneys When Overeaten, Experts Warn
A Times of India photo story explains how potassium-, phosphorus- and sodium-rich foods considered healthy can strain kidneys when eaten in excess, especially…
MediumCientos de migrantes esperan a la intemperie una plaza en el centro de acogida de Ceuta
Cientos de personas permanecen en las puertas del centro de acogida de Loma Colmenar en Ceuta esperando una plaza para dormir, enfrentándose a condiciones prec…
HighDesarticulan red del cártel de Sinaloa en España con metanfetamina en mármol
La Policía Nacional y la DEA desarticularon una organización criminal hispano-mexicana que traficaba metanfetamina camuflada en mármol, deteniendo a nueve pers…
HighMulher que sobreviveu à injeção letal nos EUA está em estado crítico em Nashville
Christa Pike, condenada à morte, sobreviveu a uma tentativa de execução por injeção letal no Tennessee e está hospitalizada em estado crítico. O governador sus…
HighA JAMA Study Links 2023's CT Scans to Roughly 103,000 Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA study estimates CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could lead to about 103,000 future cancers, prompting calls for more judicious imaging use.
MediumWhitney Houston's Estate Disputes Oprah's Drug Claim, Blames Stage Conditions
Whitney Houston's estate denies Oprah Winfrey's claim that the singer appeared high on her final 2009 talk show appearance, attributing a stage fall to poor li…
MediumWhen Fainting Signals Heart Danger: Doctors Warn of Cardiac Syncope Risks
While most fainting episodes are benign, cardiac syncope—a sudden drop in blood flow from the heart to the brain—can signal serious heart conditions requiring…
HighEl estudio de Harvard revela que las relaciones son la clave para la felicidad
Un estudio de Harvard de 85 años demuestra que las relaciones personales y matrimoniales satisfactorias son el factor más importante para la felicidad en la ve…
HighWoman's Stomach Pain Led to Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis; Doctors Warn of Overlooked Symptoms
A 47-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer after experiencing sudden stomach pain she initially mistook for indigestion, highlighting often-…
MediumMurió Gunther von Hagens, el anatomista que revolucionó la exposición de cadáveres
Murió a los 81 años el anatomista alemán Gunther von Hagens, inventor de la plastinación y creador de las exposiciones Body Worlds, visitadas por 58 millones d…
HighWhooping Cough Cases Remain Elevated Across U.S. as Kentucky Reports Third Infant Death
Whooping cough cases remain elevated in the US, and Kentucky reports its third infant death this year as vaccination rates decline.
HighBrazilian researchers develop tear-based dopamine sensor using laser-induced graphene
Brazilian researchers developed a laser-induced graphene sensor that detects dopamine in tear fluid with high sensitivity, offering a noninvasive alternative t…
HighJoven colombiano en grave estado tras accidente por evitar atropellar a mujer en Miraflores
Kevin Pulgarin, ciudadano colombiano que trabaja en delivery, sufrió un grave accidente en moto al esquivar a una mujer que cruzó el semáforo en rojo en Mirafl…
HighStudy Links Prenatal 'Forever Chemical' Exposure to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Though Cause Remains Unproven
A UC Irvine study of Los Angeles County newborns links prenatal PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' to higher acute lymphoblastic leukemia risk, though researchers c…
MediumDengue: síntomas, duración y opciones de vacunación para prevenir formas graves
El dengue, transmitido por el mosquito Aedes aegypti, presenta síntomas que varían desde fiebres leves hasta formas graves con hemorragias. La vacunación y el…
HighGreen-synthesized nickel-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles show promise against cancer and bacteria
Researchers synthesized nickel-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using plant extract, demonstrating selective anticancer activity, broad-spectrum antibacterial ef…
HighFlorida confirms second 2026 death from flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus bacteria
Florida health officials confirmed a second death from Vibrio vulnificus in 2026, with at least 14 infections reported statewide. The rare bacteria poses serio…
HighUn estudio proyecta que las muertes por cáncer de cuello uterino crecerán casi 40% para 2050
Un estudio en Nature Medicine proyecta que las muertes por cáncer de cuello uterino crecerán 39,3% para 2050 si persisten las tendencias actuales, con el mayor…
HighCrisis de combustible obliga a aerolíneas a cancelar vuelos y aumentar tarifas
La escasez mundial de combustible para aviones, provocada por el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz, fuerza a aerolíneas globales a cancelar vuelos y aumentar tarif…
HighDescubren chozas del siglo XVII en El Rocío que revelan un asentamiento histórico medieval
El grupo Vrbanitas de la Universidad de Huelva ha hallado estructuras arqueológicas del siglo XVII en El Rocío, confirmando un asentamiento histórico medieval…
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