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Third measles death reported in US as outbreak spreads across 45 states
A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Pennsylvania died of measles, marking the third US death this year as cases surge to 3,294 nationwide, reigniting debate ov…
HighMeasles case confirmed at Pittsburgh children's hospital amid regional outbreak
A measles patient has been diagnosed at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, marking the disease's arrival in Allegheny County amid a broader Pennsylvania o…
HighAkeso's Cadonilimab Shows Promise in Immunotherapy-Resistant Lung Cancer
Akeso reported updated Phase Ib/II trial data showing cadonilimab combination therapy achieved 7.0-month median progression-free survival in immunotherapy-resi…
HighFrankfurt Airport malaria outbreak rare, but experts warn of delayed symptoms
Eight people contracted malaria near Frankfurt Airport since July, with three deaths, likely from a mosquito stowaway in luggage. Experts confirm airport malar…
HighThe Inflammation Paradox: Why Science's Breakthrough Is Being Lost in Wellness Hype
Chronic inflammation emerges as a key factor in multiple diseases, but wellness industry hype overshadows nuanced science. Experts warn against oversimplified…
HighCongo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases as Health Workers Fall Ill
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000, with health workers becoming infected in ordinary clinics, revealing critical gaps in out…
HighPerioperative Immunotherapy Reshapes Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Landscape
Oncologists at Binaytara 2026 conference highlighted emerging treatments for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers, with perioperative immunotherapy combinatio…
HighOxford scientists race to develop vaccine for deadly Bundibugyo Ebola strain
Oxford scientists are leading efforts to develop a vaccine for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which has a 30-50% fatality rate and currently lacks approved prote…
HighVA to Test GLP-1 Drugs for Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans
The VA is launching a clinical trial to test GLP-1 medications, commonly used for weight loss, as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder in veterans. E…
HighGLP-1 Drugs and Eating Disorders: Evidence on Benefits, Misuse, and Mental Health Remains Limited
A research review examines how GLP-1 drugs intersect with eating disorders, body image, and social media-driven nonmedical use, finding evidence gaps that limi…
HighFDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine From Moderna
The FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, marking the first regulatory clearance of an mRNA-based influenza shot and expanding the technology's applicat…
HighHow the Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Compares With Pfizer, Moderna and Global Rivals
The MHRA approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for over-18s, with rollout from January 4. The article compares its efficacy and storage needs with P…
HighEndocrine disruptors: invisible chemicals linked to disease across populations
Over 2,000 identified endocrine-disrupting chemicals in everyday products can mimic natural hormones and trigger diseases like cancer, diabetes, and obesity. S…
HighResearchers identify monoclonal antibody effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers identified a potent monoclonal antibody (SARS2-38) that neutralizes all tested SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern by binding a conserved epitope, offer…
MediumCongo's Ebola Outbreak Outpaces Response as Cases Surpass 6,000 and Peak Remains Distant
Africa CDC says eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak has likely not peaked, with 6,250 cases and 3,039 deaths, as tracing, treatment capacity and trust gaps hinder c…
HighUCI Health trials laser therapy to shrink inoperable pancreatic tumors before surgery
UCI Health is testing vascular targeted photodynamic therapy using laser-activated drugs to shrink inoperable pancreatic tumors, enabling subsequent surgery. E…
HighType 2 diabetes surges in women in their 20s, UK experts warn
England is experiencing a worrying increase in type 2 diabetes among women in their 20s since the Covid pandemic, driven largely by rising obesity rates. Early…
HighTargeted T-cell therapy achieves complete remission in advanced pediatric solid tumor
Researchers at Heidelberg Children's Cancer Center achieved complete remission in a relapsed nephroblastoma patient using PRAME-targeted T-cell therapy, with a…
MediumHospital discharge rates mask bacterial transmission patterns in genomic outbreak data
A simulation study reveals that phylodynamic analysis of Staphylococcus aureus outbreaks requires community-level genomic data alongside hospital samples to ac…
HighBlood Biomarkers Sharpen Dementia Diagnosis, But Full Workup Must Come First
FDA-cleared blood tests are helping clinicians move beyond vague dementia diagnoses to identify specific types, but experts emphasize they should only follow c…
HighWHO declares Ghana's first Marburg virus outbreak after lab confirmation
Ghana's first Marburg virus outbreak confirmed by WHO after two deaths in the Ashanti region. The highly infectious hemorrhagic fever, spread by fruit bats and…
HighAlex, 15, to Become First Irish Minor to Receive CAR-T Leukaemia Therapy at Home, Not in the UK
Alex McEleney, 15, from Baldoyle, will become the first minor in Ireland to receive CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed leukaemia at Crumlin Children's Hospital, r…
MediumStudy identifies 81 new breast cancer treatment targets linked to aneuploidy
Researchers identified 90 genes driving basal-like breast cancer, with 81 previously unknown to the disease, offering new therapeutic targets through understan…
HighLiver cancer cases could nearly double by 2050, but 60% are preventable
The Lancet Commission warns liver cancer cases could nearly double to 1.52 million by 2050, but 60% are preventable through controlling viral hepatitis, alcoho…
HighWHO warns rare Ebola strain could become deadliest ever as 2,000 die
A rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,060 people across 4,500 confirmed cases, becoming the second-largest ep…
HighmiR-342 Loss Drives TNBC Metastasis; CDK4/6 Inhibitors Show Promise in Preclinical Models
Researchers identify miR-342 as a metastasis suppressor in triple-negative breast cancer, revealing that low expression combined with high E2F pathway activity…
HighEbola outbreak 'spreading faster and wider' as DRC death toll exceeds 2,500
The UN warns that Ebola is spreading exponentially in the Democratic Republic of Congo with over 2,500 deaths, hampered by conflict, funding shortages, and att…
HighUK pledges £50M more to combat Congo's record Ebola outbreak
Britain announced an additional £50 million in funding to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing its total contribution to £78…
HighNovartis actinium drug shows promise in prostate cancer, even after prior treatment
Novartis' experimental actinium-based radioligand therapy demonstrates anti-tumor activity against prostate cancer, with response rates exceeding 85% in treatm…
HighStudy Links Iron Imbalance to Dry AMD, Validating PulseSight's Transferrin Therapy
Peer-reviewed research confirms iron dysregulation drives dry AMD and geographic atrophy, supporting transferrin as a therapeutic target. PulseSight's PST-611…
HighRanchi battles bird flu surge as India approves world's first lumpy skin disease vaccine
Ranchi faces bird flu outbreak with 5,100 birds culled while India approves world's first DIVA vaccine for lumpy skin disease, marking significant progress in…
MediumOmega-3 and Aspirin Match Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease Treatment
A year-long clinical trial found omega-3 and low-dose aspirin nearly as effective as antibiotics for treating severe periodontitis, offering a potential altern…
HighNew antibiotic zoliflodacin offers hope against drug-resistant gonorrhea
A new antibiotic called zoliflodacin has proven as effective as current gonorrhea treatments in clinical trials, offering a potential alternative as the pathog…
HighPancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment Advances
Pancreatic cancer is Portugal's third most common digestive malignancy with 1,400 annual cases. Most patients present with advanced disease, but new chemothera…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Show Mixed Mental Health Effects; FDA Finds No Increased Suicide Risk
GLP-1 receptor agonists used for diabetes and obesity affect brain circuits governing mood and reward, but evidence for psychiatric benefits remains inconsiste…
HighFDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older
The FDA approved mFLUSIVA, the first mRNA-based flu vaccine in the U.S., offering adults 50+ a new protection option with 27% lower relative risk of flu illnes…
HighStudy links ultraprocessed foods to dementia risk and attention decline
A new study published in Alzheimer's and Dementia reveals that ultraprocessed foods are associated with lower attention scores and higher dementia risk, with e…
HighNUS researchers identify eight DNA signatures to refine breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
NUS researchers identified eight new DNA signatures in breast cancer by analyzing 2,800 genomes, enabling better diagnostic tools and targeted therapy matching…
HighIIT Madras develops ultrasound technique for sharper medical imaging
IIT Madras researchers developed F-DowMAS, a new beamforming technique that improves ultrasound image resolution and contrast while reducing noise, enabling be…
HighChile prepara aprobación de primera versión sintética de semaglutida
Chile's Public Health Institute expects to approve the first synthetic semaglutide medication within weeks, with seven registration applications currently unde…
HighDigital monitoring app helps over half of hypertension patients achieve control
A remote digital monitoring program helped over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieve controlled measurements across 54 U.S. community…
HighDRC Ebola Cases Surge to 782 as Rare Bundibugyo Strain Spreads
DRC's Ebola cases surge to 782 with 181 deaths after 72 new infections in 24 hours. The rare Bundibugyo strain lacks approved vaccines, complicating response e…
HighNovo, Lilly boost earnings on diabetes and weight-loss drugs despite supply constraints
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly reported strong Q3 sales from GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs despite supply shortages, with Wegovy hitting $1.37B in sales and…
HighFrance Confirms First Ebola Case as African Outbreak Surges Past 1,000
France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases and becomes Africa…
HighResearchers identify PLD1 enzyme as treatment target for aggressive lung cancer
UTHealth Houston researchers identified PLD1 enzyme as a treatment target for aggressive non-small cell lung cancer, showing promise in mouse models with a tar…
HighWHO Chief Visits Congo as Ebola Cases Outpace Response Efforts
WHO director-general visits Bunia, Congo's Ebola epicenter, where the rare Bundibugyo virus is spreading faster than containment efforts despite new aid and or…
HighCDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Chickens
CDC warns of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, with cases of drug-resistant bacteria affecting at least 13 states and multiple child…
HighRis-Rez Shows 54% Survival Benefit Over Standard Treatment in Relapsed Lung Cancer
Phase III trial results show risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) nearly doubled overall survival to 18.5 months versus 10.3 months with topotecan in patients with r…
HighCOVID's Hidden Risk: How Viral Infections May Reawaken Dormant Cancers
Researchers found that COVID-19 and influenza infections may reactivate dormant cancer cells, with studies showing cancer survivors who contracted COVID had hi…
MediumPaul Says Fauci Faces 'Very Real Chance' of Prosecution After Fifth Amendment Invocation
Sen. Rand Paul claims Dr. Anthony Fauci could face prosecution after invoking the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 pandemic response and vir…
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