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Zelador agredido com paulada evolui na UTI, mas segue internado no DF
Zelador agredido há 15 dias por homem em situação de rua apresenta melhora clínica na UTI, respondendo a estímulos e com função renal recuperada, mas ainda sem…
HighVirus Shamonda, primo contagio umano documentato: un paziente morto a Lione, indagini in corso
Un paziente immunodepresso è morto a Lione dopo essere risultato positivo al virus Shamonda, primo caso umano documentato al mondo. Le autorità indagano sul ru…
HighUn aguacate diario reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas en adultos con obesidad
Un estudio de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania demostró que consumir un aguacate diariamente reduce las partículas LDL en sangre, disminuyendo el riesgo c…
HighAnvisa aprova baricitinibe para tratamento de covid-19 grave em pacientes hospitalizados
A Anvisa aprovou o uso do baricitinibe, medicamento da Eli Lilly já autorizado para artrite, agora para tratar pacientes hospitalizados com covid-19 grave que…
HighMan shot by ICE readmitted to hospital with bullet still lodged in back
A man shot by ICE agents in Texas and detained with a bullet lodged in his back has been readmitted to the hospital, according to his attorney.
HighSony nega que produção contínua do PS4 compense falta do PS5
Sony desmente rumores da Bloomberg afirmando que nunca planejou encerrar a produção do PS4 e que sua continuidade não está relacionada à escassez do PS5.
HighPope Leo Begins 12-Day South America Tour, His First Since Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo starts a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, his first South American trip since lung cancer surgery. Peru is where he spent two decades.
MediumNeurosurgeon Hernández Poveda: Ultra-processed foods drive accelerated aging
Dr. José Hernández Poveda, a neurosurgeon and longevity expert, argues that preventive medicine and lifestyle changes can slow aging. He emphasizes strength tr…
HighFood donations strengthen lives: Camarote Solidário marks 23 years combating hunger among vulnerable populations
The 23rd Camarote Solidário event collects food donations for vulnerable populations living with HIV/AIDS and LGBTQIA+ communities, with beneficiary institutio…
HighDieta de baixa caloria com exercícios leva 54% de jovens com diabetes tipo 2 à remissão em seis meses
Estudo canadense-britânico com 96 adultos de até 45 anos mostra que dieta de baixa caloria somada a exercícios estruturados levou 54% à remissão do diabetes ti…
MediumAngela Davis diz que Brasil não pode eleger Bolsonaros
A ativista americana Angela Davis participou de mesa na Flip em Paraty, criticando a extrema direita e a família Bolsonaro, além de denunciar exploração ambien…
HighCanada ramps up vaccinations as health officials warn against hasty easing of COVID restrictions
Canadian health authorities intensify COVID-19 vaccination efforts as the pandemic marks one year, but urge caution against lifting restrictions due to persist…
HighCerdos abandonados en 1807 evolucionaron en especie única con potencial médico revolucionario
Cerdos abandonados en 1807 en las remotas Islas Auckland evolucionaron genéticamente de forma única tras casi 200 años de aislamiento, despertando interés cien…
HighIndia acumula el 46% de casos globales y el 25% de muertes por covid en una semana
India acumula el 46% de casos globales de coronavirus y el 25% de muertes reportadas en la última semana, con 3.780 decesos en un solo día, mientras hospitales…
HighIntermittent Fasting and Sports: Benefits for Low-Intensity Exercise, Risks for High-Intensity Training
Intermittent fasting's compatibility with sports depends on exercise intensity and type. Low-intensity workouts may benefit, while high-intensity training risk…
HighÚltimas aparições de Benedito Ruy Barbosa foram ao lado da filha e amigo
Benedito Ruy Barbosa, autor de novelas e ícone da teledramaturgia brasileira, faleceu aos 95 anos por complicações de insuficiência renal crônica. Suas últimas…
HighMissing Everest guide found alive after six days, crawls back to base camp
Nepalese mountain guide Dawa Sherpa, missing for six days on Mount Everest and presumed dead, was found alive crawling near base camp. He is recovering in Kath…
HighBlood tests detect Alzheimer's markers years before symptoms emerge
New blood biomarker tests can identify Alzheimer's-related changes years before symptom onset, showing promise for early detection in middle-aged adults, thoug…
HighIndia deploys air force, biometrics for high-stakes medical exam resit after paper leak
India's medical entrance exam NEET-UG is being resit under unprecedented security including air force deployment and biometric checks after alleged question pa…
HighFiocruz alerta para alta de vírus respiratórios no país
A Fiocruz divulga alerta sobre tendência de aumento de rinovírus, metapneumovírus e Sars-CoV-2 no país. Três estados apresentam incidência em nível de alerta,…
HighRaio-X: entenda como funciona este exame fundamental na medicina moderna
Artigo educativo explora o funcionamento do exame de raio-X, sua história desde 1895 e aplicações clínicas na detecção de fraturas, doenças pulmonares e monito…
HighACC orienta prescrição de exercício na prevenção cardíaca primária e secundária
O American College of Cardiology publicou documento de consenso sobre prescrição de exercício para adultos com condições cardiovasculares, com metas de ativida…
MediumTwo Menopause Supplements Show Promise, Expert Analysis Finds
Expert analysis reveals two supplements may effectively alleviate menopause symptoms, offering potential alternatives for symptom management during this life t…
MediumFármaco con cobre restaura memoria y frena proteínas tóxicas del Alzheimer
Investigadores de Monash University identificaron un compuesto experimental Cu(ATSM) que reduce la acumulación de proteínas tóxicas del Alzheimer y mejora la m…
MediumSibling loss in childhood linked to 17% higher heart disease risk in young adults
A study of 2 million Danes found that losing a sibling during childhood or early adulthood increases cardiovascular disease risk by 17%, with higher risk for t…
HighChile pide completar vacunas contra el sarampión ante 44 mil niños rezagados
El Minsal de Chile pide a padres completar el esquema de vacunación contra el sarampión tras detectar unos 44 mil niños rezagados, en un contexto de brote regi…
HighOzempic e similares mudam hábitos alimentares além da perda de peso
Usuários de semaglutida e liraglutida relatam mudanças radicais nos hábitos alimentares, reduzindo consumo de açúcar e ultraprocessados enquanto aumentam inter…
MediumSoledad y Barranquilla refuerzan seguridad con nueva estación de policía y CAI blindado
Soledad inaugura estación de policía con inversión de $3.200 millones para proteger 42 barrios, mientras Barranquilla inicia construcción del CAI El Limón como…
HighMédico revela señales clave para detectar un ictus: los primeros minutos son vitales
El doctor Fernando Fernández Bueno explica los signos inequívocos de un ictus: asimetría facial, parálisis de extremidades y alteraciones del habla. Los primer…
HighMan arrested in hit-and-run that killed 3, including pregnant woman, police say
A hit-and-run crash early Saturday in Arlington killed three people, including a pregnant woman and her baby, police say. The woman’s vehicle had stalled...
MediumEarly screening saved my life: NI woman's breast cancer warning
A Northern Ireland woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 46 through early screening advocates for mammograms starting at age 40, citing that detection at early…
HighPapa Leão XIV anuncia cirurgia para remover nódulo no pulmão nos próximos dias
Papa Leão XIV, aos 71 anos, anunciou que será operado nos próximos dias para retirar um nódulo no pulmão descoberto em estágio inicial. O Vaticano estima recup…
HighUK confirms first omicron death as variant spreads rapidly in London
UK confirms first death from Omicron variant as cases surge to 40% in London. PM Johnson urges booster vaccinations and warns against underestimating severity.
HighUS college dropouts surge among low-income students during pandemic
US universities face alarming dropout rates among low-income students during COVID-19, with only 13% of those who leave returning to complete degrees, threaten…
HighWhat's Making You Sick? Pittsburgh Doctors Explain the Fall's Circulating Viruses
Multiple outlets explain how to distinguish flu, COVID-19, RSV, cold and measles symptoms as viruses circulate this fall, with Pittsburgh doctors weighing in.
LowCineasta Breno Silveira morre aos 58 anos vítima de infarto
Brazilian filmmaker Breno Silveira, 58, died of sudden cardiac arrest while filming in Pernambuco. Known for acclaimed films like 'Dois Filhos de Francisco,' h…
HighSevered Sea Cucumber Tissue Survives Years Without Body, Offering Medical Insights
Researchers discovered that severed sea cucumber appendages survive and self-heal for years without the main body, suggesting potential medical applications fo…
MediumNew Diagnostic Tests Offer Hope for Endometriosis, a Condition That Often Goes Undiagnosed
New diagnostic tests claim to improve detection of endometriosis, a painful chronic condition that frequently goes undiagnosed for years. Multiple outlets exam…
MediumArgentina's Hantavirus Outbreak Raises World Cup Health Concerns
Argentina faces a hantavirus outbreak as the country prepares to host major sporting events. Health authorities and local communities debate transmission risks…
MediumMichigan health officials warn of rabies-positive bat in Kent County
A rabies-positive bat was discovered in Kent County, Michigan, prompting health officials to warn residents about bat entry during fall roosting season. Michig…
HighMorre Thais Russomano, médica brasileira pioneira em medicina espacial, aos 63 anos
Thais Russomano, médica e pesquisadora brasileira referência internacional em medicina espacial, faleceu aos 63 anos em Porto Alegre após tratamento de câncer.…
HighLa morgue improvisada de Ceuta sigue recibiendo víctimas de la crisis migratoria
Tras entrada masiva de migrantes en Ceuta, morgue provisional en hospital militar alberga decenas de cadáveres. Gobierno y autoridades locales reportan entre 7…
HighBangladesh measles death toll reaches 738 as outbreak continues
Bangladesh reports 7 additional measles deaths in 24 hours, bringing the year's combined confirmed and suspected death toll to 738. Over 105,000 suspected case…
HighVery Hot Tea and Coffee Linked to Threefold Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk
A study of 977,282 UK adults found that preferring tea or coffee "very hot" was associated with over three times higher risk of esophageal squamous cell carcin…
HighEstudo identifica resposta imunitária descontrolada como causa dos 'dedos covid'
Novo estudo sugere que os 'dedos covid' resultam de uma resposta imunitária descontrolada, com altos níveis de autoanticorpos e inflamação nos vasos sanguíneos.
HighSmart gel could eliminate daily insulin injections for diabetics
Swiss researchers developed an intelligent hydrogel that detects blood glucose and releases insulin automatically, mimicking pancreatic function and potentiall…
HighCuba flexibiliza requisitos de entrada para turistas internacionales desde abril
Cuba eliminated COVID-19 testing and vaccination certificate requirements for international visitors as of April 2022, while maintaining random airport testing…
HighUganda suspends all travel to DRC as Ebola outbreak spreads across border
Uganda suspended all public transport to the DRC for four weeks after an Ebola outbreak in the bordering Ituri province claimed 160 lives among 671 cases, with…
HighTea payment dispute ends in fatal stabbing in Kiambu
A 26-year-old kiosk operator in Kiambu was fatally stabbed following a dispute over unpaid tea payment. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
HighIA detecta Alzheimer, autismo y esquizofrenia mediante análisis de resonancia magnética
Investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Georgia desarrollaron una IA capaz de detectar trastornos mentales como Alzheimer, autismo y esquizofrenia analizan…
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