Health & Medicine
Health and care: hospitals and patients, disease outbreaks and vaccines, treatments and drug approvals, mental health, and the systems that keep people well.
Ohne Krankenversicherung: Hunderttausende fallen durchs Netz
In Deutschland sind offiziell 72.000 Menschen nicht krankenversichert, die tatsächliche Zahl liegt Schätzungen zufolge bei Hunderttausenden. Hilfsorganisatione…
HighAnvisa autoriza testes em humanos de soro anti-Covid desenvolvido pelo Butantan
A Anvisa autorizou o início dos testes em humanos do soro anti-Sars-CoV-2 desenvolvido pelo Instituto Butantan, marcando a primeira aplicação do produto em vol…
HighMan airlifted after suffering bilateral leg fractures on Batman roller coaster
A man suffered fractures to both legs on a Batman-themed roller coaster at Parque Warner, requiring airlift to hospital. The ride has been closed pending inves…
MediumScientists Unlock Key Mechanisms Behind APOE4 Alzheimer's Risk Gene
Researchers are identifying how APOE4, the largest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's, damages the brain's protective barrier and alters fat processing in bra…
HighVPH: terapias con luz, geles y vacunas experimentales abren nuevas vías, pero sin victoria definitiva
Terapias con luz, geles y vacunas experimentales avanzan contra el VPH, aunque los resultados son preliminares y no reemplazan la prevención ni los controles g…
MediumDRC Ebola cases surpass 700 as outbreak continues in two provinces
The DRC reports 710 confirmed Ebola cases with 149 deaths as the Bundibugyo outbreak becomes the third-largest on record, with a 21% case fatality rate.
HighChrista Pike permanece hospitalizada tras ejecución fallida pero ya está consciente
Christa Pike, quien sobrevivió dos intentos de ejecución por inyección letal en Tennessee, permanece hospitalizada pero consciente y comunicativa tras 30 años…
HighTwo Teen Girls Dead, Three Injured in Crewe Car Crash
Two teenage girls died and three others were injured when a 2009 Chevrolet sedan struck a tree on Route 633 in Crewe, Virginia, after running off the road.
HighMexico City braces for up to 12 air quality alerts this spring
Mexico City authorities forecast 10-12 environmental contingencies due to ozone and suspended particles during spring 2021, with extreme scenarios reaching 23…
HighHígado graso: enfermedad silenciosa que avanza sin síntomas evidentes
La enfermedad hepática esteatósica asociada a disfunción metabólica puede progresar hacia fibrosis y cirrosis sin causar molestias evidentes. Diabetes, hiperte…
HighTwo dead, two critical in SH1 crash; Canterbury route closed indefinitely
A single-vehicle crash near Rakaia in Canterbury killed two people and seriously injured two others, forcing the closure of State Highway 1 for several hours a…
HighBellingham Woman, 74, Dies After Being Struck by Car in Woonsocket Parking Lot
A 74-year-old Bellingham, Massachusetts woman died after being struck by a vehicle in an Ocean State Job Lot parking lot in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, officials…
MediumEspaña vigila la gripe tras brote temprano en Japón mientras inicia campaña de vacunación
España vigila la temporada de gripe mientras comienza la campaña de vacunación, tras observar una circulación temprana en Japón. Los epidemiólogos advierten qu…
HighWhooping Cough Cases Climb in Eau Claire County, With 26 Reported vs. One Last Year
Eau Claire County reports 26 whooping cough cases this season, up from one last year, with health officials urging vaccination, testing for persistent coughs,…
MediumCáceres confirms viral meningitis case; health authorities rule out outbreak
A 4-year-old child in Cáceres, Brazil tested positive for viral meningitis, not bacterial. Health authorities confirmed the case is isolated with no outbreak r…
HighEndocrinóloga alerta sobre riesgos de usar semaglutida sin supervisión médica
La Dra. Mónica Roldán Suárez alertó sobre los peligros de automedicarse con semaglutida, un fármaco para diabetes y obesidad que requiere prescripción médica y…
HighRaw Garlic Daily: Health Claims vs. Medical Reality
Consuming raw garlic daily may boost immunity, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and improve cognitive health through compounds like allicin, though expert…
MediumMeasles exposures confirmed across Ohio counties in potential outbreak
Measles exposures confirmed in multiple Ohio counties including Trumbull and Ashtabula, with at least two confirmed cases reported and potential exposures at l…
HighVaping Linked to Cancer Risk as Evidence Mounts, Regulators Warn
New evidence suggests vaping may increase cancer risk, prompting regulatory concerns globally. The EU and multiple countries are reassessing age restrictions a…
MediumDengue, zika, chikungunya e Oropouche: diferenças e riscos da automedicação
Arboviroses apresentam sintomas semelhantes mas evoluções distintas; automedicação com anti-inflamatórios pode agravar dengue grave, alertam especialistas.
HighEnfermera revela los 3 errores que arruinan el sueño de los niños
Una enfermera especialista en sueño infantil identifica tres errores principales que alteran el descanso de los niños: horarios irregulares, consumo excesivo d…
HighPiauí registra 9 mortes por Covid-19 e 575 novos casos
Piauí registrou 9 mortes por COVID-19 em 8 de outubro, com 575 novos casos confirmados. A maioria dos óbitos ocorreu no interior do estado, enquanto a média de…
HighUva roja, arándanos y otras tres frutas: lo que dice la investigación sobre el colesterol
Un estudio de la Cátedra de Riesgo Cardiovascular de la UCAM, publicado en Nutrients, señala la uva roja, los arándanos, la granada, los cítricos, la manzana y…
MediumCeará soma 256 casos de Influenza A e 62 de H3N2; 199 estão em Fortaleza
O Ceará soma 256 casos de Influenza A, sendo 62 do subtipo H3N2, com 14 novos registros em 24 horas. Fortaleza concentra 199 casos.
HighDiabetes tipo 2: cuatro hábitos clave para controlar glucosa y prevenir complicaciones
La diabetes tipo 2 avanza silenciosamente sin síntomas evidentes. Alimentación equilibrada, actividad física regular, adherencia al tratamiento y chequeos peri…
HighExpert debunks 'oil pulling' as dental whitening solution, warns against replacing proven methods
A health expert clarifies that oil pulling, a viral social media trend, may reduce plaque but cannot replace traditional dental hygiene or serve as an effectiv…
HighPope Leo Pledges Gradual Return to Duties Following Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo addressed the faithful at St. Peter's Square, announcing he will gradually resume his duties following cancer surgery. The pontiff reassured supporter…
HighWhen Foot Swelling Signals a Serious Health Problem
Peripheral edema (foot swelling) can indicate serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis, heart failure, or infection. Medical attention is needed when swell…
HighDad contro il caro energia: politica e sindacati bocciano l'ANP, studenti «hanno già dato»
L'Associazione Nazionale Presidi propone la didattica a distanza il sabato per ridurre consumi energetici nelle scuole, ma riceve un rifiuto unanime da partiti…
HighAlzheimer: la proteína tau, la voz digital y la genética redibujan el diagnóstico y los tratamientos
Investigadores del Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona describen avances en terapias contra la proteína tau, detección por voz con IA y medicina personalizada basad…
MediumAlagoas registra 38 novos casos e 2 mortes por Covid-19 em 24 horas
Alagoas state health authority confirmed 38 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths in 24 hours, bringing totals to 240,344 cases and 6,296 deaths with 19% ICU bed occ…
HighGreen-Mediterranean Diet With Green Tea and Mankai Linked to Slower Brain Ageing in Trial
A joint Harvard, Ben-Gurion and Leipzig study in Clinical Nutrition links a green-Mediterranean diet with green tea and Mankai to lower blood protein markers t…
MediumFDA aprova JUVMO, novo medicamento para Parkinson com chegada prevista em outubro
A FDA aprovou o JUVMO, primeiro agonista seletivo D1/D5 para Parkinson, que será disponibilizado nos EUA em outubro. O medicamento promete melhor controle de s…
HighBultos progresivos y dolor persistente: señales de alerta de sarcomas infantiles
Los sarcomas son la cuarta causa de cáncer pediátrico en Chile. Bultos progresivos o dolor persistente son señales de alerta que requieren evaluación médica ur…
HighSenado inicia debate sobre PEC que acaba com escala 6x1 na próxima semana
Presidente do Senado marca três sessões para próxima semana para debater PEC que reduz jornada para 40 horas semanais e garante dois dias de descanso aos traba…
HighJovem de 22 anos morre após cair de ambulância em movimento em Itabuna, na Bahia
Jaine Freitas da Silva, de 22 anos, morreu após cair da porta traseira de uma ambulância em movimento na BR-101, em Itabuna (BA). A Polícia Civil investiga o c…
MediumTerçol que não cura pode esconder câncer, alerta oftalmologista em programa da CNN Brasil
Especialistas alertam que terçol que não responde a tratamentos pode ser sinal de câncer de pele ou de glândulas sebáceas nas pálpebras, e que o retinoblastoma…
MediumVenezuelan NGO warns of rising STI rates among adolescents, pushes comprehensive sex education
A Venezuelan civil organization reports increasing sexually transmitted infections among adolescents, including HPV, syphilis, and HIV, while advocating for co…
MediumNSW confirms H5N1 bird flu case as Australia's third state affected
New South Wales becomes Australia's third state to confirm H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird tested positive. Authorities report no spread to local wildl…
HighGlobal Review Maps Community Health Assets as Critical to Refugee Wellbeing
A global scoping review of 49 qualitative studies identifies community-based health interventions as critical for refugee wellbeing across mental health, disab…
HighVacinação infantil avança, mas milhões de crianças ainda desprotegidas
Relatório da OMS e Unicef mostra melhora leve na cobertura vacinal infantil em 2025, mas milhões de crianças ainda carecem de proteção contra doenças evitáveis…
HighDavina McCall Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Caught Early, and Urges Regular Self-Checks
TV presenter Davina McCall revealed she had breast cancer caught early through a self-check, underwent a lumpectomy, and will have radiotherapy. Experts outlin…
MediumGene Therapy Strengthens Neuronal Resilience Against TDP-43 in Preclinical Study
UCSD researchers demonstrate that SynCav1 gene therapy protects neurons from TDP-43 toxicity in mouse models, preserving cognition and neuronal structure acros…
HighBrazil reports surge in severe respiratory syndromes across all states
Brazil reports rising cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SRAG) driven by respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A, and rhinovirus. Fiocruz emphasizes…
HighGémeas de 15 meses encontradas mortas por desidratação em França
Duas gémeas de 15 meses foram encontradas mortas por desidratação em Beuvrages, França. Os pais foram detidos e outros quatro filhos também apresentavam desidr…
HighDatafolha: 8 em cada 10 brasileiros tiveram Covid-19 ou conhecem infectado
Pesquisa Datafolha revela que 79% dos brasileiros contraíram Covid-19 ou conhecem alguém infectado. Percepção de piora da pandemia saltou de 43% para 73% entre…
HighAngola reports 28 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths in 24 hours
Angola recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths in 24 hours, with 10 recoveries reported. The country has now documented 20,882 total cases since the pandem…
High8 Must-Watch Speedruns at Summer Games Done Quick 2021
SlashGear previews eight notable speedruns at Summer Games Done Quick 2021, including a pacifist Ninja Gaiden run, blindfolded Super Mario 64, and a Pokemon Bl…
HighBanco Central corre risco de subir juros além do previsto, alerta Gustavo Loyola
Gustavo Loyola, ex-presidente do BC, avalia que a autoridade monetária corre risco de elevar os juros além do sinalizado, equilibrando atividade anêmica e pres…
MediumWhy Dizziness Strikes When You Stand Too Fast: A Medical Explanation
Dizziness upon standing quickly is typically caused by rapid blood pressure changes reducing brain blood flow. While usually harmless, frequent episodes may in…
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