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INSS reabre agências e implementa medidas de proteção contra Covid-19
O INSS reabriu cerca de 600 agências com atendimento presencial limitado e implementou diversas medidas de prevenção contra o coronavírus, incluindo antecipaçã…
HighBrote de ciclosporiasis afecta a más de 400 personas en 18 estados estadounidenses
Un brote de ciclosporiasis causado por el parásito Cyclospora ha infectado a más de 400 personas en 18 estados estadounidenses, con Míchigan reportando cerca d…
HighSismo de magnitud 6.1 en Sullana deja 26 heridos y 1,573 afectados en Piura
Un sismo de magnitud 6.1 en Sullana, Piura, el 30 de julio dejó 26 heridos, 1,573 afectados y daños significativos en infraestructura educativa y de salud en s…
HighEA riporta su Steam, GOG e EA app 25 classici per PC, tra cui Road Rash, Wing Commander e tutti gli Ultima
Electronic Arts ripubblica 25 videogiochi storici per PC su Steam, GOG ed EA app, con edizioni anniversario di Road Rash e Wing Commander e filmati FMV recuper…
MediumUS cruise passengers quarantine as hantavirus risk deemed 'very low'
Eighteen Americans evacuated from a cruise ship are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes virus, a rare hantavirus strain. Health officials confirm…
HighJoven embarazada grave en Camagüey: familia pide medicamento urgente en redes
Una joven embarazada de 23 años permanece grave en terapia intensiva en Camagüey con sospecha de trombo. Sus familiares piden ayuda en redes sociales para cons…
HighSciare costa sempre di più: skipass fino al +43% in cinque anni, 2 milioni di italiani rinunciano alla neve
Assoutenti denuncia nuovi aumenti degli skipass per la stagione 2026/2027: +43% in cinque anni a Livigno rispetto al 2021, con milioni di italiani che rinuncia…
MediumCasos de covid-19 repuntan en EE.UU. antes de Acción de Gracias
Los casos de COVID-19 en Estados Unidos aumentan un 16% semanal con 92.000 nuevos casos diarios, mientras millones permanecen sin vacunar antes de las festivid…
HighLa voz puede dar pistas sobre el envejecimiento cerebral: qué halló un estudio con argentinos y otros latinoamericanos
Un estudio con 2.928 personas de cinco países latinoamericanos desarrolló un "reloj del habla" que detecta asociaciones entre características vocales y envejec…
HighSão Paulo é campeão do Brasileirão feminino pela primeira vez após empate com Corinthians
São Paulo venceu o Brasileirão feminino ao empatar 1 a 1 com o Corinthians no Morumbis, assegurando o inédito título na era moderna com recorde de público na A…
HighViolência pós-eleitoral na Guiné-Conacri sobe para nove mortos, incluindo um polícia
Confrontos entre apoiantes da oposição e forças de segurança na Guiné-Conacri já causaram nove mortes, incluindo um polícia linchado. Ceni ainda não divulgou r…
MediumNorth Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba in freshwater
A North Carolina teenager is critically ill with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. The infection progresses rapidly and t…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC and Uganda triggers Brazil health alert despite low transmission risk
WHO declares ebola emergency in DRC and Uganda with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths. Brazil assesses risk as low but strengthens airport and port surveillanc…
HighCuidados intensivos sem reforço de pessoal: ou se volta a fechar tudo ou haverá mais mortes
Presidente da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cuidados Intensivos alerta que a falta de enfermeiros e médicos pode levar a novo confinamento ou mais mortes na segunda…
MediumDoctor warns repetitive diets harm health: 'Chicken, rice and lettuce daily is punishment'
Spanish physician Manuel Viso cautions that monotonous diets lacking variety limit essential nutrient intake and recommends diverse, balanced eating with profe…
MediumWaikato cancels all junior rugby league matches over escalating sideline violence
Waikato Junior Rugby League cancelled all Sunday fixtures due to escalating adult misconduct including fights, threats, and abuse of referees and staff at yout…
HighNevada hiker dies on popular Sequoia trail during medical emergency
A 79-year-old Nevada man died after suffering a medical emergency on the General Sherman Tree Trail in Sequoia National Park Thursday amid extreme heat warning…
HighOrem Teen Fights for Life as State Data Shows Youth E-Bike Crashes Surging
An Orem teen is fighting for life after an e-bike crash, as state data shows youth e-bike crashes rising. Several outlets report that e-bike injuries are becom…
MediumFamilia de Pamela Cisneros revela que padecía trastorno bipolar antes del ataque en Times Square
Pamela Cisneros, de 49 años, atacó a dos personas con cuchillos en Times Square el 31 de agosto, matando a Erin Piacenti y hiriendo a otro hombre. Cisneros fue…
HighNavy Commander Acknowledges Mental Health Concerns Aboard USS Lincoln
A U.S. Navy commander visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to address burnout and poor conditions reported by crew, acknowledging challenges while dismissing some c…
HighEl reparto a domicilio se concentra en tres gigantes tras acumular miles de millones en pérdidas
El sector de entrega a domicilio, que creció exponencialmente durante la pandemia, enfrenta pérdidas acumuladas de miles de millones y se consolida bajo tres o…
HighGimnasio finlandés engaña a decenas de ancianos haciéndose pasar por centro de salud
Autoridades finlandesas investigan un fraude donde un gimnasio en Jyväskylä engañó a decenas de ancianos haciéndose pasar por centro de rehabilitación, obligán…
HighThree Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three people have died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting investigation into transmission and containment…
HighPandemia deixou 34% dos médicos com trauma psicológico intenso
Estudo da FNAM revela que 34% dos médicos portugueses apresentam trauma psicológico intenso, 39% depressão elevada e 10% ideação suicida, com impacto severo e…
HighClausuran Starbucks en South Station por infestación de ratas y violaciones sanitarias
Autoridades sanitarias de Boston clausuraron un Starbucks en South Station tras descubrir infestación de roedores, excrementos y violaciones al código de salud…
HighPortuguese woman found safe in London hospital after Notting Hill Carnival disappearance
A 26-year-old Portuguese woman missing since Notting Hill Carnival in London was found hospitalized with signs of psychological distress but no serious injurie…
HighWHO launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 with focus on equitable global care
WHO marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 with theme 'Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,' launching the Global Breast Cancer Initiative's 60-60-8…
HighMan hospitalized after hydrogen cylinder explosion in south Belfast
A man was hospitalized after a hydrogen gas cylinder exploded near Stranmilis in south Belfast. Emergency services contained the hazardous incident and transpo…
HighEx-funcionário demitido invade ferragista em Goiânia, mata gerente e se suicida
Ex-funcionário demitido há dois anos invadiu ferragista em Goiânia e atirou no gerente José Edílson à queima-roupa, matando-o. O suspeito também feriu outro co…
HighPillsbury Recalls 736,000 Bread Rolls Over Glass Contamination Risk
General Mills issued a recall for nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bread rolls due to potential glass contamination. The FDA-coordinated recall affects products sold a…
HighFlorida leprosy cases hit record high; armadillos suspected as source
Florida has reached a record number of leprosy cases, with scientists identifying armadillos as a likely transmission vector for the ancient disease spreading…
HighWhen to worry about flu: symptoms, treatments, and vulnerable groups explained
Brazilian health guide clarifies flu symptoms, treatments, and warning signs requiring medical attention, emphasizing risks for vulnerable groups including eld…
HighMinsa confirma llegada de vacunas contra influenza H3N2 en febrero
El Minsa confirma la llegada de vacunas actualizadas contra influenza A (H3N2) en febrero, destinadas a población vulnerable. El pago ya fue realizado, garanti…
HighMom's Emetophobia Sparks Outrage After Sick Child Sleeps in Driveway
A mother with severe emetophobia made her sick toddler sleep in the driveway, sparking outrage on social media and raising questions about parental mental heal…
MediumMaddy Cusack's Family Seeks Answers as Inquest Delayed on Death Anniversary
The inquest into footballer Maddy Cusack's 2023 death remains paused while Sheffield United locates medical documents, forcing her family to wait until Decembe…
HighNoruega en vigilia: el estado de salud del rey Harald se agrava
El rey Harald de Noruega se encuentra en estado "muy grave" en el hospital, generando preocupación nacional con vigilia de ciudadanos frente al palacio y apoyo…
HighWe need collective reflection to process our pandemic-altered selves
A Boston Globe columnist argues Americans have moved forward from COVID-19 without collectively acknowledging how the pandemic fundamentally changed us, callin…
MediumEl Salvador reporta 58 casos de sarampión importados en medio de brote centroamericano
El Salvador registra 58 casos confirmados de sarampión hasta agosto, todos importados, sin muertes ni complicaciones graves. El brote rompe 30 años sin transmi…
HighAdolescentes de 16 y 17 años con VIH reciben antirretrovirales en un hospital de Huancayo
El hospital Daniel Alcides Carrión de Huancayo reportó 1 275 casos de VIH en 2021 y 798 pacientes en tratamiento antirretroviral, con preocupación por el inici…
MediumLa autoinmunidad, un nuevo factor de riesgo cardiovascular que la prevención aún no contempla
Un estudio presentado en el congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Cardiología halla que las enfermedades autoinmunes elevan entre 1,4 y 3,6 veces el riesgo cardio…
HighLongevidad: el estilo de vida pesa más hasta los 80, la genética decide llegar a los 100
El gerontólogo José Viña explica que el estilo de vida influye en llegar a los 80 y la genética en alcanzar los 100, con una gerociencia centrada en la calidad…
MediumSamsung apresenta TVs Neo QLED com Mini LED e controle remoto solar
Samsung lançou TVs Neo QLED com tecnologia Mini LED para melhor qualidade de imagem e apresentou controle remoto solar, focando em sustentabilidade e acessibil…
HighSUS expands pneumococcal protection with new 20-valent vaccine starting June
Brazil's public health system will replace its 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine with a 20-valent version starting June, doubling protection against bacterial str…
HighAnvisa aprova sotrovimabe para Covid leve e moderada em pacientes de alto risco
A Anvisa aprovou o uso emergencial do sotrovimabe, um anticorpo monoclonal para pacientes com Covid-19 leve e moderada com alto risco de progressão, com reduçã…
HighCientíficos descubren método para proteger células productoras de insulina contra diabetes tipo 1
Investigadores de la Mayo Clinic desarrollaron una técnica experimental que protege las células beta del páncreas mediante un recubrimiento de ácido siálico, o…
HighSteve Blum Voices Green Goblin in Marvel's New Fighting Game
Marvel's upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls features Steve Blum as the voice of Green Goblin, delighting Spider-Man fans ahead of the August l…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Force Major Food Companies to Rethink Business Models
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is forcing major food and beverage companies to adapt business strategies as consumers reduce snacking and o…
HighIce cream recalled across 17 states over potential metal contamination
Straus Family Creamery ice cream is being recalled across 17 states due to possible metal fragment contamination in six flavors. The FDA-coordinated recall war…
HighAnsiedade é principal causa de incapacidade em crianças brasileiras de 5 a 9 anos
Estudo abrangente revela que ansiedade é a principal causa de incapacidade entre crianças brasileiras de 5 a 9 anos, afetando mais de 15 milhões de jovens no p…
HighSome People Resist Dementia, and Their Genes May Show Researchers How
Researchers are studying rare genetic variants, including the Christchurch mutation, that appear to block dementia and Parkinson's-linked protein damage. Findi…
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