Health & Medicine
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Marcelo Gasparini, do Clube da Viola, morre aos 54 anos após luta contra leucemia
Marcelo Gasparini, cantor sertanejo e integrante da dupla Maurício & Marcelo, faleceu aos 54 anos após seis meses de luta contra leucemia mieloide aguda. O art…
HighThree drinks may help manage fatty liver, expert suggests
A gastroenterologist recommends coffee, green tea, and beetroot juice as beverages that may help reduce fatty liver disease through improved metabolism and red…
MediumLa pavimentación de carreteras en Sudamérica dispara casos de dengue un 403%
Un estudio vincula la pavimentación de la carretera interoceánica en Madre de Dios, Perú, con un aumento del 403% en casos de dengue, sugiriendo que la infraes…
HighSix healthier ice cream picks for guilt-free summer treats, according to dietitian
A registered dietitian recommends six healthier ice cream options for calorie-conscious consumers, including gelato, low-calorie brands, and fruit-based altern…
HighMapfre lanza seguro sin límite de edad para adultos mayores con enfermedades preexistentes
Mapfre Perú presenta Salud Total, un seguro de salud diseñado para adultos mayores y personas con enfermedades preexistentes, sin límites de edad ni exclusione…
MediumVenezuela canoniza sus primeros santos en medio de tensiones políticas y llamados por reconciliación
Venezuela celebra este domingo la canonización histórica de José Gregorio Hernández y la madre Carmen Rendiles, evento que coincide con tensiones diplomáticas…
HighNicotine's Cognitive Appeal: Why Biohackers and Pundits Are Reconsidering the Drug
Biohackers and conservative figures are increasingly using nicotine for cognitive enhancement, citing potential mental performance benefits despite health risk…
MediumPuno reporta 480 casos de sarampión con epicentro en San Román
Puno registra 480 casos confirmados de sarampión con epicentro en San Román. La cobertura de vacunación apenas alcanza 52%, dejando vulnerable a menores de 5 a…
HighMan critical after shark attack on Great Barrier Reef
A 59-year-old spearfisher is in critical condition after being attacked by a shark at Britomart Reef near Townsville. He was airlifted to hospital following th…
HighWhy Sleep Gets Harder as We Age, and What Recent Studies Reveal About Rest and Biological Aging
A cluster of coverage examines why people struggle to sleep in later in life and how sleep length relates to biological ageing and brain resilience. Sources ar…
LowVirginia Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccination as Season Begins
Virginia Department of Health recommends annual flu vaccination as flu season begins, citing record hospitalizations and pediatric deaths from last year's seas…
HighNeurologista alerta: saiba quando dor de cabeça é emergência médica
Especialista explica diferenças entre cefaleia comum e emergências médicas, alertando para sinais de alarme que exigem atendimento imediato e riscos da automed…
HighCabo Verde halves active COVID cases in week with zero deaths
Cape Verde reports 225 active COVID-19 cases, down 50% in one week with zero deaths. The country shows declining transmission rates and strong vaccination cove…
HighMedir la presión una vez al año puede prevenir infartos y ACV, advierten especialistas
Una rutina anual de medición de presión arterial puede prevenir infartos y ACV, según especialistas que impulsan una jornada gratuita en Palermo por el Mes de…
MediumParaíba registra aumento de 95% em casos de síndrome respiratória aguda grave
Paraíba apresenta aumento superior a 95% em casos de síndrome respiratória aguda grave nas últimas três semanas, segundo boletim da Fiocruz. Rinovírus e Covid-…
HighLa microbiota invisible: cómo bacterias deciden si un mosquito te contagia dengue o zika
Un estudio revela que las bacterias en la piel humana y el intestino de mosquitos actúan como reguladores clave en la transmisión de dengue, zika y malaria, ab…
HighWHO Struggles to Contain Ebola Surge as Vaccine-Resistant Strain Spreads Across Africa
WHO declares Ebola emergency in Central Africa as Bundibugyo variant spreads across DRC and Uganda with 220 suspected deaths and no approved vaccine available.
HighDoctors Begin Prescribing GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs to Some Children
A Baton Rouge physician says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are now prescribed to some children whose lifestyle changes have failed, though cost remains a major barri…
MediumWHO Anticipates 'Limited' Hantavirus Outbreak as Cases Spread Beyond Cruise Ship
The WHO expects a limited hantavirus outbreak following eight confirmed cases aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with evidence suggesting transmission doesn't…
MediumFiebre y dificultad respiratoria: cómo diferenciar hantavirus de gripe
El hantavirus y la gripe comparten síntomas iniciales similares, pero se distinguen por su origen de exposición y evolución: la gripe mejora gradualmente mient…
HighMagreza do 'Faraó dos Bitcoins' na cadeia intriga: Ozempic ou má alimentação?
Fundador de plataforma de criptomoedas apresenta emagrecimento notável durante encarceramento, gerando especulações sobre causas entre medicamentos e condições…
MediumPortugal at Critical Juncture: Lockdown Now or Face Prolonged Crisis
Portugal faces its worst health crisis in decades as COVID-19 cases reach critical levels. Editorial argues strict lockdown is essential to prevent healthcare…
HighAl menos seis muertos y nueve heridos en tiroteo en supermercado de Kiev
Un atacante de nacionalidad rusa abrió fuego indiscriminadamente en Kiev, matando a seis personas e hiriendo a nueve más antes de ser abatido por la Policía tr…
HighHomem é baleado nas costas e sofre fratura exposta em tentativa de homicídio em Paripueira
Um homem de 25 anos foi baleado nas costas e sofreu fratura exposta em tentativa de homicídio em Paripueira, litoral norte de Alagoas. A vítima foi encaminhada…
HighBrazil bans PMMA for cosmetic procedures after deaths from gluteal fillers
Brazil's Federal Council of Medicine prohibits PMMA use for aesthetic procedures nationwide following deaths from gluteal augmentation. The ban takes effect Tu…
HighBrigadas vacunarán casa por casa a mayores de 21 años en siete distritos de Lima Sur
El Minsa desplegará brigadas de vacunación domiciliaria contra COVID-19 para mayores de 21 años en siete distritos de Lima Sur del 12 al 14 de octubre mediante…
HighEsSalud Warns Silent Hypertension Poses Major Risk to Heart, Brain and Kidneys
An EsSalud nephrologist warns that silent hypertension remains a leading cause of cardiovascular, cerebral, and renal complications in Peru, often undetected i…
MediumEl café: descubre sus múltiples beneficios para la salud
El café ofrece múltiples beneficios para la salud, desde la prevención de diabetes y cáncer hasta la protección cardiovascular y visual, según diversos estudio…
MediumSánchez monopoliza el cierre de campaña andaluz presumiendo de sus 3.000 días de gobierno
Pedro Sánchez protagoniza el cierre de campaña de María Jesús Montero en Andalucía, enfatizando sus casi 3.000 días de gobierno y logros nacionales e internaci…
HighNo es mal carácter, es miedo: lo que esconden los ladridos de los perros pequeños
Expertas en etología y comportamiento animal advierten que el ladrido y la agresividad de los perros pequeños suelen ser señales de miedo que se normalizan o s…
MediumMinsa: AstraZeneca descarta negociaciones con sector privado y rechaza intermediarios
El Ministerio de Salud confirmó que AstraZeneca solo negocia con gobiernos y rechazó autorizar intermediarios privados para vender vacunas, tras recibir una of…
HighCoutinho é preparado para volta com Athletico, não enfrenta Vitória
Philippe Coutinho retornou aos treinamentos após covid-19 e lesão na coxa, mas não deve enfrentar o Vitória neste domingo. Sua volta é preparada para o jogo de…
HighDiesel Price Surge Threatens Businesses as Economic Pressures Mount
Record-high diesel prices are straining agricultural and transportation businesses across the US, with farmers and truckers reporting severe cost pressures thr…
MediumHealthcare affordability crisis deepens: Less than half of Americans can afford quality care
Only 49% of Americans can afford quality healthcare and medical expenses, down from 61% in 2022, with affordability concerns rising even among higher-income ho…
HighSurgeon Jeremy London names four foods he claims 'actively poison' our bodies
Dr. Jeremy London, a surgeon popular on social media, identifies fast food, sugary drinks, dairy products, and alcohol as foods that actively harm health, clai…
MediumCancer-Stricken Ben Sasse Warns of Global Birth Rate Collapse: 'We've Stopped Making Babies'
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, warns on '60 Minutes' that wealthy societies have stopped having babies, blaming smartphones and shi…
MediumWinter Operation launches with 1,000+ health services on first day
Grupo Hospitalar Conceição opened 12 health units on Saturday for Operation Winter 2026, providing over 1,000 services including vaccinations, consultations, a…
HighWHO Confirms Eight Hantavirus Cases From Ship Outbreak
WHO confirms eight cases of hantavirus from a cruise ship outbreak, with over 40 people under monitoring in the US and passengers arriving in Australia, raisin…
HighCaída de cabello en mujeres: causas médicas y soluciones personalizadas
La caída de cabello en mujeres y adolescentes es un problema de salud creciente causado por estrés, cambios hormonales y presión estética que requiere diagnóst…
HighEl cáncer no mata a todos por igual: inequidad y acceso en Chile
El Observatorio del Cáncer documenta brechas críticas en equidad oncológica: solo 30% de pacientes Fonasa accede a reconstrucción mamaria versus 90% en Isapres…
HighClark's turnover epidemic threatens to define her otherwise historic WNBA legacy
Caitlin Clark's league-leading 5.2 turnovers per game threaten to define her otherwise historic WNBA career, despite her record-breaking assists and scoring pr…
HighSindicatos médicos escalan conflicto y convocan huelga indefinida tras el verano
Los sindicatos médicos convocan huelga indefinida tras el verano en protesta por el Estatuto Marco, mientras el Ministerio de Sanidad acusa a los médicos de fa…
HighEndocrine disruptors linked to declining fertility in men and women globally
Environmental chemicals called endocrine disruptors are reducing fertility in both men and women by interfering with hormone function. Sperm counts have declin…
MediumInmunoterapia contra el cáncer: remisiones sin cirugía y terapias más precisas abren una nueva etapa
La inmunoterapia avanza hacia tratamientos más precisos y menos invasivos, con remisiones sin cirugía en pacientes con perfiles genéticos específicos, aunque s…
MediumMinimally invasive therapy offers new hope for men with enlarged prostate
A 69-year-old Kenyan man finds relief from enlarged prostate symptoms through Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy, a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surger…
HighProlonged Sitting Silently Raises Heart Disease Risk, Cardiologists Warn
Cardiologists warn that sitting more than 10.6 hours daily increases heart failure risk by 40% and cardiovascular mortality by 60%, even among those who exerci…
HighEE.UU. supera los 12 millones de casos de Covid-19 en pleno repunte de contagios
Estados Unidos alcanzó los 12 millones de casos confirmados de coronavirus con 255.588 fallecidos, mientras se autoriza el medicamento Regeneron para tratamien…
HighExpertos argentinos advierten sobre protección insuficiente contra el virus sincicial en bebés
Especialistas argentinos alertan que 167.000 lactantes menores de un año podrían carecer de protección contra el VSR durante la temporada invernal, a pesar de…
HighRepública Dominicana confirma dos casos de viruela símica en destacamento policial de San Cristóbal
El Ministerio de Salud Pública de República Dominicana confirmó dos casos de mpox en un destacamento policial de San Cristóbal, con nueve casos totales bajo in…
HighFact-check: Declarações de Élcio Franco na CPI da Covid têm múltiplas inverdades
Equipe de fact-checking analisa depoimento do ex-secretário-executivo do Ministério da Saúde Élcio Franco na CPI da Covid, identificando declarações falsas sob…
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