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Fiocruz aponta nível 'significativamente baixo' de covid no Brasil e queda de SRAG na maioria dos estados
A Fiocruz aponta queda de casos de SRAG na maioria dos estados e nível 'significativamente baixo' de covid-19 no Brasil, em comparação com o histórico do vírus.
MediumUvalde official identifies shooting victims, discovers classmates and friends' children
A Texas Justice of the Peace tasked with identifying 21 victims from the Uvalde school shooting discovered bodies of his former classmate and friends' children…
HighMayores de 65 años duplican uso de plataformas digitales de salud en dos años
Las inscripciones de mayores de 65 años en la aplicación de Salcobrand se duplicaron en dos años, representando ahora el 43% de nuevos usuarios. Utilizan la pl…
HighExecution survivor Christa Pike says she is in 'constant pain' after failed Tennessee lethal injection
Christa Pike, 50, says she is in constant pain after surviving a failed lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers seek an end to her solitary confinement and…
HighSeaplane makes hard landing in East River; 8 aboard, 2 injured
A Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight passengers made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River on Sunday, injuring two minimally. The FAA will investigate the i…
HighAlimentos «disfrazados de saludables»: el riesgo silencioso de los ultraprocesados en Puerto Rico
Un análisis divulgativo advierte que productos etiquetados como saludables suelen ser ultraprocesados ricos en azúcar, sodio y calorías, con impacto silencioso…
MediumLas mochilas inteligentes con pantalla LED reemplazan a la mochila tradicional en Europa
Las mochilas inteligentes con pantalla LED se imponen en Europa entre estudiantes y profesionales por su seguridad, conectividad y diseño personalizable, reemp…
MediumBlood test could identify high-risk patients with inherited heart condition
Scientists develop a blood test using NT-Pro-BNP protein levels to predict which patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy face highest risk of serious complic…
HighTabasco confirms first dengue death as outbreak spreads in Mexican state
Mexico's Tabasco state confirms its first dengue death in a rural community amid over 100 cases. Health officials warn the situation could worsen as rainy seas…
HighAnvisa libera retomada de testes da vacina Janssen contra covid-19
A Anvisa liberou a retomada dos testes da vacina contra covid-19 da Janssen-Johnson & Johnson no Brasil após suspensão por evento adverso em voluntário nos EUA…
HighHerpes-zóster causa dor intensa e deixa sequelas; vacina está disponível apenas na rede privada
Pacientes relatam sofrimento intenso causado pelo herpes-zóster, doença prevenível por vacina disponível apenas na rede privada com custo elevado, deixando mui…
HighSchool asbestos exposure linked to woman's death at 46, family claims
A woman died from mesothelioma at 46, likely exposed to asbestos at her Cardiff school decades earlier. Her family is suing the council as epidemiologists repo…
HighPeru confirms diphtheria death at Cayetano Heredia Hospital; three additional cases identified
Peru's Health Ministry confirmed a diphtheria death of a 69-year-old woman at Cayetano Heredia Hospital, following a 5-year-old's death last week. Three additi…
HighLongevity Experts Reveal Science-Based Health Habits for Aging Well
Leading longevity doctors and scientists share evidence-based daily habits for healthy aging, moving beyond wellness trends to focus on proven practices.
MediumLivestream Community Helps Identify Injured Eagle Jackie Before Her Death
Jackie, a famous bald eagle watched by millions on a Big Bear Lake livestream, disappeared in July 2026, was found injured after eagle-on-eagle combat, and die…
HighBritânica com tumor cerebral inoperável processa Pfizer por contraceptivo injetável
Britânica de 35 anos desenvolve meningioma inoperável após 15 anos usando Depo-Provera; integra ação judicial de 100 mulheres contra Pfizer após estudo apontar…
HighLa pérdida de memoria episódica reciente: la primera señal del Alzheimer
Expertos en neurología identifican que la pérdida de memoria episódica reciente es la señal más temprana del Alzheimer, manifestándose antes del diagnóstico of…
MediumMichael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic PCB legacy as cancer clusters emerge
Actor Michael Sheen investigates claims that chemical giant Monsanto dumped toxic PCBs across Wales, with residents reporting rare cancers linked to contaminat…
HighEsSalud reporta incremento de 28% en casos de COVID-19 con cerca de 2 mil nuevos contagios
EsSalud informó un aumento de 28% en casos de COVID-19 en la última semana epidemiológica, pasando de 6870 a 8802 casos, con incrementos significativos en Lima…
HighLíderes mundiales que se vacunaron antes que su población: el caso Vizcarra
El presidente peruano Martín Vizcarra se vacunó contra el COVID-19 antes que la población general, generando polémica. El artículo examina casos similares de j…
HighMédico advierte sobre posible tercera ola de COVID-19 en Perú
Dr. Elmer Huerta warns Peru could experience a third coronavirus wave following the pattern of previous waves spreading from Europe to the US to Latin America,…
MediumUDLA study reveals how brain support cells fail to recycle vitamin C in neurodegeneration
UDLA researchers discovered that oxidative damage in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's activates astrocytes and impairs vitamin C rec…
HighSão Paulo investiga segundo caso suspeito de ebola em viajante do Congo
São Paulo health authorities are investigating a second suspected Ebola case in a 31-year-old woman who traveled to North Kivu province in the Democratic Repub…
HighModernização de C-130 da FAP enfrenta atrasos críticos agravados pela pandemia
Projeto de modernização dos três aviões Hércules C-130 da Força Aérea Portuguesa apresenta atrasos críticos, agravados pela pandemia de Covid-19 e cortes suces…
HighTeens With ADHD Creating Risky Supplement 'Stacks' Alongside Prescription Stimulants
Adolescents with ADHD are combining multiple substances with prescription Adderall in unsupervised 'stacks,' raising serious health and safety concerns among m…
MediumPalmeiras resolves agent dispute, advances Barboza signing from Botafogo
Palmeiras resolves outstanding issues with Barboza's agent and advances the defender's transfer from Botafogo, with medical exams underway.
HighHomem distraído com celular é arrastado por ônibus em Belo Horizonte
Um homem foi arrastado por um ônibus em Belo Horizonte enquanto estava distraído com o celular. Ele foi socorrido e levado ao hospital pelos paramédicos.
MediumFrench mother detained after abandoning two children in Portuguese forest
Portuguese police detained a French woman suspected of abandoning two French children in a forest near Alcácer do Sal. The children were found by a baker and h…
HighDurham Region Investigates Measles Exposure After Unimmunized Child Returns From International Travel
Durham Region health officials are tracing contacts after an unimmunized child returning from international travel tested positive for measles, with exposure s…
HighAustralia launches bird flu vaccination program for 5,000+ little penguins
Australia is vaccinating over 5,000 little penguins against H5N1 avian flu to protect the endangered species from the virus devastating wildlife globally. The…
HighMorre Thais Russomano, pioneira brasileira em medicina espacial
Thais Russomano, referência mundial em medicina espacial e fundadora do primeiro Centro de Microgravidade da América Latina, faleceu aos 63 anos em Porto Alegr…
HighGut Microbe Changes May Signal Rheumatoid Arthritis Months Before Diagnosis
University of Leeds study links gut microbe instability to rheumatoid arthritis onset, appearing 10 months before diagnosis in at-risk individuals, though caus…
MediumWHO Chief Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response as Health Workers Strike
WHO chief Tedros says Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads faster than response efforts, as health workers in Ituri strike over pay and contact tracing fa…
HighEarly mammogram detects breast cancer with no symptoms, woman urges screening
A High Point woman credits a routine mammogram with detecting breast cancer early, despite having no symptoms or lumps, and now advocates for regular screening.
MediumBirth control pill users face elevated blood clot risk during flights
Health experts warn women taking daily oral contraceptives face elevated blood clot risks during long flights due to estrogen's effect on clotting factors comb…
MediumBrazil's immunization society backs temporary dengue vaccine suspension
Brazil's health authorities temporarily suspended dengue vaccination with Butantan-DV after 42 people developed dengue-like symptoms and 3 severe cases includi…
HighFlorida confirma primeros tres contagios locales de dengue en EE.UU. en 2026
Florida confirmó tres casos de dengue contraídos localmente, los primeros contagios autóctonos en territorio continental estadounidense este año, indicando cir…
HighPCOS Renamed to PMOS as Experts Broaden Focus to Metabolism in Women's Health
PCOS is being renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect that the condition extends beyond reproductive health to encompass metaboli…
HighEl dilema ético de los médicos del Memorial: ¿a quién salvar cuando todo colapsa?
Médicos del hospital Memorial en Nueva Orleans enfrentaron decisiones de vida o muerte durante cinco días tras el huracán Katrina en 2005, incluyendo el uso co…
HighEl covid dispara las urgencias: ya representa el 25,8% de infecciones respiratorias
Las infecciones respiratorias agudas se disparan en España con una tasa de 370,2 casos por 100.000 habitantes en la semana 38, impulsadas principalmente por CO…
HighInherited High Cholesterol Linked to Modestly Higher Pre-Eclampsia Risk in Observational Study
A Dutch-Norwegian observational study found pre-eclampsia in 11% of women with familial hypercholesterolemia versus 7% of matched controls, though authors stre…
MediumSUS adopts FIT test for early colorectal cancer detection in 40M Brazilians
Brazil's health ministry incorporates immunochemical fecal test (FIT) as standard screening for asymptomatic adults 50-75, potentially reaching 40 million Braz…
HighUso ocasional de cannabis não é isento de riscos cardiovasculares, alerta cardiologista
Estudo preliminar com 442 mil adultos dos EUA associou o uso de cannabis, mesmo ocasional, a maior histórico de doenças cardiovasculares, especialmente AVC. Nã…
MediumVellink: el metro chino con IA que podría revolucionar el transporte sin conductor
China presenta Vellink, un metro autónomo equipado con inteligencia artificial avanzada, tecnología de nube colaborativa y sistemas de percepción inteligente q…
MediumBrain's Local Wiring May Buffer Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
USC researchers found that white matter integrity helps protect cognitive function in older adults by compensating for gray matter loss, with implications for…
High'Meu Filho é um Musical' celebra trajetória de Paulo Gustavo do anonimato ao estrelato
Vinte anos após "Minha Mãe é uma Peça", novo musical conta a história de Paulo Gustavo desde a infância até o sucesso, criado pela mãe e irmã do comediante fal…
HighKenya-Emirates Partnership Targets Middle East Tourism Surge Through Dubai Gateway
Kenya and Emirates have partnered to boost tourism from the Middle East, targeting 50,000 annual visitors from UAE—double current levels—by leveraging Dubai's…
HighInside Ireland's first €2,000 longevity retreat: science meets aesthetics
A journalist attends Ireland's first medically-led longevity retreat costing €2,000, undergoing extensive health testing and trying cutting-edge wellness techn…
HighPotato Protein Could Give Gluten-Free Plant-Based Meat Its Structure, but Bitterness Remains a Hurdle
Scientists at Greenwich and Heriot-Watt found potato protein paired with fava beans can build meat-like structure without gluten, though its bitter taste remai…
MediumControlar varios factores de riesgo, no solo la glucosa, reduce hasta 53 % los eventos cardiovasculares en diabetes tipo 2
Un enfoque que controla varios factores de riesgo, no solo la glucosa, podría reducir hasta 53 % los eventos cardiovasculares graves en personas con diabetes t…
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