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Decade-long trial confirms hydroxyurea safely treats sickle cell in Africa
A 10-year trial across four African countries found hydroxyurea safely treats sickle cell anemia in children without increasing infection risk, challenging pre…
HighExperts separate fact from panic in hantavirus cruise outbreak
Spanish health experts analyze the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius, debunking pandemic fears, conspiracy theories about pharmaceutical vaccines,…
HighESCAPE-MeVO Trial Finds Clot Retrieval Does Not Improve Outcomes for Medium-Vessel Stroke
The ESCAPE-MeVO trial found endovascular thrombectomy did not improve outcomes for ischemic stroke patients with blockages in medium-sized brain vessels compar…
HighCMO: No causal link between aged care death and Pfizer vaccine
Australia's Chief Medical Officer says there is no apparent causal link between an 82-year-old Queensland aged care resident's death and her COVID-19 vaccinati…
HighHantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Kills Three, Spreads Across Continents
A rare hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius killed three passengers and spread across multiple continents in five weeks, prompting international healt…
HighMIT Startup Maps Brain Activity During Sleep to Revolutionize Neurological Diagnosis
Beacon Biosignals uses at-home EEG headbands to monitor brain activity during sleep, enabling early detection of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Pa…
HighH-ISDN fails to show broad benefit in heart failure trial despite prior success
H-HeFT trial found hydralazine with isosorbide dinitrate provided no significant mortality or heart failure event reduction in broader heart failure population…
HighDonanemab shows promise in slowing early-stage Alzheimer's in clinical trials
Donanemab, an experimental Alzheimer's treatment by Eli Lilly, demonstrated significant results in clinical trials, slowing disease progression by over 20% in…
HighKerala's persistent mumps outbreak reignites push for MMR vaccine in national immunization program
A prolonged mumps outbreak in Kerala since late 2023 has intensified calls to add the MMR vaccine to India's Universal Immunisation Programme, with studies doc…
HighWHO alerts on deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India amid regional spread fears
The WHO has issued an alert regarding a Nipah virus outbreak in southern India, warning of potential regional spread across Asia. The highly lethal pathogen, w…
HighRed Cross Mourns Three Volunteers Dead From Ebola in Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died after contracting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in DRC while handling bodies during humanitarian work. The WHO declared it an…
HighMartin Short breaks silence on daughter's suicide, calls for mental health destigmatization
Actor Martin Short publicly discusses his daughter Katherine's death by suicide in February, comparing mental illness to terminal disease and advocating for de…
HighExperts call for sex-aware sepsis treatment protocols to address dosing disparities
Medical experts warn that standardized sepsis antibiotic dosing ignores sex-related physiological differences and gender inequities, leading to overexposure in…
HighDementia Now Causes More Than 1 in 10 Deaths in Australia, ABS Data Show
Dementia caused just over 10 per cent of Australian deaths in 2025, a first, according to ABS data. Overall mortality fell, but drug-induced deaths rose to 2,0…
HighOncologist Highlights Patient-Centered Concerns in Adjuvant Pembrolizumab Study
Oncologists discuss a new study on adjuvant pembrolizumab in renal cell carcinoma, emphasizing the importance of measuring patient-reported toxicity and qualit…
HighCruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Reaches 8 Cases; WHO Assures This Is Not COVID-19
A cruise ship outbreak of Andes hantavirus has confirmed 5 cases with 8 total linked, resulting in 3 deaths. WHO officials emphasize this is not another pandem…
HighNew York declares first U.S. measles disaster emergency as cases surge
New York Governor Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency over measles outbreak, the first U.S. state declaration since cases surged in 2025, with 108 c…
HighDementia's $818B Price Tag Dwarfs Cancer and Heart Disease Combined
Dementia is projected to cost the US $818 billion in 2026, surpassing cancer and heart disease combined, with unpaid caregiving driving the majority of expense…
HighCongo's Ebola Death Toll Climbs to 930, Including Dozens of Health Workers
Congo's health ministry reports at least 930 Ebola deaths, including at least 36 health workers, as an outbreak with no approved vaccine or treatment accelerat…
HighMulti-sector alliance launches breast cancer awareness campaign emphasizing early detection in Thailand
A multi-sector alliance in Thailand launched an initiative to promote breast cancer screening and early detection, emphasizing that the disease is highly curab…
HighDissolving microneedles could enhance photodynamic therapy for skin cancer
Researchers developed dissolving microneedles that improve light delivery in photodynamic therapy, addressing a key limitation where drugs and light must reach…
HighHippocampal damage links memory loss to apathy in autoimmune encephalitis
Research reveals that hippocampal damage in autoimmune limbic encephalitis patients causes both memory impairment and apathy through weakened brain connectivit…
HighWeakened Public Health Powers Raise Outbreak Risks as Jurisdictions Limit Authority
Several jurisdictions have reduced public health authority powers in response to pandemic-era criticism, potentially compromising outbreak response capabilitie…
MediumAndes hantavirus confirmed in Atlantic cruise ship outbreak that killed three
WHO collaborating center confirms Andes hantavirus strain caused three deaths aboard MV Hondius cruise ship, marking rare human-to-human transmission case.
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak hits record weekly death toll as vaccine arrives
Eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak recorded over 300 deaths in a single week, marking one of the highest tolls yet. Experts warn the situation is worsening as case…
HighInexpensive Digoxin Shows Promise in Heart Failure Treatment
Digoxin, a 10-cent cardiac glycoside, may reduce mortality and heart failure risk in symptomatic rheumatic heart disease, potentially transforming treatment ac…
MediumFalse positive derails cyclospora outbreak investigation as source remains unknown
FDA lab testing revealed a false positive for cyclospora parasite in iceberg lettuce, leaving the exact source of a multi-state outbreak affecting thousands st…
HighWHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
The WHO declared monkeypox a global public health emergency of international concern, with 16,000 confirmed cases across 60 countries and five deaths reported…
HighAir pollution linked to 13% higher risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
A major US study links fine particulate air pollution to increased hospital admissions for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, with risks persisting below cu…
HighStudy identifies 29 new genetic variants linked to acne
Researchers identified 29 new genetic variants influencing acne in the largest study of its kind, analyzing data from over 20,000 affected individuals. The fin…
HighEarly breast cancer patients face low second cancer risk, study finds
Large-scale English study shows women with early breast cancer have only 2-3% greater risk of developing a second cancer compared to general population, provid…
HighFemTech boom reshapes women's health care, expanding beyond reproductive care
FemTech has evolved from menstrual tracking apps into a multi-billion dollar industry addressing gender disparities in women's healthcare, expanding beyond rep…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak spreads rapidly despite experience, alarming global health officials
A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has alarmed health experts due to late detection and cross-border cases, prompting WHO to declare it a public he…
HighBrazil rules out two suspected Ebola cases as patients test negative
Two suspected Ebola cases in Brazil have been cleared after testing negative. The patients had recently traveled from DR Congo and Uganda, where an active outb…
HighFact Check: Plague Lab Claims in Russia Lack Evidence
A Russian lab worker's death from pneumonia sparked viral social media claims about a plague leak and mass infections. Fact-checkers found no evidence supporti…
HighHigh-dose vitamin D linked to 13% cognitive improvement in early dementia
High-dose vitamin D supplementation may improve cognitive function by 13% in individuals at risk of dementia, according to recent research highlighting a poten…
MediumSeven-year-old regains sight after Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, sparks awareness push
Seven-year-old Amri Abrahams was diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt B-cell lymphoma after initial misdiagnosis of tooth extraction swelling. He regained sight in h…
HighSouth Africa's HPV vaccination gap: Why boys need protection too
South Africa vaccinates girls against HPV but excludes boys, missing opportunities to prevent cancers and diseases affecting men. Experts argue gender-neutral…
HighNigeria Probes Two Suspected Ebola Cases in Northeast as DRC Outbreak Tops 10,000 Infections
Nigeria is investigating two suspected Ebola cases in its northeast, both isolated while contact tracing and lab testing proceed. Officials say confirmation de…
HighRetatrutide Reduces Sleep Apnea Severity in Two Late-Stage Trials, Adding to Incretin Drug Evidence
Two late-stage trials show the triple-action weekly weight-loss drug retatrutide reduces obstructive sleep apnea severity, with benefits seen in patients with…
MediumPAHO Warns Brazil, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Peru Face Very High Polio Risk as Vaccination Falls
PAHO says Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Peru face very high polio reintroduction risk as regional vaccine coverage falls to about 79%, its lowest s…
MediumFruit and Vegetable Intake Linked to Fewer Hospitalizations in Kidney Disease Patients, U.S. Study Finds
A 10-year U.S. study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to fewer hospitalizations among kidney disease patients, prompting debate over dietary treatment a…
LowMel Gibson's Cancer Claims Spark Ivermectin Prescriptions Surge Despite Lack of Clinical Evidence
Ivermectin prescriptions for cancer treatment more than doubled in the US after actor Mel Gibson claimed it cured advanced cancer, despite no clinical evidence…
HighNew York declares measles emergency as US faces worst outbreak in 30 years
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on October 5 to accelerate response to rising measles cases, as the US faces its worst outbreak in…
HighAndes Hantavirus Outbreak Confirmed on Cruise Ship Off Cape Verde
South African health officials detected Andes hantavirus on a cruise ship off Cape Verde, resulting in three confirmed fatalities. The virus spreads via rodent…
MediumMedical Groups Step In With Vaccine Guidance as Federal Leadership Falters
Leading medical organizations are issuing independent vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV as federal guidance remains absent, filling a critical…
HighBiotin Supplements May Skew Cancer Monitoring Tests, Oncologists Warn
Oncologists warn that biotin supplements, commonly used by cancer patients for hair loss, can interfere with critical lab tests and potentially mask cancer rec…
HighAAVantgarde Reports Positive Clinical Data for Retinal Disease Therapies at EURetina 2026
AAVantgarde Bio presented encouraging clinical data from its LUCE-1 trial for Usher syndrome type 1B gene therapy and preclinical data supporting Stargardt dis…
HighBirthkeeper Accused of 'Grooming' Pregnant Women to Shun Hospitals May Face Perjury Referral
A Victorian coroner heard that birthkeeper Emily Lal allegedly groomed pregnant clients to avoid hospitals, and may be referred to prosecutors for perjury afte…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak kills 2,500 as violence hampers response
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic has killed over 2,500 people across an area larger than France, with health workers facing attacks from fearful l…
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