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Descubren cómo el cáncer desactiva la inmunoterapia mediante las mitocondrias
Investigadores del Instituto Salk identificaron cómo los interferones prolongados alteran las mitocondrias tumorales, permitiendo que el cáncer desactive defen…
HighMissing Everest guide found alive after 6 days at 7,500m altitude
A Nepali mountain guide missing for six days on Mount Everest was found crawling toward base camp with severe frostbite injuries. He was rescued by a waste man…
HighAdvanced microscope offers hope for understanding incurable bowel diseases
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using a cutting-edge microscope called 'Curie' that operates at 10 times conventional resolution to understa…
HighSwami Ramdev's Winter Wellness: Yogasanas for Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control
Swami Ramdev recommends specific yogasanas and pranayamas to control high blood pressure and cholesterol, particularly during winter when cardiovascular risks…
MediumNearly a Third of U.S. Adults Admit Exaggerating Symptoms to Get Antibiotics, Survey Finds
A survey reported across several outlets finds roughly a quarter to 30% of U.S. adults have lied or exaggerated symptoms to obtain antibiotic prescriptions, in…
Medium'Godzilla vs. Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dies in Maryland car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, 18-year-old star of 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' died following a car crash in Maryland. Her father confirmed the death, noting her heart stopped en rou…
HighArtist transforms 52 years of insulin vials into powerful resilience installation
Ron Koole, a 68-year-old diabetic artist, created an installation artwork using over 1,150 empty insulin vials collected across five decades, symbolizing survi…
HighValença launches free 'Living with Heart' community health initiative
Valença municipality hosts free 'Living with Heart' community health event on May 22 at Municipal Garden, open to all residents for cardiovascular awareness an…
MediumEli Lilly surpreende com resultados enquanto Novo Nordisk projeta queda de vendas
Eli Lilly divulga resultados trimestrais acima das projeções com crescimento de 43% em receita, enquanto Novo Nordisk projeta queda de 5% a 13% em vendas para…
HighRonald LaPread, Commodores Co-Founder and Legendary Bassist, Dead at 75
Ronald LaPread, legendary bassist and co-founder of The Commodores, has died at 75 following a sudden medical event in Auckland, New Zealand, where he had live…
HighU.S. Deploys Reaper Drones to Colombia and Ecuador in Cartel Crackdown
The U.S. has repositioned MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador to target drug cartels, marking an escalation in counter-narcotics operations…
HighBlood test may identify Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms emerge
A study published in The Lancet found that a simple blood test can identify Alzheimer's biomarkers in middle-aged adults years before symptom onset, though res…
HighGerena entra en alerta por detección del virus del Nilo occidental en mosquitos
La Consejería de Salud declara a Gerena como área en alerta tras detectar el virus del Nilo occidental en mosquitos Culex. Se mantiene vigilancia intensificada…
HighMicrobiota alterada persiste años después de extirpar pólipo, elevando riesgo de cáncer
Harvard researchers find that intestinal microbiota alterations persist over a decade after polyp removal and may increase colorectal cancer risk, with lifesty…
HighTick-borne illness leaves man paralyzed; diagnosis comes after weeks of testing
A patient experienced paralysis and speech loss weeks after a tick bite, requiring extensive testing before receiving a diagnosis of a tick-borne illness.
MediumBrasileira mata filha de 4 anos e se suicida após perder guarda nos EUA
Brasileira de 35 anos é suspeita de matar a filha de 4 anos e depois atirar em si mesma em Houston, Texas, horas após perder disputa judicial pela guarda da cr…
HighNirsevimab: el nuevo medicamento preventivo que se administrará a todos los bebés menores de seis meses
España ampliará la administración del nirsevimab, un anticuerpo monoclonal preventivo, a todos los bebés menores de seis meses para protegerlos del virus respi…
HighICE Agent Shoots Man in Austin; Victim Claims Vehicle Was Struck Before Gunfire
An ICE agent shot a man in Austin, Texas, who says his car was struck twice before being shot. The incident has raised questions about immigration enforcement…
HighMinsa advierte sobre riesgos vocales en docentes y recomienda técnicas de protección
Peru's Health Ministry releases guidance for teachers to prevent voice disorders through proper vocal hygiene, rest intervals, and addressing underlying health…
HighLeón XIV cierra su primera jornada en Turquía con llamado al diálogo y visita a Erdogan
El papa León XIV inicia su primer viaje internacional a Turquía y Líbano, pidiendo diálogo ante el futuro de la humanidad. Visita el mausoleo de Atatürk y se r…
MediumArrestan a adolescente de 15 años por tiroteo que dejó tres muertos en Seattle
Autoridades estadounidenses arrestaron a un menor de 15 años tras tiroteo en Seattle que dejó tres muertos y cuatro heridos durante festival de comida. Policía…
HighFlu surges in Colorado as COVID remains a concern, state data shows
Colorado is experiencing increased flu activity while COVID-19 continues to circulate, according to state health data tracking respiratory illness trends.
MediumFilha de Benedito Ruy Barbosa relata morte serena do dramaturgo aos 95 anos
Edmara Barbosa, filha do renomado dramaturgo Benedito Ruy Barbosa, relatou que o autor morreu aos 95 anos de forma tranquila, cercado pela família, deixando um…
HighSalvador expande vacinação contra gripe para toda população a partir de segunda
Salvador's health department opens flu vaccination to all residents aged 6+ months starting Monday, citing increased respiratory virus circulation and low cove…
HighMorreu Francisco Guterres 'Lu-Olo', ex-Presidente de Timor-Leste
Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo, ex-Presidente de Timor-Leste (2017-2022) e líder histórico da Fretilin, faleceu em Kuala Lumpur após tratamento médico intensivo.
HighBanaba tree offers dual promise for Pakistan's diabetes and environmental crises
Pakistan explores banaba tree cultivation as a dual-purpose solution addressing diabetes management and environmental degradation through traditional medicine…
MediumCDC Warns Drug-Resistant Germs Are Rising Threat, Killing 50,000 Americans a Year
The CDC warns that drug-resistant germs are a growing threat in the US, with superbugs linked to about 50,000 deaths per year, according to aggregated coverage…
MediumWHO convenes emergency meeting on experimental Ebola vaccines as Congo outbreak spreads rapidly
The WHO held an emergency meeting to discuss using experimental vaccines against a new Ebola outbreak in Congo, the 17th in the country. Director-General Tedro…
HighMicroscopic cilia win Nikon's Small World competition
Nikon's Small World In Motion competition highlights winning microscopic videos, including cilia structures in a child with rare genetic disease and various mi…
HighMSF evacuates Haiti hospital as armed gang violence intensifies in Port-au-Prince
Médicos Sin Fronteras evacuated its hospital in Cité Soleil, Port-au-Prince, after intense armed clashes forced suspension of operations. The facility treated…
HighArma travada salvou médico em ataque na Barra; dois suspeitos identificados
Médico Daniel Proença, 32, sobreviveu a ataque a tiros na Barra da Tijuca após arma do atirador travar. Dois suspeitos foram identificados mortos; investigação…
HighFiji declares HIV emergency as infections surge amid public health crisis
Fiji has declared HIV a national emergency as infections surge dramatically, with cases increasing 12-fold according to some reports and 27% year-over-year acc…
MediumÉpidémie d'Ebola en RDC : plus de 4 000 morts, la situation devient incontrôlable
L'épidémie d'Ebola en République Démocratique du Congo a dépassé les 4 000 morts et s'aggrave au Nord-Kivu, avec des organisations humanitaires comme MSF alert…
HighCSIF denuncia precariedad extrema de pinches de cocina en Hospital San Pedro
El sindicato CSIF denuncia condiciones laborales deplorables para los pinches de cocina del Hospital San Pedro de Logroño, incluyendo sobrecarga de trabajo, ma…
HighThree men die in west London pavilion fire
Three men died after a fire destroyed a pavilion in White City, west London on Saturday evening. Around 100 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was brou…
HighDoctor Arriagada confirma romance con Kika Silva en redes sociales
Dr. Cristián Arriagada publicly confirmed his relationship with communicator and influencer Kika Silva through an Instagram post, ending weeks of speculation a…
HighLipoedema: The Overlooked Chronic Condition Affecting Millions of Women
Lipoedema, a little-known chronic condition causing abnormal fat buildup primarily in women's legs, affects up to one in ten women worldwide but remains widely…
HighHomem morre após confronto com PM no bairro de Valéria, em Salvador
Um homem morreu após ser baleado durante confronto entre policiais militares e homens armados no bairro de Valéria, em Salvador. A vítima foi socorrida, mas nã…
HighMalaria Deaths at Frankfurt Airport Linked to Mosquito on Incoming Plane
Two airport workers in Germany died from malaria, likely contracted from a mosquito that arrived on an aircraft at Frankfurt airport, prompting health official…
HighThe Sleeping Sickness Mystery: A Century-Old Epidemic That Still Baffles Science
A century after thousands mysteriously fell into prolonged sleep during the encephalitis lethargica pandemic, the cause remains unexplained despite ongoing sci…
MediumDaily Brain Health Habits: What Americans Need to Know About Alzheimer's Prevention
Multiple news outlets report on actionable daily habits Americans can adopt to support brain health, amid growing concern about Alzheimer's and cognitive impai…
MediumOhio daycare worker sentenced to 8-12 years for abusing multiple toddlers
Ohio daycare worker Katelyn Ann Strohacker was sentenced to 8-12 years in prison after being convicted on 31 counts including kidnapping and child endangerment…
HighHomem morre após sofrer queimaduras ao usar álcool para cozinhar
Stive Daves Alves dos Santos, 33 anos, morreu em UTI após sofrer queimaduras em 50% do corpo ao tentar cozinhar com álcool por falta de recursos para comprar g…
HighFiocruz detecta retorno de alta em casos de SRAG no Rio após cinco meses de queda
Após cinco meses, Fiocruz detecta tendência de alta em casos de síndrome respiratória aguda grave no Rio de Janeiro, com o estado apresentando a maior aceleraç…
HighDermatologists Link Skin Changes to Heart Disease Risk
Dermatologists identify specific skin manifestations that may signal underlying heart problems, with one key sign emerging as the primary warning indicator for…
MediumMalaysia Strengthens Hantavirus Monitoring After Cruise Ship Cluster
Malaysia's Ministry of Health is intensifying hantavirus surveillance and preparedness measures following a suspected cluster on cruise ship MV Hondius with 8…
HighRob Base, MC Behind Hip-Hop Classic 'It Takes Two,' Dies at 59
Rob Base, the MC behind the 1988 dancefloor classic 'It Takes Two,' has died at 59 after a private battle with cancer. The New York native's influential track…
High'Virose da mosca': Sousa registra alta de casos em UPA e hospital com sintomas gastrointestinais
A UPA e Hospital Regional de Sousa, na Paraíba, registram aumento significativo de atendimentos por virose da mosca, com pacientes apresentando diarreia, vômit…
HighIncontinencia urinaria: el drama silencioso que afecta al 62% de mujeres chilenas sobre 30 años
La incontinencia urinaria es un problema silencioso que afecta mayoritariamente a mujeres en Chile, causando impacto psicológico y social significativo. Expert…
MediumCromo: o mineral que pode ajudar a controlar a vontade de doces
O cromo é um mineral que auxilia na regulação dos níveis de glicose no sangue, prevenindo picos de insulina e reduzindo a vontade por doces, podendo ser obtido…
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