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Malaria and Dengue Persist in Mumbai as Doctors Call for Community-Level Action Over Individual Precautions
Doctors in Mumbai report that malaria and dengue cases are straining hospitals, with over 20% of beds at one hospital group occupied by patients. Officials say…
MediumEMA Updates AstraZeneca Vaccine Label With New Symptom Warnings
European Medicines Agency confirms AstraZeneca vaccine safety while updating product information with new symptom warnings, including rare blood clotting cases…
HighInsulin Need in Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Failure—It's Disease Progression
Type 2 Diabetes management varies individually based on pancreatic function decline, genetics, and disease duration. Needing insulin represents disease progres…
HighSevere Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism Presents With Rare Dual Manifestations of Ichthyosis and Rhabdomyolysis
A 31-year-old man with severe autoimmune hypothyroidism presented with acquired ichthyosis and rhabdomyolysis, unusual manifestations that resolved with levoth…
HighOxford Scientists Rush Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine to Trials as Congo Outbreak Worsens
Oxford researchers are rapidly developing the first vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain amid a worsening outbreak in Congo with 750 suspected cases an…
HighCalifornia Tuberculosis Cases Hit 12-Year High Amid Nationwide Outbreak Surge
California is experiencing a 12-year high in tuberculosis cases, with 50 large TB outbreaks identified across 23 U.S. states between 2017-2023, signaling a res…
HighExperimental drug CS18 shows promise in overcoming cancer's resistance to treatment
Researchers developed CS18, an experimental drug that disables cancer's defense mechanisms and restores sensitivity to existing therapies in resistant tumors a…
HighSA braces for bird flu as zoo closes aviaries, experts warn against exotic parrot imports
South Australia is implementing precautions against H5 bird flu following detections in wild birds, while conservation groups oppose federal plans to lift a 30…
HighQueen's University secures $12.7M in competitive CIHR health research grants
Thirteen research teams at Queen's University secured $12.7 million from Canada's largest health research funder to advance cancer, heart disease, and other cr…
HighYoung adults face rising colon cancer risk; dietary changes offer prevention path
Colorectal cancer rates are rising sharply among adults under 50, with obesity, alcohol, and processed foods identified as major preventable risk factors. Diet…
MediumWHO declares mpox global health emergency as African outbreak surpasses 2022 death toll
The WHO declared mpox a global health emergency for the second time in three years as the virus spreads rapidly across African nations, with the Democratic Rep…
HighEbola Spreads to Congo's Seventh Province as Bundibugyo Outbreak Reaches the West
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached Sud-Ubangi, the first western province affected, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported so far.
HighFive Thalassaemia Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion in Jharkhand
Five children with thalassaemia in Jharkhand tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions at a government hospital, with families alleging contaminated blo…
HighBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, 40, was taken to hospital after collapsing while watching the club's reserve team train. Reports say he is in stable con…
HighSixth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak as cases decline
A sixth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak affecting Harlem, with 111 confirmed cases linked to contaminated cooling towers at city buildings…
HighSugar and Cancer Risk: New Research Complicates the 'Sugar Feeds Cancer' Narrative
Medical researchers clarify the nuanced relationship between sugar consumption and cancer risk, challenging the oversimplified 'sugar feeds cancer' narrative w…
MediumAustralia updates prostate cancer testing guidelines with evidence-based risk approach
Australia has released updated national clinical guidelines for prostate cancer early detection, replacing decade-old standards with evidence-based recommendat…
HighVirus hijacks cell death pathways differently across tissues to optimize spread
Researchers discovered that lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) employs distinct cell death mechanisms in different tissues: triggering apoptosis in kidney cells v…
HighHealth Workers Strike at Congo Ebola Center as Confirmed Cases Approach 3,000
Health workers at Bunia's Elikya Ebola Treatment Center struck over unpaid bonuses as Congo's confirmed cases reached 2,973, with 1,309 deaths.
HighAustralian expert: China's chikungunya outbreak poses low risk to Australia
A mosquito-borne chikungunya virus outbreak in southern China has spread to Taiwan, but Australian infectious disease expert Nick Coatsworth says the risk to A…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak reaches 5,515 cases with nearly 48% fatality rate
The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak has infected 5,515 people with a 48% case fatality rate. Pope Leo and WHO officials call for scaled-up international respons…
HighTen lifestyle changes to cut heart attack risk, from sleep to diet
NHS doctor reveals that heart disease kills twice as many women as breast cancer in the UK, with women experiencing delayed diagnosis. Expert shares ten eviden…
HighBelly Button Odor May Signal Parkinson's Disease Years Before Diagnosis
Research suggests belly button odor could serve as an early biomarker for Parkinson's disease, with dogs detecting the condition up to 20 years before clinical…
MediumDaraxonrasib nearly doubles survival in pancreatic cancer, marking breakthrough
Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival time versus standard chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer patients, marking an unprecedented breakthrou…
HighGuangxi Hospital Uses AI to Build Digital Dental Bridges Between China and ASEAN
Guangxi Medical University's stomatology hospital is using AI, VR and multilingual tools to expand dental training, treatment and research cooperation with ASE…
MediumHantavirus cruise outbreak unlikely to become pandemic, says expert
A University of Newcastle communicable disease expert who helped discover hantavirus says the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak is unlikely to spark a pandemic,…
HighFiji Declares National Emergency as HIV Cases Surge Amid Drug Epidemic
Fiji has declared a national emergency as HIV cases surge dramatically, with drug use fueling the epidemic. An estimated one in 60 adults now lives with the vi…
HighNeurologist: Lifestyle changes could cut Alzheimer's risk by 50%
A Valencia neurologist argues that controlling modifiable risk factors through lifestyle changes from childhood could reduce Alzheimer's and dementia by 50%, e…
MediumVascular surgeon outlines five-step morning routine to combat India's silent hypertension crisis
A vascular surgeon outlines a five-step morning routine to lower blood pressure and improve artery health, addressing India's growing hypertension crisis affec…
HighU.S. Cruise Passengers Return to Nebraska as Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads
Seventeen U.S. cruise passengers from the M/V Hondius are returning to Nebraska for evaluation after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three people. One pass…
HighFDA-Approved Therapy Offers Spokane Boy Relief From Rare Hypothalamic Obesity
FDA has approved setmelanotide for treating hypothalamic obesity caused by brain injury or tumors, offering relief to patients like a Spokane boy who experienc…
HighModerna Loses About $24 Billion as Cancer Vaccine Data Sparks 'Sell-the-News' Selloff
Moderna lost roughly $24 billion in market value as investors sold off after cancer vaccine data failed to meet elevated expectations, a classic sell-the-news…
MediumUK Study Finds Experience, Time and Dye Linked to Better Polyp Detection in IBD Bowel Checks
A first UK-wide analysis of IBD bowel endoscopies links polyp detection to endoscopist experience, procedure time and dye use, though it cannot yet show effect…
HighJai Arrow retires from NRL after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow, 30, has announced immediate retirement from the NRL following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis after months of medic…
HighType 2 Diabetes Affects Men and Women Differently, Study Shows
A UK study of 28,720 diabetes patients reveals sex-specific disease trajectories: men face greater cardiovascular and kidney risks while women experience highe…
HighWHO projects cancer cases to nearly double by 2050 amid aging populations
The WHO warns that annual cancer cases will surge from 20 million to 35 million by 2050, driven by aging populations and preventable lifestyle factors, with si…
HighThai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition deteriorates amid organ infections
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition has worsened due to multiple organ infections and irregular heartbeat, despite ongoing medical treatment. The 47-year-…
HighTelehealth expands regional healthcare access as demand for online GP services grows
Telehealth platforms like Qoctor are expanding healthcare access in regional Australia by offering GP visits, prescriptions, and mental health support alongsid…
MediumEli Lilly's Retatrutide Shows Promise Beyond Weight Loss in Obesity Drug Trial
Eli Lilly announced safety and efficacy data for retatrutide, a triple agonist drug that demonstrated substantial improvements in weight loss, blood sugar cont…
HighF-35B fighter jet crashes near San Diego; pilot safely ejects
An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar airbase in San Diego on Friday; the pilot ejected safely with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident marks a…
HighTrump administration halts DRC deportations amid Ebola outbreak but refuses to return already-deported detainees
The Trump administration pauses deportations to Ebola-affected DRC but refuses to return already-deported detainees, leaving at least one woman stranded despit…
HighManaging Keratoconus: Clinical Evidence and Registry Data Guide Optometrists
Comprehensive clinical guidance on identifying keratoconus early, determining when corneal cross-linking is indicated, and implementing long-term follow-up str…
HighDoria hails vaccine rollout as triumph of science over denialism
São Paulo Governor João Doria launched Brazil's COVID-19 vaccination campaign, calling it a triumph of science over denialism. The first dose was administered…
HighResearchers develop modular antibody-drug conjugates to overcome tumor resistance
Researchers demonstrate a modular in vivo antibody-ADC click chemistry method to reverse drug resistance in tumors, offering a potential breakthrough in cancer…
HighHantavirus surge in Argentina linked to cruise ship outbreak as climate change expands virus range
Argentina faces a hantavirus crisis with cases doubling year-over-year, potentially linked to a cruise ship departure from Ushuaia where three passengers died.…
HighNovo Nordisk to slash Ozempic prices as Indian generics flood market
Novo Nordisk plans to reduce Ozempic prices by 30-50% to ₹5,000-6,000 monthly after Indian generics launched at ₹4,000, responding to aggressive pricing from c…
HighAir Force Veteran's Early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Advocacy for Younger Men
Eric Morrow was diagnosed with Stage 3B prostate cancer at 49 after a GI doctor's follow-up call prompted urologist screening, despite being told he was too yo…
HighH5N1 detected in vampire bats in South America, raising pandemic concerns
Researchers discovered H5N1 bird flu in vampire bats in South America, raising concerns about potential spread to humans through livestock. Experts warn of pan…
MediumYoung people more susceptible to Covid disinformation, vaccine hesitancy
Young people are significantly more likely to believe Covid-19 disinformation and resist vaccines due to lower perceived risk and lack of awareness of vaccine-…
HighHealthy Habits May Not Be Enough: Chronic Stress Raises Stroke Risk, Especially in Younger Adults
Experts warn that high stress, disrupted sleep, obesity and hypertension are raising stroke risk in younger adults, even among people with healthy habits.
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