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Study maps eight faulty cellular processes driving prostate cancer DNA damage
International study of 959 prostate cancer genomes identifies eight faulty cellular processes driving DNA damage in 85% of cases, offering potential for future…
HighLow-dose lithium shows promise for protecting brain networks in early Alzheimer's
Researchers propose low-dose lithium could protect brain networks in early Alzheimer's by supporting cholinergic function and connectivity, but emphasize rigor…
MediumMedical groups step in with vaccine guidance as CDC campaign falters
Leading medical organizations are updating vaccine recommendations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV this fall, filling a communication gap left by the CDC's reduced…
HighWVU researchers deploy AI to target COVID testing in low-vaccination areas
WVU researchers are using machine learning and GIS mapping to identify West Virginia communities with low vaccination rates to strategically deploy COVID-19 te…
HighBlood test using cell-free DNA could detect immunotherapy side effects early
Johns Hopkins researchers found a noninvasive blood test measuring cell-free DNA can detect tissue damage from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy before clini…
High11 dead, 80 injured in massive illegal fireworks factory explosion in India
An explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh, India killed at least 11 people and injured 80, with the blast felt 10 miles away. A subsequent…
HighLong-term air pollution exposure linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes
A Barcelona Institute study of 4.6 million Catalonians found long-term air pollution exposure significantly increases risk of severe COVID-19, hospitalization,…
HighNew York declares measles emergency as cases exceed 100
New York Gov. Hochul declared a state disaster emergency in response to a measles outbreak affecting over 100 people, expanding vaccine administrator networks…
HighWHO confirms six hantavirus cases on cruise ship; three dead
WHO confirms six cases of Andes virus hantavirus on a cruise ship with 147 passengers, resulting in three deaths. The vessel is being diverted with patients ho…
HighArthritis Drug Shows Promise for Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
A common rheumatoid arthritis drug called upadacitinib has demonstrated surprising effectiveness in regrowing hair in alopecia areata patients, with studies sh…
HighUCLA Expert Offers 10-Year Test to Distinguish Menopause Brain Fog From Dementia
UCLA neurology professor recommends a 10-year cognitive baseline comparison to help women distinguish menopause-related brain fog from early dementia, emphasiz…
HighApple Watch glucose monitoring edges closer as non-invasive breath-test tech enters FDA trials
Non-invasive glucose monitoring technology is advancing through FDA clinical trials, potentially paving the way for Apple Watch integration. The breakthrough u…
HighModerna and Merck's Melanoma Vaccine Almost Halves Risk of Skin Cancer Returning in Phase 3 Data
Phase 3 data for the Moderna-Merck mRNA melanoma vaccine show it nearly halves the risk of skin cancer returning, released early at ESMO after a leak.
MediumSingapore Study Finds Node-Negative Breast Cancer Can Carry Recurrence Risk Matching Node-Positive Cases
A Singapore RACES study found 16.7% of higher-risk node-negative HR+/HER2- early breast cancer patients had recurrence or death within seven years, similar to…
MediumThousands march toward Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters began a multi-day march to Islamabad demanding the former PM's release from prison, as Pakistan's government maintains roadb…
HighGLP-1 Drugs' Brain Effects Extend Beyond Weight Loss, but Key Claims Remain Unproven
Review of evidence that GLP-1 drugs may affect reward, mood, cognition, and neurodegeneration, though human data remain mixed and causation is unestablished.
MediumFatty Liver: Doctors Debunk Myths, Explain Silent Progression and Reversibility
Top doctors explain fatty liver disease, a silent condition affecting one-third of people, discussing causes beyond obesity, detection methods, and reversibili…
HighTruGlow Medical Aesthetics Opens New Orchard Road Clinic at The Heeren
TruGlow Medical Aesthetics opens a new clinic at The Heeren on Orchard Road in June 2026, featuring enhanced privacy, upgraded facilities, and improved patient…
MediumExam stress triggers measurable blood sugar spikes in medical students
Research shows exam stress significantly increases blood glucose levels in medical students during and before exams, with potential long-term metabolic health…
MediumTata Memorial Hosts 23rd Breast Cancer Conference as Experts Push Early Detection and Personalized Care
Tata Memorial Hospital opened its 23rd Annual Conference on Breast Cancer Management in Mumbai, highlighting that breast cancer affects over 2.3 lakh Indian wo…
MediumHidden Barrett's esophagus markers found in all esophageal cancers, even when invisible
Researchers found Barrett's esophagus is the starting point for all esophageal adenocarcinoma cases, even when invisible during endoscopy, enabling earlier det…
HighMuscle Mass Emerges as Critical Factor in Cancer Survival and Recovery
Scientific evidence shows muscle mass is a strong predictor of cancer treatment response and survival, yet remains overlooked in care. Exercise and nutrition a…
HighAustralia launches first national standard for emergency laparotomy to save lives
Australia's first Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard aims to standardize high-risk abdominal surgery protocols across hospitals, potentially reducing…
HighSpanish man's brain lesions turn out to be tapeworms, not cancer
A 60-year-old Spanish man initially suspected of having metastatic brain cancer was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis caused by pork tapeworm larvae after adva…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak reaches 676 cases as US quarantine plans spark deadly Kenya protests
DRC Ebola cases surge to 676 with evidence of months-long undetected spread, while US quarantine plans in Kenya trigger violent protests and deaths over biosec…
HighDangal Actress Dies of Rare Dermatomyositis; What to Know About the Disease
19-year-old actress Suhani Bhatnagar died from dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease causing muscle inflammation and skin rashes. The condition has no c…
HighBrasil segue sem vacinas covid para menores de 5 anos enquanto EUA aprovam para bebês
Crianças menores de 5 anos no Brasil aguardam aprovação de vacinas contra covid enquanto agências regulatórias internacionais já liberaram imunizantes. Coronav…
HighNYC Legionnaires' outbreak grows to 14 cases on Upper East Side
NYC health officials report 14 confirmed Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side, with cooling towers under investigation as the potential source. R…
HighType 2 diabetes directly damages lungs, study proves for first time
Scientists have proven for the first time that type 2 diabetes directly damages lungs, reducing function by up to 20%. The finding affects millions of Brits wi…
HighClinical Trial: Keto Diet Cuts Liver Fat 67% More Than Mediterranean, Plant-Based Diets
A clinical trial found keto, Mediterranean, and plant-forward diets produced equal weight loss, but keto reduced liver fat by 67%, suggesting additional metabo…
MediumLifestyle changes could cut Alzheimer's risk by 50%, neurologist says
International neurologist Dr. José Miguel Laímez states that lifestyle modifications from childhood through old age could reduce Alzheimer's and dementia risk…
HighFrench study links food additives to diabetes, hypertension and cancer risk
French researchers found that high consumption of certain food additives correlates with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseas…
HighSingapore kidney foundation halves malnutrition in dialysis patients through protein-focused care
Singapore's National Kidney Foundation reduced malnutrition rates among dialysis patients from 42% to 21% through protein-focused nutrition strategy, personali…
HighAlberta confirms Canada's first human case of rare H1N2 swine flu
Alberta reports its first confirmed case of rare H1N2 swine flu in a human, detected in mid-October with no evidence of spread beyond the individual.
HighCyclospora parasite outbreak sickens 1,400+ across US
A cyclospora parasite outbreak has infected at least 1,400 people across the US, causing severe intestinal illness. Health authorities are warning the public a…
HighPortugal's thyroid disease crisis: 600,000 undiagnosed as patient groups push for chronic disease status
Portuguese thyroid disease association launches campaign to have hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism officially recognized as chronic diseases, citing 1 million…
HighWeight-Loss Drugs Transform Obesity Treatment, Reducing Related Health Risks
GLP-1 weight loss medications are reshaping obesity treatment with improved efficacy and reduced side effects, while newer oral formulations show promise in ad…
HighNew shingles vaccine shows dementia protection promise, but South Africa faces affordability hurdles
South Africa has launched Shingrix, a highly effective shingles vaccine that studies suggest may lower dementia risk by up to 24%, but its R5,566 two-dose cost…
HighAI-Powered MouseMapper Reveals Obesity's Widespread Nerve Damage at Cellular Level
MouseMapper, a new AI framework, reveals obesity causes widespread nerve damage and immune disruption throughout the body at cellular resolution, with findings…
HighObesity Significantly Increases COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk, Expert Warns
Health experts warn that obesity significantly increases COVID-19 hospitalization risk by impairing immune response and causing chronic inflammation, while als…
HighAfrica CDC confirms new Ebola outbreak in Congo with 65 deaths, 246 suspected cases
Africa's CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases, raising regional spread concerns due to populatio…
HighScientists discover hidden inactive form of p38a protein, reshaping drug design strategy
Researchers identified a previously unknown oxidized form of p38a protein that renders it inactive, potentially explaining why existing drug development effort…
HighFive 'silent' bowel cancer signs doctors warn young people are overlooking
Bowel cancer cases in under-50s have surged 50% over three decades. A GP warns of five overlooked 'silent' symptoms including anemia, weight loss, and constipa…
HighHIV Prevention Shot Faces Access Crisis Despite Medical Promise
A twice-yearly HIV prevention injection shows transformative potential but struggles with global access due to funding cuts and distribution challenges, partic…
HighDoctor warns against long-term omeprazole use without medical need
A family doctor warns that long-term use of omeprazole, a widely prescribed acid reflux medication, without clear medical justification can cause serious nutri…
MediumBrothers Double Fundraising Goal With Run for The Ribbon Charity Event
Brothers Benjamin and Samuel Bensimon organized a 10 km charity run on August 30 that raised $21,000 for breast cancer research at the McGill University Health…
HighDoctors Sound Alarm as Hypertension Rises Among Young Nigerians
Nigerian doctors warn that hypertension is increasingly diagnosed in young people, linked to diet, obesity, inactivity, sleep loss and economic stress.
MediumHarvard researchers reveal how Epstein-Barr virus triggers multiple sclerosis
Biologists pinpoint how common virus triggers multiple sclerosis Nature From ‘kissing disease’ to MS: Harvard study uncovers how a common virus tr…
MediumEMA approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12-15
The European Medicines Agency has approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15, making it the first authorized vaccine for adolescents in…
HighUruguay Carries Out First Legal Euthanasia Following 2025 Law
Uruguay performed its first legal euthanasia on a 69-year-old cancer patient, marking a historic milestone after the law's October 2025 passage and April 2026…
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