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Shamonda in Europa: Andreoni esclude il rischio di contagio diffuso, ma avverte dei cambiamenti climatici
Il primo caso umano in Europa di infezione da virus Shamonda, con un decesso, riguarda un paziente immunodepresso a Lione. Gli esperti escludono al momento un…
MediumAnvisa aprova Kisunla, primeiro medicamento para Alzheimer em estágio inicial
A Anvisa aprovou o Kisunla, primeiro medicamento para Alzheimer em estágio inicial, fabricado pela Eli Lilly. A aprovação ocorre com ceticismo da comunidade mé…
HighEl VRS aumenta su positividad en Galicia con especial preocupación en menores de 2 años
El VRS registra una tasa de positividad del 9,8% en Galicia en la semana 3 de 2026, con un aumento del 20,4% en consultas por bronquiolitis en menores de dos a…
HighSpanish researchers develop liquid-wall ECMO pump to reduce blood damage
Spanish researchers develop novel ECMO pump using magnetic fields and ferrofluids to create a liquid interface, reducing mechanical damage to blood components…
HighMerck Backs Generic H.I.V. Prevention Pill to Expand Global Access
Merck enables generic production of a new HIV prevention pill in Africa and India at $5/year, but access remains uncertain in Latin America despite breakthroug…
HighMadhoo Shifts to Weight Training as Experts Say Strength Work Matters More After 40
Actor Madhoo's fitness shift from aerobics to weight training is used by dietitian Garima Goyal to explain why strength work matters more after 40 and 50. Goya…
MediumSUS rolls out enhanced pneumococcal vaccine for children this month
Brazil's public health system begins rolling out an upgraded pneumococcal vaccine (VPC20) protecting against 20 bacterial strains instead of 10, addressing ris…
HighHistoric vaccine trial shows promise protecting endangered California condors from bird flu
Wildlife officials report early success vaccinating endangered California condors against avian influenza, with 60% of trial birds developing protective antibo…
HighThirlwall Inquiry reveals Letby's pattern of deception and callousness toward families
A public inquiry into Lucy Letby, Britain's most prolific child killer, found she was repeatedly untruthful, ignored management instructions, and displayed cal…
HighBrasil registra 41 mortes por Covid e 17,7 mil novos casos em mais um dia de balanço
O Brasil registrou 41 mortes e 17.710 casos de Covid em 28 de novembro de 2022, chegando a 689.601 mortes desde o início da pandemia. Os dados são de consórcio…
HighLos virus desarrollan un equilibrio evolutivo para no matar a los mosquitos
Investigadores descubren que los virus limitan su replicación en mosquitos mediante un mecanismo de represión de traducción, permitiendo la transmisión sin des…
HighScientists Use Nanoparticles to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques in Hours
Pesquisadores usam nanopartículas inteligentes para restaurar o sistema de limpeza cerebral, eliminando 50-60% do beta-amiloide em uma hora em testes com ratos.
MediumMoradores pedem saída de Aline Mineiro e namorado após agressão em condomínio de SP
Moradores de condomínio em SP pedem saída de influenciadora Aline Mineiro e seu namorado após agressão a jovem. Caso foi registrado como injúria e lesão corpor…
HighVacinação após os 60 anos é essencial para prevenir doenças graves
Com o envelhecimento, o sistema imunológico perde capacidade de defesa, tornando vacinas essenciais para prevenir doenças graves e hospitalizações em maiores d…
HighBrain vs. Blood Cholesterol: Why the Body's Most Misunderstood Molecule Matters Differently
Cholesterol plays two distinct roles: blood cholesterol affects cardiovascular health while brain cholesterol, comprising 20-25% of body's total, is essential…
HighPharmacy phone ‘ringing off the hook’
Algonquin Pharmasave has become a hot spot for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
MediumCyclospora outbreak drives shoppers to farmers markets for locally grown produce
A Cyclospora outbreak affecting over 6,300 people across 15 states is reshaping consumer shopping habits, with farmers markets reporting sold-out locally grown…
HighFederal Roundup of Colorado Wild Horses Sparks Debate Over Conservation vs. Humane Treatment
U.S. officials are reducing wild horse populations on federal Colorado lands due to resource depletion, but animal activists contest the removal methods as inh…
HighWoolworths recalls Multi Grain cereal over blue plastic contamination risk
Woolworths New Zealand is recalling its own-brand Multi Grain 500g cereal due to potential blue plastic contamination. No injuries reported, but customers are…
HighCanadian boy dies of rabies after bat contact with no visible bite marks
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies after waking with a bat on his face, marking the first locally acquired case in the province since 1967. The cas…
HighPulmonary Embolism Deaths Rising Among Younger Americans
Pulmonary embolism diagnoses affect nearly 900,000 Americans annually with rising death rates, particularly among those under 65. Dr. Haqqani outlines risk fac…
HighSleep Quality, Not Just Hours, May Predict Young Adults' Mental Health Best
A University of Otago study of over 1,100 young adults found sleep quality predicted mental health better than sleep duration, diet, or physical activity. The…
MediumScottish mum pleads for bone marrow donor to save 10-year-old son with rare blood disorder
A 10-year-old Scottish boy with rare aplastic anemia needs an urgent bone marrow transplant to survive. His mother is appealing for donors aged 17-30, preferab…
HighSingapore orders mandatory COVID-19 testing in two HDB blocks after cluster detected
Singapore's Ministry of Health mandated COVID-19 testing for residents of two HDB blocks after detecting 11 cases across seven households in Choa Chu Kang and…
HighCeará soma 8.813 mortes por Covid-19 e mais de 207 mil recuperados até 20 de setembro
O Ceará soma 233.818 casos confirmados e 8.813 mortes por Covid-19, segundo boletim da Sesa atualizado em 20 de setembro, com letalidade de 3,8%.
HighSeltener Hirntumor, Protonentherapie, Rettung: Wie Patienten bei seltenen Krebsarten gute Behandlung sichern
Ein früherer Hirntumor-Patient berichtet, wie eine Protonentherapie ihn rettete. Seine Radioonkologin erklärt, wie Ärzte mit seltenen Krebserkrankungen umgehen.
MediumGuatemala Eradicates 1.6M Coca Plants in Major Drug Enforcement Operation
Guatemala's security forces eradicated 1.62 million coca bushes in Alta Verapaz department near the Mexican border, valued at $5.2 million, as part of ongoing…
MediumDead driver found after car with explosives crashes into Portland health club
A person died after driving a vehicle laden with explosives into Portland's Multnomah Athletic Club early Saturday. The driver was identified as a disgruntled…
HighEarth's Magnetic Field May Influence Aging Through Mitochondrial Function
Scientists report a potential link between Earth's magnetic field and aging, suggesting the field may affect mitochondrial energy production and cellular aging…
MediumUtah reports one death, 11 confirmed West Nile cases as mosquito infection rates hit record high
Utah reports one death and 11 confirmed West Nile virus cases this summer, with mosquito trap sites showing the highest positive rate in state surveillance his…
HighHEPR promove ação de conscientização sobre câncer de próstata no Novembro Azul
O Hospital Escola Portugal Ramalho, em Alagoas, realizou palestra sobre prevenção e diagnóstico precoce do câncer de próstata com pacientes e profissionais das…
MediumPandemia elevó violencia escolar: casi 2 mil casos reportados desde retorno a clases
Perú registra casi 2 mil casos de violencia escolar desde el retorno a clases presenciales, fenómeno que expertos atribuyen al estrés y frustración acumulados…
HighNYC Halts Work at Third Office-to-Apartment Conversion Over Structural Concerns
New York City has paused construction at multiple office-to-apartment conversion projects in Midtown Manhattan following structural safety issues discovered at…
HighTwo Major Studies Pinpoint Non-Invasive Tests That Can Diagnose Liver Disease Without Biopsy
Two large LITMUS studies in The Lancet and Nature Medicine identify non-invasive blood and imaging tests that accurately detect advanced liver scarring and cou…
HighChico Pinheiro brinca sobre fim da quimioterapia: 'Vou farmar aura'
O jornalista Chico Pinheiro compartilhou vídeo bem-humorado sobre sua 11ª semana de quimioterapia contra câncer de intestino, indicando proximidade do fim do t…
HighCDC Ends Hantavirus Response as Outbreak Risk Diminishes
The US CDC has concluded its hantavirus outbreak response as infection risk diminishes, ending a six-week quarantine of cruise passengers in Nebraska without p…
HighOzempic e emagrecedores: ciência revela efeitos no coração, rins e cérebro além do peso
Estudos científicos comprovam que Ozempic, Wegovy e Mounjaro reduzem riscos cardiovasculares em 20%, mas médicos alertam para riscos da automedicação e uso sem…
HighJapão mantém superstição centenária que classifica personalidade pelo tipo sanguíneo
O Japão mantém há quase um século a crença de que o tipo sanguíneo define personalidade e comportamento, influenciando relacionamentos e causando discriminação…
MediumWoman Credits Nostalgic Candy With Rapid Migraine Relief, Claims 15-Minute Recovery
A 28-year-old woman reports that consuming a specific nostalgic candy reduces her debilitating migraine symptoms within 15 minutes, though the claim lacks medi…
LowEl contacto con personas tóxicas aumenta tu edad biológica hasta un 10%, según experto
El Dr. José Viña, experto en longevidad, revela que el contacto con personas tóxicas aumenta la edad biológica hasta un 10%, citando investigación de la Academ…
MediumPennsylvania Reports Fifth Measles Death as Outbreak Nears 900 Cases
Pennsylvania reports its fifth measles-associated death as the outbreak expands to nearly 900 cases, marking the nation's worst year since 1991, with all death…
HighTormentas de polvo marcianas podrían generar descargas eléctricas que amenacen futuras misiones
Un estudio científico advierte que las tormentas de polvo en Marte pueden generar descargas eléctricas capaces de dañar equipos y sistemas en futuras expedicio…
HighMilton Leite, preso, pede transferência para hospital
Milton Leite, presidente estadual do União Brasil e do Água Santa, foi preso e solicitou à polícia sua transferência para um hospital. A Justiça de São Paulo m…
HighUncultured bacteria linked to wastewater treatment plant sludge problems
Researchers identified MiDAS 4 f37-13 filamentous bacteria in Japanese wastewater plants, with two genera linked to sludge bulking and potential roles in nutri…
HighACV: cinco síntomas clave que pueden salvar una vida, según neuróloga
Una neuróloga del Hospital Fleni explica los cinco síntomas principales del accidente cerebrovascular y enfatiza la importancia de actuar rápidamente. Advierte…
HighArequipa concentra uno de cada cinco casos de sarampión en el Perú y pide reforzar la vacunación infantil
Arequipa registra 547 casos confirmados de sarampión, segundo lugar nacional tras Puno y cerca del 20% del total del país. Las autoridades refuerzan vigilancia…
MediumItaly isolates suspected Ebola case in Sardinia amid African outbreak
Health authorities in Italy and Brazil have activated isolation protocols for suspected ebola cases, including a man in Sardinia and two individuals in Brazil,…
MediumAmerican Diabetes Association faces credibility crisis amid resignation calls
The American Diabetes Association confronts mounting pressure with calls for resignations, marking a significant shift from its previously praised reputation f…
MediumLas estrellas de Hawking: agujeros negros primordiales devorando astros desde dentro
Investigadores del MIT proponen que agujeros negros primordiales podrían quedar atrapados dentro de estrellas, devorándolas desde adentro y generando señales o…
MediumEquipo del Cucaiba llegó a San Pedro para evaluar ablación de órganos
El Centro Único de Ablación e Implante de Buenos Aires llegó a San Pedro para evaluar a un paciente donante de 70 años internado en el Hospital Sadiv, con posi…
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