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Rare brain-infecting fungus cases surge nearly fourfold in U.S., CDC warns
A rare neurotropic fungus (C. bantiana) with a 60-70% fatality rate has surged nearly fourfold in U.S. detections between 2023-2025, prompting CDC calls for na…
HighAfrica CDC Pushes Self-Reliance as Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Congo, Uganda
Africa CDC urges Congo and Uganda to increase Ebola outbreak funding while advocating for continental vaccine manufacturing independence. The outbreak has kill…
HighWinter Heating Without Ventilation Poses Serious Health Risks, Experts Warn
Expert warns that poorly ventilated homes with indoor heating trap pollutants, increasing risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, respiratory illness, and infectio…
HighCommunity Resistance Hampers Ebola Response in DR Congo
Attacks by residents on health facilities in DR Congo are hampering efforts to contain a rare Ebola outbreak, with patients fleeing treatment centers and staff…
HighEbola spreads across borders as Uganda confirms new cases, 10 African nations at risk
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as the DRC outbreak expands, with WHO declaring it an international emergency and warning 10 African countries face infec…
HighTriple-drug pill reduces stroke recurrence by 39% in hemorrhagic stroke patients
A 5-year international clinical trial involving 1,670 patients found that a single pill combining three blood pressure medications reduced recurrent stroke ris…
HighHydroxyurea plus transfusion raises total HbS% in sickle cell disease, and researchers say that may not mean more harm
A letter responding to a review clarifies that a hydroxyurea and chronic transfusion trial (HAT) did not change HbS targets but observed a median 8.6% rise in…
MediumCommunity Trust Emerges as Critical Factor in DRC Ebola Containment
The DRC's second-largest Ebola outbreak spreads rapidly across eastern provinces, but experts emphasize community engagement and trust-building as essential to…
HighASCO Issues First Comprehensive Guideline on Systemic Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
ASCO released a comprehensive clinical practice guideline addressing systemic therapy options for thyroid cancer subtypes, filling a gap in clinical guidance a…
HighFirst 72 Hours Critical in Sudden Facial Paralysis Treatment
Early intervention within 72 hours of sudden facial paralysis dramatically improves recovery outcomes, with 70-85% of patients receiving timely corticoid treat…
HighPope Leo undergoes surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and underwent successful surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Th…
HighMistrust and conflict hamper efforts to contain deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo
A deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC-Congo exceeds 800 cases as health workers struggle against widespread mistrust, displacement camps, and porous borders in a war…
HighSpinal cord stimulation reduces diabetic nerve pain and restores sensation in trial
A clinical trial found high-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduced pain and improved sensory function in people with treatment-resistant diabe…
HighFDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine, Offering New Hope for Improved Protection
The FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, marking a breakthrough in flu shot technology after decades of incremental impro…
HighSouth Africa Shares FMD Vaccines as Region Strengthens Disease Controls
South Africa reports its largest-ever FMD outbreak is coming under control through accelerated vaccination and regional cooperation, distributing 50,000 vaccin…
HighDual immune response may enable HIV control without daily medication
Researchers found that combining antibodies and T cells enables some HIV patients' immune systems to control the virus without daily medication. In clinical tr…
HighIvermectin prescriptions surge 250% after Gibson's cancer claims on Rogan podcast
Prescriptions for ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, surged 250% among cancer patients following Mel Gibson's endorsement on Joe Rogan's podcast, despite lack…
HighFDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2026-2027 Season
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines adapted to current variants for the 2026-2027 season as cases begin to rise. Health authorities recommend vaccin…
HighCRISPR/Vertex sickle cell therapy wins accelerated EU review status
CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex's CTX001 gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease received Priority Medicines designation from the European Medicines Agency,…
HighPandemic disrupted winter virus patterns, study warns of off-season outbreaks
A University of Sydney study found COVID-19 lockdowns changed how winter viruses spread, causing RSV and flu to peak at unusual times. Researchers warn health…
HighGLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Osteoporosis Risk in New Research
New research reveals GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss may increase osteoporosis risk alongside rapid weight reduction. Study highlights both benefits and emerg…
HighAt-Home Flu Vaccine Now Available in 34 States
AstraZeneca's Flumist nasal spray vaccine can now be self-administered at home in 34 states, offering Americans a convenient alternative to clinic visits for f…
HighDoctors' Day 2026: Rebuilding Trust Through Ethics and Humanity
On National Doctors' Day 2026, a distinguished physician reflects on the erosion of doctor-patient trust and calls for renewed commitment to medical ethics, hu…
HighIndian Flydubai pilot stable after mid-flight stabbing; co-pilot overpowered
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian Flydubai pilot, was stabbed by his co-pilot during flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Passengers and crew overpowered the…
HighNigerian Inquiry Finds 33 Detention Deaths in Minna Were Entirely Preventable
An inquiry concluded that 33 detainees in Minna, Nigeria, died from overcrowding, poor ventilation and officers ignoring distress calls, calling the deaths ent…
HighUK Private Clinic Launches Multi-Cancer Blood Test Screening 50+ Cancer Types
A Leicester GP clinic becomes one of the first UK private providers to offer the Galleri test, a blood test screening for over 50 cancer types following succes…
HighBio-Rad Expands Anti-Idiotypic Antibody Portfolio for Drug Development
Bio-Rad Laboratories expanded its anti-idiotypic antibody range with six new dupilumab-specific antibodies and additions for evolocumab, ipilimumab, and secuki…
HighSingapore First in ASEAN to Subsidize Vutrisiran for Rare Amyloidosis
Singapore became the first ASEAN nation to provide government subsidies covering up to 75% of vutrisiran treatment costs for transthyretin amyloidosis patients…
HighSeven Blood Proteins Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer, but Not Yet Ready for Clinical Testing
Oxford researchers identified seven blood proteins associated with future aggressive prostate cancer risk, using samples collected years before diagnosis. The…
MediumOricell's GPC3 CAR-T Therapy Achieves 66.7% Response Rate in Advanced Liver Cancer
Oricell Therapeutics announced that its GPC3 CAR-T candidate Ori-C101 achieved 66.7% response rate in heavily pretreated hepatocellular carcinoma patients, sig…
MediumPharmac expands access to antibiotics for drug-resistant infections, blood pressure management
Pharmac will fund ceftolozane with tazobactam for multidrug-resistant bacterial infections from November 2026, and widen access to three other medicines for ra…
HighCanadian cruise passenger tests presumptive positive for Andes hantavirus
A Canadian passenger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship tested presumptive positive for Andes hantavirus, a rare rodent-carried disease. Three deaths have been…
HighWomen's Mental Health Crisis: Safety Gaps and Delayed Diagnoses in Mixed Psychiatric Wards
Australian women face rising mental health challenges with complex diagnoses often missed or delayed. Experts warn mixed-gender psychiatric wards pose signific…
HighMajor OB-GYN Society Breaks with CDC on Pregnancy Vaccine Guidance
A leading obstetric-gynecology society has issued vaccine recommendations for pregnant women that deviate from CDC guidance, marking a significant split in med…
HighMaine reports 5 measles cases; officials say public risk remains low
Maine confirmed five measles cases with no new public exposure locations identified. State health officials attribute the contained spread to high vaccination…
HighWHO warns Ebola spreading faster than thought; cases may exceed 1,000
WHO warns an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province is spreading faster than thought, with suspected cases potentially exceeding 1,000 despite official co…
HighNarrow Surgical Margins May Safely Spare Healthy Tissue in Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcomas
A Children's Oncology Group trial of 266 young patients found that margins as narrow as 1 mm may keep recurrence risk low, sparing healthy tissue for some non-…
HighEx-FDA Chief: Taylor Farms' White House Recall Delay Request 'Not Standard'
Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb called it "not standard" for Taylor Farms to contact the White House seeking to delay a cyclospora outbreak recall announcement…
HighThree dead from hantavirus on cruise ship; early symptoms mimic flu
Three people died aboard cruise ship MV Hondius after hantavirus confirmation, with a British national critically ill. The rodent-borne virus mimics flu sympto…
HighGene editing technique corrects heart disease mutations in mice, offering potential cure
Researchers successfully used base editing to correct LMNA gene mutations causing heart disease in human cells and mouse models, potentially offering a one-tim…
HighDoctor Questions Value of Full-Body MRI Scans for Healthy People
Medical professionals debate the utility of full-body MRI scans for healthy individuals, citing concerns about cost, false positives, and unnecessary anxiety w…
HighSpanish drug shows 99% viral reduction in COVID-19 animal trials
A Spanish drug called plitidepsina reduced SARS-CoV-2 viral load by 99% in rat lungs, with researchers recommending expanded clinical trials. The company is ne…
HighCommon medication linked to accelerated Alzheimer's decline in new study
Research suggests a widely-used medication may accelerate cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, with emerging evidence linking diabetes and brain sugar pr…
MediumTemple's AI tool cuts dangerous blood sugar swings in half for diabetic patients
Temple Health's AI tool EndoTool Sub-Q has reduced hypoglycemia cases by more than half by analyzing patient data to customize insulin dosing. The system maint…
HighDeep Sleep Loss Linked to Alzheimer's Protein Buildup in Landmark Study
New research shows that loss of deep sleep is associated with buildup of tau protein linked to Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment.
HighHIV resurgence among young seasonal workers threatens Hoedspruit farm progress
Health workers in Hoedspruit, South Africa report rising HIV diagnoses among young seasonal farm workers aged 20-35, with unemployment and substance abuse iden…
HighChronic stress linked to obesity, depression, and neurodegeneration
Prolonged stress activation triggers hormonal cascades affecting metabolism, mental health, and neurological function, with chronic cortisol exposure increasin…
HighNobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi released from Iranian prison for medical treatment
Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been released from prison on bail to receive medical treatment after her health deteriorated in custo…
HighWHO declares Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with cases already spreading to Ug…
HighCell 'villages' reveal genetic differences in how cells divide and survive
UCLA researchers use a pooled cell culture approach to identify genetic differences in cell division and survival rates, potentially enabling personalized medi…
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