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Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's 15 Years Early, Offering Hope for Prevention
A new blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years before symptoms appear with 97% accuracy, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and enabling ear…
HighHealth Workers Celebrate as Last Ebola Patient Leaves DR Congo Treatment Centre
Healthcare workers celebrated at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo after the last patient recovered and left. The Doctors Without Borders-run centre in Mon…
MediumStudy Reveals Alarming Diagnostic Delays for Young New Zealanders With Bowel Cancer
A major study reveals young New Zealanders wait months or over a year for bowel cancer diagnosis, with half reaching advanced stages before treatment begins, h…
HighQantas crew member hospitalized after unusual smell detected on Melbourne flight
A Qantas cabin crew member was hospitalized after an unusual smell was detected in the flight deck of a Boeing 717 traveling from Canberra to Melbourne. The ai…
HighKRAS-Targeted Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Triggers Immune Response in 99% of Phase 2 Patients
An investigational KRAS-targeted vaccine for pancreatic cancer generated immune responses in nearly all patients in an early-stage study, with Phase 2 AMPLIFY-…
MediumUK warns weight-loss drug users to use contraception after 40 unexpected pregnancies
British health authorities issued a safety alert after 40 unexpected pregnancies linked to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, warning users to mainta…
HighBritish cruise ship passengers to isolate at UK hospital amid hantavirus outbreak
Twenty-two British passengers from a cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus cases will be repatriated to the UK and isolated at Arrowe Park Hospital. Five cases…
HighFlaxseeds: Heart Health and Weight Loss Benefits Explained
Flaxseeds, available in multiple forms, contain omega-3 fatty acids and fiber that may reduce heart disease risk, improve blood sugar control, aid weight loss,…
MediumMeasles exposure at Universal Studios amid US outbreak surge
A contagious measles case was confirmed at Universal Studios on July 26, prompting health warnings. The exposure comes amid the US's highest measles caseload i…
HighOral Mounjaro and the Keto-Mimicking Pill: Is the Next Era of Weight-Loss Drugs Really Arriving?
Eli Lilly's once-daily pill orforglipron could reach UK patients as early as next year, as wellness brands push supplements claiming Ozempic-like appetite effe…
MediumBlood biomarker NfL may signal faster Alzheimer's decline in men than women
A new review finds that plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL), a blood biomarker for neurodegeneration, may indicate more advanced Alzheimer's disease in men…
HighAI-Powered Study Links Blood Pressure Drug Losartan to Brown Fat Activation
Researchers using artificial intelligence identified that losartan, a commonly prescribed blood-pressure medication, may activate beneficial brown fat and impr…
HighUno de cada dos venezolanos ha oído de los péptidos, pero solo 15% sabe qué son: las redes mandan y el médico queda al final
Una encuesta de DatosUN revela que el 42% ha oído hablar de los péptidos, pero solo el 15% sabe qué son, mientras las redes sociales son la principal fuente de…
LowSri Lanka's dengue epidemic exposes decades of public health system collapse
Sri Lanka faces a dengue epidemic with over 67,200 cases and 47 deaths, revealing decades of systematic austerity that has crippled the public health system an…
MediumCommon Heart Drug Used by Millions Questioned as Potentially Useless and Dangerous
A widely-used heart medication taken by millions has been found to be ineffective and potentially dangerous, raising concerns about its continued use in patien…
MediumSocial Comparisons Erode Happiness Regardless of Actual Income, Study Finds
McGill University research on 200,000+ people shows that feeling financially worse off than peers undermines happiness and life satisfaction, regardless of act…
HighWorld Cup hosts bolster Ebola defenses as East Africa outbreak spreads
US, Mexico and Canada have enacted travel restrictions and airport screening measures as an Ebola outbreak in East Africa threatens the 2026 World Cup, with he…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak outpacing responders as patients flee clinics
WHO warns Ebola is spreading faster than containment efforts in Democratic Republic of Congo, with 221 suspected deaths and patients fleeing attacked treatment…
HighWellington measles alert: Third case linked to Newtown deli, symptoms possible by May 10
Wellington health officials confirm a third measles case linked to a Newtown deli, with exposed individuals at risk of symptoms through May 10. Regional author…
HighMajor Study Links Daily Coffee Consumption to Significant Liver Disease Risk Reduction
Major study finds that consuming 5 daily cups of coffee is associated with significant reductions in cirrhosis and liver cancer risk, suggesting coffee offers…
HighSecurity attacks hamper Ebola response in Congo as outbreak outpaces containment efforts
Over 12 attacks on health workers are limiting Ebola response efforts in DR Congo, with the outbreak outpacing containment measures as the Bundibugyo virus spr…
HighHantavirus cruise ship passengers to be quarantined in Madrid military isolation unit
Passengers from the hantavirus-infected MV Hondius cruise ship are being transferred to a military-grade isolation facility in Madrid after three deaths and mu…
HighAntibody Blocking Fat-Cell Protein FABP4 Shows Promise Against Metabolism-Linked Liver Cancer
PolyU researchers identified fat-cell protein FABP4 as a driver of metabolism-related liver cancer and developed a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes it in p…
MediumVaccination delays risk third COVID death wave in Brazil, warns infectologist
Infectious disease experts warn that delays in Brazil's vaccination schedule could trigger a third wave of COVID deaths, compounded by inability to enforce soc…
HighWHO Declares DRC-Uganda Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency Amid Vaccine Shortage
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency after cases crossed borders into major cities. The Bundibugyo strain lacks approved…
HighMediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults, Meta-Analysis Finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 observational studies links higher Mediterranean diet adherence to an 11% lower dementia risk and 27% lower Alzheim…
MediumNew Metabolic Score From 44,000-Person Study May Flag Healthy Aging and Disease Risk Early
European researchers led by Leiden University Medical Center built a simplified blood-based metabolic score that predicts healthy aging, mortality and cardiome…
MediumType 1 Diabetes: Understanding Causes, Symptoms and Modern Treatment Options
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body cannot produce insulin, affecting children and teens with no known cure. Treatment involves insulin the…
HighRT-PCR Testing Explained: How Hantavirus Diagnosis Works
RT-PCR testing converts hantavirus RNA to DNA for detection via blood samples, offering rapid diagnosis within hours. The technique is critical for early isola…
HighIntellia's CRISPR therapy succeeds in pivotal trial, heads to FDA
Intellia Therapeutics announced successful Phase 3 results for its in vivo CRISPR-based treatment for hereditary angioedema, with the company initiating FDA bi…
HighYKT6 Gene Variants Linked to Novel Genetic Disorder Affecting Brain and Liver
Researchers identified YKT6 gene mutations causing a rare neurological disorder with developmental delays, liver disease, and cancer risk. The discovery opens…
HighSimple Blood Tests Can Match Women With Advanced Breast Cancer to Targeted Treatments, Trial Finds
Early results from the plasmaMATCH trial show blood-based liquid biopsies can reliably detect rare tumour mutations and match women with advanced breast cancer…
HighWHO flags rare human-to-human hantavirus transmission on cruise ship near Cape Verde
WHO reports suspected human-to-human hantavirus transmission among cruise ship passengers near Cape Verde, with multiple deaths and evacuations underway. Publi…
HighHantavirus Outbreak Unlikely to Spark Pandemic Despite COVID Comparisons
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked COVID-19 comparisons, but experts clarify the virus has limited human transmission and rapid symptom onset,…
HighSpain Mourns 68 Dead as Second High-Speed Rail Collision This Year Prompts Calls for Safety Review
Spain began three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision near Urda killed 68 people, the country's second such crash this year. The prime minister…
HighCanada's police tactics under scrutiny as border blockade ends
Canada's police response to anti-vaccine mandate protests faces scrutiny after a six-day blockade of the Ambassador Bridge ended, with questions raised about e…
HighMobile App Intervention Outperforms Standard Care in Prediabetes Management
A randomized controlled trial found that a mobile app-based lifestyle intervention significantly reduced fasting glucose and improved weight metrics in prediab…
HighPope Leo XIV pictured celebrating Mass from hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been pictured celebrating Mass from his hospital room following successful lung surgery and a lung cancer diagnosis. Doctors report steady imp…
HighWhat to Know About Pneumonic Plague After Russian Lab Technician's Suspected Death
A lab technician in Russia may have died of pneumonic plague, the most virulent form of the disease. Health officials worldwide are watching for confirmation a…
MediumTelehealth GLP-1 Dosing Errors Send Thousands to Poison Control
Telehealth companies dispensing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are causing overdose cases, with poison control centers reporting surge in dosing errors from Ozempic a…
HighLiver Cancer Deaths Surge, Yet 60% of Cases Preventable
Liver cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths, is rising rapidly globally. Research indicates 60% of cases could be prevented by addressing modifiable…
HighWHO Declares Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Emergency as Cases Surge Across Congo and Uganda
WHO declares Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 131+ deaths and 500+ suspected cases. Experts…
HighEbola Spreads in Eastern Congo Faster Than Efforts to Contain It, Africa CDC Warns
Africa CDC says eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak, now 6,250 cases and 3,039 deaths, has likely not peaked as insecurity and displacement hamper tracing and conta…
HighSanta Elena isolates citizens exposed to hantavirus cruise passengers
Santa Elena has isolated a group of citizens who had contact with passengers from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. The island, which avoided CO…
MediumAustralian biotech Vaxxas launches human trials for needle-free COVID patch vaccine
Vaxxas has launched its first human clinical trial in Queensland for a needle-free COVID-19 vaccine patch that animal studies suggest is more effective against…
HighCelltrion Launches First U.S. Omalizumab Biosimilar with Major PBM Deal
South Korea's Celltrion launched Omlyclo, the first omalizumab biosimilar in the U.S., priced 15% below the originator drug with secured PBM formulary placemen…
HighCDC study shows Pfizer and Moderna vaccines 90% effective after second dose
CDC study confirms Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduce COVID-19 infection risk by 90% after second dose, with Sputnik V claiming 91.6% efficacy in comparative s…
MediumHigh-dose radiation doubles survival in large bile duct tumors
UT MD Anderson researchers demonstrate that ablative radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy more than doubles survival rates in patients with large intra…
HighWHO Chief in Congo to Coordinate Ebola Response Amid Complex Crisis
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Congo to coordinate Ebola response amid Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Ituri province, with India pledging…
MediumTwo arrested for assaulting doctor at Sikkim health centre
Two individuals were arrested for assaulting a doctor at a primary health centre in Sikkim's Gyalshing district, sparking concerns about healthcare worker safe…
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