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HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Most Cervical Cancer Cases, Doctors Urge Parents to Act Early
An explainer urging Indian parents and young women to consider HPV vaccination, especially between ages 9 and 14, to prevent cervical cancer, which claims thou…
MediumAmerica mourns Dolly Parton, country music icon and philanthropist
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music icon and philanthropist, has died. Tributes pour in from across America celebrating her musical legacy and humanitari…
HighExperts Recommend Getting Flu Shot Now as Respiratory Virus Season Arrives
Health experts recommend getting flu shots now as respiratory virus season approaches, with multiple vaccine options available including flu, COVID-19, and RSV…
HighAntibodies from vaccinated mothers' breast milk reach infants' guts and neutralize COVID-19 in lab tests
A University of Florida study found COVID-19 antibodies from vaccinated mothers' breast milk survive digestion in infants and neutralize the virus in lab tests…
MediumNYC tightens cooling tower inspections as Legionnaires' outbreak death toll reaches 11
New York City will increase cooling tower inspections following a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side that has killed 11 people, with legione…
HighBlood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly MRSA Superbug
Researchers found that Candesartan cilexetil, a common blood pressure medication, can disrupt and kill MRSA bacteria in lab and animal studies, offering a pote…
HighAC Health breaks ground on Philippines' first dedicated cancer specialty hospital
AC Health breaks ground on Healthway Cancer Care Center, the Philippines' first dedicated cancer specialty hospital, a 100-bed facility expected to open by Jul…
HighAustralian medical records at risk of dark web sale after major clinic data breach
Partnered Health's cyber-attack exposed sensitive medical records of patients across 21 Australian clinics, with experts warning stolen data could be sold on t…
HighUS activates highest-level Ebola response as DRC outbreak spreads
US health authorities activated their highest-level response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed 304 people in over a mont…
HighNYC declares Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak over after 7 deaths, 114 cases
NYC health officials declared the Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak over after no new cases since August 9, though a seventh death was announced. The outbreak infe…
HighGold Nanoparticles Show Promise in Cancer Treatment, But Clinical Translation Remains Elusive
Narrative review examines gold nanoparticles' potential in cancer imaging, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy delivery, highlighting substantial preclinical p…
HighFlorida measles outbreak risk escalates as state moves to eliminate vaccine exemptions
Florida's proposed removal of moral and ethical vaccine exemptions faces reversal, with analysis warning of measles outbreak risk as the state considers ending…
MediumVaccine-Derived Polio Virus Found in London Sewage; No Human Cases Reported
WHO and UK health officials report vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in London sewage, with no paralysis cases found; authorities are investigating possible lo…
HighWhy Metformin Remains First-Line Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Over Diet Alone
Medical experts explain that Metformin is prescribed for type 2 diabetes over diet-only approaches due to decades of proven safety, affordability, and effectiv…
HighThree states grapple with measles surges in nation's worst year for cases in decades
Measles outbreaks are expanding across Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Georgia during the nation's worst measles year in over 30 years, with 2,700+ cases reported…
HighGLP-1 drugs show promise in reducing addiction across multiple substances
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, demonstrate significant potential in reducing cravings and preventi…
HighTestosterone alone won't prevent diabetes; lifestyle changes remain essential
Australian research shows testosterone therapy helps older men build muscle and reduce body fat, but lifestyle changes remain essential for preventing type 2 d…
HighRutgers Study: Barotrauma Emerges as Serious COVID-19 Complication in Younger Patients
Rutgers researchers identified barotrauma as a serious complication in younger COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation, with 60% mortality in their case se…
MediumTennessee woman charged in counterfeit weight loss drug scheme as fakes surge
A Tennessee woman was arrested for selling over 300 vials of counterfeit weight loss drugs including fake Ozempic and Zepbound. Experts warn counterfeits have…
HighNorKam students pedal toward cure: five years of cancer research fundraising
NorKam Secondary students have raised nearly $30,000 over five years for childhood cancer research fellowships at BC Children's Hospital through community fund…
HighScripps researchers restore vancomycin's power against drug-resistant bacteria
Scripps Research scientists discovered a way to restore vancomycin's effectiveness against drug-resistant bacteria by disabling a key enzyme, offering a new st…
HighDavina McCall Discloses Early-Stage Breast Cancer; Doctor Lists Six Warning Signs to Watch For
Presenter Davina McCall revealed a breast cancer diagnosis after finding a small lump, and a doctor outlined six early warning signs women should watch for.
MediumOndas de choque focales ofrecen alternativa regenerativa a la disfunción eréctil
A Venezuelan urologist pioneers BTL Medical's focal shock wave technology to treat erectile dysfunction by repairing vascular damage, offering an alternative t…
MediumInjectable semaglutide shows promise for fertility in PMOS, early trial data suggests
University of Colorado researchers report injectable semaglutide may simultaneously improve fertility and metabolic outcomes in women with PMOS, addressing a t…
HighBrazilian diabetes patients advocate for technology-enabled treatment amid emotional toll
A global survey shows 70% of Brazilian diabetes patients report significant emotional impact from the disease, with 44-46% advocating for AI-powered glucose mo…
HighRare Ebola strain spreads in Congo with no approved vaccines; 65 dead
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain with no approved vaccines has killed at least 65 people across 246 suspected cases in eastern Congo's Ituri province, complicate…
HighWorld Cup Poses Disease Surveillance Challenge as Health Officials Brace for Outbreaks
Health officials across North America are intensifying disease surveillance during the World Cup, with measles emerging as the top infectious disease concern a…
HighModified Mediterranean Diet With Low Methionine Boosts Longevity in Mice, Human Data Suggests Similar Benefits
Research shows a plant-based Mediterranean diet with controlled methionine levels helped mice achieve better health outcomes and fat loss while eating more. Hu…
HighType 2 diabetes linked to nearly 4x higher cirrhosis risk in under-50s
Research shows type 2 diabetes is associated with nearly 4x higher odds of cirrhosis before age 50, challenging assumptions that fatty liver disease primarily…
HighGiuliani recovering from pneumonia, now breathing independently in critical condition
Rudy Giuliani, 81, is recovering from pneumonia in critical but stable condition and has been weaned off mechanical ventilation. His spokesman attributes his v…
HighSpleen imaging features may signal coronary artery disease risk
Mass General Brigham researchers identified splenic imaging features associated with coronary artery disease risk using AI analysis of 42,059 UK Biobank partic…
HighACS Emergency Surgery Verification Linked to Lower Death Rates and Shorter Hospital Stays
A JAMA Surgery analysis of 21,858 emergency surgery patients found ACS verification was associated with lower 30-day deaths and shorter stays at five verified…
MediumHantavirus Andes variant spreads person-to-person, but poses limited pandemic risk
The Andes variant of hantavirus can transmit between humans under specific conditions, though far less efficiently than COVID-19. A recent outbreak on an Antar…
HighResearchers identify 'circadian depression' subtype affecting 25% of severe cases
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype affecting 25% of severe cases, characterized by circadian rhythm disruption and resistance to standa…
HighUS authorizes Pfizer booster shots for teenagers aged 16-17 amid Omicron surge
The US CDC approved Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for adolescents aged 16-17 as the country responds to the Omicron variant, following FDA emergency authorizat…
HighLifestyle Changes and Drug Advances Reshape Cancer Treatment Landscape
ASCO 2026 conference reveals major advances in cancer treatment, including a drug that doubles pancreatic cancer survival and demonstrates lifestyle changes si…
HighPfizer prevé volver a la vida normal en un año, aunque anticipa vacunas anuales contra el covid-19
El consejero delegado de Pfizer, Albert Bourla, prevé que en un año vuelva la vida normal tras la pandemia, aunque considera probable que la vacunación contra…
MediumChina deploys CDC experts to Uganda for international Ebola response coordination
China has sent two public health experts to Uganda to join an international coordination platform supporting Ebola outbreak response in DRC and Uganda, buildin…
HighEli Lilly, Vir, Glaxo Report 70% Viral Load Reduction in COVID Antibody Combo Trial
Three pharmaceutical companies reported Phase 2 trial data showing a combination of monoclonal antibodies reduced COVID-19 viral load by 70% at day 7 compared…
HighDR Congo's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak Spreads Amid Conflict and Delayed Detection
DR Congo faces its deadliest Ebola outbreak with over 2,300 deaths from the rare Bundibugyo strain. Delayed detection, armed conflict, and community mistrust h…
HighHaemaLogiX Achieves First Patient Dosing Milestone with Targeted KMCAR™ T-Cell Therapy
HaemaLogiX successfully dosed the first patient in its Phase 1 KOALA trial of KMCAR™ T-cell therapy for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The treatment was…
HighWHO Chief Downplays Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak, Rules Out Covid Parallels
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told AFP that a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship poses low global risk and lacks similarities…
HighEl 86% de pacientes con Alzheimer reclama acceso temprano a diagnóstico y especialistas
Un estudio de Ceafa revela que el 86% de pacientes con Alzheimer considera prioritario el acceso temprano a pruebas diagnósticas, pero enfrentan barreras como…
HighColorectal cancer surges in under-50s, now leading cancer killer of young Americans
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cancer killer of Americans under 50, with cases rising dramatically among younger adults. Experts remain uncertain abo…
HighEmotional Intelligence as Healthcare's Hidden Resilience Tool Against Burnout
A critical review of 28 studies proposes emotional intelligence as an 'Invisible Neurocognitive Shield' supporting resilience and performance in healthcare wor…
MediumWashington Reports First Human Death From H5N5 Bird Flu
Washington State confirmed the world's first human death from H5N5 bird flu in an older adult with underlying conditions exposed to backyard poultry. Health of…
HighPope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma during surgery to remove a lung nodule on October 13. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung…
HighTwo Decades of Research Reveal Exercise Rewires Body at Molecular Level
A comprehensive review of 20 years of exercise research reveals that physical activity triggers molecular changes throughout the body, with potential to rival…
HighThree dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship
Three people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship near Cape Verde, with five others showing suspected cases. The rare virus spreads through…
HighNeural progenitor cell transplants survive one year in retinitis pigmentosa patients
Clinical trial data shows transplanted neural progenitor cells survived one year in retinitis pigmentosa patients with favorable safety, marking a milestone fo…
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