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Study links egg consumption to lower Alzheimer's risk
A Loma Linda University study suggests regular egg consumption is associated with reduced Alzheimer's disease risk, positioning eggs as a potential dietary int…
MediumUC San Diego leads $12M study to improve ICU patient sleep and reduce delirium
UC San Diego Health launches a $12 million, five-year multi-hospital study to improve sleep quality and reduce delirium in ICU patients, addressing a common so…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 2,000 deaths as fastest-spreading epidemic accelerates
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola deaths across five provinces, marking the fastest-spreading outbreak on record with deaths doubling…
High9 hospitalized after gas cylinder explosion at Samabula restaurant
A gas cylinder explosion in the kitchen of Zamzam Restaurant in Samabula, Fiji hospitalized nine people, including four restaurant staff and three Blue Gas emp…
HighAstraZeneca Eyes Year-End Vaccine Efficacy Data After Trial Pause
AstraZeneca's CEO says the company can still determine vaccine efficacy by year-end if trials resume soon, following suspension due to a participant's illness…
HighUSF Study Identifies Foxo1 Gene as Potential Lymphedema Treatment Target
USF Health researchers identified the Foxo1 gene as a potential treatment target for hereditary lymphedema, showing that deleting it promotes lymphatic valve g…
HighJai Arrow retires from NRL after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow, 30, announces immediate retirement from the NRL following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis after months of medical t…
HighNowshera chikungunya outbreak confirmed as local transmission; 15 cases detected
Pakistani health officials confirm local chikungunya transmission in Nowshera with 15 positive cases out of 28 suspected, affecting children and working-age ad…
HighNearly 8 in 10 Tested U.S. Typhoid Cases Resisted Ciprofloxacin, a Longtime First-Line Antibiotic
A CDC-led JAMA Network Open study found 78.4% of U.S. typhoid samples from 2016 to 2020 were not susceptible to ciprofloxacin, a longtime first-line antibiotic.
MediumNEWS2 Score May Guide Antibiotic Decisions in Suspected Sepsis
A study of nearly 100,000 patients suggests NEWS2 vital sign scores can help clinicians identify which suspected sepsis patients need immediate antibiotics ver…
HighJackie, beloved Big Bear bald eagle and livestream star, dies after health battle
Jackie, the beloved bald eagle of Big Bear Valley who became an internet sensation through a livestream nest camera, died after three weeks of intensive medica…
HighIndia Approves First Dengue Vaccine Qdenga for Ages 4-60
India's drug regulator has approved Qdenga, the country's first dengue vaccine, for individuals aged 4-60 years. The tetravalent vaccine protects against all f…
HighCancer Cells Could Be Turned Against Themselves Using Their Own Carbon Monoxide
RIKEN researchers designed a compound that uses excess carbon monoxide in cancer cells to make a cytotoxic drug inside them. The proof-of-concept study, in cel…
MediumFDA Panel Unanimously Backs Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults
An FDA advisory committee unanimously recommended Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine, marking the first new flu vaccine approval since 2023 and the first…
HighFirst human trial of immune rejuvenation therapy launches to restore aging T cells
A Phase 1 clinical trial of immune rejuvenation therapy targeting exhausted T cells is launching to restore immune function in aging and chronic disease, poten…
HighResearchers create first HAE patient-derived liver cell models for drug testing
Researchers created the first liver cell lines from HAE patients using iPSC technology, revealing that C1-INH protein aggregation in cells underlies the condit…
HighIndia bolsters Ebola defenses with airport screening as DRC outbreak spreads
India's Health Ministry has activated precautionary measures including airport screening, surveillance protocols, and laboratory preparedness in response to Eb…
HighAdvanced Prostate Cancer Cases Surge as Stricter Screening Guidelines Miss Early Detection
Advanced prostate cancer diagnoses are increasing globally as stricter screening guidelines reduce PSA testing and early symptoms remain silent. Experts advoca…
HighPílula revolucionária contra câncer de pâncreas é aprovada nos EUA
A FDA aprovou o daraxonrasib, medicamento que praticamente dobrou a sobrevida de pacientes com câncer de pâncreas metastático, seis meses antes do prazo previs…
HighMerck's Covid-19 pill shows 30% efficacy in updated data, down from 50%
Merck's Covid-19 pill molnupiravir demonstrated 30% efficacy in reducing hospitalizations and deaths in updated trial data, down from initial 50% claims based…
HighEbola Outbreak in Congo Spreads to Seventh Province as Cases Keep Climbing
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached Sud-Ubangi, a western province, as confirmed cases rise and officials warn it remains out of control.
HighBariatric Surgery Shows 5x Greater Weight Loss Than Ozempic, Study Finds
A new study finds bariatric surgery is 5x more effective than GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weight loss, even as surgical procedures decline amid rising p…
MediumRecord 40M children miss measles vaccine as pandemic disrupts immunization
WHO and CDC report nearly 40 million children missed measles vaccination in 2021, the highest on record, as pandemic disruptions weakened immunization systems…
HighPsoriasis severity linked to specific sleep disruptions, not overall quality
A study of 136 psoriasis patients found that moderate-to-severe disease activity independently impairs sleep latency and daytime functioning, though not overal…
HighWelsh Teen's Recurrent Cancer Offers Clinical Trial Hope
A teenager from Maesteg whose cancer returned after remission has been offered participation in a clinical trial, providing new treatment hope.
MediumGLP-1 Drugs Show Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Raising Questions on Muscle Preservation
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic demonstrate therapeutic benefits extending beyond weight reduction, including metabolic and cardiovascular effects, while raising conc…
MediumEstudante de medicina morre por overdose em esquema de venda ilegal de medicamentos
A medical student in Goiás died from a medication overdose in October 2023 after obtaining controlled drugs illegally from a pharmacy. Police arrested four peo…
HighU.S. Citizen in Congo Tests Positive for Ebola as Outbreak Accelerates
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the Central African country battles its fastest-growing outbre…
HighStay Vigilant: Biosecurity Remains Livestock's Best Defence Against H5 Bird Flu
No H5 bird flu has been detected in Australian poultry or livestock, and an independent assessment rates the risk low for dairy cattle and pigs, negligible for…
HighDaraxonrasib Shows Nearly 50% Survival Benefit in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Daraxonrasib, a RAS inhibitor, demonstrates nearly doubled survival rates in advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with FDA-approved early access now available…
HighThree Foods That Target Visceral Fat, Says Fitness Coach
Fitness coach Nicko Dumadaug highlights high-fiber vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats as key foods for reducing visceral fat. Combined with exercise,…
MediumMale breast cancer: Nigeria's overlooked health crisis demands urgent awareness
Medical experts urge inclusion of men in breast cancer awareness campaigns, noting that while rare globally, male breast cancer accounts for up to 15% of cases…
HighFiji declares HIV crisis as cases surge 26% amid drug epidemic
Fiji faces a rapidly escalating HIV epidemic with over 2,000 new cases in 2025, a 26% increase from 2024, driven by drug use and lack of prevention infrastruct…
HighBundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Uganda; 534 Cases Across Two Nations
Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in DRC has infected 515 confirmed cases with 91 deaths, spreading to Uganda with 19 confirmed cases. WHO and Africa CDC launc…
HighGlaxo, Vir antibody drug cuts COVID hospitalizations by 85% in trial
Vir Biotechnology and GlaxoSmithKline report their monoclonal antibody drug VIR-7831 reduced COVID-19 hospitalizations or death by 85% in clinical trials, with…
HighNorway's King Harald, 89, hospitalized with deteriorating health condition
King Harald of Norway, 89, has experienced health deterioration while hospitalized for haemolytic anaemia and a bacterial blood infection. The palace reports h…
HighCyclospora outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce from Mexican supplier
US regulators linked a cyclospora parasite outbreak sickening thousands across five Midwest states to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier served a…
HighIdaho's first measles case of 2026 confirmed in unvaccinated child
Eastern Idaho confirmed its first measles case of 2026 in an unvaccinated child who contracted the virus while traveling out of state. Health officials are mon…
HighSingapore dialysis providers unite to boost employment for kidney patients
Six major dialysis providers in Singapore have launched a collaborative platform to help 10,000 kidney patients secure employment and maintain workplace inclus…
HighUK health worker monitored for Ebola after DRC evacuation
A UK humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the DRC and is being monitored in isolation at a London hospital after potential Ebola exposure. The indi…
HighPunjab Governor Opens Adult Vaccination Clinic at Chandigarh Medical College
Punjab Governor inaugurates adult and elderly vaccination clinic at Chandigarh's government medical college, offering personalized immunization services for in…
HighTwo-thirds of NHS nurses say understaffing puts patients at deadly risk
Two-thirds of NHS nurses report dangerously low staffing levels compromising patient care, while hospital trusts plan service cuts due to financial constraints…
HighIreland logs 3,161 Covid cases as antigen testing rolls out in schools
Ireland confirmed 3,161 new COVID-19 cases with 498 hospitalized as authorities introduce antigen testing in schools, though public health officials express gr…
HighSleep's Role in Clearing Alzheimer's Toxins Offers New Dementia Prevention Insight
New research demonstrates that sleep facilitates the brain's glymphatic system in clearing amyloid and tau proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggesting s…
HighParkinson's Drug Shows Promise in Restoring Alzheimer's Memories
Research identifies dopamine deficiency as a driver of memory impairment in Alzheimer's disease, with a Parkinson's drug demonstrating potential to restore mem…
MediumNeuroscientist Richard Brinton Links Menopause-Driven Energy Shifts in the Brain to Later Alzheimer's Risk
University of Arizona neuroscientist Lisa Brinton argues falling oestrogen during menopause may reduce brain glucose use and affect Alzheimer's risk. Her findi…
MediumFDA Approves Tirzepatide for Sleep Apnea as Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise
Tirzepatide and liraglutide reduce obstructive sleep apnea severity in adults with obesity, with tirzepatide becoming the first FDA-approved OSA medication. Lo…
HighSilent killer: Inside Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak response
An Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province challenges responders with a less-known virus strain, community mistrust, and attacks on health workers, even as tr…
HighBangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Campaign After 15 Deaths
Bangladesh confirms 15 measles deaths and launches emergency immunisation campaign nationwide, prioritizing high-risk areas amid declining global vaccination r…
HighFDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine in First for Technology
The FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, marking the first flu shot using mRNA technology. The vaccine is designed for older adults and represents a si…
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