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Venezuela faces disease outbreak risk as earthquake displaces thousands in unsanitary conditions
Venezuela's healthcare system, already crippled by economic crisis, faces potential disease outbreaks following twin earthquakes that killed 2,295 and displace…
HighArgentina Expands Hantavirus Investigation to Mendoza Province After Cruise Ship Deaths
Argentina is expanding its hantavirus investigation to Mendoza province following a deadly April cruise ship outbreak that killed three passengers. Scientists…
HighLiver cancer cases projected to double by 2050 amid rising alcohol, metabolic risks
Global liver cancer cases are rising toward 870,000 annually with projections to double by 2050, driven primarily by alcohol consumption, metabolic factors, an…
MediumVaccinated Mothers Pass COVID Antibodies to Babies Through Breast Milk
Research shows vaccinated mothers transfer COVID-19 antibodies to babies via breast milk, prompting some women to restart breastfeeding or share milk, though p…
HighDetectado en Sevilla el primer caso simultáneo de covid y virus del Nilo Occidental
Andalucía detecta el primer caso de un paciente infectado simultáneamente con COVID-19 y virus del Nilo Occidental en Sevilla, generando preocupación entre exp…
High5 hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers cleared to leave Nebraska quarantine
Five of 18 American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus have left a Nebraska quarantine facility after remaining symptom-free for three weeks, with 13…
HighHantavirus outbreak expands to 11 cases with 9 confirmed
A hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has grown to 11 cases with 9 confirmed, prompting quarantine measures and WHO warnings of additional cases ahead.
HighSingapore woman's stage I breast cancer caught early via routine mammography screening
A 45-year-old woman in Singapore was diagnosed with stage I invasive lobular carcinoma after mammography detected calcifications during routine screening in De…
HighMinsa advierte sobre vulnerabilidad mental pandémica en poblaciones de riesgo
Peru's National Mental Health Institute alerts that vulnerable populations face increased risk of panic, anxiety, depression, and psychosis due to pandemic str…
HighU of A Cancer Researcher Dies From Disease She Dedicated Career to Fighting
A University of Arizona cancer researcher has died from the same disease she dedicated her career to fighting, marking a poignant loss for the medical research…
MediumED Drug Linked to Vision Loss Risk, Study Warns
A popular erectile dysfunction medication has been linked to an eye disease causing irreversible vision loss, raising safety concerns for users of the widely-u…
MediumCalifornia bird flu outbreak worsens as third farmworker infected, dairy herds hit harder
A third farmworker tested positive for H5N1 in California as the outbreak expands across 80+ dairy herds. California farms report significantly higher infectio…
HighMamata Banerjee alleges pressure on hospital to discharge Abhishek Banerjee after Sonarpur attack
Mamata Banerjee alleges Abhishek Banerjee developed blood clots after an attack in Sonarpur and that BJP leaders and police pressured hospitals to discharge hi…
MediumHow a pioneering breast cancer drug trial transformed treatment for Australian women
Twenty-five years after joining a pivotal trastuzumab trial, Donna Rullo's participation helped establish a treatment that improved survival rates for HER2-pos…
HighResearchers Identify Protein Target to Boost CAR T-Cell Therapy Effectiveness
University of Maryland researchers discovered that blocking cathepsin b protein in CAR T-cells prevents cancer cell fragment absorption, improving immune cell…
HighPerimenopause Gains Clinical Attention Amid Wellness Industry Scrutiny
Perimenopause is gaining clinical attention with new management toolkits, but critics warn the condition risks becoming a wellness industry trend rather than a…
MediumOndo Deploys Four Ambulances, Puts Health Workers on Alert as Ebola Preparedness Intensifies
Ondo State has deployed four ambulances and placed health personnel on alert to prevent an Ebola outbreak, though no case has been recorded in the state.
MediumNew hormone therapy shows promise for surgical prostate cancer patients
A phase 3 trial shows that combining apalutamide with hormone therapy before prostate cancer surgery reduces cancer spread and death risk in high-risk patients…
HighIVF at 58: Medical Risks Spotlight Regulatory Gaps in Advanced Maternal Age
India's health ministry scrutinized a 58-year-old woman's IVF pregnancy, sparking debate on advanced maternal age risks including miscarriage, gestational diab…
HighAlagoas recebe 39,7 mil doses de vacina Pfizer em distribuição de 2,3 milhões
Brazil's Health Ministry distributes 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses nationwide, with Alagoas receiving 39,780 Pfizer doses by June 9. The campaign targets…
HighFour-year-old dies hours after cough treatment; mother seeks answers
A four-year-old boy died hours after receiving treatment for a persistent cough, while another child died from flu complications. Parents question medical resp…
HighHealth Care's Leadership Gap: Why Women Disappear at the Top
Healthcare CEOs highlight a critical pipeline problem: women comprise 75% of entry-level healthcare workers but only 32% of C-suite executives, with attrition…
HighNYC Legionnaires' outbreak kills 6, sickens 112 in Harlem
New York City confirms sixth death from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem with 112 diagnosed cases. Legionella bacteria found in 12 cooling towers acros…
HighSex-Targeted Nanoparticle Delivery Could Transform TBI Treatment
Researchers are developing sex-specific nanoparticle drug delivery systems for traumatic brain injuries, recognizing that treatment windows differ between male…
HighCanadian boy, 11, dies from rabies after bat contact with no visible bite
An 11-year-old Ontario boy died from rabies 19 days after waking with a bat on his face, marking Canada's first recorded rabies death in over 50 years. Experts…
HighVacunas de ARN mensajero: la tecnología revolucionaria que alcanza 95% de eficacia contra COVID-19
Las vacunas de ARN mensajero de Pfizer-BioNTech y Moderna demuestran una eficacia del 95% contra COVID-19, representando un avance revolucionario en tecnología…
HighBlood test shows promise for detecting and staging Alzheimer's disease
Researchers developed a blood test using tau protein markers that accurately stages Alzheimer's disease, potentially replacing invasive brain scans and spinal…
HighPython molecule pTOS shows promise as side-effect-free obesity treatment alternative
Researchers from Stanford and Colorado isolated pTOS, a metabolite from python snakes, which suppressed appetite in obese mice without the side effects associa…
MediumScientists identify proteins that help relapsing fever bacteria evade immune system
Researchers identified five Chi proteins that enable Borrelia recurrentis to evade the human immune system by blocking complement activation and hijacking plas…
HighDRC Faces Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak in History as Cases Surpass 3,200
The DRC is battling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with 3,200 confirmed cases and 1,405 deaths driven by the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks appr…
HighMediterranean Diet Linked to 21% Lower Cardiovascular Risk Than Low-Fat Diet in 20-Year U.S. Cohort Study
A 20-year analysis of U.S. health professionals linked Mediterranean diet adherence to a 21% lower relative risk of cardiovascular disease than a low-fat diet.…
LowMSF warns of 'massive challenges' as Ebola outbreak strains aid resources in DRC
MSF official warns Ebola outbreak in DRC poses severe logistical challenges, with over 850 suspected cases and critical resource delivery constraints amid airs…
HighRare disease prevalence varies sharply by ethnicity across England's 62.5M population
A study of 62.5 million people in England reveals that 1.7% have rare diseases, with prevalence and COVID-19 infection rates varying substantially across ethni…
HighIndonesia cuts 2021 GDP forecast to 3.8% as COVID-19 restrictions bite
Indonesia's central bank slashed its 2021 GDP growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.6%, citing the economic impact of strict coronavirus restrictions as the nation ba…
HighLaughter Therapy Rivals Traditional Breathing Exercises for COPD Relief
A clinical trial shows laughter therapy reduces breathing difficulties in COPD patients as effectively as traditional breathing exercises, offering a low-cost,…
HighMasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria Discloses Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Renewing Calls for Early Detection
MasterChef contestant Pankaj Bhadouria has disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram, prompting renewed calls for early detection, screening and awarene…
MediumUganda seeks to reclaim Bundibugyo's name from Ebola virus stigma
Uganda distances itself from the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak centered in eastern Congo, with officials urging WHO to clarify naming conventions as the dise…
HighMinnesota monitors potential hantavirus exposure case from overseas
Minnesota health officials are monitoring a person potentially exposed to hantavirus from an overseas cruise outbreak. The WHO warns more cases are expected as…
HighGlobal Health Crisis: Mpox Vaccines Roll Out as Congo Outbreak Deepens
Multiple health emergencies unfold globally: Nigeria launches mpox vaccination campaign with 10,000 doses; UNICEF secures up to 12 million doses for crisis nat…
HighApple Shares Two More 'True Apple Watch Story' Videos on Health Alerts and Weight Loss
Apple's 'True Apple Watch Story' ad series features new testimonials from users who credit the watch with health interventions, including a kidney infection an…
MediumEbola death toll hits 600 in Congo as virus spreads to new provinces
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 people with 1,759 confirmed cases, now spreading to previously unaffected provinces including Tshopo and Haut-Uele, compl…
HighShingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk and reduced heart disease
Research shows the recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with 24% lower dementia risk and reduced cardiovascular events in older adults, suggesting broade…
HighIRBLleida identifies diabetes subtypes at diagnosis to personalize early treatment
IRBLleida research identifies clinically relevant subtypes of type 2 diabetes at diagnosis in Catalan population, enabling personalized treatment strategies fr…
HighBrazilian interest rates open lower as dollar weakens on vaccine optimism
Brazilian futures interest rates opened lower across the curve following positive vaccine news and dollar weakness against the real. Market sentiment improved…
HighMenstrual cycle awareness linked to better cardiovascular health in women
Expert Patrícia Lemos discusses how understanding menstrual cycles can help women manage cardiovascular disease and diabetes, noting over 150 documented premen…
MediumCambridge researchers test world's first AI-designed vaccine in humans
University of Cambridge researchers have created the world's first AI-designed vaccine, tested in humans, targeting multiple coronavirus variants using DNA tec…
HighOprah regains 9kg after pausing weight-loss medication, reframes obesity as medical condition
At 71, Oprah Winfrey revealed she regained 9kg after stopping GLP-1 medications in 2025, despite losing 23kg since 2023. She advocates ending stigma around obe…
HighFBI procura mulher que fingiu câncer para arrecadar US$ 11 mil e viajar
Vanessa O'Rourke, 37, is wanted by the FBI for fraudulently claiming terminal brain cancer to raise over $10,000 from donors, which she used for leisure travel…
HighWhy GPs must prescribe antibiotics sparingly to combat resistance
A GP explains why antibiotics are overprescribed and how resistance develops when bacteria survive treatment, emphasizing they don't work against viral infecti…
HighGuardian Pulls Hantavirus Story as French Outbreak Grows to 11 Cases
A French woman diagnosed with hantavirus after a cruise ship exposure is critically ill on artificial life support as the outbreak expands to 11 cases, while h…
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