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CDC Advisers Vote to Drop Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Shots, Drawing Warnings of Harm
CDC vaccine advisers voted to replace universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination with shared decision-making, a shift experts and medical groups warn will incre…
HighFlorianópolis considers MMR vaccine as potential COVID-19 treatment
Florianópolis mayor considers using MMR vaccine against COVID-19 based on UFSC research showing 76% efficacy against hospitalization. Study results await peer…
MediumStudy reveals weak evidence for hospital interventions connecting AUD patients to outpatient care
A systematic review of 17 studies found limited evidence that hospital-based interventions effectively connect alcohol use disorder patients to outpatient trea…
HighFDA approves 1st-of-its-kind pill to reduce cholesterol - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
FDA approves 1st-of-its-kind pill to reduce cholesterol ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash C…
MediumDRC Ebola outbreak peaks as daily cases decline from 120 to 80
DRC authorities announce the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has peaked with daily cases dropping from 120 to 80, though nearly 3,500 deaths recorded and experts urg…
HighScientists Engineer Bacteria to Transform Plastic Waste Into Parkinson's Drug
Researchers engineered bacteria to convert plastic waste into levodopa, a key Parkinson's treatment, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-dependen…
HighBreakthrough pancreatic cancer drug doubling survival now available in Charleston
A new pancreatic cancer drug targeting KRAS mutations has doubled survival time for metastatic patients and is now becoming available to patients in Charleston…
HighBlood test predicts Crohn's disease years before symptoms emerge
Sinai Health researchers developed a blood test measuring immune response to gut bacteria that can predict Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear, potent…
HighRoyal Darwin Hospital Nurses Describe Unsafe Loads, Self-Taught Procedures and Unsanitary Wards
Whistleblower nurses at Royal Darwin Hospital describe unsafe patient loads, self-taught clinical procedures, and unsanitary, overcrowded wards amid chronic un…
MediumHungary Reports First H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak of Season
Hungary confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the season, killing 725 ducks in Szolnok. The outbreak raises concerns about rapid European spread and ec…
HighEUA registram recorde de 3.124 mortes por covid-19 em um único dia
Os EUA registraram 3.124 mortes por covid-19 em um único dia, recorde do país, enquanto Argentina, Israel e Itália avançam em acordos e medidas contra a pandem…
MediumCongo's Ebola Crisis Spreads in Displacement Camps With Minimal Resources
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo's displacement camps faces critical resource shortages, with 10,000 residents in one camp sharing one handwashing station an…
HighDrug-resistant fungal infections surge across U.S., health officials warn
The U.S. is experiencing a rising outbreak of deadly drug-resistant fungal infections, presenting a significant public health challenge as treatment options be…
MediumU.S. Humanitarian Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the outbreak becomes the fastest-gr…
HighPregnancy Cardiovascular Health Signals Future Heart Disease Risk
Research shows pregnant women with low cardiovascular health face increased future heart disease risk, with baseline health status being a stronger predictor t…
HighWHO Chief Arrives in DRC, Pledges Ebola Outbreak 'Can Be Stopped'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee response to an Ebola outbreak that has killed over 200 p…
HighcGAS-STING pathway emerges as key driver of brain aging and neurodegeneration
Scientists identify the cGAS-STING immune pathway as a major driver of chronic brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerati…
HighWHO South-East Asia launches vaccine research framework to strengthen pandemic preparedness
WHO SEARO and CEPI launched a regional framework for vaccine research preparedness across ten South-East Asian nations, establishing six pillars to enable rapi…
HighCanetas emagrecedoras podem afetar ovulação e ciclo menstrual, aponta análise FDA
Análise de dados da FDA sugere que semaglutida (Ozempic, Wegovy) está associada a alterações menstruais em mulheres, incluindo sangramento intenso e ciclos sem…
MediumWellington Hospital installs $6m radiation therapy machine as NZ expands cancer treatment capacity
Wellington Regional Hospital has installed a new $6 million linear accelerator machine for cancer treatment, with a second unit coming soon. While the upgrade…
HighAnvisa-approved COVID drug shows 81% preventive efficacy in new study
Regn-Cov2, an Anvisa-approved monoclonal antibody treatment, demonstrates 81.6% effectiveness in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 for up to eight months in high…
HighWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with 80 suspected deaths and 246 cases reported in Ituri prov…
HighItaly's extreme longevity spreading unevenly as northern regions lead aging surge
New Italian regional data reveal extreme longevity is spreading unevenly across the country, with northern and central regions leading but southern hotspots li…
HighMeta-analysis links cefepime antibiotic to higher mortality risk in hospitalized adults
A meta-analysis of 110 clinical trials found cefepime, a widely-used antibiotic, associated with 94.4% higher all-cause mortality compared to other beta-lactam…
HighMount Sinai researchers map immune mechanisms behind CAR-T therapy intestinal complications
Mount Sinai researchers identified biological mechanisms causing severe intestinal inflammation in some CAR-T therapy patients, revealing persistent CAR-T cell…
HighNew rapid tests show promise for onchocerciasis elimination mapping in Ghana
Two new rapid diagnostic tests for onchocerciasis show promising field performance in Ghana, meeting WHO requirements for disease mapping but requiring further…
HighEE.UU. aprueba vacuna de Johnson & Johnson, la primera de una sola dosis
La FDA otorgó autorización de emergencia a la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson, la primera de una sola dosis contra el coronavirus, que se almacena en refrigeración…
HighU.S. Measles Outbreaks Intensify as Vaccination Hesitancy Fuels Spread
U.S. measles cases are on track for the highest count in 35 years, driven by vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates in vulnerable communities.
HighGLP-1 Drugs Show Mixed Cancer Signals; Observational Benefits Unconfirmed in Trials
GLP-1 receptor agonists show lower cancer rates in observational studies but lack consistent evidence in randomized trials. Safety signals for thyroid and colo…
HighCalifornia Quartz Workers Face Silicosis Epidemic: Hundreds Sickened, Dozens Dead
Hundreds of California quartz countertop workers have developed silicosis, an incurable lung disease, with at least 31 deaths reported. The epidemic highlights…
HighSingapore eyes 'new normal' post-pandemic as vaccine rollout begins
Singapore's foreign minister says Covid vaccines will enable recovery in 2021 but not a return to pre-pandemic normal, emphasizing need for economic restructur…
HighErectile Changes and Visible Symptoms Can Flag Heart, Metabolic and Cancer Risks, Doctors Say
A Times of India wellness photo story says erectile changes and visible genital symptoms can signal heart disease, diabetes, infection or, rarely, cancer, urgi…
LowHunt urges Australians to trust official vaccine advice as 4,500 GPs join rollout
Australia's federal government and medical groups mobilize 4,500 GPs to administer COVID-19 vaccines, while Health Minister Greg Hunt urges public to trust off…
HighExperimental drug reverses MS paralysis and vision loss in mice, human trials pending
Researchers at UVA report an experimental drug derived from HIV medication reversed paralysis and vision loss in mice with MS-like disease, though human trials…
MediumGLP-1 Weight-Loss Use Overtakes Diabetes Treatment, Reshaping How Users Spend
New EY-Parthenon research finds weight loss is now the leading use of GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes. CBS News reports on how the drugs are cha…
MediumWHO Chief Tours Ebola Epicenter as Cases Surge Past 1,100 in Congo and Uganda
WHO leadership visits Bunia as Ebola outbreak spreads across DR Congo and Uganda with over 1,100 suspected cases and 40+ deaths. New treatment centers opening…
HighCheap blood pressure drug shows promise against deadly brain cancer in early study
Scientists at University of Pennsylvania discovered that hydralazine, a 70-year-old $0.33 blood pressure medication, may halt growth of glioblastoma, a deadly…
MediumGreater Social Disadvantage Linked to Higher Obesity Risk in Nationally Representative U.S. Study
A population-based study in Obesity finds cumulative social determinants of health burden is associated with higher obesity likelihood, independent of clinical…
MediumBangladesh measles death toll reaches 605 as outbreak intensifies
Bangladesh measles outbreak has claimed 605 lives since March, with 4 additional deaths reported Thursday. The crisis has overwhelmed healthcare facilities and…
HighObesity Increases Depression and Panic Risk by 25%, Study Finds
Research from the Group Health Research Institute shows obese individuals face 25% increased risk of psychiatric disorders including depression and panic attac…
MediumBreast cancer care is no longer one-size-fits-all, Malaysian oncologist says
A Malaysian oncologist explains that breast cancer subtypes shape treatment choices, and urges women not to delay mammograms out of fear, as many cases there a…
MediumAI-Designed Vaccine Marks First of Its Kind in Medical Innovation
Artificial intelligence has successfully developed an unprecedented vaccine, marking a significant advancement in AI-assisted drug discovery and medical innova…
MediumMounjaro After 50: What You Need to Know Before Starting
A comprehensive guide to tirzepatide (Mounjaro), India's top-selling drug, examining its efficacy for weight loss in older adults while emphasizing the necessi…
HighIvonescimab Shows Survival Benefit in Updated Lung Cancer Trial Data
Akeso's ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy demonstrated improved overall survival in the HARMONi Phase III trial with a hazard ratio of 0.78, showing consi…
HighEbola Outbreak in Congo Spreads to Seventh Province, Reaching Western Congo for First Time
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached a seventh province, Sud-Ubangi, the first in western Congo, as cases climb past 7,000 with over 3,300 deaths…
HighCommon cold virus may shield against COVID-19, Yale study finds
Yale researchers found that rhinovirus exposure activates immune defenses that can block SARS-CoV-2 replication in airway tissue, suggesting early interferon t…
HighAustralia's $1.37B quarantine facility faces first real test with hantavirus cases
Australia is using a purpose-built quarantine facility in Perth to isolate six people exposed to hantavirus from a cruise ship outbreak, contrasting with other…
HighAI model predicts safe drug combinations for parasitic diseases, validates allicin-stibogluconate therapy
Researchers developed MetaSynMT, an AI framework using machine learning to predict effective and safe drug combinations for parasitic diseases. Lab validation…
HighAnvisa aprova venda de Paxlovid em farmácias brasileiras
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved Paxlovid sales in pharmacies, allowing private distribution while prioritizing SUS supply. Pfizer's antiviral treatme…
HighStudy links toxic metals to mysterious kidney disease in UP farming communities
A study by RMLIMS researchers found significant associations between exposure to cadmium, arsenic, aluminum, and mercury with Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown…
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