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Godzilla actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, killed in Maryland car crash
Kaylee Hottle, 18-year-old actress known for Godzilla films, died in a car accident in Maryland early Tuesday when the vehicle veered off a highway at excessiv…
HighMeasles Returns to U.S.: Babies Born Infected as Outbreak Surges Past 800 Cases
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has infected at least six newborns, marking the return of a disease America had eliminated. Cases have surged past 800 with…
HighCounterfeit weight-loss drug floods black market before approval
Counterfeit versions of experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide are widely available on the black market despite never being approved for human use, causing…
HighCruise ship staff held barbecue amid hantavirus outbreak, passenger claims
Three passengers have died from hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with five confirmed cases. Staff allegedly held a barbecue despite the outbreak, rais…
HighRDW Shows Promise as Cost-Effective Biomarker for COVID-19 Severity and Mortality
Research highlights red blood cell distribution width (RDW) as a promising biomarker for predicting COVID-19 severity and mortality, though standardization cha…
HighRotary Reaffirms Support for Pakistan's Polio Eradication as Country Remains One of Two Endemic Nations
On World Polio Day, Rotary International reaffirmed its support for Pakistan's efforts to halt wild poliovirus, one of only two countries where it remains ende…
MediumBrazil lowers bariatric surgery age to 14, expands eligibility criteria
Brazil's Federal Medical Council approved bariatric surgery for adolescents as young as 14 with severe obesity and clinical complications, expanding previous r…
HighU.S. citizen diagnosed with Ebola in Congo as outbreak accelerates
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo tested positive for Ebola as the Central African nation faces the fastest-growing outbreak ever…
HighExperimental drug ZED1227 shows promise preventing celiac intestinal damage
An experimental drug called ZED1227 successfully prevented intestinal damage in celiac disease patients exposed to gluten in early trials, potentially offering…
HighMachine learning decodes behavioral chaos in Alzheimer's mice, reveals neuroinflammation target
Researchers used machine learning to identify behavioral disruptions in Alzheimer's disease mouse models, revealing fibrinogen-microglia interactions as a pote…
HighGene therapies surge: balancing urgent patient needs with scientific rigor
Regulatory agencies have approved ~50 gene and cell therapies by early 2026, creating a paradigm shift in rare disease treatment. The challenge now is balancin…
HighBMI Fails to Predict Metabolic Risk; Metabolic Flexibility Emerges as Key Indicator
Cambridge researcher Antonio Vidal-Puig argues BMI is an inadequate metric for metabolic health, proposing metabolic flexibility—the body's ability to switch b…
HighRep. Tom Kean Jr. Says He Is 'Stronger Than Ever' After Monthslong Depression Hospitalization
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he is "stronger than ever" after months of hospitalization for depression, defending his missed votes as he seeks re-election…
MediumHigh Court orders CBI probe into evidence destruction in RG Kar rape case
Calcutta High Court orders a fresh CBI-led investigation into alleged evidence destruction in the 2024 RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, with findin…
HighKenya activates emergency protocols as Ebola outbreak spreads in neighboring countries
Kenya has heightened national emergency preparedness measures following Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC, with WHO declaring it a Public Health Emergency of I…
HighParkinson's Experts Push Beyond Single-Day Awareness, Stress Year-Round Care
Experts stress that Parkinson's disease, affecting over 10 million globally, requires sustained year-round attention beyond single-day awareness. Early diagnos…
HighBiomarcadores orientam diagnóstico e tratamento personalizado do câncer de ovário
Spanish consensus guidelines integrate molecular biomarkers into ovarian cancer clinical practice, emphasizing histological subtypes, BRCA/HRD testing, and tar…
HighEbola hospital attacked as misinformation fuels violence in DRC
Protesters in eastern DRC burned isolation tents at an Ebola treatment hospital after being denied the body of a deceased community member, highlighting danger…
HighNUS researchers identify eight DNA signatures in breast cancer, launch open-access diagnostic tool
NUS scientists identified eight new DNA change patterns in breast cancer by analyzing 2,800 genomes, launching an open-access tool to help refine diagnostics a…
HighStudy Links Glucosamine Supplement to Faster Alzheimer's Progression
A University of Florida study finds glucosamine supplements, taken by millions for joint pain, are associated with 25% higher risk of progressing to Alzheimer'…
MediumBlood test shows promise in predicting bladder cancer recurrence after surgery
A blood test detecting circulating tumor DNA can identify bladder cancer patients at high risk of recurrence after surgery and guide immunotherapy treatment, p…
HighEpizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Triggers Severe Deer Die-Off Across Midwest
A viral outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is causing significant deer mortality across the Midwest, with Michigan reporting its first cases this…
HighDoctor, son accused of running pill mill scheme in New York
A retired physician and his son were arrested for allegedly operating a pill mill in New York, writing fraudulent prescriptions for addictive drugs without exa…
HighEbola outbreak in DRC could surpass deadliest epidemic on record, Africa CDC warns
Africa CDC warns the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo could surpass the 2014-2016 West African epidemic that killed 11,000 people, with contact t…
HighBreast Cancer Warning Signs Beyond Lumps: Surgical Oncologist Flags Skin, Nipple and Pain Changes
Surgical oncologist Dr Naveen Sanchety outlines non-lump breast cancer warning signs, including changes in size, skin, nipples, and persistent pain, urging eva…
MediumEbola outbreak outpaces response as deaths hit 220, hospitals stormed
A rare Ebola strain in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 220 people with cases rising faster than containment efforts, while armed protestors storm hospi…
HighEarly-life sugar intake linked to cancer, dementia risk decades later
Research suggests that sugar consumption before age 2 may influence cancer risk, dementia, and mental health decades later, with dietary patterns in infancy ha…
MediumASF spreads across Cebu as local government resists culling protocol
African Swine Fever has spread to multiple areas in Cebu province, Philippines. Local government refuses BAI's recommended culling protocol, citing lack of con…
HighDoctors Reframe Prostate Cancer: Why 'Unremarkable' Results Are Good News
Medical experts clarify misconceptions about prostate cancer, emphasizing that unremarkable findings are positive outcomes. Multiple sources provide guidance o…
HighHospital Veredas nega venda de vacinas contra Covid-19 em Maceió
Circula mensagem falsa no WhatsApp alegando que Hospital Veredas em Maceió vende doses de Covid-19. Hospital desmentiu e afirma que a divulgação é criminosa.
HighMeasles Surges to Record Levels as Doctors Warn of Forgotten Epidemic
Measles cases surge to record levels in the US, prompting medical professionals to recall the severity of previous major outbreaks and raising concerns about v…
HighEuropa enfrenta tercera ola de COVID-19 mientras políticos ignoran consejos científicos
Europa afronta la tercera ola de COVID-19 con la variante británica más agresiva, mientras la politización de vacunas y gestión de crisis socava la confianza p…
HighTaco Bell lettuce supplier under investigation in cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands
A cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands across 34 states is being traced to lettuce from Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell. The FDA is investigating the…
HighPope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after early-stage lung nodule detected
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung during a routine check-up, which he described as caught…
HighRobotic surgery transforms treatment of inflammatory bowel disease with precision and faster recovery
Robotic minimally invasive surgery is transforming treatment of complex inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, offering greater preci…
MediumUnicamp study reveals 80%+ of women experience significant pain during IUD insertion
A Unicamp study of over 7,000 IUD insertions found 81% of women reported moderate to intense pain, vastly exceeding the 5% documented in official health guidel…
HighBiodesix Expands Bio-Rad Partnership to Validate Advanced Breast Cancer Genetic Testing
Biodesix and Bio-Rad Laboratories expanded their partnership to develop and validate ddPCR-based assays for detecting ESR1 mutations in advanced breast cancer,…
HighOverlooked leg condition in women significantly raises heart attack and stroke risk
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a leg condition that narrows blood vessels, is frequently overlooked in women but significantly increases risk of heart atta…
HighNew protein-based MRI agent detects lung cancer metastases as small as 1mm
Georgia State University researchers developed a protein-based MRI contrast agent that detects lung cancer metastases as small as 1mm without radiation exposur…
HighPCOS linked to fourfold higher heart disease risk in women, study finds
A nationwide U.S. study reveals women with PCOS face four times higher heart disease risk than those without the condition, even after accounting for obesity a…
HighAustralian researchers develop blood test to detect early-stage lung cancer
University of Queensland researchers developed a nanodevice using a simple blood test to detect early-stage lung cancer by analyzing sugar molecules on extrace…
HighHow Ozempic May Combat Addiction by Targeting Brain's Reward System
Emerging research reveals GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic may treat addiction by targeting the lateral septum brain region, reducing cravings for alcohol, drugs, a…
MediumEurope's Covid-19 Testing Programs Strain Under Surging Demand as Winter Nears
Some European governments are struggling to manage large-scale Covid-19 testing programs as cases rise, putting a core pillar of their strategies to contain th…
MediumUK Nearly Triples Ebola Funding for DR Congo as Outbreak Outpaces Response
The UK is raising its Ebola response funding in DR Congo to £78.7 million, as the outbreak, now the fastest-spreading on record, has killed 2,950 people and co…
HighDRC Ebola cases surge to 452 with 82 deaths; Uganda reports 19 infections
DR Congo's confirmed Ebola cases surge to 452 with 82 deaths, driven by rapid community transmission of the Bundibugyo strain. Contact tracing gaps and funding…
HighHeat-driven disease spread poses growing health risks for European travelers
Rising temperatures across Europe are enabling mosquitoes and ticks carrying West Nile virus and tick-borne encephalitis to spread into previously unaffected c…
HighIndia's 100M diabetics face silent vision threat from retinopathy
India's 100+ million diabetics face a silent epidemic of preventable blindness through Diabetic Retinopathy, which damages retinal blood vessels without early…
HighNYC identifies Harlem Hospital, construction site as sources of deadly Legionnaires' outbreak
NYC officials identified Harlem Hospital and a construction site as sources of a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak that killed seven people and sickened ov…
HighSingapore cruise ship passengers remain hantavirus-free after 42-day monitoring
Two Singapore residents exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship MV Hondius continue testing negative and are permitted home quarantine through June 6, following W…
HighAI mental health chatbots show promise in accessibility, but safety evidence lags
A scoping review finds AI mental health chatbots feel empathetic and accessible, yet evidence gaps persist on safety, sustained engagement, and real-world clin…
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