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Researchers identify promising FTO-targeting compound for pancreatic cancer
A new study identifies DE19725241, a compound targeting FTO protein, as a potential pancreatic cancer treatment. Researchers screened over 22 million compounds…
MediumEarly statin use after diabetes diagnosis linked to 15% lower dementia risk
A Danish study of 132,585 patients found early statin initiation after type 2 diabetes diagnosis was associated with 15% lower dementia risk over 10 years, sug…
MediumDelhi fire kills at least 21, many foreign nationals seeking medical care
At least 21 people, many foreign nationals seeking medical treatment, died in a fire at a Delhi bed-and-breakfast. Authorities are investigating whether the bu…
HighFirst Evidence-Based Drug Combo Shows Promise for Methamphetamine Addiction
U.S. government-funded research published in NEJM shows a combination of bupropion and naltrexone significantly improves outcomes for methamphetamine use disor…
HighKenya's peak flu season hits October, not June, new health ministry study shows
Kenya's Ministry of Health analysis reveals the country's largest flu wave occurs in October, not June-July as previously assumed, enabling better hospital res…
HighEstudo sugere que Ozempic pode reduzir eficácia do tratamento contra câncer de mama triplo negativo
Estudo da UT Southwestern apresentado em San Antonio indica que uso de GLP-1, como Ozempic, pode reduzir a eficácia do tratamento contra o câncer de mama tripl…
MediumVaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Perth wastewater; risk deemed very low
Vaccine-derived poliovirus Type 2 was detected in Perth wastewater in mid-April, likely from an overseas traveler. Health officials confirm very low risk given…
HighBuenos Aires launches teaching hospital to expand mental health services amid rising crisis
Buenos Aires government and UBA's Psychology Faculty signed an agreement to establish a teaching hospital combining clinical care, academic training, and resea…
High3D Heart Models Emerge as Game-Changer for Cardiovascular Drug Discovery
Advanced 3D cardiac constructs from human stem cells are emerging as superior alternatives to traditional 2D cultures and animal models for testing cardiovascu…
HighICMRA Marks a Decade of Global Cooperation in Medicines Regulation
The MHRA marks ten years in ICMRA, the global regulators' body formed to align medicines regulation, citing its COVID-19 vaccine coordination and planned Melbo…
MediumCalifornia neighborhood alerted after rabid bat found near sidewalk
A rabid bat found near a California sidewalk has prompted health officials to warn residents about rabies exposure risks and urge immediate medical attention f…
HighJapanese automakers' strong earnings raise pressure to deploy massive cash hoards
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan beat profit expectations amid global supply challenges, but their substantial pandemic-era cash reserves face scrutiny from Tokyo's p…
HighFrom Vaccine Skeptic to Science Advocate: Building Trust Through Empathy
A formerly unvaccinated woman has become a leading advocate for science communication, addressing vaccine hesitancy through empathy-driven dialogue rather than…
MediumThree Red Cross volunteers die in DR Congo Ebola outbreak as WHO declares emergency
Three Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo died after contracting Ebola while managing bodies unaware of the outbreak. The WHO declared the Bundibugyo strain a glo…
HighDoctor who treated hantavirus patients on cruise ship cleared from isolation
A doctor who treated hantavirus patients aboard the M.V. Hondius cruise ship has tested negative and been released from medical isolation, though five Californ…
HighDoctor warns against decongestants for Covid, recommends rest and hydration instead
GP Dr Sami advises Covid patients to avoid pseudoephedrine and antibiotics, recommending hydration, rest, honey, and paracetamol or ibuprofen instead for sympt…
MediumType 2 diabetes raises 55% risk of heart failure, kidney disease within decade
A US study of 1.6 million newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients found 55% developed heart failure, kidney disease, or died within 10 years, highlighting the…
HighWinter Viruses: When to Seek Care Beyond the Common Cold
A pediatrician explains how families can recognize serious winter respiratory illness and protect themselves through vaccination, emphasizing early medical car…
HighCanada confirms first hantavirus case among cruise ship passengers in isolation
Canadian health officials confirmed a presumptive positive hantavirus case in a British Columbia resident exposed aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, where thre…
HighAlzheimer's Blood Tests Offer Early Detection, But Raise Anxiety Questions
New blood-based tests can detect Alzheimer's biomarkers decades before symptoms appear, offering early diagnosis opportunities but raising psychological concer…
HighGLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Reduce Spontaneous Physical Activity, Study Finds
Research shows GLP-1 obesity medications like Ozempic and Wegovy reduce spontaneous physical activity in users, raising questions about long-term metabolic and…
HighCanadian researchers develop first-in-class CAR T-cell therapy showing promise against solid tumors
Canadian researchers developed GCAR1, a first-in-class CAR T-cell therapy targeting solid tumors including sarcoma and brain cancer, with early clinical result…
HighStudy: Men face 3x higher ICU risk, 40% greater death risk from COVID-19
A Nature Communications study of 3.1M cases across 46 countries found men are nearly 3x more likely to require ICU treatment and have 40% higher death risk fro…
HighEbola outbreak threatens overcrowded DRC displacement camps with 'catastrophic' potential
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC poses catastrophic risk to nearly 1 million displaced persons living in overcrowded camps with minimal sanitation, hygiene, or me…
HighCyclospora outbreak reaches 32 US states with nearly 3,000 cases reported
A fast-spreading stomach parasite has sickened nearly 3,000 people across 32 US states, with the CDC warning the true number is likely higher. The outbreak sou…
HighAustralia records first 2021 COVID death as Delta surge hits Sydney
Australia reported its first coronavirus death of 2021 and a record 77 cases in NSW as the Delta variant outbreak spreads despite lockdowns in Sydney.
HighDR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to major city as deaths exceed 400
An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 438 of 1,406 confirmed cases with a 31% fatality rate. The virus has spread from Ituri province to the major city of K…
HighNigeria's HIV Gains at Risk Without Sustained Domestic Funding, Warns Adewole
Former Health Minister Adewole celebrates Nigeria's HIV response as a major public health success while warning that emerging challenges and declining internat…
HighKAIST team develops RNA therapy to block cancer cachexia via brain pathway
KAIST researchers developed an RNA-based therapy blocking a brain signal that causes cancer cachexia, achieving 90% survival in treated mice versus 20% untreat…
HighDaily Toothbrushing in Hospitals Cuts Pneumonia Cases and ICU Deaths by a Fifth
Meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials involving 2,800+ patients shows daily toothbrushing reduces hospital-acquired pneumonia incidence by over one-third and I…
HighMental health disorders linked to earlier Alzheimer's onset, study finds
UC research finds depression, anxiety, and PTSD significantly increase risk of early-onset Alzheimer's, with patients developing symptoms 2-8 years earlier dep…
MediumUN Chief Calls Omicron Travel Bans 'Unfair and Ineffective'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized travel restrictions on southern African countries over Omicron as counterproductive, arguing that punishing na…
HighCyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce expands to 3 additional states
US health officials have linked a cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce, expanding the outbreak to 3 more states with confirmed cases now surpassing…
HighHochul declares disaster emergency as monkeypox cases surge to 1,400 in New York
Gov. Hochul declared a state disaster emergency over monkeypox with 1,400 cases in New York, citing local agencies' inability to respond adequately and orderin…
HighGene therapy cures deadly childhood liver disease in mice, offering hope for ARC syndrome
Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital successfully treated a fatal childhood liver disease (ARC syndrome) using gene therapy in mice, with a live…
HighHeart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet remains overlooked
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet women often underestimate this risk. Medical gaps in understanding female-specific cardiac sympto…
HighArizona hantavirus survivor relives trauma as new outbreak emerges
An Arizona man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago while losing his mother and sister reflects on a recent outbreak, describing the emotional difficulty of re…
HighOccasional heavy drinking triples liver fibrosis risk in fatty liver disease
Research shows that occasional excessive alcohol consumption triples fibrosis risk in people with fatty liver disease, regardless of total annual intake. The p…
HighTime is brain: Stroke survivor's recovery highlights treatment delays across SE Asia
Stroke survivor Daniel Sim's recovery story highlights the importance of rapid treatment, while experts warn that delays in reaching hospitals remain a major b…
HighWHO, Africa CDC launch $518M Ebola response as DRC cases surge
WHO and Africa CDC announced a $518m plan to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreading across DRC and Uganda, with 452 infections and 82 deaths reported a…
HighCooking method matters: French fries linked to diabetes risk, but boiled potatoes aren't
A 40-year study of 205,000 US health professionals found French fries linked to 20% higher type 2 diabetes risk, while boiled, baked, and mashed potatoes showe…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak accelerates with record daily cases as rare Bundibugyo strain spreads
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing total to 782 confirmed infections and 181 deaths. The rare Bundibugyo strain…
HighGlobal Border Tightening as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads in Central Africa
Countries worldwide are strengthening border checks and travel restrictions as a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreads in Central Africa with hundreds of suspec…
HighAnvisa aprova coquetel de anticorpos monoclonais da Eli Lilly contra COVID-19
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody cocktail as the third COVID-19 treatment, reducing hospitalization and death risk by…
HighPromising hantavirus treatments emerge despite funding gaps after cruise outbreak
Researchers in Chile, Argentina, and the US are developing treatments and vaccines for hantavirus, a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus, with recent promising…
HighGLP-1 drugs show real-world benefits in European children with type 2 diabetes
Research from Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg shows GLP-1 receptor agonist use in children and young people with type 2 diabetes has surged from 6.3% in 2019…
HighPerú vacuna a uno de cada tres adultos mayores de 80 años; casos confirmados caen 43%
Más de 253 mil peruanos mayores de 80 años han recibido la primera dosis de vacuna COVID-19, representando el 35,2% de este grupo etario. Se registra caída del…
HighBioVie Nears Completion of Parkinson's Trial for Bezisterim Drug Candidate
BioVie Inc. presented clinical trial data on Bezisterim, a drug candidate targeting Parkinson's disease pathology through a novel mechanism of action. The comp…
MediumEbola clinics torched in Congo amid outbreak; vaccine efforts accelerate
Ebola treatment clinics in Congo are being deliberately set on fire amid community distrust, while over 1,100 suspected cases are reported and vaccine developm…
HighGenetic Test Could Let Two-Thirds of Breast Cancer Patients Safely Skip Chemotherapy
A large clinical trial shows genetic testing can safely help two-thirds of early-stage breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy without compromising outcomes,…
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