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Cancer patients increasingly turn to ivermectin over proven chemotherapy, alarming doctors
Cancer patients are increasingly choosing ivermectin over chemotherapy despite lack of scientific evidence, with prescriptions surging 160% following celebrity…
HighManitoba's measles crisis: 519 cases in four months exceed entire 2025
Manitoba reported 561 measles cases in four months of 2026, surpassing all of 2025 and accounting for 61% of Canada's 907 cases. Low vaccination rates in some…
HighSuspected North Korean Hackers Targeted AstraZeneca in Fake Job Offer Campaign
Sources told Reuters that suspected North Korean hackers posed as recruiters on LinkedIn and WhatsApp to send malicious job documents to AstraZeneca staff, inc…
MediumWeight-loss drugs show promise in heart attack recovery, study finds
New research finds GLP-1 weight-loss drugs improve blood flow and reduce complications after heart attacks by preventing tissue damage, though lifestyle factor…
HighPope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer; lower lobe removed in successful surgery
Pope Leo, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and underwent successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital on…
HighCanada confirms first domestic human case of H5N1 avian flu in B.C. teen
Canada's Public Health Agency confirmed a British Columbia teenager is the country's first domestically acquired human case of H5N1 avian flu, with the patient…
HighColorectal Cancer Surge in Young Adults Sparks Microbiome Research and Clinical Alarm
Rectal cancer deaths are rising up to three times faster among millennials, prompting scientists to investigate the gut microbiome as a potential driver of the…
HighVanessa Trump Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Instagram Statement
Vanessa Trump revealed via Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and recently underwent a medical procedure as treatment begins. She express…
HighDaraxonrasib offers 'game changer' hope for pancreatic cancer patients
Daraxonrasib, a RAS inhibitor, shows promise as a potential game-changer treatment for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest malignancies, with oncologists h…
MediumAustralia records first 2021 COVID death as Delta surge hits record 77 cases
Australia reported its first COVID-19 death of 2021 and record 77 daily cases in NSW as the Delta variant outbreak accelerates, with officials warning numbers…
HighRare FNIP1 Gene Variant Linked to Natural Leanness and Metabolic Health
Researchers identified a rare FNIP1 gene variant associated with naturally low body fat, healthier livers, and better blood sugar control, potentially offering…
HighEMA backs AstraZeneca-Merck's Lynparza for prostate and ovarian cancers
The European Medicines Agency recommended approval for Lynparza in prostate and advanced ovarian cancer treatment, expanding the PARP inhibitor's market amid g…
HighSingle Injection Shows Promise in Reversing Osteoarthritis in Animal Tests
University of Colorado researchers demonstrate a single injection can reverse osteoarthritis in animals within 4-8 weeks using an engineered drug-delivery syst…
MediumCongo's Ebola outbreak expands to new health zone as cases exceed 550
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus has spread to a new health zone, with cases reaching 550 and deaths climbing to at lea…
HighBritish Inoculation Program May Have Introduced Smallpox to Colonial Australia
New research suggests British doctors' use of smallpox scabs for inoculation may have inadvertently introduced the disease to Australia in 1789, potentially ki…
HighMayo Clinic Trial Tests Low-Dose Radiation as Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Early Parkinson's
Mayo Clinic researchers are running a first-of-its-kind trial testing whether targeted low-dose radiation can reduce brain inflammation and slow early-stage Pa…
MediumTricity dengue cases surge past 800 as outbreak accelerates
The Tricity region reported 38 new dengue cases, with Panchkula breaking its 2017 crisis record by surpassing 800 confirmed cases. No fresh deaths were reporte…
HighBangladesh measles outbreak signals urgent need for India's vaccination vigilance
Bangladesh faces a major measles outbreak with over 900 confirmed cases and 100+ deaths since March 2026. Experts warn India to maintain vaccination vigilance…
HighAlzheimer's Damage May Originate Outside the Brain, Study Suggests
New research suggests Alzheimer's neurodegeneration is triggered by immune cells activated outside the brain, opening potential treatment pathways that bypass…
HighDana-Farber and Beth Israel Break Ground on $1.68B, 300-Bed Cancer Hospital Set to Open in 2031
Dana-Farber and Beth Israel Deaconess have begun construction of a $1.68 billion, 300-bed cancer hospital in Boston, slated to open in 2031.
MediumHarlem Hospital's neglected cooling towers blamed for deadliest Legionnaires' outbreak in decade
Untreated rainwater in cooling towers at city-owned Harlem Hospital sparked NYC's deadliest Legionnaires' disease outbreak in a decade, killing 5 and sickening…
HighStudy links sugary drinks to five-fold increase in oral cancer risk for women
A University of Washington study using NHS data found women consuming more than one sugary drink daily face nearly five times higher oral cancer risk, potentia…
MediumEight Hantavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship; WHO assesses global risk as low
WHO reports eight Hantavirus cases with three deaths aboard a cruise ship, with six confirmed as Andes virus. India assesses risk as low with no domestic cases…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province; experts warn of year-long epidemic
The DRC Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province with 4,727 confirmed cases and 2,214 deaths. Experts warn it could last over a year and become the larges…
HighChina's post-COVID rally faces reality check as recovery trades grow crowded
Chinese investors are launching dozens of recovery-focused funds as markets surge on COVID reopening optimism, but fund managers warn gains in tourism and prop…
HighNew Framework Clarifies How Medicine Should Study Resilience
Researchers propose the SSRO scaffold—specifying stressor, system, resilience resources, and outcomes—to standardize fragmented resilience research across medi…
HighImmunocompromised Amish woman dies in Pennsylvania's largest measles outbreak in decades
A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia died from measles-related pneumonia during Pennsylvania's largest outbreak in three decades, unable to receive vaccinat…
HighHantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship kills 3, WHO investigates source
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people with six confirmed or suspected infections. WHO is coordinating inves…
HighLotus Malaysia raises RM156k for childhood cancer support through anniversary campaign
Lotus Malaysia's fourth anniversary campaign raised RM156,305.23 for MAKNA to support children with cancer through bursaries, scholarships, and treatment assis…
HighNew Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 65 as officials warn of regional spread risk
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has killed 65 people with 246 suspected cases. Officials warn of potential cross-border transmission to Uganda a…
HighExperimental molecule OLE restores brain immune cells to fight Alzheimer's plaques
Researchers discovered OLE, a molecule that restores protective function to brain immune cells (microglia) in Alzheimer's models, reducing toxic plaques and im…
HighNew Zealand eases lockdown as delta outbreak persists in Auckland
New Zealand eases lockdown restrictions outside Auckland while pursuing virus elimination, as global vaccination campaigns accelerate with booster rollouts and…
HighAfrica CDC, WHO Launch Joint Platform to Coordinate Ebola Response
Africa CDC, WHO, and Uganda launched a Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team to coordinate Ebola response across Africa with integrated technical…
HighBrazilian cancer survivor meets Shakira after viral social media story
A Brazilian cancer patient who credited Shakira's music with helping him through treatment met the singer after his story gained viral attention on social medi…
HighMichigan battles largest cyclospora outbreak in state history as cases surge past 900
Michigan is experiencing its largest cyclospora outbreak with 992 confirmed cases causing severe diarrhea, while similar investigations span 28 states. The sou…
High3D Bioprinting Transforms Head and Neck Cancer Research Beyond the Petri Dish
3D bioprinting technology enables researchers to recreate realistic tumor models using decellularized tissue matrices and bio-inks, moving beyond flat petri di…
HighImmunocompromised, elderly, and young children face highest cyclosporiasis risk
A cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states has prompted health officials to identify vulnerable populations. Immunocompromised…
HighPope Leo XIV recovering well from lung cancer surgery, set for Sunday appearance
Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from lung surgery to remove a cancerous lobe and plans to deliver Sunday's Angelus Prayer, though doctors await biopsy results…
HighCancer survival hits record 70%, but 2.1M new cases expected in 2026
The American Cancer Society reports five-year cancer survival rates have reached 70%, up from 50% in the 1970s, driven by advances in targeted therapies, immun…
HighGut Bacteria Linked to Anxiety Relief in Emerging Research
Research reveals connections between gut microbiota and anxiety relief, with probiotics and metabolites showing potential therapeutic applications for mental h…
MediumWHO declares international health emergency as Ebola outbreak spreads to major DRC city
The WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern as an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 80+ with 336 suspected cases. A confirmed case in th…
HighNYC Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills 6, Infects 112 in Central Harlem
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has killed six people and infected 112 others since late July 2025, with Legionella bacteria traced to 12 co…
HighNew PET imaging offers first potential in-life diagnosis for chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Researchers developed a first-in-class PET imaging biomarker that can detect chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living patients, potentially revolutionizing d…
HighTrump administration's HHS layoffs hit disease control, mental health services
The Trump administration laid off hundreds of federal health workers across HHS agencies including the CDC, affecting disease outbreak response and mental heal…
HighDr Reddy's cleared to launch generic semaglutide after Novo Nordisk patent expires
Dr Reddy's Laboratories received regulatory approval to manufacture generic semaglutide, planning launch after Novo Nordisk's patent expires in March 2026, tar…
HighCovid Vaccine Rollout Stalls for Half of U.S. Children
Half of U.S. children are experiencing delays in receiving COVID-19 vaccines, raising concerns about immunization coverage and disease prevention in the pediat…
Medium7-Year GeparNuevo Data: Neoadjuvant Durvalumab Delivers Lasting Survival Gains in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Seven-year follow-up of the GeparNuevo trial confirms durvalumab added to neoadjuvant chemo significantly improves survival in triple-negative breast cancer, e…
HighIndian Biotech Firms Develop Blood Test to Detect Cancer Before Symptoms
Indian biotechnology firms Epigeneres and Tzar Labs developed HrC, a non-invasive blood test that can detect up to 25 cancer types before symptoms appear, offe…
MediumDallas community health workers bridge vaccine gap in Latino neighborhoods
Dallas community health workers at Los Barrios Unidos are bridging cultural gaps to educate Latino patients about COVID-19 vaccines and counter misinformation…
HighCanada Poised to Lose Measles Elimination Status as Vaccination Rates Slip Nationwide
Canada is poised to lose its measles elimination status after nearly three decades, with more than 5,000 cases and experts warning of wider resurgence of vacci…
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