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Leading Chinese cancer researcher Sun Fanglin dies at 58
Sun Fanglin, a leading Tongji University scientist whose research on cellular aging and tumor formation advanced cancer drug development, has died at 58 after…
HighBody-cam footage shows police fatally shooting blade-wielding patient at Brooklyn hospital
NYPD body-cam footage shows officers fatally shooting a bloodied, knife-wielding patient at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital on Jan. 8 after a barricaded standoff.…
MediumVacunas de ARNm en lactantes elevan anticuerpos IgA en leche materna, según estudio preliminar
Un estudio preliminar de la Universidad de California detectó anticuerpos IgA anti-SARS-CoV-2 en la leche de lactantes vacunadas con ARNm, aunque aún no ha sid…
MediumCDC Panel Weighs Ending Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose for Newborns
CDC advisers meet in Atlanta to consider replacing the universal hepatitis B birth dose for newborns with case-by-case vaccination, a change pediatricians and…
MediumGene therapy offers single-dose treatment for hemophilia B, trial shows
FDA-approved gene therapy Beqvez demonstrates transformative results for hemophilia B patients, reducing bleeding episodes by 71% with a single infusion and el…
HighVir Biotech Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Trial for Chronic Hepatitis Delta
Vir Biotechnology completed enrollment in ECLIPSE 1, a Phase 3 trial testing a two-drug combination for chronic hepatitis delta. Topline results are expected i…
HighChilean mummies reveal smallpox DNA, confirming European origin of Americas epidemic
DNA analysis of Chilean mummies confirms Europeans introduced smallpox to the Americas during colonization, though research suggests the ancient virus may have…
HighHantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3; Here's What to Know About the Rare Rodent-Borne Illness
A rodent-borne hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has killed three people. The rare virus spreads through contact with infected rodents and their droppin…
HighCanada's gendered health crisis: Women bear the burden of care collapse
Women comprise 75% of Canada's health workforce but face burnout, low pay, and moral distress as the health-care system relies on their undervalued labour, par…
HighFour-Day OCD Treatment Shows Early Success in New Zealand, Clinicians Call for Public Funding
A University of Auckland clinical psychologist reports dramatic early results from the Bergen 4-Day OCD treatment in New Zealand, though findings are not yet p…
MediumBurning Throat Mystery: A Medical Detective Story
A patient experienced severe throat inflammation with unknown cause, prompting medical investigation into potential diagnoses and treatment approaches.
MediumAmerican Ebola case prompts US to invoke Title 42 as outbreak spreads across DRC, Uganda
An American physician tested positive for Ebola in the DRC as the outbreak kills over 100 across the region. The US invoked Title 42 to restrict entry from aff…
HighPreoperative Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Improves Tumor Sizing but Does Not Shift Mastectomy or Reoperation Rates
A Swedish randomized trial of 415 women found preoperative contrast-enhanced mammography changed treatment in 17 patients and estimated tumor extent more accur…
HighWoman discovers 7 brain tumors after miracle pregnancy following breast cancer
A 34-year-old mother conceived after breast cancer treatment, but was subsequently diagnosed with seven brain tumors, presenting a complex medical challenge du…
MediumUSDA detects second bird flu strain in U.S. dairy cattle
The USDA detected a second bird flu strain in Nevada dairy cattle, marking the first time this strain has been found in cows. The discovery raises concerns abo…
HighGenomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy
International Optima trial shows genomic testing can identify breast cancer patients who safely avoid chemotherapy, achieving nearly identical 5-year outcomes…
HighVir's HBV Therapies Show Positive Safety, HBsAg Reduction in Clinical Trials
Vir Biotechnology reported positive safety data and HBsAg reduction from Phase 2 trials of VIR-2218 and Phase 1 studies of VIR-3434 for chronic hepatitis B tre…
HighUCLA Scientists Engineer Low-Cost T-Cell Therapy Targeting Solid Tumors
UCLA researchers engineered dual-function T cells that fight solid tumors at a fraction of traditional costs, potentially transforming cancer treatment accessi…
HighNew York declares measles disaster emergency as outbreak spreads to rural areas
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency Monday over a measles outbreak with 108 cases reported in 2025, expanding vaccine administra…
HighAndes virus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, prompts global health alert
Six confirmed cases of Andes virus, the only human-transmissible hantavirus strain, have been identified on cruise ship MV Hondius with three deaths. WHO class…
HighWoman diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer at 38 urges others not to ignore fatigue
A 38-year-old mother diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer shares her regret about ignoring persistent fatigue, urging others to seek medical evaluation for unex…
MediumPope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer following successful surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The lower lobe of his right lung was removed; h…
HighMedical oncologist outlines breast cancer risks and prevention strategies
A medical oncologist outlines that breast cancer affects 1 in 7 Irish women, with 90-95% of cases being sporadic rather than genetic. Modifiable lifestyle fact…
HighNIH HEAL Initiative Funds $1.5B in Research to Combat Opioid Crisis
The NIH HEAL Initiative has funded $1.5 billion across 500+ research projects to combat the opioid crisis, combining innovative treatments with community-based…
HighLow Brain Metabolism Predicts Worse Outcomes in Advanced Lung Cancer
Low brain metabolism measured by PET/CT imaging predicts higher mortality in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients, offering physicians a tool to identi…
HighTwo Carlton players hospitalized after off-season night out
Two Carlton AFL players were hospitalized Sunday after an off-season social gathering, with one treated for a head injury from a fall. Both were discharged aft…
HighWhen Period Pain Signals a Problem: A Doctor's Guide to Dysmenorrhea
Medical experts clarify which menstrual pain is normal versus when dysmenorrhoea requires doctor evaluation, outlining treatment options from home remedies to…
HighAttackers Kill Nurse, Injure Health Worker Responding to Ebola Case in DR Congo
A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured while responding to an Ebola alert in eastern DR Congo, according to the WHO, adding to attacks…
HighNigeria frees 44 abducted pupils and teachers after two-month ordeal
Nigeria's military rescued 44 pupils and teachers abducted two months ago from Oyo state schools, arresting some captors in a month-long operation. The freed c…
HighNHS trials 'holy grail' blood test that detects 50 cancers with 62% accuracy
A blood test called Galleri, detecting DNA from cancer cells, shows 62% accuracy in identifying cancer and correctly rules it out in 99.6% of cases, with NHS t…
HighEU finds no causal link between COVID vaccines and menstrual disorders
Europe's medicines regulator found no causal link between COVID-19 vaccines and menstrual disorders, while adding three new potential side effects to J&J's vac…
HighDRC Ebola cases exceed 2,000 as health workers strike over unpaid wages
DRC's Ebola outbreak has reached 2,011 confirmed cases with 754 deaths as healthcare workers strike over unpaid wages and inadequate conditions in Ituri provin…
HighWHO ends mpox global health emergency status as cases decline
The WHO declared mpox is no longer a global health emergency after cases declined for months with increased awareness and vaccine availability. The outbreak, w…
HighRabies Death Exposes Indore's Dog Bite Crisis and Poverty Trap
A daily-wage worker died from rabies after a dog bite in Indore, highlighting both the vulnerability of impoverished families and the city's alarming surge in…
HighA Home Nurse Who Once Refused Dying Patients Now Helps Singaporeans Die Peacefully at Home
Nurse Mariam Jumaat, who cares for dying patients at home through Home Nursing Foundation's programme, describes how home deaths can be peaceful, family-centre…
MediumCyclospora outbreak spreads to 47 US states, deaths reported
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to contaminated Mexican lettuce has spread across 47 US states, infecting over 10,000 confirmed cases with at least 2 dea…
HighWorld-First Personalized Cancer Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence or Death Risk by 42% in Late-Stage Trial
A late-stage trial reports a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced melanoma recurrence or death risk by 42%, presented at ESMO. Coverage comes from multiple…
MediumNHS Expands Cancer Genetic Testing to Protect Minority Ethnic Patients From Chemotherapy Deaths
NHS England now tests for a fifth DPYD gene variant before chemotherapy, correcting a historic gap that left Black and minority ethnic patients at higher risk…
HighGLP-1 and SGLT-2 drugs slow kidney decline in diabetics with protein in urine
A large US study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors slow kidney function decline in type 2 diabetes patients with high protein in urine, but o…
HighPrasugrel outperforms ticagrelor in diabetic stent patients, study finds
A major clinical trial found prasugrel superior to ticagrelor for diabetic patients receiving drug-eluting stents, with lower rates of heart attacks, bleeding,…
HighSwedish Study Reveals Kidney Disease Overlooked in HIV-Diabetes Patients
Swedish registry study reveals kidney disease may be undermonitored in HIV patients with diabetes, challenging the current clinical focus on cardiovascular com…
HighScientists develop bat organoid platform to study zoonotic virus behavior
Korean researchers developed a comprehensive bat organoid platform from five species and four organs to study how zoonotic viruses behave, enabling safer virus…
HighDead Man Found in Houston Police Vehicle After 3-Day Period
Houston police discovered a deceased homeless man in the back of a parked police vehicle Saturday, three days after the officer ended his shift Wednesday. Inve…
HighUK launches £85M obesity care innovation programme across 12 regions
The UK government and Eli Lilly are funding 12 pioneering obesity care projects across the country with £85 million to improve access through AI-powered triage…
HighHospital Santa Rita's Oncology Congress Bridges Science and Humanized Care
The 4th Oncology Congress at Hospital Santa Rita de Cássia brought together healthcare specialists to advance cancer treatment through scientific innovation an…
MediumChris Evans responde contundentemente a Trump sobre minimizar el COVID-19
El actor Chris Evans respondió en Twitter al mensaje de Donald Trump minimizando el COVID-19, señalando que no todos tienen acceso a la atención médica de cali…
HighIndian researchers reveal liver's paradoxical defense against fatty liver disease
Indian researchers discovered that the liver produces protective triglycerides against toxic fats, but this defense mechanism paradoxically promotes fatty live…
HighDual drug combination overcomes treatment resistance in mutant liver cancer
Researchers identified how combination therapy with MLN0128 and PD901 overcomes ferroptosis resistance in β-catenin-mutant hepatocellular carcinoma by targetin…
HighAir France Flight Diverted to Canada After Passenger From Ebola-Affected Region Boards
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Canada after a passenger from an Ebola-affected region in Congo boarded the aircraft in error, triggerin…
HighUK Girl Endured Six Chemo Rounds for Wrong Diagnosis, Later Found to Have Muscular Dystrophy
A 12-year-old British girl underwent six rounds of chemotherapy for a misdiagnosed auto-immune disease when she actually had a rare genetic muscular dystrophy,…
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