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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo surge to 131 as outbreak spreads to urban areas
Eastern DRC reports 131 Ebola deaths from 516 suspected cases, with WHO declaring it a public health emergency. Urban spread and lack of approved treatments ra…
HighEbola Spreading at 'Unprecedented Speed' as Congo Response Struggles to Keep Pace
Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented speed in the DRC across five provinces, with nearly 3,900 confirmed infections and over 1,700 deaths, as WHO warns true…
HighDoctors Promote a String Test to Gauge Waistline Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes
A viral home 'String Test' uses a string folded to measure waist-to-height ratio as a quick screen for heart disease, type-2 diabetes and hypertension risk. Th…
MediumDelayed Mpox Vaccines Near Africa as WHO Procurement Lags and Critics Decry Inequity
The first 10,000 mpox vaccines are set to reach Africa after delays linked to slow WHO processes, while over 70 countries outside Africa already have access. C…
MediumColorado inmate becomes first confirmed human case of bird flu in recent outbreak
A Colorado prison inmate tested positive for H5N1 bird flu after removing infected chickens from a farm, marking the first recent human case. Federal health of…
HighEbola Spreads to Seventh Congolese Province, Reaching Western Congo for the First Time
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached Sud-Ubangi, the first western province affected, raising fears of regional spread. Cases total 7,022 with 3,…
HighFighting persistent HIV stigma as fear of 'three letters' remains
Despite medical advances, HIV continues to carry significant social stigma that affects people living with the virus. Advocates and public figures are working…
MediumCheaper obesity pill shows promise in new studies as alternative to Mounjaro
A new oral medication for obesity treatment, priced seven times cheaper than Mounjaro, demonstrates efficacy in reducing appetite and preventing weight regain…
MediumRegeneron's melanoma drug fails to outperform Keytruda in phase 3 trial
Regeneron's LAG-3 inhibitor combination failed to beat Merck's Keytruda in a phase 3 melanoma trial, disappointing analysts and triggering stock decline.
HighBritish crew member evacuated as hantavirus outbreak spreads on Atlantic cruise ship
A British crew member will be urgently evacuated from a cruise ship in the Atlantic after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three people, with the WHO con…
HighInternational team creates 700 patient-derived cancer models to accelerate drug development
An international consortium has created nearly 700 patient-derived cancer models representing 25 cancer types to accelerate targeted drug development. The 10-y…
HighExperts: Hantavirus Outbreak Poses No Pandemic Risk Like COVID-19
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked pandemic concerns, but health experts clarify the virus differs significantly from COVID-19 and poses lower…
HighUK watchdog calls for new AI regulations in NHS as technology becomes routine
Britain's medicines regulator MHRA has published 44 recommendations for new laws governing AI use in the NHS, citing the need for continuous monitoring and pat…
HighEbola cases near 600 in DRC as outbreak spirals amid security chaos
Confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo have reached nearly 600 with at least 100 deaths in two weeks. The rare Bundibugyo strain is spreading ra…
HighNerve blocks offer temporary relief for severe knee arthritis, expert says
A medical advice column examines genicular nerve blocks as a treatment option for chronic knee arthritis, noting they provide significant pain relief in about…
HighCongo confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Ituri province with 65 deaths
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. The outbreak emerges amid armed conflict, poor infr…
HighWHO declares Ebola emergency; India says no cause for panic
WHO declared Ebola in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. Indian health experts say there's no immediate panic risk as Ebola spreads differently than C…
HighSomaliland President Inaugurates Dialysis Expansion at Hargeisa Hospital
Somaliland President Cirro inspected 12 newly installed dialysis machines at Hargeisa Group Hospital, part of a government initiative to expand kidney disease…
MediumIBM uncovers global phishing campaign targeting Covid-19 vaccine cold chain
IBM uncovered a global phishing campaign spanning six countries targeting Covid-19 vaccine cold chain organisations, likely backed by a nation-state seeking su…
HighWeight-loss drugs show promise in treating alcohol use disorder
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, originally developed for weight loss, are being studied in clinical trials for treating alcohol use disorder, with emerging…
HighWHO chief vows Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped' as he arrives in DRC
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the DRC to lead response efforts against an Ebola outbreak centered in conflict-affected Ituri provi…
HighKAIST Develops RNA Therapy to Block Cancer Cachexia, Extends Survival in Mice
KAIST researchers developed an RNA-based therapy blocking a brain signal that causes cancer cachexia, a wasting condition affecting 50-80% of cancer patients.…
HighUniversity of Sydney identifies 'circadian depression' subtype affecting 25% of severe cases
University of Sydney researchers identified 'circadian depression,' a new depression subtype affecting ~25% of severe cases, which responds better to light the…
HighIsraeli researchers identify hidden mechanism driving rapid antibiotic resistance
Technion scientists discovered bacteria rapidly amplify resistance genes through an unconventional mechanism, potentially during standard treatments. The findi…
HighScientists capture immune cells devouring live melanoma in breakthrough discovery
Researchers imaged macrophage immune cells engulfing live melanoma tumors for the first time, revealing a previously overlooked defense mechanism that could tr…
HighNHS rolls out precision radiotherapy for prostate cancer, cutting treatment from 20 sessions to five
NHS England will offer advanced precision radiotherapy (SABR) to thousands of prostate cancer patients, reducing treatment sessions from 20 to five. The techni…
HighBangladesh measles deaths surge to 311 as outbreak accelerates nationwide
Bangladesh recorded 17 measles deaths in 24 hours, bringing the total to 311 in 50 days. The outbreak stems from vaccine procurement failures following 2024 po…
HighBotswana Grapples With 81,000 NCD Cases Amid Drug Shortages
President Boko reports 81,000 Batswana living with non-communicable diseases while pledging to resolve critical drug shortages in public health facilities caus…
HighFederal layoffs hit mental health, disease control agencies amid shutdown
The Trump administration laid off hundreds of federal health workers at HHS agencies including CDC and SAMHSA over the weekend, with some CDC dismissals later…
HighFBI halted border questioning of virus researcher with Wuhan lab ties, Paul docs show
Sen. Rand Paul released documents showing the FBI intervened to stop CBP from questioning Peter Daszak, a virus researcher with extensive ties to China's Wuhan…
MediumAnvisa has no timeline for approving variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa has no timeline for approving new COVID-19 vaccines targeting recent Omicron variants, though analysis is in final stages. Cas…
HighThe Sleep Paradox: Doctors Preach Rest They Can't Practice
Physicians regularly advise patients on sleep hygiene but face chronic sleep deprivation due to on-call duties and emergencies. World Sleep Day 2026 highlights…
HighWhy Cruise Ships Remain Disease Outbreak Hotspots
Cruise ships' enclosed environments, shared dining, and close quarters create ideal conditions for rapid disease spread. Expert analysis reveals structural des…
HighPfizer bets big on obesity drugs as post-pandemic revenue strategy
Pfizer reveals ambitious obesity treatment pipeline with berobenatide, a monthly GLP-1 injection showing 15.9% weight loss, positioning itself to compete with…
HighDementia cases projected to double by 2050 amid 'accelerating epidemic crisis'
A global dementia study reports 11.4 million new cases in 2023, with projections showing cases will more than double by 2050, prompting doctors to call it an '…
HighGene therapy cures ARC syndrome in mice, offering hope for rare childhood liver disease
Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital successfully treated ARC syndrome, a lethal childhood liver disease, using gene therapy in mice. The liver-…
HighESMO 2026 Discussant Questions Whether Combining Chemotherapy With Checkpoint Inhibitors Is Harmful in Bladder Cancer
At ESMO 2026, discussant Dr. Robert Jones reviewed perioperative and metastatic bladder cancer immunotherapy trials, concluding that current practice should no…
MediumEstudio revela que el café reduce riesgos de cirrosis, cáncer hepático y muerte por enfermedades del hígado
Investigación de Cedars-Sinai con 355,000 participantes revela que el consumo de café reduce significativamente el riesgo de cirrosis, cáncer de hígado y muert…
HighCRISPR Gene Therapy Shows Promise as Curative Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
New NEJM-published clinical trial demonstrates CRISPR-Cas9 stem cell gene therapy significantly reduces painful vaso-occlusive events in sickle cell disease pa…
HighSugary drinks pose liver damage risks comparable to alcohol, cardiologist warns
US cardiologist warns sugary beverages damage the liver like alcohol, potentially leading to diabetes and obesity in children. Research shows dietary fiber lik…
MediumNew Inflammatory Indices Could Help Veterinarians Spot Equine Inflammation Earlier in Routine Blood Tests
Penn State researchers developed inflammatory indices from routine complete blood counts that better flag inflammation in horses than standard reference ranges…
MediumNew vaccine in trials offers hope against leading cause of childhood diarrheal deaths
A new vaccine in clinical trials could significantly reduce deaths from diarrheal disease, which kills over 1 million annually, with nearly half being children…
HighPoor sleep linked to higher Parkinson's risk in Chinese adults
A Chinese cohort study of 16,403 adults found short sleep duration and poor sleep quality associated with increased Parkinson's disease risk, with age-specific…
HighMayo Clinic Reveals 40-Year Mystery: PKCβ Protein Structure Opens Door to Precision Cancer Therapies
Mayo Clinic researchers have revealed the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ), a protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases, opening ne…
HighICMR: No new H1N1 strain detected; seasonal flu surge normal for monsoon
Indian health authorities reassure public that rising H1N1 cases are seasonal strains with no new variants detected. Cases remain well-matched with existing va…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Reshape US Healthcare as Uses Expand Beyond Obesity
GLP-1 medications, originally for diabetes treatment, are expanding into obesity management and potentially broader healthcare applications, prompting debate a…
HighUNICEF Says It Warned Bangladesh 10+ Times Before Measles Outbreak Killed 500
UNICEF claims it warned Bangladesh's interim government at least 10 times about measles outbreak risks due to vaccine procurement delays since 2024. The outbre…
HighNew Ebola vaccine could be ready for testing within months amid African outbreak
A new Ebola vaccine is expected to be ready for testing within months as the virus spreads across African nations, prompting WHO monitoring and international h…
MediumEbola outbreak forces DRC communities to reimagine grief amid burial safety protocols
An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed nearly 200 people, forcing communities to abandon traditional funeral practices for safe burials w…
HighWHO says Ebola response catching up as DRC cases hit 344
The WHO says response efforts are catching up with the Ebola outbreak in DRC, which has confirmed 344 cases and 60 deaths, with improved testing clearing backl…
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