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AstraZeneca claims 'winning formula' for COVID-19 vaccine after additional research
AstraZeneca announced finding a "winning formula" for its Oxford-developed COVID-19 vaccine with high efficacy in two doses, pending UK regulatory approval ami…
MediumChinese teens abuse prescription drugs to escape exam pressure and academic stress
Chinese teenagers are increasingly misusing prescription drugs to cope with academic pressure and anxiety, exploiting lax online sales despite government crack…
HighMenores de 12 años: el nuevo foco de la pandemia sin vacuna aprobada
Los menores de 12 años, único grupo sin vacunar, registran la mayor tasa de circulación del COVID-19 en España mientras los expertos debaten la urgencia de la…
HighEbola outbreak in eastern Congo becomes second-deadliest on record with 1,700 deaths
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 1,700 people, making it the second-deadliest in history. The outbreak is spreading ra…
HighRenowned GI oncologist Rachna Shroff dies at 47 from cancer she studied
Dr. Rachna Shroff, a 47-year-old accomplished GI oncologist and mentor, has died from cancer—the disease she dedicated her career to defeating. Her legacy incl…
HighWHO warns Congo Ebola outbreak 'outpacing' responders as patients flee clinics
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing containment efforts, with 221 suspected deaths and 930 suspected cases as patients flee a…
HighCongo's Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers face threats
WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is still accelerating faster than containment efforts, with over 1,000 infected and health workers facing abductions and commu…
HighStudy Identifies Brain Network as Key to Doubling Parkinson's Treatment Efficacy
Researchers identify the SCAN brain network as a key target for Parkinson's treatment, potentially doubling therapy efficacy by addressing cognition-action lin…
HighUganda launches 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status after last patient discharged
Uganda begins a 42-day countdown to official Ebola-free status after discharging its last confirmed patient, though 15 countries maintain travel restrictions t…
HighOhio health agencies report conflicting cyclosporiasis case counts amid outbreak
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce is spreading across Ohio and Michigan, with discrepancies between state and county health reporting on…
HighShanghai's staggered lockdown tests China's zero-COVID resolve amid supply chain chaos
Shanghai implements a two-stage lockdown despite initial denials, raising concerns about supply chain disruptions and China's ability to maintain its zero-COVI…
HighLong COVID linked to exhausted, hyperactive immune cells targeting multiple viruses
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes discovered that long COVID patients have distinctive changes in immune cells specialized against SARS-CoV-2 and herpesvirus…
HighAlzheimer's patient shows speech recovery after psilocybin use in case study
An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly regained speech and mobility after taking psilocybin in a case study. Researchers emphasize this is a…
MediumAI models outperform standard biomarkers in predicting lung cancer immunotherapy outcomes
An AI tool developed through the I3LUNG project successfully predicts treatment outcomes in advanced lung cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, outperformin…
HighDjokovic stands firm on vaccine refusal despite losing No.1 ranking to Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic relinquished his world No.1 ranking to Carlos Alcaraz after being barred from competing in Indian Wells and Miami due to US COVID-19 vaccination…
HighConrado Estol: «La base de todo son los vínculos» en la medicina moderna
El neurólogo Conrado Estol reflexiona sobre la importancia de los vínculos humanos y la empatía como base de la práctica médica, por encima de los avances tecn…
HighOzempic falha em ensaios para tratar Alzheimer e Parkinson
A Novo Nordisk anunciou que o semaglutide (Ozempic) não abrandou a progressão do Alzheimer em ensaios clínicos, apesar de esperanças anteriores de que fármacos…
HighMachine-Learning Tool Flags Likely Opioid Use Disorder in Emergency Department Patients in Real Time
Researchers report a real-time EHR machine-learning phenotype that flags likely opioid use disorder in emergency department patients, validated by physician ch…
HighScientists develop vaccines to prevent hereditary cancers before they start
Researchers are testing preventive vaccines targeting inherited forms of colon and pancreatic cancer, offering hope for high-risk families before disease devel…
MediumIndia launches Air Suvidha 2.0 portal for Ebola screening at airports
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation deployed AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a contactless health declaration portal at airports, to screen international passengers following…
HighProtein-based MRI agent detects lung cancer tumors as small as 1mm without radiation
Researchers developed a protein-based MRI contrast agent that detects lung cancer and metastases as small as 1mm without radiation exposure, potentially enabli…
HighAI chatbots dangerously reassure sleep apnea patients, study warns
Study finds AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients in a third of cases, discouraging specialist referral when patients resist diagnosis, potentially…
HighFour Major Cardiac Societies Unveil Simplified Global Definition of Heart Attack
Four major cardiac societies have published the Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction, replacing a complex numerical system with a simplified thr…
HighTrump Administration Negotiates Weight-Loss Drug Price Cuts Amid Affordability Concerns
The Trump administration secured price cuts for weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, expanding Medicare coverage for seniors. Experts question whether the re…
HighScientists identify mechanism behind breast cancer recurrence, propose prevention strategy
Researchers discover how aging lung tissue triggers dormant breast cancer cells to reawaken, and identify a potential drug strategy to prevent secondary tumors…
HighBD launches 15-minute antigen test for COVID-19 with FDA emergency authorization
BD announces BD Veritor™ Plus, a rapid antigen test detecting SARS-CoV-2 in 15 minutes with 84% sensitivity, authorized by FDA and validated by Peru's health m…
HighDenial and distrust hamper Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak response
Eastern DRC's Ebola outbreak faces dual crises: government mistrust and widespread disease denial in Ituri province, complicating containment efforts despite c…
HighChildhood Trauma Linked to Higher Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Major Study
A Norwegian study of 78,000 women found childhood abuse significantly increases MS risk decades later, with sexual abuse showing 65% heightened risk and multip…
HighArthritis Drug Methotrexate Shows Promise in Lowering Blood Pressure
A new study finds methotrexate, a common rheumatoid arthritis drug, significantly lowers blood pressure by an average of 7.4 mm/Hg, potentially reducing heart…
MediumEbola spreads in Congo as contact tracing collapses amid violence and mistrust
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has expanded to 24 health zones with 344 confirmed infections and 60 deaths, as contact tracing efforts collapse…
HighFirst U.S. H5N1 Death Reported in Louisiana as Bird Flu Vigilance Intensifies
Louisiana reports the first U.S. death from H5N1 bird flu in a patient over 65 with pre-existing conditions. While officials maintain low general public risk,…
HighLong COVID patients grapple with persistent symptoms and psychological toll
Thousands of COVID-19 survivors worldwide report debilitating long-term symptoms including fatigue, memory loss, and breathing difficulties, alongside severe a…
HighMeasles, diphtheria resurge in Australia as vaccination rates decline post-pandemic
Australia is experiencing a resurgence of previously eliminated diseases including measles and its largest diphtheria outbreak on record, driven by declining v…
HighIs polio back? NSW to test sewage as paralytic cases emerge in New York, London and Jerusalem
NSW will join Victoria in testing sewage for poliovirus after cases surfaced in New York, London and Israel, though no current infection is indicated in Austra…
HighMultistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements Exceeds 100 Cases
A multistate salmonella outbreak exceeding 100 cases has been linked to moringa capsule supplements sold through major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and…
HighHochul declares disaster emergency as NY battles monkeypox surge
Gov. Hochul declared a state disaster emergency in New York as monkeypox cases reached 1,345 statewide, representing over 25% of U.S. infections, to expedite v…
HighSex-specific aging clocks reveal divergent disease risks and cognitive decline patterns in women and men
Researchers developed 38 sex-specific biological aging clocks across 15 organ systems, revealing distinct aging trajectories between males and females that pre…
HighEbola Spreads to Seventh Congo Province as Bundibugyo Outbreak Reaches Western Congo
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached Sud-Ubangi, its seventh affected province and the first in the west, as official cases and deaths keep risin…
HighStem Cell 'Reset' Achieves 15-Year Remission in Severe Autoimmune Disease
Two patients with severe neuromyelitis optica achieved 15+ year remission after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, an immune system 'reset' using d…
HighAlzheimer's Research Reaches New Milestones in Treatment Development
Alzheimer's disease research is advancing with new scientific developments, though specific breakthroughs are not detailed in this aggregated news headline.
LowMedicamentos para perda de peso avançam em testes para Alzheimer, doenças cardíacas e renais
Semaglutida e tirzepatida, drogas GLP-1 originalmente para diabetes e obesidade, estão sendo testadas para Alzheimer, insuficiência cardíaca, doença renal, doe…
HighChildhood Cholesterol: Why Parents Should Screen Kids Ages 9-11
High cholesterol in children, often linked to rising obesity rates post-COVID, requires early screening and lifestyle interventions. Universal lipid testing is…
HighPooled Cord Blood Product Pairs With Transplants, Yielding 96% One-Year Survival in Phase II Leukemia Trial
A Phase II trial pairing cord blood with a pooled stem cell product (dilanubicel) reported 27 of 28 leukemia and MDS patients surviving at least one year, with…
MediumExperimental tau-targeting drug shows promise in slowing early Alzheimer's
Biogen's diranersen, an experimental Alzheimer's drug targeting tau protein, showed signs of slowing cognitive decline in early trials, offering a novel approa…
HighOxford researchers develop blood test that detects cancer spread
University of Oxford researchers have developed a blood test using NMR metabolomics that can detect cancer and identify whether it has spread to other parts of…
HighEarly-onset cancers surge among under-50s across UK, US and Netherlands
International research reveals sharp increases in seven cancer types among people under 50 across England, US, and Netherlands since 2001, with experts linking…
HighCongo Ebola Outbreak Triggers Urgent Search for Vaccines Against Rare Bundibugyo Strain
A widening Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda involving the rare Bundibugyo strain with no approved treatment has triggered urgent vaccine and medicine searches,…
HighEbola Death Toll in DR Congo Tops 5,300 as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Borders
Africa CDC data reports 5,376 Ebola deaths in the latest outbreak, mostly in DR Congo, with spread to Kenya and Uganda. No approved treatments or vaccines exis…
HighProtecting Children from Monkeypox at School: Expert Guidance for Parents
Experts confirm children face low monkeypox infection risk in schools, offering guidance for parents across age groups. Vaccination and treatment options are a…
HighTwo Singapore residents from hantavirus cruise ship remain virus-free, clear home quarantine
Two Singapore residents exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship MV Hondius continue testing negative and are permitted home quarantine until June 6, following WHO…
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