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Researchers develop CRISPR system that selectively kills cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
Researchers report a breakthrough CRISPR system (Cas12a2) that selectively destroys cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, reducing tumor volume by 50% in…
HighSupreme Court preserves mail access to abortion pill mifepristone amid ongoing legal battle
The Supreme Court maintained mail access to mifepristone, blocking a lower court order that would have required in-person dispensing. The decision allows conti…
HighTaiwan raises Ebola alert as DR Congo, Uganda outbreak spreads
Taiwan's CDC elevated its Ebola travel advisory to 'alert' for DR Congo and Uganda following WHO's declaration of a public health emergency, citing the Bundibu…
HighStudy finds breast cancer screening misses 95% of high-risk women under 50
A Cambridge study finds that current NICE referral guidelines miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer within 10 years, identifying a cr…
HighWristband AI Predicts COPD Flare-Ups 4 Days Early With 85% Accuracy
A new AI-powered wristband system called BVS3 predicts COPD exacerbations an average of 4.4 days before onset with 84.8% accuracy by monitoring heart rate, bre…
HighHantavirus cruise ship reaches Canary Islands after three evacuated to Netherlands
A cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus cases has evacuated three patients to the Netherlands after three deaths aboard. The Andes strain virus has spread to m…
HighIndia validates first indigenous HPV test for cervical cancer screening
India has successfully validated its first indigenous HPV test for cervical cancer screening, developed by Molbio Diagnostics. The affordable, locally-made tes…
HighScientists identify universal vulnerability in COVID-19 variants
Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist discovered a common weakness across all major COVID-19 variants, including Omicron subvariants, potentially enabl…
HighUK researchers identify three novel SARS-CoV-2 binding receptors, including one matching ACE2 affinity
UK researchers identified three novel receptors for SARS-CoV-2 spike protein through large-scale screening, with APOA4 showing binding affinity similar to ACE2…
MediumAnvisa aprova primeira caneta de semaglutida sintética nacional similar ao Ozempic
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved Ozivy, the first synthetic semaglutide injection pen similar to Ozempic, marking a regulatory milestone as one of the…
HighFinnish Study Identifies Coregulator Proteins as New Targets for Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer
University of Eastern Finland research reveals how glucocorticoid receptors drive drug-resistant prostate cancer and identifies coregulator proteins EP300 and…
MediumMisinformation and denial hamper Ebola response in DRC epicenter
An Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has killed at least 177 people, but misinformation and community skepticism are undermining containment efforts as locals doub…
HighBrazilian study shows cannabis microdoses may slow Alzheimer's cognitive decline
A Brazilian clinical trial found that cannabis extract microdoses stabilized cognitive function in mild Alzheimer's patients over 24 weeks, offering a promisin…
MediumUpdated COVID vaccines cut hospitalization risk by 55% in US study
A US study of 111,000 medically attended encounters found 2025-2026 COVID vaccines reduced hospitalization risk by 55% and emergency care visits by 50% among i…
HighGLP-1 prescriptions for obese children under 12 surge 310-fold since 2019
GLP-1 prescriptions for US children under 12 with obesity increased 310-fold from 2019 to 2026, though absolute numbers remain low at 9.3% of this population,…
HighVacina ideal para Brasil está distante: apenas Johnson & Johnson atende critérios
Ministério da Saúde define perfil ideal de vacina contra COVID-19: dose única e armazenamento entre 2°C e 8°C. Apenas Johnson & Johnson atende critérios, enqua…
HighIndia's drug regulator delays Bharat Biotech TB vaccine trial over data gaps
India's drug regulator has withheld approval for Bharat Biotech's phase III TB vaccine trial, citing gaps in safety data and immunogenicity analyses. The compa…
HighDonanemab slows Alzheimer's by 35%, but doctors split on cost-benefit
Donanemab, a new Alzheimer's treatment approved in Portugal, slows disease progression by 35-40% in early stages but costs €40,000 and lacks NHS funding, spark…
HighWisconsin DNR investigates EHD virus outbreak among Washington County deer
Wisconsin DNR is investigating a deer mortality event in Washington County caused by EHD virus, spread by midges. Multiple deer have tested positive for the di…
HighChennai Metro staff provide swift aid to passenger in medical emergency
Chennai Metro Rail staff provided first aid and emergency assistance to a passenger experiencing a medical emergency at Saidapet station, subsequently arrangin…
HighNigeria confirms Ebola case in capital as woman from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in Abuja after a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive. Health authorities are tracing 44 contacts of the patient a…
HighDa lunedì prenotazioni per vaccini bivalenti: priorità a over 60 ma disponibili per tutti
Da lunedì 12 settembre iniziano le prenotazioni per i nuovi vaccini bivalenti anti-Covid. Priorità a over 60 e categorie fragili, ma anche under 60 potranno ri…
HighFDA Approves Inovio's Treatment for Rare Throat Disease as Shares Surge
The US FDA has approved Inovio's treatment for a rare throat disease, and the company's shares surged on the news. Details beyond the headline were not availab…
LowDoctors discover multiple foreign objects in patient's body at Chinese hospital
Doctors at a Chinese hospital discovered multiple foreign bodies lodged in a patient's chest, pelvis, bladder, and other areas during medical examination.
LowKorean Team Links Fam84b Protein to Spread of Alzheimer's-Linked Tau Between Brain Cells
Korean researchers identified the FAM84B protein as a driver of abnormal tau moving between brain cells in Alzheimer's, pointing to a possible treatment target…
HighMenstrual cycle awareness linked to better cardiovascular and metabolic health
Expert Patrícia Lemos discusses how understanding menstrual cycles can help women manage cardiovascular disease and diabetes, noting over 150 documented premen…
MediumLos agonistas del GLP-1 como Ozempic podrían reducir adicciones y sobredosis
Un estudio con 600.000 veteranos estadounidenses revela que los agonistas del GLP-1 como Ozempic reducen significativamente el riesgo de adicciones y sobredosi…
HighUCLA Scientists Identify Endocan as New Target for Glioblastoma Treatment
UCLA scientists discovered that targeting endocan protein could improve glioblastoma treatment by making tumors more vulnerable to radiation therapy and preven…
HighHealthcare Professionals Embrace AI With Enthusiasm But Lack Knowledge, Study Finds
A survey of 148 healthcare professionals reveals a critical knowledge-enthusiasm gap: 86.5% believe AI will transform medicine, yet only 20.3% feel well-inform…
HighStudy reveals how chemotherapy drugs boost immunotherapy response in hard-to-treat gastric cancer
Researchers identified how cytotoxic and anti-angiogenic drugs upregulate PD-L1 expression in treatment-resistant gastric cancer cells, suggesting a combinatio…
HighMenopause Hormone Therapy Demand Surges as Doctor Training Lags
Demand for menopause hormone therapy is increasing, but healthcare providers lack adequate training to manage this growing patient need effectively.
HighJaggery offers surprising health benefits as refined sugar alternative
Jaggery, an unrefined sweetener from sugarcane or palm sap, retains natural minerals and antioxidants, offering health benefits like improved digestion and ene…
MediumFirst US cyclospora deaths confirmed in Michigan outbreak
Michigan confirms the first two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak in the US, both individuals with underlying conditions. The outbreak has infected over 11,500…
HighmRNA offers path to universal flu vaccine, but challenges remain
Researchers are developing universal flu vaccines using mRNA technology to protect against all influenza variants, potentially preventing future pandemics by o…
HighCanada urged to monitor Ebola risk as World Cup arrives in two weeks
A public health expert warns Canada should remain vigilant about an Ebola outbreak in the DRC as the FIFA World Cup arrives in Toronto and Vancouver, though tr…
HighWHO's mpox emergency declaration explained: What you need to know
The WHO declared mpox a global health emergency due to a severe outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spreading to 13 African countries. The new clade 1…
HighRectal cancer deaths among young adults rising 2-3x faster than colon cancer
Rectal cancer mortality is rising 2-3 times faster than colon cancer among Americans aged 20-44, with rates projected to worsen through 2035 without treatment…
HighUS Funnels Ebola-Region Travelers Through Single Airport Amid DRC Outbreak
The US requires Americans returning from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to enter only through Washington Dulles for enhanced Ebola screening, as the outbreak kil…
HighNew York declares measles disaster as US outbreak surges amid vaccination decline
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency over measles, expanding vaccine administration authority as the state records 108 cases this year…
HighSanofi's $1B China Bet Leads Week of Major Pharma Moves Amid Bird Flu Alert
Sanofi invests €1B in China insulin production while New Zealand suspends poultry exports over H7N6 bird flu detection. Meanwhile, regulatory and clinical adva…
HighFederal funding shifts disrupt cancer disparities research, researchers warn
Cancer disparities researchers report that federal funding changes are disrupting their work, threatening progress in addressing health inequities in cancer tr…
HighRawalpindi Hospitals Record 41 New Dengue Cases as 127 Patients Remain Under Treatment
Three government hospitals in Rawalpindi recorded 41 new dengue patients on Saturday, with 127 currently under treatment, according to Dawn data cited by ANI.
MediumPCSK9 Inhibitor Evolocumab Cuts First Heart Attack Risk by 36% in High-Risk Patients
The VESALIUS-CV trial shows evolocumab reduced first major cardiovascular events by 19-25% in ASCVD or high-risk diabetes patients not yet having had a heart a…
HighRising Colon Cancer in Young Adults Linked to Diet; Experts Recommend Gut-Friendly Foods
Colon cancer cases are increasing among young adults in their 20s-30s, reversing historical patterns. Medical experts recommend dietary interventions including…
MediumCancer Alert for Women: Unusual Body Changes That Should Not Be Ignored
A health feature urges women to heed unusual body changes, noting gynecologic cancers often lack routine screening and first appear as vague symptoms.
MediumNovel PRRT therapy shows safety promise in treatment-resistant neuroendocrine tumors
A new peptide receptor radionuclide therapy using alpha-emitting nuclides demonstrates safety and efficacy in metastatic neuroendocrine tumor patients who have…
HighEbola resurges in eastern DRC, sparking fear and economic panic
A new Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri province has sparked widespread panic, with 88+ deaths reported and concerns about the rare Bundibugyo variant lacking appr…
HighH5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia, reaching every continent
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 case in a seabird, marking the virus's arrival on every continent. The strain matches variants found in Antarctic territorie…
HighLate-Night Eating and Sleep Habits Linked to Gut Barrier Damage and Metabolic Disease Risk in Adults with Obesity
A UTHealth Houston study in iScience links late chronotype and late-night eating in adults with obesity to more metabolic syndrome risk factors, possibly via g…
MediumMeasles outbreak kills 71 in Pakistan as cases surge past 16,000
Pakistan faces a measles crisis with 71 deaths and over 16,000 suspected cases reported nationwide in 2026. Health authorities emphasize urgent vaccination dri…
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