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GPs to Offer 300,000 Vulnerable Patients Extra Checks in £40m Drive to Ease Winter NHS Pressure
A £40m NHS scheme in England will let GPs offer 300,000 frail and long-term-condition patients checks and reviews to prevent avoidable winter hospital admissio…
HighYoung adult dies of meningococcal disease in Waikato; vaccination urged
A young adult has died from meningococcal disease in Waikato, prompting health authorities to urge vaccination and awareness of symptoms among at-risk populati…
HighImran Khan Granted Brief Hospital Visit Before Returning to Prison
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan received a brief hospital visit before returning to prison while fighting legal battles over his medical treatment following cor…
HighMeasles detected in California wastewater as state hits 7-year case high
California confirmed 74 measles cases across seven counties, the highest in seven years, with wastewater detection suggesting undetected circulation. About 96%…
HighHantavirus outbreak reignites debate over cuts to US infectious disease research
A deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has killed three and exposed gaps in infectious disease surveillance, coinciding with cancelled US-fund…
HighHeart Health Quiz: What You Need to Know About Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., with high LDL cholesterol as a major addressable risk factor. While statins are standard treatmen…
HighDrugmakers Spend Millions Courting Doctors to Drive America's Weight-Loss Drug Boom
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have spent over $270 million paying prescribers to promote GLP-1 drugs, a marketing push critics say raises conflict-of-interest con…
HighFirst volunteer receives experimental Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine in landmark trial
The world's first volunteer has received an experimental vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, marking the start of human trials for a new vaccine candidate a…
HighDR Congo Bishop Urges Ebola-Hit Communities to Stay Home, Follow Health Guidance
A Catholic bishop in DRC's Butembo-Beni diocese appeals to residents to follow Ebola prevention measures, condemning denial and unsafe body handling practices…
HighWHO declares DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after 80 deaths, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus st…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak may have started in January, giving virus 'big head start'
WHO chief warns DRC's Ebola outbreak could have begun in January, giving the virus significant time to spread before detection in May. Response efforts face ob…
HighLilly's obesity drug retatrutida solidifies market dominance, pressures rivals
Eli Lilly reinforced its market leadership with data showing retatrutida achieves 30% weight loss over two years, intensifying competition and forcing rivals t…
HighAnvisa aprova primeira caneta emagrecedora sintética nacional; Ozivy aguarda precificação
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa approved Ozivy, the first synthetic semaglutide injection similar to Ozempic, marking a regulatory milestone. The drug still a…
HighCanadian cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus after ship outbreak
A Canadian passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus, bringing total infections to 11. Health officials confirm no public co…
HighDrug-resistant Candida auris fungus spreads to 27 states, affecting 79 Marylanders
A drug-resistant fungal infection caused by Candida auris has affected 79 Marylanders and spread to 27 states, raising concerns about healthcare contamination…
HighResearchers identify gene variant linked to Alzheimer's independent of protein deposits
South Korean researchers discovered a genetic variant on chromosome 6 that affects glutathione metabolism and is associated with cognitive decline independent…
HighNSF dies at military training school; LTA proposes COE merger with rebate system
A full-time national serviceman died on Thursday after being found unconscious at Basic Military Training School 3 on Pulau Tekong. He was not involved in trai…
HighAI Model Predicts COVID-19 Severity From Lung Scans, Published in Nature Communications
Owkin's machine learning model predicts COVID-19 severity from lung CT scans, outperforming existing benchmarks to help hospitals manage resources during surge…
HighGlobal bird flu vaccination push as H5N1 spreads to new continents
Scientists and governments are considering avian vaccines to combat H5N1 bird flu spreading across continents, with concerns it could jump to mammals and human…
HighWHO warns cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 amid global health crisis
A WHO report projects cancer cases will nearly double globally by 2050, driven by aging populations and lifestyle factors, prompting urgent calls for preventio…
HighCancer Before 50: Why Early-Onset Cases Are Rising Globally
Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are rising globally, reversing decades of assumptions that cancer primarily affects older adults. Lifestyle factors like ob…
HighNHS expands Martha's Rule to all A&E departments to empower patient safety concerns
The NHS is rolling out Martha's Rule to all emergency departments in England by March 2028, allowing patients and families to request urgent clinical reviews i…
HighHeart Drug Shows Promise in Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Government-led research suggests spironolactone, a decades-old heart and blood pressure medication, may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption in people with…
HighAncient Chinese Exercise Rivals Medication for Blood Pressure Control
A clinical trial found baduanjin, an 800-year-old Chinese exercise, reduced blood pressure as effectively as some medications when practiced five times weekly,…
HighGenetic mutation delays Alzheimer's by two decades, offering drug development blueprint
Scientists discovered a man with Alzheimer's genetic mutation was protected by a second mutation that blocked disease entry into his entorhinal cortex, delayin…
HighEbola Health Workers Strike in Bunia as Congo's Outbreak Nears 3,000 Confirmed Cases
Health workers at Bunia's Elikya Ebola treatment center struck over two months of unpaid bonuses as Congo's confirmed cases reached 2,973, including 1,309 deat…
HighFDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine in First-of-Kind Authorization
The FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine, marking the first of its kind. The vaccine is initially targeted at older adults and represents a signif…
HighTwo patients achieve 15-year remission from severe autoimmune disease via stem cell transplant
Two patients with severe autoimmune disease have remained relapse-free for over 15 years following stem cell transplant treatment, suggesting potential long-te…
MediumMen with COVID-19 three times more likely to need intensive care, study finds
A study of 3 million COVID-19 cases across 46 countries found men are nearly 3 times more likely to require intensive care and 39% more likely to die than wome…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak spreads faster than response as 80% of new cases lack traceable links
WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than response efforts, with 80% of new cases from unknown transmission chains. At least 1,926 infected and…
HighSlim exterior masks rising fatty liver disease in young, fit Malaysians
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) increasingly affects normal-weight individuals in Malaysia, with cases rising among younger popula…
HighSun Exposure Debate: Vitamin D Deficiency Rises as Health Warnings Persist
Article argues public health warnings against sun exposure have contributed to vitamin D deficiency and chronic disease increases, claiming moderate sunlight e…
LowLocal News Anchor's Cancer Battle Underscores Importance of Early HPV Detection
News19 Anchor J.R. Berry publicly disclosed his metastatic head and neck cancer diagnosis caused by HPV, undergoing intensive radiation and chemotherapy to urg…
HighPope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after partial right lung removal
Pope Leo, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and underwent successful surgery to remove part of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican…
HighCongo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,000 Deaths; U.S. Risk Remains Low
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 2,000 confirmed deaths with 4,381 cases, involving the Bundibugyo strain for which existing…
HighThai police arrest two after Chinese woman escapes alleged abduction during Kamphaeng Phet pursuit
Police arrested two Thai men after a Chinese woman allegedly abducted in Bangkok escaped a moving car during a pursuit in Kamphaeng Phet. Two other suspects re…
MediumEbola outbreak in DRC surges to 689 cases, 139 deaths amid operational challenges
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 689 confirmed Ebola cases with 139 deaths as of June 13, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading across three eastern pro…
HighAustralia records first local COVID death of 2021 as Delta outbreak surges in Sydney
Australia reported its first locally contracted COVID-19 death of 2021 and a record 77 new cases in New South Wales as the Delta variant outbreak accelerates,…
HighLegionnaires' outbreak on Upper East Side sparks NYC health probe
NYC health officials investigate a Legionnaires' disease cluster in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville with two confirmed cases and possible additional cases pending.…
HighMato Grosso do Sul registra 22ª morte por chikungunya; Dourados concentra 64% dos óbitos
Mato Grosso do Sul confirmed its 22nd chikungunya death in 2026, a 78-year-old from Dourados with chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. Dourados now accoun…
High55,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed during Covid-19 pandemic across 7 nations
A study of seven high-income countries found 55,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed during the first nine months of the Covid-19 pandemic, with diagnoses down 16…
HighMorning Habits and Moderate Exercise Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Research suggests morning routines and moderate exercise significantly reduce dementia risk, with studies showing 35 minutes weekly activity linked to 41% lowe…
MediumCancer Survivor's Long Road: A Decade After Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Eva Martín, a cervical cancer survivor diagnosed a decade ago, discusses chronic complications from radiotherapy including proctitis and hemorrhagic cystitis,…
High13-Gene Panel May Predict Chemotherapy Response in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Researchers identify molecular ecotypes of triple-negative breast cancer using a 13-gene panel to predict chemotherapy response, offering potential for persona…
HighSingapore expands mental health capacity with IMH redevelopment, new national centre by 2040
Singapore will expand and redevelop the Institute of Mental Health by 2040, redesignating it as a national specialty centre in 2027 to meet rising demand for p…
HighStudy finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination and infertility in men or women
A prospective cohort study of 2,126 North American couples found no adverse association between COVID-19 vaccination and fertility in either men or women, coun…
HighFDA Faces Pressure to Establish Clear Standards for Psychedelic Drug Safety and Access
Experts are urging the FDA to establish clear safety and access standards for psychedelic therapies, with agency officials indicating plans to expedite patient…
HighKidney cancer risk surges after 50; silent growth demands early detection
Kidney cancer risk rises significantly after age 50, often detected late due to deep anatomical location. Modifiable risk factors like smoking, obesity, and hy…
HighDoctors describe Ebola outbreak as 'out of control' amid Congo health crisis
Doctors treating Ebola patients in Democratic Republic of Congo report the outbreak is 'out of control,' with a healthcare worker death raising alarm among med…
High$3.5M Penn Medicine Grant Targets Alzheimer's Research Gap for Black Adults
Pennsylvania's CURE program awarded $3.5 million to Penn Medicine researchers and community partners for the ABCD2 study, which aims to diversify Alzheimer's r…
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