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Hydrogen Jelly Showed No Overall Sleep Benefit; Gut Bacteria May Explain Who Responds
A Hiroshima University trial found hydrogen-rich jelly did not significantly improve sleep versus placebo, though exploratory data link gut hydrogen-producing…
MediumHantavirus-stricken cruise ship nears Canary Islands for emergency evacuation
A Dutch cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is arriving at Spain's Canary Islands for emergency evacuation of nearly 150 passengers. Three deaths con…
HighMenopause transition significantly elevates women's heart disease risk
Menopause transition substantially elevates cardiovascular disease risk in women, with heart disease killing 1 in 3 women annually—more than all cancers combin…
HighFDA's TrialBlazer aims to speed early trials, but experts warn bigger hurdles remain
The FDA's Operation TrialBlazer pilot program seeks to streamline investigational new drug approvals and expedite Phase 1 trials, but experts warn that regulat…
HighTargeted cancer drugs extend survival, reshaping patient outcomes
Advances in targeted cancer therapies are enabling more patients to live longer with cancer as a chronic condition rather than terminal illness, marking a sign…
HighOman evacuates 10 injured crew after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
Oman's air force evacuated 10 crew members from a Panamanian tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with at least 12 of 19 crew injured. The incident reflect…
HighWHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The WHO declared a public health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda with over 80 deaths and no available vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain.
HighPope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery
Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent surgery on Oct. 13 to remove a lung nodule and was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. The lower lo…
HighMaine braces for potentially severe flu season as vaccine mismatch looms
Maine health experts warn this year's flu season could be severe due to H3N2 strain variants not perfectly matched to vaccines, though vaccination still provid…
HighCBL-514 weight-loss injection advances to Phase 3, targeting visceral fat directly
CBL-514, a novel injectable drug, selectively destroys fat cells and has advanced to phase 3 trials after showing visceral fat reduction in phase 2 testing, po…
MediumDRC Ebola outbreak spreads to border regions as contact tracing falls critically short
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has spread to two new health zones in DR Congo, bringing the total affected areas to 63 across seven provinces. With 7,890 confi…
HighH5N1 Bird Flu Could Turn Deadlier If It Mixes With Seasonal Flu, Experts Warn
H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. remain limited to animal handlers with mild symptoms, but experts warn reassortment with seasonal flu could create a deadlier p…
HighExpert Questions Value of Tracking Asymptomatic Covid Cases
An infectious disease expert from Duke-NUS argues that reporting asymptomatic COVID cases is futile and that herd immunity is a myth, emphasizing vaccination a…
HighHospital Opens First Rooftop ICU, Bringing Fresh Air to Critical Care
A hospital has installed its first intensive care unit on a rooftop, allowing critically ill patients to experience fresh air and outdoor sensations during tre…
MediumWHO Chief Assures Tenerife: Hantavirus Outbreak 'Not Another Covid'
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus arrived in Tenerife to reassure residents that the arrival of the Hantavirus-affected MV Hondius cruise ship poses low public heal…
HighScrub Typhus: A Growing Health Crisis in South Asia Demands Urgent Action
A student death from scrub typhus at an Anna University hospital has highlighted this bacterial infection as a growing public health crisis in South Asia, with…
HighPanchkula Records First Dengue Death of 2021 as Case Count Passes 500
Panchkula recorded its first official dengue death of the year, a 17-year-old girl, as district cases crossed 500 and surpassed the 2017 record.
HighNutribray Emphasizes Nutrition's Role in Women's Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nutrition company Nutribray highlights women's health and maternal wellbeing during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing responsible nutrition…
MediumFlorida AG sues Pfizer and CEO over COVID-19 vaccine claims
Florida's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Pfizer and its CEO alleging false or misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and safety.
HighPresley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, has died at age 27 at a rehab facility. The cause of death was not immediately…
HighEbola antibodies detected in DRC residents a year before 2018 outbreak
Scientists found Ebola virus antibodies in DRC residents up to a year before the 2018 outbreak, suggesting either missed early cases or more frequent exposure…
HighDengue vaccine shows strong safety profile in non-endemic travelers
Spanish research confirms TAK-003 dengue vaccine is safe and well-tolerated in travelers from non-endemic regions, with mostly mild side effects and no serious…
HighDRC Ebola outbreak accelerates to 930 deaths, spreading faster than any previous epidemic
Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached at least 930 with 2,344 confirmed cases. The outbreak is spreading faster than any previous Ebola…
HighSuspected Ebola case isolated in Austria as deadliest outbreak spreads from Africa
An Austrian traveler returning from Uganda is isolated for Ebola testing as the deadliest outbreak on record spreads internationally, with over 200 suspected d…
HighApple Watch Glucose Tracking Remains Elusive Despite Years of Patent Work
Apple Watch blood sugar tracking remains unconfirmed despite years of research and patent activity. The FDA has not cleared any smartwatch for noninvasive gluc…
HighEbola Spreads to Seven Congolese Provinces as Bundibugyo Outbreak Reaches Western Congo
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached Sud-Ubangi, the seventh affected province and the first in the west, raising fears of regional spread. Confi…
MediumLiquid Fluoride Treatment Halts Cavities Without Drilling, Major Trial Shows
A major clinical trial demonstrates that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid treatment, can halt tooth decay without drilling, injections, or sedation, offering…
HighNorovirus Surges This Winter: Expert Tips on Prevention and Treatment
Norovirus outbreaks are surging across the U.S., possibly due to a new strain. An infectious disease expert explains symptoms, treatment, and prevention strate…
HighTaylor Farms Sought White House Intervention to Delay Cyclospora Recall
Taylor Farms allegedly contacted the White House to delay a cyclospora recall as outbreaks spread across 41 states, raising questions about corporate influence…
HighHospital Adolfo Guevara Velasco en alerta roja por aumento de casos COVID-19 en Cusco
El hospital Adolfo Guevara Velasco en Cusco activó alerta roja ante ocupación de camas del 85% por COVID-19, ampliando capacidad hospitalaria e incrementando p…
HighTohoku researchers develop targeted monoclonal antibody for HER2-positive breast cancer
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a monoclonal antibody that precisely targets HER2-positive breast cancer cells, affecting 20% of cases. The approach…
HighMajor trial finds azithromycin ineffective for severe wheezing in preschoolers
A Phase 3 clinical trial of 840 preschoolers found azithromycin provided no benefit for severe wheezing episodes, challenging assumptions about bacterial invol…
HighArgentina races to trace hantavirus source as infected cruise passengers scatter globally
A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship departing Argentina has killed three passengers and spread internationally, with cases confirmed across multi…
HighEton Pharmaceuticals Licenses U.S. Rights to LIBERVANT Diazepam Buccal Film from Aquestive for April 2027 Launch
Eton Pharmaceuticals and Aquestive Therapeutics signed an exclusive U.S. license for LIBERVANT, a diazepam buccal film for seizure clusters, with launch target…
MediumUK neurosurgeon suspended 8 months for sexual relationship with patient, prescribing addictive drugs
UK neurosurgeon Dr Chirag Patel suspended for 8 months after tribunal found he engaged in sexual relationship with patient and prescribed addictive medications…
HighYouTube suspends Sky News Australia for Covid-19 misinformation
YouTube suspended Sky News Australia's channel for one week due to COVID-19 misinformation, citing vaccine efficacy and pandemic denial posts that spread globa…
HighEbola outbreak risks becoming deadliest on record as cases spread to major cities
International health chiefs warn the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda risks becoming the deadliest on record, with 223 deaths and 900+ cases as the virus sprea…
HighAnti-inflammatory diet may reduce Alzheimer's risk by up to 29%, study finds
Research shows an anti-inflammatory diet may lower Alzheimer's dementia risk by up to 29%, even for those with genetic biomarkers predisposing them to the dise…
HighVirus tracking project reveals hidden vaccine benefits, aims to boost GP uptake
The E-HOMER initiative tracks viral circulation to uncover previously unknown health impacts and vaccination benefits, aiming to improve GP decision-making and…
HighMamata Accuses BJP of Pressuring Hospitals to Deny Abhishek Banerjee Treatment After Sonarpur Attack
Mamata Banerjee alleges the BJP pressured Kolkata hospitals to refuse treatment for Abhishek Banerjee, who was injured in an attack during a visit to Sonarpur.…
MediumLocal doctors urge vaccinations as illness season approaches
Monroe, Louisiana health professionals are urging residents to get updated vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, and shingles ahead of fall illness s…
HighAI Agent Reads Abdominal Ultrasounds, Flags Emergency Cases for Faster Radiologist Review
University of Colorado researchers built an AI agent that reads right upper quadrant ultrasounds, flags 16 common diagnoses, and drafts reports for radiologist…
MediumReporter Confronts RFK Jr. Aide Over Measles Deaths as Pennsylvania Outbreak Surges
A reporter confronted RFK Jr.'s aide over attempts to block questions about measles deaths as Pennsylvania's outbreak reaches 1,222 cases, with CDC deploying r…
HighLarge Ebola outbreak declared in Congo with 65 deaths reported
Africa's CDC confirmed a major Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province with 65 deaths and 246 suspected infections, though delayed detection has alarmed globa…
HighSuspected Ebola Case in Bengaluru Tests Negative, Easing India's Health Concerns
A 28-year-old Ugandan woman quarantined in Bengaluru tested negative for Ebola after laboratory examination, ending health concerns in India amid global outbre…
HighEUA aprovam primeiro remédio para enjoo de movimento em mais de 40 anos
A FDA aprovou o tradipitante (Nereus), primeiro medicamento para cinetose em mais de quatro décadas, reduzindo vômitos em até 70% e oferecendo nova abordagem b…
HighNew obesity definition identifies fewer obese children than BMI alone
A large international study finds a new clinical obesity definition identifies fewer obese children than BMI criteria, but prevalence increases sharply with ag…
HighCongo Reports Early-Stage Ebola Outbreak With Rising Cases, 101 Confirmed
DR Congo's Health Minister reports the Ebola outbreak remains early-stage but cases are rising, with 101 confirmed cases and ~200-220 deaths linked to the rare…
HighKidney disease is no longer just for the elderly—here's why young adults are at risk
Chronic kidney disease, traditionally associated with older adults, is now affecting younger Indians at rising rates due to lifestyle changes, obesity, and unm…
HighThree Red Cross volunteers die from Ebola in Congo outbreak
Three Red Cross volunteers died after contracting Ebola while performing body management duties in March in DR Congo, marking among the first known victims of…
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