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Israeli Study Suggests Viagra's Active Ingredient May Block Cancer Spread
Israeli researchers discovered that sildenafil, Viagra's active ingredient, may block a pathway cancer cells use to metastasize, opening potential new therapeu…
MediumPortugal tackles obesity crisis with 'Change Your Life's Rhythm' campaign
Portugal faces Europe's highest obesity rates with 2 million affected citizens. A new campaign 'Mude o Ritmo da Sua Vida' encourages medical intervention and l…
HighCovid-19 indicators decline as HSE acknowledges contact tracing collapse
Ireland's Covid-19 spread indicators are declining with lower positivity rates and hospitalizations, though the HSE's contact tracing system collapsed last wee…
HighNIH Awards $1.9M to Fast-Track Non-Opioid Pain Relief Drug Development
NIH awards $1.9M to South Rampart Pharma for developing a new non-opioid painkiller with no abuse potential, addressing the opioid crisis and pain management c…
HighChina attacks US over pandemic blame at UN Security Council
Chinese UN ambassador Zhang Jun attacked the US for blaming China for COVID-19 spread, accusing Washington of spreading disinformation. US ambassador Kelly Cra…
HighShingles vaccine linked to unexpected cardiovascular benefits in major US study
Research reveals the current shingles vaccine is associated with lower risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, suggesting cardiovascular be…
MediumShingrix Vaccine Linked to 17% Lower Dementia Risk in New Study
New research finds people vaccinated with Shingrix were 17% less likely to develop dementia over six years, though causation remains unproven and further study…
MediumBrazil's first single-dose dengue vaccine developed with Mato Grosso clinical trials
Brazil's Butantan Institute has developed the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, with clinical trials conducted at UFMT involving 1,300 volunteers over…
HighFlu Season Peaks Soon in Florida; It's Never Too Late to Get Vaccinated
As flu season peaks between December and February, the CDC reports rising activity primarily among children. It's never too late to get vaccinated, though Sept…
HighUSC Launches First Psychedelic Therapy Trial, Testing Psilocybin Paired With Mindfulness Training
USC researchers launched the university's first psychedelic therapy trial, testing whether mindfulness training enhances psilocybin-assisted therapy in about 7…
MediumCruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Revives Focus on Rare but Deadly Disease
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers with one in intensive care, prompting WHO investigation. The incident has r…
HighEarly switch to oral antibiotics safely shortens pneumonia hospital stays for children
Major international trial shows children with severe pneumonia can safely switch to oral antibiotics once improving, reducing hospital stays by ~1 day and lowe…
HighAI-Designed Viruses Offer Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers used AI to design 16 novel viruses effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology while raising biosa…
HighNuvectis Pharma Prices $100M Stock Offering at $20 Per Share
Nuvectis Pharma priced a $100 million public offering of 5 million shares at $20 per share to fund development of immunotherapy and oncology drug candidates. T…
HighNigeria's Diphtheria Crisis: 65,759 Cases, 2,229 Deaths Since 2022
Nigeria has recorded 65,759 suspected diphtheria cases and 2,229 deaths since 2022, with Kano State accounting for over half the burden. MSF concludes its thre…
HighRTE Presenter Warns Parents of RSV Dangers After Daughter's Hospital Rush
RTE broadcaster Kathryn Thomas shares her daughter's RSV hospitalization to raise awareness of the potentially serious respiratory virus in young children, whi…
HighEbola Survivor's Plea: Speed, Trust and Compassion Essential to Contain DRC Outbreak
A new Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo kills 170+ as experts draw on lessons from the 2014-16 West African epidemic that killed 11,000. The rare…
HighMale infertility overlooked: How healthcare systems sideline men in fertility care
UK fertility services systematically sideline men in diagnosis and treatment despite male factors affecting roughly half of infertility cases, leaving men feel…
HighProtein MYC Helps Cancer Cells Survive Chemotherapy, Opening New Treatment Path
Researchers discovered that the MYC protein helps cancer cells repair DNA damage caused by chemotherapy, enabling treatment resistance. A new drug candidate, O…
HighAmgen Abandons Phase 1 Obesity Drug as MariTide Competition Intensifies
Amgen discontinued its phase 1 obesity treatment while raising full-year sales outlook by $1B, signaling strategic focus shift amid competitive pressure from r…
HighFlu outbreak hits Air Force base after Pentagon ends vaccine mandate
A flu outbreak has sickened dozens of troops at a Joint Base San Antonio Air Force facility following the Pentagon's decision to make flu vaccination optional…
HighResearchers identify enzyme 'master switch' for fatty liver disease treatment
Researchers identify a ubiquitin enzyme as a master switch controlling liver repair versus destruction in fatty liver disease, showing promise in reducing fat,…
MediumWHO Confirms First Ebola Recovery in DRC Amid Outbreak Concerns
WHO confirms first patient recovery from Ebola strain in DRC amid ongoing outbreak threatening millions. Medical breakthrough offers hope as conflict complicat…
HighEbola death toll in DRC and Uganda surpasses 1,000 as outbreak spreads faster than ever
WHO confirms over 1,000 deaths from Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading faster than any previous outbreak despite ongoing va…
HighPsyllium Goes Viral as 'Poor Man's Mounjaro,' But Experts Warn It's No Weight-Loss Drug
Psyllium fiber has gone viral on social media as a cheap alternative to Mounjaro obesity medication, but experts warn it only aids satiety and cannot replace p…
HighDiabetes tipo 2 afecta a 400 mil chilenos menores de 45 años y aumenta riesgo ante virus
La diabetes tipo 2 aparece a edades cada vez más tempranas en Chile, afectando a 400 mil menores de 45 años. Expertos advierten que hábitos modernos y factores…
HighBiologists warn nature tourism surge raises zoonosis risk amid hantavirus outbreak
Biologists warn that expanding nature tourism and ecosystem contact heighten risks of animal-to-human disease transmission, urging biosecurity protocols beyond…
HighEpizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak spreads across Midwest deer populations
An unusually high number of deer deaths linked to epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus is being tracked across southeastern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missouri, w…
HighNIH Funds Organ-on-Chip Platform to Tackle Transplant Rejection
The Terasaki Institute received a multi-million NIH grant to develop an innovative organ-on-a-chip platform for studying antibody-mediated transplant rejection…
HighB.C.'s first hantavirus patient discharged after recovery from cruise ship outbreak
A Yukon resident who contracted hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has recovered and been discharged from hospital. The outbreak, linked to a trek in…
HighHormone therapy use for menopause declines despite clinical benefits
A new study reveals declining use of hormone therapy for menopause management despite established clinical benefits, suggesting a disconnect between medical ev…
MediumEbola deaths in Congo exceed 500 as health workers threaten strike
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 500, with health workers now threatening to strike over working conditions and safety co…
HighStress-Response Genes Linked to Diabetes Risk in Pancreatic Cells
Researchers at Jackson Laboratory identified how DNA variants affecting pancreatic cell stress responses increase type 2 diabetes risk, pointing to potential d…
HighWHO Warns Against Underestimating Ebola Spread Risk Beyond Congo, Uganda
WHO Africa's regional director warns that underestimating Ebola outbreak risks could be catastrophic, noting the Bundibugyo strain lacks a vaccine and one case…
HighRecreational ketamine use rising but remains rare, study finds
A new study finds recreational ketamine use and availability have increased in recent years, particularly after FDA approval for depression treatment, though u…
HighBoston Children's, Caring Cross Partner to Democratize Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
Caring Cross and Boston Children's Hospital partnered to make sickle cell gene therapy affordable and accessible worldwide, using decentralized manufacturing t…
HighCDC Data Links Invasive Mold Disease to High Ventilation Needs, COVID-19 Mortality Risk
CDC surveillance data from 2020-2024 reveals half of invasive mold disease patients require mechanical ventilation, with 66% mortality when COVID-19 is present…
HighBrazil approves lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's, offering modest cognitive decline slowdown
Brazil's health regulator approved lecanemab (Leqembi) for early-stage Alzheimer's treatment, marking the second disease-modifying therapy available in the cou…
HighNot Just Getting Old: Seven Memory, Behaviour and Movement Changes That Warrant a Neurologist's Review
A KIMS-Arete neurologist explains which memory, behaviour and movement changes in older parents go beyond normal ageing and warrant a medical assessment.
MediumCDC models warn Central Africa Ebola outbreak could hit 20,000 cases without intervention
US health officials warn a Central African Ebola outbreak could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health interventions, though modeling uncertainties an…
HighCongo Ebola outbreak outpacing responders as patients flee clinics
WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts can manage, with 101 confirmed cases and 221 suspected deaths. Armed conflict, pa…
HighEarly-Onset Colon Cancer Surge in Young Adults Prompts Screening Research
Colorectal cancer diagnoses are increasing among people in their 30s and younger adults, prompting medical researchers to investigate causes and develop new sc…
HighDrug-resistant fungus spreads in Texas as San Antonio researchers seek new treatments
A deadly drug-resistant fungus is spreading in Texas, prompting San Antonio researchers to investigate new treatment options as antifungal resistance emerges.
Medium1 dead, 30 hurt as bus carrying pilgrims from UP hits truck near Gurap
Burdwan/Singur: A man died and 30 passengers were injured after a bus carrying 60 pilgrims from UP's Balrampur to Gangasagar collided with a lorry on .
MediumExercise improves attention in breast cancer survivors, slows biological aging
A 12-month exercise intervention improved attention and memory in breast cancer survivors while slowing biological aging markers, according to two randomized c…
HighCOVID-19 Travel Lessons Offer Blueprint for Managing Hantavirus, Ebola Risks
Recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks highlight the need for coordinated international travel measures. COVID-19 revealed that early, stringent travel controls…
HighCasa Blanca lanza portal 'TrumpRx.gov' con medicamentos a precios reducidos
El Gobierno estadounidense lanzó TrumpRx.gov, un portal que ofrece hasta 40 medicamentos de marca con grandes descuentos tras acuerdos con farmacéuticas como P…
HighModerna's CEO Opens Up as Cancer Vaccines Move From Promise Toward Patients
A cluster of headlines from Barron's, WSJ, NYT, Boston Globe and STAT covers Moderna's new era and promising cancer vaccine developments. Details are limited t…
LowFrequent Numb Feet May Signal Serious Health Conditions Beyond Poor Posture
Frequent numb feet can indicate various conditions beyond poor posture, including vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, and Lyme disea…
MediumOPTIMA Trial Validates Prosigna-Guided Chemotherapy De-escalation in ER+/HER2− Breast Cancer
OPTIMA trial demonstrates Prosigna-guided chemotherapy de-escalation is non-inferior to standard treatment in ER+/HER2− early breast cancer, enabling personali…
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