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Thanksgiving Is Two Weeks Away: Health Officials Urge Updated Covid-19 Booster Before the Holidays
Health officials urge eligible people to get the updated Covid-19 booster now, since antibodies take 10 to 14 days to build before the holiday season and a fea…
HighBundibugyo virus outbreak spreads across DRC and Uganda with 134 confirmed cases
A Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has resulted in 134 confirmed cases and 18 deaths as of late May, with o…
HighUCSD Study Links Fatty Liver Disease to Early-Onset Cirrhosis in Young Adults
UCSD researchers have identified risk factors for early-onset cirrhosis in young adults caused by metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD),…
HighCervical cancer deaths hit zero in vaccinated young women, study shows
A landmark study shows cervical cancer deaths fell to zero in vaccinated women aged 20-24 in England between 2020-2024, with around 200 lives saved since the H…
HighWHO confirms Bundibugyo virus Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
WHO confirms Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, triggering emergency response operations and international preparedn…
HighMulti-Soil Systems Show Promise for Removing Antibiotics from Rural Wastewater
Research demonstrates multi-soil-layering systems effectively treat antibiotic-contaminated rural wastewater, removing florfenicol and nitrogen simultaneously.…
HighMpox Cases Climb to 26 in South Africa as Donated Vaccine Stock Awaits Deployment
South Africa has confirmed 26 mpox cases in 2026, with 20 since August mostly in the Western Cape. The health department says 3,865 donated MVA-BN doses remain…
HighBrazil delays bivalent Covid booster rollout to 2023 amid expert debate
Brazil lags behind global vaccination efforts as bivalent COVID-19 boosters targeting omicron variants remain unavailable, with health authorities still debati…
HighPerez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming self-harm on social media
Celebrity gossip journalist Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok. His family confirmed he is receiving medica…
HighFDA Maintains Taylor Farms Focus in Cyclospora Probe Despite Retracted Test Result
The FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms lettuce as a Cyclospora source despite retracting a positive test result that proved to be a false positive. Feder…
HighIDF Officially Recognizes Type 5 Diabetes Linked to Malnutrition
The International Diabetes Federation officially recognized type 5 diabetes in 2025, a malnutrition-related form affecting up to 25 million people primarily in…
HighNighttime 'Micro-Awakenings' Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk in New Study
A new study suggests that frequent micro-awakenings during sleep may indicate increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, potentially offering an early detection me…
MediumE. coli and salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts sickens 55 across 15 states
A multi-state E. coli and salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states, with four hospita…
HighDallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025
A 70-year-old Dallas County man with underlying conditions died from West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease, marking the first reported death this season as mosquito…
HighThree diets rival GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, British doctors find
British physicians demonstrate that low-carb, ketogenic, and intermittent fasting diets can naturally stimulate GLP-1 hormone production, achieving comparable…
HighAI Tool Reads Patient Selfies to Estimate Cancer Survival, Study Suggests
A study suggests an AI tool can estimate cancer patient survival from a single selfie, raising questions about biological age prediction and clinical use.
MediumNRL launches eighth annual Beanie for Brain Cancer Round to expand fight against disease
The NRL and Mark Hughes Foundation launch their eighth annual Beanie for Brain Cancer Round during Round 15, aiming to expand fundraising beyond the $30 millio…
HighFDA-Authorized AI Tool Enables Women to Assess Breast Cancer Risk
An FDA-authorized AI tool called Clairity now enables women to assess their breast cancer risk, expanding access to personalized risk evaluation beyond traditi…
HighDexamethasone eye drops show promise in reducing severe vision disease in premature infants
A Swedish clinical trial found dexamethasone eye drops reduced treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity in very premature infants by nearly half, offerin…
MediumTrump anuncia saída do hospital nesta segunda-feira após tratamento de Covid-19
Donald Trump anunciou que deixaria o hospital Walter Reed na segunda-feira à noite, afirmando sentir-se bem após internação por Covid-19. Porta-voz da Casa Bra…
HighVirus estacionales fuera de temporada: cómo la pandemia alteró el ciclo del virus sincicial respiratorio
Tras la pandemia, el virus respiratorio sincicial reapareció en verano en hospitales del hemisferio norte, afectando sobre todo a niños pequeños por una brecha…
MediumPopular glucosamine supplement linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression
A new study suggests glucosamine, a popular joint pain supplement, may accelerate Alzheimer's disease progression through a metabolic mechanism called hypergly…
MediumPope diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery; prognosis depends on cancer stage
Pope Leo, 71, underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. Doctors say the proc…
HighLab-grown NF1 tumors reveal malignant transformation pathway, suggest drug combo
Researchers developed an iPSC-based model reproducing neurofibromatosis type 1 tumor progression from benign to malignant forms, identifying PRC2 loss as a key…
HighUK oncology faces critical workforce shortage; specialist education emerges as solution
The UK faces critical shortages in oncology specialists as cancer cases surge to 3 million, with 340,000 patients at risk of missed diagnoses by 2028. Speciali…
HighRussia Advances New Dengue Vaccine for Latin America and Asia
Russia's Federal Medical-Biological Agency announced approval for clinical trials of a new recombinant dengue vaccine, which has shown efficacy in preclinical…
MediumSame-day genetic test detects hidden infections in critically ill children
A pioneering same-day metagenomic test has successfully detected hidden and drug-resistant infections in critically ill children at London's Great Ormond Stree…
HighCoroner finds doctor's reckless prescribing directly caused two deaths in Tasmania
A Tasmanian coroner found that Dr David Jackson's grossly irresponsible prescribing of methadone and benzodiazepines directly caused the deaths of two drug-dep…
HighChickenpox surges in Gaza camps as overcrowding and poor sanitation fuel outbreak
Chickenpox cases have surged to over 9,300 in Gaza's overcrowded tent camps where displaced families lack clean water, sanitation, and space to isolate patient…
HighRio Preto hospital complex gains federal recognition as high-complexity oncology center
Brazil's Health Ministry officially recognizes Funfarme hospital complex in Rio Preto as a High-Complexity Oncology Assistance Center (CACON), enabling integra…
HighStudy links higher microplastic levels to lung cancer diagnosis
Research from Greece found microplastics in 70% of lung patients studied, with significantly higher levels in those diagnosed with cancer, raising questions ab…
MediumAMA urges RSV vaccination as awareness week highlights serious winter threat
The Australian Medical Association urges Australians to discuss RSV vaccination with their GPs during RSV Awareness Week, highlighting the virus's serious heal…
HighTreat CKD Tool Integrates EHR Data to Flag Kidney Disease and Guide Primary Care Treatment
UCSF investigators developed and validated Treat CKD, an EHR-integrated decision support tool for chronic kidney disease screening, risk estimation and treatme…
MediumRare diphtheria case confirmed in Erie County; West Seneca schools under investigation
Erie County health officials confirmed a diphtheria case with potential exposure at West Seneca schools, marking a rare occurrence of the vaccine-preventable d…
HighInsurance Barriers Delay Critical Bariatric Surgeries for Obese Patients in India
Insurance-related barriers are delaying critical bariatric surgeries for severe obesity patients in India despite a 2019 mandate requiring coverage. Low awaren…
MediumZinc Finger Protein Curbs Amyloid-Beta Toxicity and Brain Buildup in Alzheimer's Mouse Model
A KAIST-led team found a zinc finger protein fragment can suppress harmful amyloid-beta aggregation and reduce existing toxicity. Results in mice are promising…
MediumU.S. Measles Cases Hit 35-Year High as Outbreak Spreads to Vaccinated Regions
U.S. measles cases have reached a 35-year high in 2026, with dramatic surges in California affecting children and young adults even in highly vaccinated region…
HighIndonesian surgeons perform nation's first robotic kidney transplant after Seoul training
Indonesian surgeons trained at Seoul's Asan Medical Center successfully performed the country's first robotic kidney transplant in June, marking a major advanc…
HighÁncash registra aumento de casos COVID-19 con alta dependencia de oxígeno
El hospital La Caleta en Chimbote reporta incremento de casos COVID-19 que requieren altas dosis de oxígeno medicinal, afectando principalmente a adultos mayor…
MediumSemaglutide shows promise for weight loss in psychiatric patients, but larger trials needed
Network meta-analysis of 9 trials finds semaglutide most effective GLP-1 drug for weight loss in psychiatric populations, though researchers urge caution pendi…
MediumHantavirus outbreak timeline reveals cruise ship transmission pattern
A hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has been documented with a detailed timeline showing transmission patterns among passengers, highlighting disease sp…
MediumOfficials clarify hantavirus transmission requires close contact, not airborne spread
Health officials clarify that hantavirus requires close contact to spread and does not linger in the air, countering pandemic concerns and misinformation about…
HighIISc researchers identify blood biomarkers to predict brain tumour progression
IISc Bengaluru researchers have identified blood-based biomarkers that could predict disease progression and survival in late-stage brain tumor patients, poten…
HighAustralia flags privacy risks as AI scribes surge in doctor's offices
Australia's health department has raised concerns about rapidly growing use of AI scribes in medical practices, citing privacy risks, lack of oversight, and in…
HighLarge Study Links Brown Fat to Lower Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease
A study of over 52,000 people found that those with brown fat have lower rates of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease, suggesting potential th…
HighHospital condenado a indenizar família por comunicar morte por WhatsApp
São Paulo court upholds R$ 5,000 damages against a doctor and hospital for informing a patient's family of her death through a WhatsApp message instead of in-p…
HighCambridge researchers identify drug candidate targeting enzyme that drives blood cancer
University of Cambridge scientists have identified a drug-like molecule (STM2457) that inhibits the METTL3 enzyme responsible for acute myeloid leukaemia, show…
HighMedicare expands GLP-1 coverage for seniors, but awareness and supply concerns loom
Medicare is expanding coverage for GLP-1 medications to help seniors lose weight at reduced cost, marking a significant policy shift in obesity treatment acces…
HighArgentine scientists hunt hantavirus source after cruise ship outbreak
Argentine biologists are trapping rodents in Tierra del Fuego to determine if the Andes strain of hantavirus is present locally, following three deaths aboard…
HighSINGLE-AF Trial Shows DOACs Reduce Stroke Risk in Intermediate-Risk AFib Patients
The SINGLE-AF clinical trial demonstrates that direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients at intermediate risk, mark…
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