Nobel Medicina a Deisseroth, Hegemann e Nagel per l'optogenetica
Il Nobel per la Medicina 2026 va a Deisseroth, Hegemann e Nagel per aver sviluppato l'optogenetica, tecnica che usa la luce per controllare le cellule nervose e studiare il cervello.
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Ferritin Guidelines Shift: What New Health Thresholds Mean for Iron Deficiency Diagnosis
Updated ferritin thresholds in medical guidelines could increase iron deficiency diagnoses, but experts debate whether the changes meaningfully improve patient health outcomes.
Hospitales de Siberia en cuarentena por sospecha de peste pulmonar tras muerte de empleada
Varios hospitales en Irkutsk, Siberia, fueron puestos en cuarentena tras la muerte de una empleada de un instituto de investigación de peste, con sospechas de contagio de peste pulmonar entre el personal médico.
Alerta sanitaria en Rusia tras muerte de investigadora en laboratorio de peste
Una trabajadora de 27 años de un laboratorio de investigación de peste en Irkutsk, Rusia, murió el 2 de octubre. Las autoridades atribuyen la muerte a neumonía de causa desconocida, aunque circulan especulaciones sobre contagio laboral.
Scientists identify epigenetic 'memory' mechanism behind weight regain after dieting
Researchers have discovered an epigenetic 'memory' mechanism that may explain why people regain weight after dieting, offering potential insights into obesity and weight loss drug failures.
Allarme dengue a Legnano: disinfestazione notturna in tre zone della città
Il Comune di Legnano ha disposto un intervento straordinario di disinfestazione notturna in tre zone a seguito di un caso sospetto di infezione da virus Dengue. L'operazione, che inizia alle 23 del 5 ottobre, utilizzerà biocidi a basso impatto ambientale.
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Rare Vision Loss; Austin Case Raises Safety Questions
An Austin man experienced vision loss after taking Wegovy, raising concerns about a rare eye condition (NAION) potentially linked to GLP-1 drugs. Medical experts debate whether stronger warnings are needed for users.
Siberia en alerta: cierran hospitales por sospecha de peste pulmonar tras muerte de investigadora
Varios hospitales en Irkutsk, Siberia, fueron puestos en cuarentena tras la muerte de una investigadora de 28 años por sospecha de peste pulmonar. Las autoridades investigan si el contagio ocurrió en Tailandia o por accidente en el laboratorio.
PepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes in 37 states
PepsiCo recalled approximately 122,000 cases of Gatorade across 37 U.S. states due to undeclared Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 dyes that could cause temporary adverse health effects.
Siberia en alerta: cierran hospitales por sospecha de peste pulmonar
Varios hospitales en Irkutsk, Siberia, fueron puestos en cuarentena por sospecha de peste pulmonar tras la muerte de una empleada de un instituto de investigación de la peste. Las autoridades rusas no han confirmado oficialmente el diagnóstico.
Canarias arranca la vacunación contra la gripe, la covid-19 y el VRS con foco en vulnerables y escolares
Canarias arranca el 5 de octubre su campaña de vacunación contra gripe, covid-19 y VRS, priorizando personas vulnerables, personal sanitario y, en colegios, a niños de 3 a 5 años.
Cardiologists challenge cholesterol myths, clarify what numbers actually matter
Medical experts challenge common misconceptions about LDL cholesterol, clarifying that high levels pose cardiovascular risks despite feeling healthy and questioning whether 'bad' cholesterol is truly villainous.
Cuarentena en hospitales de Siberia tras muerte de empleada por sospecha de peste pulmonar
Varios hospitales en la región siberiana de Irkutsk fueron puestos en cuarentena tras la muerte de una empleada de laboratorio, con sospechas de peste pulmonar, aunque las autoridades rusas no han confirmado oficialmente el diagnóstico.
Épidémie d'Ebola en RDC : plus de 4 000 morts, la situation devient incontrôlable
L'épidémie d'Ebola en République Démocratique du Congo a dépassé les 4 000 morts et s'aggrave au Nord-Kivu, avec des organisations humanitaires comme MSF alertant sur une situation sanitaire devenue incontrôlable.
Long Beach teen hospitalized with rare West Nile virus complication causing paralysis
A 13-year-old boy in Long Beach was hospitalized with a rare severe form of West Nile virus that caused paralysis. The case highlights the serious neurological complications possible from the mosquito-borne disease.
Lampard Inquiry examines controversial patient surveillance system linked to Essex deaths
The Lampard Inquiry is reviewing early findings related to deaths in Essex involving controversial camera monitoring of mental health patients. Ten NHS trusts have been referred over consent monitoring issues.
Accidental kick reveals testicular cancer, sparks Welsh men's health crisis debate
A Welsh man discovered testicular cancer after his son kicked him, highlighting how men often delay seeking medical help. A new report warns a third of Welsh men die before 75, calling for dedicated men's health strategy.
Hochul declares emergency as measles spreads across rural NY counties
Governor Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency as measles cases surge to 92 in rural New York counties since July 15, prompting expanded vaccination efforts and public health warnings.
Transplant surgeon's brush with death spurs pig organ revolution
Dr Robert Montgomery, a transplant surgeon with a failing heart, pioneered pig organ transplants after receiving a hepatitis C-positive human heart. His personal medical crisis motivated groundbreaking xenotransplantation research now in FDA-approved clinical trials.
Congo's Ebola Crisis: How Delayed Response in Mangala Fueled Outbreak
An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo became the worst on record partly due to inadequate outside support in affected areas like Mangala, revealing systemic response failures.
Six presumed dead after medical transport plane vanishes off US coast
A medical transport plane carrying six people disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday. The US Coast Guard ended its search after locating debris, with all aboard presumed dead.
Eduardo Pavez, el veterinario que ha liberado más de cien cóndores andinos en su hábitat natural
El veterinario Eduardo Pavez ha fundado un centro de rehabilitación que ha liberado más de 100 cóndores andinos en la cordillera de los Andes, contribuyendo significativamente a la conservación de esta especie en peligro de extinción.
Five Bodyweight Exercises Can Reduce Your Fitness Age by a Decade After 50
Five specific bodyweight exercises can indicate whether someone's fitness age is 10 years younger than their chronological age, with experts recommending healthy habits at 50 for disease-free longevity.
US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Six on Crashed Medical Jet
The US Coastguard suspended its search for six people aboard a medical transport jet that crashed while flying from Bermuda to Boston after confirming debris found off Nantucket Island came from the aircraft.