RDC : l'épidémie d'Ebola franchit le cap des 4 000 morts
La République démocratique du Congo fait face à sa pire épidémie d'Ebola depuis mai 2026, avec 4 000 décès parmi 8 000 cas confirmés, marquant la 17e vague de la maladie.
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Los otros condenados por el crimen de Colleen Slemmer en 1995: qué fue de Shipp y Peterson
Christa Pike sobrevivió a un intento fallido de ejecución en Tennessee por el asesinato de 1995 de Colleen Slemmer. Dos cómplices, Tadaryl Shipp y Shadolla Peterson, recibieron sentencias diferentes: cadena perpetua y libertad condicional respectivamente.
Covid, Pregliasco: aumentano i contagi ma la situazione è sotto controllo
I contagi da Covid aumentano in autunno, ma il virologo Pregliasco rassicura: non è una nuova emergenza. L'attenzione deve focalizzarsi su ricoveri e decessi, non solo sui positivi.
Christa Pike sobrevive a fallida ejecución por inyección letal en Tennessee
Christa Pike sobrevivió a un intento fallido de ejecución por inyección letal en Tennessee el miércoles, permaneciendo viva tras recibir dos dosis de pentobarbital. El gobernador ordenó una revisión independiente del procedimiento que calificó como "profundamente perturbador".
Lilly and Novo Bet on Amylin for Next-Generation Obesity Drugs Beyond GLP-1s
Pharmaceutical giants Lilly and Novo Nordisk are developing amylin-based obesity treatments following successful Phase 3 trials showing up to 25% weight loss, signaling a new generation of weight-loss medications beyond current GLP-1 drugs.
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Targeting 'Undruggable' Cancer Gene
Researchers have made progress understanding the biology of a cancer gene previously considered impossible to target with drugs, potentially opening new treatment pathways.
¿Por qué falló la ejecución de Christa Pike? Las hipótesis tras las dos dosis letales
Christa Pike sobrevivió a un intento de ejecución por inyección letal en Tennessee tras recibir dos dosis de pentobarbital. Especialistas investigan posibles fallos en la vía intravenosa o degradación del medicamento.
Exercício físico emerge como protetor contra Alzheimer, revela estudo de 14 anos
Estudo publicado na Nature com 296 participantes ao longo de 14 anos demonstra que exercício físico atua como fator protetor contra Alzheimer, reduzindo acúmulo de proteínas tóxicas no cérebro.
Psicólogos desmienten mito: el silencio en conversaciones refleja observación, no timidez
Expertos en psicología señalan que las personas que participan poco en conversaciones no necesariamente son tímidas, sino observadores que procesan información internamente y contribuyen con intervenciones de mayor calidad.
Erstmals Sindbis-Virus in Deutschland nachgewiesen
Das Robert Koch-Institut bestätigt die erste Sindbis-Virus-Infektion in Deutschland bei einem 60-jährigen Mann aus Baden-Württemberg. Das von Stechmücken übertragene Virus verläuft meist harmlos.
Congo's Ebola death toll tops 4,000 as strikes, attacks and mistrust hamper containment
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 4,000 people with more than 8,300 cases, as strikes, insecurity and mistrust hamper containment efforts in Ituri and beyond.
Santa Casa de Assis capacita equipes sobre oxigenoterapia segura
A Santa Casa de Assis realizou treinamento sobre oxigenoterapia para profissionais de diferentes setores, abordando indicações corretas, prevenção de hiperóxia e escolha adequada de dispositivos.
Colorectal cancer rates surge among teens, study identifies key symptoms
A new study reveals colorectal cancer rates are increasing among teens and adolescents, often presenting as aggressive forms of the disease with distinct symptoms from adult cases.
Condenada à morte sobrevive após receber duas doses de injeção letal no Tennessee
Christa Pike, condenada à morte pelo assassinato de 1995, sobreviveu após receber duas doses de pentobarbital no Tennessee. O governador suspendeu execuções futuras e ordenou investigação independente.
Respiratory virus season arrives: flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines now available
Respiratory virus season has arrived across the U.S., with health experts recommending flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines now available to protect against seasonal illness.
Ebola Treatment Centre Burned as Congo's Death Toll Passes 4,000
Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has passed 4,000 deaths, and a transit centre for infected patients was burned by soldiers, forcing 19,000 people to flee.
Militia Violence Scatters 19,000 From Ebola Camp as DRC Outbreak Worsens
A 19,000-person displacement camp in DRC's Ituri province was emptied after military operations searching for weapons, scattering residents during an active Ebola outbreak with over 8,000 confirmed cases and 4,000 deaths.
Grail's cancer blood test nears FDA approval as insurance coverage questions persist
Grail's blood-based cancer detection test nears FDA approval, but insurance coverage uncertainty threatens commercial viability despite investor enthusiasm.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 4,000 as outbreak spreads across seven provinces
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed over 4,000 people across 8,300 confirmed cases in seven provinces, making it the deadliest in the country's history and second-largest globally.
DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Passes 4,000 as Officials Warn Falling Case Counts May Mask Spread
Congolese health authorities report 4,018 Ebola deaths among 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces. MSF and Africa CDC warn the true toll may be higher.
Mulher sobrevive a execução fracassada por injeção letal nos EUA e permanece em estado crítico
Christa Pike, 50 anos, permanece em estado crítico após sobreviver a tentativa de execução por injeção letal no Tennessee. O governador suspendeu execuções previstas e ordenou revisão independente do procedimento fracassado.
Patient Dies by Suicide After Insurance Delays Lung Disease Medication
A patient with lung disease died by suicide after an insurance issue delayed access to necessary medication for managing flare-ups, raising concerns about healthcare access barriers.
Nutribray Emphasizes Nutrition's Role in Women's Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nutrition company Nutribray highlights women's health and maternal nutrition during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing responsible health communication and the role of nutrition in family wellbeing.
Nutribray 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 communication alongside medical screening and treatment.