Saúde e cuidado: hospitais e pacientes, surtos de doenças e vacinas, tratamentos e aprovação de medicamentos, saúde mental e os sistemas que mantêm as pessoas bem.
Two workers died and three were seriously injured in a blasting accident at Goldry Mining Syndicate in Bindura, Zimbabwe on October 17. Police are investigating and urging stricter safety compliance.
An adoption support group provides essential emotional and practical lifeline for foster and adoptive parents navigating trauma-informed parenting, mental health system delays, and reduced government funding.
O apresentador Carlos Alberto de Nóbrega foi internado após contrair o vírus Coxsackie tipo 2 e necessitará de implante de marcapasso cardíaco. Sua esposa atualizou o estado de saúde do artista durante a internação.
Researchers developed an AI tool trained on 40 million face images that predicts cancer patients' survival chances from a single photograph, potentially complementing clinical assessments when medical data is limited.
Researchers have identified antibody patterns that can predict inflammatory bowel disease up to ten years before clinical diagnosis, potentially enabling early intervention and symptom management.
Australia's revised cardiovascular risk calculator identifies one-third of adults aged 45-74 as intermediate risk for heart attack or stroke, doubling the previous estimate and enabling earlier preventive treatment conversations with GPs.
La jurista sudafricana y premio Nobel de la Paz Navi Pillay afirma en entrevista con EL PAÍS que Netanyahu debe ser juzgado por genocidio, destacando que los civiles son las principales víctimas en guerras modernas.
Researchers developed ferrocene-functionalized carbonized sawdust composites that effectively remove dye and antibiotic contaminants from water through photocatalytic degradation under visible light.
Canine parvovirus has been detected in Balcatta and surrounding Perth suburbs, prompting a veterinary clinic to implement strict testing protocols to prevent spread of the highly contagious virus.
Prof Marcus Ong from Singapore General Hospital becomes the first emergency medicine specialist from Singapore elected to the US National Academy of Medicine, recognized for advancing cardiac arrest care and prehospital emergency systems.
Researchers developed an AI tool that predicts cancer patients' survival chances from a single face photo, trained on 40M facial images and 30K+ cancer patient photos, showing promise but requiring further clinical validation.
Expertos advierten que los picos de azúcar en sangre tras comer son normales en personas sanas y cuestionan la falta de evidencia sobre beneficios de monitores de glucosa en quienes no tienen diabetes.
Ancient and underutilized crops like millet, quinoa, and buckwheat provide fiber, protein, and bioactive compounds, but evidence for long-term clinical benefits remains limited despite their nutritional and sustainability potential.
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, with the series moving to Tropicana Field for Games 3 through 5.
A TikTok pharmacist highlights agitation as a common but often unexpected side effect of sertraline, urging Irish patients to understand medication effects rather than fear them.
El Hospital de Pichilemu realizó una jornada educativa sobre detección temprana del cáncer de mama dirigida a usuarias y funcionarias, enfatizando la importancia del autocuidado y los controles de salud oportunos.
Stroke survivor Daniel Sim's recovery story highlights the importance of rapid treatment, while experts warn that delays in reaching hospitals remain a major barrier to effective care across Southeast Asia.
New Zealand regulator Medsafe has launched an investigation into OncoRob, a novel cancer treatment developed by a Whangārei couple, over potential breaches of the Medicines Act 1981. The developers claim it should be classified as a medical device rather than medicine.
Nuevas directrices internacionales recomiendan evaluar el riesgo de pérdida ósea en mujeres en perimenopausia y menopausia temprana, período crítico donde se pierde un tercio de la masa ósea total. La terapia hormonal bioidentical previene esta pérdida y reduce fracturas.
New Zealand regulator Medsafe has launched an investigation into OncoRob, a novel cancer treatment, for potential breaches of the Medicines Act after its developers sought to classify it as a medical device rather than a medicine requiring clinical trials.
GLP-1 receptor agonists used for diabetes and obesity affect brain circuits governing mood and reward, but evidence for psychiatric benefits remains inconsistent and unproven, with conflicting observational findings requiring careful interpretation.
An invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito capable of transmitting dengue, Zika, and yellow fever was found in Davis County, Utah for the first time, expanding its range northward from southern Utah.
University of Kentucky researchers restored over two hours of daily sleep in Alzheimer's-model mice by temporarily reducing microglia, though amyloid plaque levels remained unchanged, suggesting immune inflammation drives sleep disruption.
Mayo Clinic and Virginia Tech researchers identified five biologically distinct subtypes of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) linked to varying risks of severe complications including heart disease, liver failure, and cancer.
