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Kyoto University researchers identified CA8 protein as a molecular regulator controlling glucose production and insulin secretion across liver and pancreas, offering a new multi-organ therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetes.
A $28.6M research initiative will use AI and experimental data to predict early protein misfolding in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington's disease, potentially enabling preventive treatments.
While recent headlines suggest a Shigella outbreak, CDC data shows case numbers are stable. However, drug-resistant strains are a growing public health concern, particularly in LGBTQIA+ communities.
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk presented exploratory data at a 2026 Harvard conference suggesting tirzepatide and semaglutide may reduce biological aging markers by several years, though human lifespan extension remains unproven.
Elon Musk's ex-wife claims he terminated their trans daughter Vivian's health insurance the day after she came out, while publicly stating he'd lost her to the 'woke mind virus.'
Researchers explore blood-based tests using biomarkers and AI to detect ovarian cancer earlier, but experts warn stronger evidence is needed before routine screening adoption.
A 21-year-old college student declines her friend's request to supervise her psychiatric medication at university, citing lack of qualifications and legal concerns, while the friend claims this refusal could prevent her from attending college.
Finnish research reveals early-onset Alzheimer's disease (before age 65) presents different health warning signs than late-onset forms, with depression, hearing loss, and neurological issues preceding diagnosis rather than cardiovascular risk factors.
Short-tailed shearwaters are beginning their 15,000km migration to Australian coasts for breeding season. Authorities urge public to report sick or dead birds as H5 bird flu surveillance continues.
Kenya reported its first Ebola case in a man who traveled undetected across three nations before dying. Authorities are quarantining 10 contacts and attempting to reach 57 more as officials investigate the Bundibugyo virus strain.
A Kenyan businessman traveled across DR Congo, Uganda, and Kenya while infected with Ebola, evading detection at multiple health checkpoints before dying in Nairobi. The case exposes critical gaps in biosecurity and screening protocols across the region.
A Kenyan businessman travelled across DR Congo, Uganda and Kenya while infected with Ebola, evading detection at multiple health checkpoints before dying in Nairobi, exposing critical biosecurity gaps.
Moderna stock jumped 14% after reports of a new NIH-led cancer research campaign launching in December, positioning the biotech as a key player in accelerated treatment development.
A ASCO publica novas recomendações que personalizam o acompanhamento de pacientes com câncer de mama conforme o risco individual de recorrência, substituindo protocolos padronizados após 30 anos.
A Pennsylvania mother diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy refused termination and successfully completed treatment while carrying her child. She now advocates for research funding and works as an oncology nurse.
Australian patient advocates are calling for GLP-1 weight-loss medications to be subsidized through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for women with PMOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting one in eight women.
A Anvisa autorizou testes em humanos da Vivaxin, vacina brasileira contra malária vivax desenvolvida por UFMG, USP e Cristália. Primeira fase envolverá 48 voluntários saudáveis.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie argues the city became "entrapped in progressive values" and lost focus on public safety and basic governance, citing overdose deaths and crime as evidence of failed priorities.
The US is experiencing its worst dengue fever outbreak since the 1930s, with Florida cases rising to nearly 300. Experts attribute the surge to an 'unlucky' combination of factors including heavy rainfall in Tampa Bay.
A controversial Hepatitis B vaccine trial backed by RFK Jr has received approval from a Danish university to proceed in Guinea-Bissau, despite widespread criticism over ethical concerns and CDC funding.
A Cochrane review confirms that free meals and payments from pharmaceutical companies significantly increase how often doctors prescribe their drugs, raising concerns about healthcare costs and clinical independence.
O boletim InfoGripe da Fiocruz indica tendência de alta de casos de SRAG no Brasil, impulsionados por rinovírus, metapneumovírus e coronavírus, com crescimento especialmente entre crianças e adolescentes.
Measles cases are surging across the US, prompting New York to declare a public health emergency and seek federal assistance to combat the outbreak.
Revisão sistemática de 15 estudos com 21.932 mulheres mostra que teste de HPV de alto risco apresenta maior sensibilidade que citologia para detectar lesões cervicais residuais ou recorrentes após tratamento.
