Santé et soins : hôpitaux et patients, épidémies et vaccins, traitements et autorisations de médicaments, santé mentale et les systèmes qui maintiennent les gens en bonne santé.
Christa Pike, 50, is recovering remarkably after surviving a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee on September 30. Her lawyers report she can walk with assistance and is eating, though she faces severe psychological trauma.
Flu season began unexpectedly early in Western states rather than following typical patterns. Health officials urge vaccination as the virus spreads ahead of schedule.
Claudio Lottenberg, oftalmologista indicado para ministério da Saúde em eventual governo de Flávio Bolsonaro, trata a condução da pandemia por Jair Bolsonaro como "capítulo superado" e promete gestão técnica baseada em evidências científicas.
España experimenta un repunte esperado de COVID-19 en otoño con incidencia de 120 casos por 100.000 habitantes. Los datos muestran patrones similares a años anteriores, afectando especialmente a menores de un año y mayores de 70 años.
A scoping review of 44 studies reveals digital health technologies, particularly continuous glucose monitoring, are underutilized for comprehensive care in glycogen storage diseases, with research concentrated in Europe and focused narrowly on glucose monitoring rather than holistic patient needs.
Research shows patients with stable circadian rhythms achieve blood glucose management goals 2.3 times more often than those with irregular rhythms, suggesting daily lifestyle patterns significantly impact diabetes control.
Shingles and RSV infections can increase cardiovascular risk in older adults both during illness and months afterward through inflammation and immune response mechanisms, requiring awareness of warning signs.
A Fiocruz divulga alerta sobre tendência de aumento de rinovírus, metapneumovírus e Sars-CoV-2 no país. Três estados apresentam incidência em nível de alerta, com crescimento principalmente em crianças.
University lecturer Lewis King explores how fathers are often forgotten mourners after stillbirth and miscarriage, calling for systemic changes in hospital care, workplace leave policies, and social support.
A Dublin bariatric surgeon discusses how weight-loss surgery, including innovative magnetic techniques, provides immediate relief from obesity-related conditions like joint pain and diabetes complications.
Investigadores de la Universidad de Drexel en Pensilvania descubren asociación entre trastornos de la voz y mayor riesgo de deterioro cognitivo, aunque no garantiza desarrollo de demencia.
Medical experts discuss how chronic low-grade inflammation can persist without obvious symptoms, explaining warning signs, diagnostic tests, dietary approaches and lifestyle modifications to support healthier inflammation levels.
Weill Cornell Medicine and UMass Amherst researchers received a $13.1M NIH grant to engineer therapeutic Salmonella bacteria to treat triple-negative breast cancers, marking the first NIH funding for bacterial cancer therapies.
Perú quedó fuera del acuerdo internacional que permitirá acceder a versiones genéricas de lenacapavir, un inyectable preventivo del VIH que costará 40 dólares anuales en 120 países, pese a haber participado en ensayos clínicos.
Researchers traced how cancer cells passed from one identical twin to another in the womb, using DNA analysis to reconstruct the disease's journey months before symptoms appeared.
La retinopatía diabética puede dañar la retina sin síntomas iniciales. Expertos recomiendan exámenes oculares anuales con dilatación de pupila para detectar cambios tempranamente en pacientes diabéticos.
A Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection has tested negative for the virus, easing fears of a second case after the country confirmed its first-ever Ebola death this week.
A breast cancer survivor experienced severe leg pain during a Utah hike that resulted in paralysis. The incident highlights unexpected health complications during outdoor activities.
O SNS alargou a vacinação gratuita contra gripe a crianças dos 2 aos 4 anos e expandiu o acesso em farmácias a pessoas com doenças de risco, numa campanha que decorre até março de 2027.
Investigadores secuenciaron el genoma de Jonathan, tortuga de 194 años, hallando variantes genéticas vinculadas con reparación celular y protección contra cáncer que podrían esclarecer mecanismos del envejecimiento humano.
A clinical trial published in The Lancet demonstrates that AI chatbots can effectively support urgent care delivery while improving patient-physician relationships when used under medical supervision.
Córdoba reportó 73% menos internaciones de bebés por VSR en 2026 y cero muertes en menores de un año, tras combinar vacuna materna y nirsevimab.
Testes sanguíneos com p-tau217 ganham espaço no diagnóstico da doença de Alzheimer, marcando transição de abordagem clínica para biológica, conforme discutido no Congresso Brasileiro de Neurologia.
A Fiocruz alerta que rinovírus, metapneumovírus e Sars-CoV-2 apresentam tendência de aumento no Brasil, com três estados em nível de alerta. Pesquisadores recomendam vacinação para população prioritária.
