Police dismantle Taguig drug den, seize P1M shabu in buy-bust operation
Philippine police dismantled a drug den in Taguig and arrested five suspects after seizing P1 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation on August 16.
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DRC Ebola outbreak poised to become deadliest on record, WHO warns
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is accelerating faster than any previous epidemic and risks becoming the deadliest on record, with the majority of new infections evading contact tracers and cases spreading across borders.
Seven leg symptoms that may signal hidden heart disease, warns cardiologist
A cardiologist identifies seven leg-related symptoms—swelling, pain, cold feet, numbness—that may indicate hidden cardiovascular problems, emphasizing timely medical evaluation over self-diagnosis.
Doctor's 15-year anorexia recovery sparks JourneyED peer support charity
Dr Meg Vardy, who recovered from a 15-year battle with anorexia, has launched JourneyED, New Zealand's only registered charity providing peer support for eating disorder sufferers. The initiative aims to fill a gap in mental health services by connecting affected individuals with lived experience supporters.
Healthcare Workers Expose Systemic Issues: Profit Prioritized Over Patient Safety
Healthcare workers reveal systemic issues including insurance fraud, coerced dishonesty, inadequate staffing, and profit-driven patient discharge decisions that compromise care quality and safety.
Healthcare Workers Share Candid Insights Into Industry Challenges
Medical professionals are publicly discussing difficult aspects of healthcare work, revealing systemic challenges and workplace realities often hidden from public view.
Healthcare Workers Expose Systemic Issues: Profit Over Patient Safety
Medical professionals anonymously reveal widespread problems in healthcare including profit-driven decisions, inadequate training, safety violations, and lack of accountability that prioritize institutional interests over patient care.
Researchers Develop $60 Blood Test That Detects Advanced Lung Cancer With 93% Accuracy
Researchers developed a $60 blood test detecting over 90% of stage 2-4 lung cancers by analyzing DNA methylation patterns, offering a simpler alternative to costly sequencing for early diagnosis.
Kaikōura trust challenges DOC's decision to exclude little penguins from bird flu vaccination
The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust seeks ministerial review of DOC's decision not to vaccinate little penguins against H5 bird flu, arguing the Kaikōura population faces imminent extinction without intervention.
Alaska runner hospitalized after bear spray encounter on Anchorage trail
An Anchorage runner was hospitalized after using bear spray to fend off a brown bear on Wolverine Bowl trail, marking the second attack in the area in less than a month.
Targeted Light Therapy Treats Gum Disease While Preserving Beneficial Bacteria
Japanese researchers developed a light-activated therapy that selectively eliminates the bacterium causing periodontitis while preserving beneficial oral microbes, offering a more precise alternative to antibiotics.
Antecedentes familiares de cáncer colorrectal: caso de diagnóstico tardío en estadio 4
Una mujer de 53 años fue diagnosticada con cáncer colorrectal en estadio 4 con metástasis hepática tras presentar dolor abdominal persistente. Su caso reveló antecedentes familiares significativos, llevando a la detección temprana de pólipos precancerosos en su hermano.
New Framework Clarifies How Medicine Should Study Resilience
Researchers propose the SSRO scaffold—specifying stressor, system, resilience resources, and outcomes—to standardize fragmented resilience research across medical disciplines and improve clinical application.
Experts urge women to prioritize health across life stages, from fertility to menopause
Medical experts at a conclave emphasized that women's health requires attention throughout life stages, from fertility to menopause, urging women to stop normalizing symptoms and seek timely medical advice.
Mobile App Intervention Outperforms Standard Care in Prediabetes Management
A randomized controlled trial found that a mobile app-based lifestyle intervention significantly reduced fasting glucose and improved weight metrics in prediabetic healthcare workers, with 17% reverting to normal glucose levels versus 6% in standard care.
AI Model Combining Imaging and Blood Tests Improves Lung Cancer Diagnosis
A stacking ensemble machine learning model combining imaging, clinical, and laboratory data achieved 83% accuracy in distinguishing benign from malignant lung lesions, reducing missed diagnoses while providing interpretable decision-making mechanisms.
60% of Indian breast cancer patients diagnosed at late stages, experts warn
60% of Indian breast cancer patients are diagnosed at late stages, but private hospitals report 70% early detection through better awareness and access, highlighting a stark urban-rural divide.
Van colide com moto e carro em Santarém; motorista é suspeito de embriaguez
Acidente envolvendo van, carro e motocicleta deixa quatro feridos em Santarém. Motorista da van é suspeito de embriaguez.
Providers identify knowledge gaps, emotional burden as key barriers to lung cancer treatment readiness
A mixed-methods study of 50 healthcare providers identifies key barriers to lung cancer treatment preparedness, including knowledge gaps, emotional distress, logistical challenges, and financial constraints, with recommendations for standardized educational protocols and digital support tools.
Depression linked to shrinkage in key brain memory region, study finds
Researchers found that people with depression show reduced volume in CA23DG, a specific hippocampal region crucial for memory, potentially explaining depression's link to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's risk.
Local doctor champions preventative health at Coffs Probus Club
Dr Rebecca Tallis, 2026 Local Woman of the Year, spoke to Coffs Probus Club about preventative healthcare, emphasizing physical activity, menopause awareness, and childhood immunization through open community conversation.
Penis fillers surge among men despite serious health risks, experts warn
Growing numbers of men are undergoing penis filler procedures for cosmetic enhancement, but medical experts warn of serious risks including tissue death and erectile dysfunction, with little regulation governing the practice.
Dart shakes off blitz, questions linger over Vikings' aggressive preseason approach
Giants QB Jaxson Dart was evaluated for a concussion after being hit hard by Vikings safety Jay Ward during a preseason game, raising questions about aggressive defensive schemes and player safety protocols in early-season play.
La IA crea virus sintéticos para combatir bacterias resistentes, pero aviva temores sobre armas biológicas
Investigadores de Stanford crean virus sintéticos con IA para combatir bacterias resistentes a antibióticos, pero el modelo de código abierto aviva preocupaciones sobre posibles usos maliciosos en armas biológicas.