The FDA has approved a new drug that could extend survival for late-stage pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential hope for a disease with historically poor outcomes.
Pesquisadores identificaram subgrupos de células imunes cerebrais que protegem contra danos do Alzheimer, mapeando transformações durante envelhecimento e abrindo novos caminhos terapêuticos além das abordagens convencionais.
A cyclospora parasitic outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce continues spreading across the US, with cases rising despite some slowdown. The parasite typically spreads through human waste contamination of produce.
Estudo abrangente revela que ansiedade é a principal causa de incapacidade entre crianças brasileiras de 5 a 9 anos, afetando mais de 15 milhões de jovens no país, com taxas de suicídio alarmantes entre adolescentes.
The FDA classified a recall of 19 million eggs as Class I—the highest risk level—after salmonella contamination sickened dozens across 17 states, with eggs distributed through Oklahoma.
The Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC has killed 2,000 people and is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, outpacing WHO containment efforts.
La XVII edición de los Premios Balseiro distinguió 15 proyectos científicos desarrollados entre 2022 y 2024, incluyendo la vacuna ARVAC, test para Chagas, captura de CO2 y medicamentos impresos en 3D, reflejando la diversidad del ecosistema tecnológico argentino.
Cape May, New Jersey unanimously approved curfews barring unaccompanied minors from beaches after 8 p.m. and public spaces after 10:30 p.m., citing concerns over underage drinking, fights, and disruptive youth gatherings.
The FDA has classified a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs as Class I, the highest risk level, due to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states across the US South and Southwest.
A study documents 31 deaths and nearly 600 illnesses from silicosis among workers exposed to engineered stone countertops, revealing a growing occupational health crisis in the stone-cutting industry.
A 28-year-old father of six died in a mill accident at Cleveland-Cliffs in Indiana, while Wisconsin reports its first measles outbreak of 2026 with 15 confirmed cases in the southwest region.
A 40-year-old man's colon cancer diagnosis highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs early. The case underscores risks for younger patients who may dismiss symptoms.
Pesquisadores da USP criaram nanopartícula que fechou lesão simulada em 72 horas em testes laboratoriais, combinando resveratrol e RNA para tratar úlceras diabéticas e escaras.
Analysis of 480,000+ participants shows stair climbing reduces cardiovascular death risk by 39% and overall mortality by 24%, offering accessible exercise without gym membership.
Research suggests that taking stairs as a daily habit significantly lowers the risk of dying from heart disease and early death, offering an accessible form of physical activity.
A República Democrática do Congo enfrenta surto de ebola com mais de 2 mil mortes, superando vítimas da Covid-19. A OMS alerta que a propagação é a mais rápida já registrada e pode superar epidemia de 2014-2016.
Country music icon Dolly Parton, 80, appeared virtually at Dollywood's roller coaster opening after her Nashville doctor advised against travel due to dizziness and dehydration. She continues managing ongoing health issues that have prompted cancellations of performances.
Daniela Largo, 32 anos, morreu em hospital após ser resgatada dos escombros do terremoto de magnitude 7,4 na Colômbia. O desastre já deixou quase 300 mortos e milhares de feridos.
US cardiologists have issued updated guidelines for cholesterol management, with new focus on lipoprotein(a) as an emerging cardiovascular risk factor beyond traditional cholesterol levels.
A ONU alerta que a epidemia de Ebola na República Democrática do Congo está matando uma pessoa a cada 30 minutos, com mais de 2 mil mortes e expansão para seis províncias.
Research demonstrates topical clove oil offers faster, plant-based treatment for sarcoptic mange in dogs, potentially providing an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical approaches.
FDA inspected a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico linked to a cyclospora outbreak, revealing the farm hadn't been inspected in 7 years and exposing gaps in U.S. produce safety oversight.
Estudo dinamarquês revela que desequilíbrios bacterianos no sêmen reduzem chances de gravidez em 28%, enquanto alterações na flora intestinal feminina diminuem sucesso de tratamentos de fertilidade.
A prominent biohacking figure suggests a highly-addictive substance could represent a breakthrough in longevity science, raising concerns about safety and responsible promotion of unproven treatments.
A 17-year-old Irish boy died from electrocution in a holiday home shower in Greece, prompting calls for stricter safety checks on tourist accommodation and raising questions about electrical standards on Greek islands.
