U.S. Problem Drinking Declines by Millions Over Five Years
A multi-year survey shows several million fewer Americans meet criteria for alcohol use disorder, marking a significant public health improvement despite persistent treatment gaps.
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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.
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Extended USS Lincoln deployment strains crew as families demand answers
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nine months—three months longer than typical—with 5,000 sailors facing grueling conditions and reported mental health concerns, prompting family members and lawmakers to demand answers.
Ebola outbreak in Congo accelerates to record pace, outpacing response efforts
Congo's Ebola outbreak is accelerating to record levels, killing one person every 30 minutes, with health workers overwhelmed and unable to keep pace with contact tracing efforts.
DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province as Kinshasa braces for crisis
The Ebola epidemic in the DRC is spreading at record pace across six provinces, with 4,300+ cases and 2,000 deaths. Health authorities fear the virus could reach Kinshasa's 19 million residents, potentially surpassing the 2014-2016 West African outbreak.
FDA Approves Bristol Myers' Zenbexus, First Drug in Novel CELMoD Class for Multiple Myeloma
FDA grants accelerated approval to Bristol Myers Squibb's Zenbexus, a first-in-class CELMoD therapy for multiple myeloma patients experiencing early relapse, marking a significant advancement in blood cancer treatment options.
Scientists Discover Method to Restore Aging Joints, Offering New Osteoarthritis Treatment Path
Researchers have developed a breakthrough approach to restore aging joints, potentially offering new treatment options for osteoarthritis patients. The discovery could transform how the degenerative joint disease is managed.
FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults
The FDA has approved the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine for use in older adults, marking a significant advancement in flu vaccination technology following the success of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Drug blocks trauma's lifelong effects in mice—but only if given during stress
Munich and Stockholm researchers found a compound blocking FKBP51 protein prevented lifelong social consequences of early adversity in mice, but only when administered during trauma, not after.
NHS admits transplant patient data sent over unencrypted pagers
NHS Blood and Transplant admitted to sending sensitive patient data including names and organ types over unencrypted pager networks, exposing transplant recipients across the UK despite a 2019 directive to phase out pagers.
Hospital de Brinquedos fatura R$ 1,5 milhão por ano consertando memórias
O Hospital de Brinquedos, fundado em 1937, transformou-se de uma pequena oficina em empresa que fatura R$ 1,5 milhão por ano, restaurando brinquedos com experiência temática hospitalar para clientes que buscam recuperar objetos de valor afetivo.
HHS Report Features Detransitioners' Accounts of Pressure for Gender Treatments
An HHS-commissioned report features three detransitioners alleging doctors pressured them into gender transition treatments as minors without adequate mental health screening, citing financial incentives and inadequate informed consent.
IA crea virus sintéticos para combatir bacterias resistentes, pero genera alerta de bioseguridad
Científicos británicos utilizaron inteligencia artificial para diseñar y sintetizar virus nunca antes vistos en la naturaleza, capaces de combatir bacterias resistentes a antibióticos, pero generando preocupaciones sobre riesgos de bioseguridad.
Pesquisa neonatal en Chile: el escudo que salva vidas antes del primer síntoma
Especialistas destacan el impacto del examen del talón neonatal para detectar enfermedades genéticas y metabólicas antes de síntomas. Chile amplió de 2 a 26 patologías detectadas, pero persisten brechas en inmunodeficiencias primarias.
Metformina crónica aumenta 67% riesgo de deficiencia de vitamina B12 en diabéticos
Uso prolongado de metformina en diabetes tipo 2 aumenta 67% riesgo de deficiencia de vitamina B12 y 73% de neuropatía periférica, requiriendo cribado rutinario para prevenir complicaciones.
Dra. Martina Paz Aguilera: experta en córnea que revoluciona la oftalmología en Granollers
La doctora Martina Paz Aguilera, especialista en córnea del Hospital de Granollers, advierte sobre gestos cotidianos como frotarse los ojos que pueden causar daños irreversibles en la visión, desde ojo seco hasta necesidad de trasplante.
Optimized iNKT cell therapy shows promise against multiple myeloma
Researchers optimized CAR-iNKT cell immunotherapy for multiple myeloma treatment, finding CD28z CAR-iNKT cells outperform CAR-T counterparts and dual-target therapy significantly limits immune escape.
La casa del portero se convierte en negocio inmobiliario en Madrid
Las comunidades de vecinos de Madrid monetizan las antiguas viviendas de porteros mediante venta o alquiler, generando ingresos para obras y reduciendo cuotas comunitarias en un fenómeno cada vez más visible.
Rio das Ostras amplia oferta de eletrocardiograma em unidades de saúde
Prefeitura de Rio das Ostras inaugura nova sala de eletrocardiograma na Unidade de Saúde da Família do Âncora, ampliando acesso ao exame e agilizando diagnósticos cardíacos para a população local.
Cardiólogo: la prevención cardiovascular debe comenzar a los 40 años, no esperar síntomas
El cardiólogo Moisés Rodríguez advierte que la prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares debe comenzar décadas antes del primer evento, enfatizando que personas de 40 años deben controlar factores de riesgo modificables como colesterol, presión arterial y hábitos de vida.
El Hula renueva los suelos de dos unidades de hospitalización cerradas
El Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti aprovecha el cierre estival de dos unidades de hospitalización para renovar suelos, pintura y sistemas de llamada obsoletos, con reapertura prevista en septiembre.
Primer brote de covid-19 en 2026 en Aragón: nueve casos en residencia de Huesca
Aragón registra su primer brote de COVID-19 del año con nueve casos en una residencia de mayores de Huesca: siete residentes y dos trabajadores entre 152 personas expuestas.
Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Seeks to Unseal Drug Test Results in Court
Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband Tate has filed a court request to unseal drug test results, likely related to custody or divorce proceedings between the former couple.
Scientists map immune cells and microbes in thyroid eye disease tissue
Researchers published a comprehensive multi-omics dataset analyzing immune cells and microbiome signatures in orbital adipose tissue from thyroid eye disease patients, offering new insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
DRC Ebola outbreak expands to sixth province amid resource constraints
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province with over 2,000 deaths reported, complicated by insufficient resources and new animal transmission patterns.