U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Record 2,318 as Vaccination Rates Decline
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing the previous year's total, with seven states identified as outbreak hotspots amid declining vaccination rates.
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Tubarão-da-Gronelândia: o vertebrado que vive 400 anos e desafia a ciência
O tubarão-da-Gronelândia é o vertebrado mais longevo conhecido, podendo viver até 400 anos. Um exemplar de 150 anos encontrado na Irlanda oferece oportunidade rara para investigadores estudarem os mecanismos biológicos do envelhecimento extremamente lento.
Study Links Higher Coffee Consumption to Reduced Liver Cancer Risk
New research suggests regular coffee consumption may reduce liver cancer risk by nearly 50% and protect against cirrhosis and fatty liver disease, according to multiple medical sources.
Ginkgo Biloba: a árvore de 290 milhões de anos que virou tendência entre jovens
O Ginkgo Biloba, árvore de 290 milhões de anos usada na medicina chinesa antiga, ganha popularidade entre jovens como suplemento nootrópico para melhorar memória e foco, com respaldo crescente da neurociência moderna.
Câncer contagioso se espalha entre bagres em lago na fronteira EUA-Canadá
Pesquisadores descobrem primeira forma contagiosa de câncer em peixes de água doce no lago Memphremagog, entre EUA e Canadá, afetando mais de um terço da população local de bagres.
FDA Panel Approves Six Peptides for Drug Compounding in Narrow Vote
FDA advisers narrowly voted to add six controversial peptides to a drug compounding list, marking a regulatory shift toward less restricted access to these compounds amid ongoing debate about safety and efficacy.
Queensland confirms fourth Australian H5N1 case in migratory seabird
Queensland confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a migratory seabird, marking Australia's fourth state with cases. Eighteen infections now detected across states with no poultry involvement yet.
Trauma infantil aumenta hasta 57% el riesgo de enfermedades físicas en adultos
Estudio de 6 millones de personas revela que quienes sufrieron traumas en infancia tienen hasta 1,57 veces más riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades físicas. El impacto es mayor en mujeres y casos de abuso.
US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccination rates plummet
The US confirmed 2,318 measles cases by July 2026, the highest annual total since 1989, driven by declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric from federal health officials.
India Approves First Dengue Vaccine Qdenga for Ages 4-60
India's drug regulator has approved Qdenga, the country's first dengue vaccine, for individuals aged 4-60 years. The tetravalent vaccine protects against all four dengue serotypes and complements existing mosquito control measures.
Rural medicine pathway keeps doctors in East Gippsland while advancing regional research
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service launches a pioneering medical training program allowing rural doctors to combine clinical practice with research, addressing the gap between metropolitan-focused health data and regional healthcare needs.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce expands to 9 states
A cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to 9 states with over 7,400 cases under CDC investigation, with some cases connected to Taco Bell locations.
Queensland confirms first H5 bird flu case in dead petrel at Moreton Island
Queensland has confirmed its first H5 bird flu case after a dead petrel tested positive at Moreton Island. Authorities report no poultry infections and low human health risk.
Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu in seabird, marking fourth Australian state
Queensland confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a migratory seabird, becoming Australia's fourth state with cases. Eighteen infections now detected across states with no poultry involvement reported.
Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case as outbreak spreads to fourth Australian state
Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case as Australia's fourth affected state, with South Australia reporting two suspected cases including one at a metro beach.
Hair Loss Linked to Popular GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs in New Studies
Three peer-reviewed studies reveal GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes carry a modestly elevated risk of hair loss, though overall incidence remains low at 3-9 per 1,000 patients annually.
Salta registra 188 nuevos casos de bronquiolitis en menores de dos años
Salta reporta 4.009 casos de bronquiolitis en 2026, con 188 nuevos diagnósticos en una semana. Tres niños requirieron cuidados intensivos, aunque no hay nuevas muertes registradas.
La Tierra gira más rápido: científicos detectan días más cortos por milisegundos
Mediciones atómicas revelan que la Tierra gira más rápido, acortando los días en milisegundos. Este cambio afecta sistemas de precisión como GPS y satélites, aunque no representa amenaza inmediata para la humanidad.
Ghana's FDA shuts 44 food facilities, warns against cheap unregistered products
Ghana's FDA shut down 44 food manufacturing facilities including sachet water producers for operating without licenses and under unhygienic conditions, warning consumers against cheap unregistered products.
Cinco chequeos médicos esenciales antes de viajar en Fiestas Patrias 2026
Especialistas recomiendan realizar cinco análisis médicos preventivos antes de viajar durante Fiestas Patrias 2026, cuando 1,9 millones de personas se movilizan, para evitar emergencias de salud.
Médico desaparecido é encontrado morto em túmulo violado em Porto Velho
Médico residente de 32 anos foi encontrado morto dentro de um túmulo no Cemitério Santo Antônio em Porto Velho após funcionários notarem sepultura violada. Polícia investiga morte com sinais de agressão e suspeita de envolvimento de terceira pessoa.
Saira Hameed's 'Signals' offers optimistic deep dive into endocrinology
A review of Saira Hameed's medical overview 'Signals' examining hormonal disorders through clinical vignettes, praised for its holistic approach and optimistic perspective on endocrinology as a specialty.
US measles cases hit 31-year high as vaccination rates plummet
The US confirmed 2,318 measles cases in 2026, the highest annual total in 35 years, with 93% occurring in unvaccinated individuals as vaccination rates decline below herd immunity thresholds.
Thailand DDC Warns of Deadly Rainy Season Infections as Leptospirosis, Melioidosis Deaths Exceed 100
Thailand's DDC reports over 100 deaths from leptospirosis and melioidosis during rainy season, urging farmers and vulnerable groups to avoid contaminated floodwaters.