Measles exposures confirmed across Ohio counties in potential outbreak
Measles exposures confirmed in multiple Ohio counties including Trumbull and Ashtabula, with at least two confirmed cases reported and potential exposures at large gatherings.
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Researchers identify compound that could restore muscle strength in aging
Researchers have identified a compound that enhances muscle repair in aging by boosting HGF receptor function through interaction with lipoic acid trisulfide, potentially slowing age-related muscle loss.
Turista suíço morre no Monte Fuji; idosa de 99 anos é resgatada após noite na montanha
Turista suíço de 58 anos faleceu durante escalada no Monte Fuji após emergência médica. No mesmo dia, idosa de 99 anos foi resgatada após noite na montanha, levando autoridades a reforçar segurança.
Australian regulator flags rare but severe eye disorder risk with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Australian regulators have issued a warning about a rare but severe eye disorder potentially linked to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, prompting investigations into the safety profile of these popular weight-loss drugs.
CGU suspende oito servidores por uso de certificados falsos de vacina da Covid
A Controladoria-Geral da União suspendeu oito servidores federais por 32 a 47 dias por registrarem e utilizarem certificados falsos de vacinação contra Covid-19, com punições publicadas no Diário Oficial da União.
Current Ebola outbreak spreads faster than any recorded epidemic
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, with death toll exceeding 1,000 amid healthcare worker shortages and crowded conditions.
Unknown rescuer saves two children as mother and daughter drown at Essex beach
A brave day-tripper rescued two children during a beach incident in Essex where a mother and daughter drowned while attempting to save a seven-year-old boy from the water.
Botswana Grapples With 81,000 NCD Cases Amid Drug Shortages
President Boko reports 81,000 Batswana living with non-communicable diseases while pledging to resolve critical drug shortages in public health facilities caused by past procurement mismanagement.
Influenciadora que criticou BTS vende curso sobre 'danos do feminismo' e 'arte da faxina'
Influenciadora Pietra Bertolazzi enfrenta polêmica por comentários homofóbicos sobre BTS e continua vendendo curso de R$ 497 com módulos sobre "malefícios do feminismo" e "arte da faxina" para mulheres cristãs.
Why 'There's a Study' Isn't Proof: ADHD Treatment Claims Need Scrutiny
Social media promotes unproven ADHD treatments while medication—the most evidence-backed option—faces discontinuation. The gap between "studied" and "proven" allows misinformation to flourish despite robust clinical evidence favoring pharmacological interventions.
Dunedin college students self-isolate as flu outbreak spreads
Students at Carrington College Dunedin are self-isolating during a flu outbreak, with one requiring ambulance assessment. University officials say case numbers are typical for winter.
GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Increased Hair Loss Risk
A large study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Mounjaro increase hair loss risk in type 2 diabetes patients by 37-68% compared to other medications, though absolute risk remains low and hair loss appears reversible.
Peruga: España seguirá «coja» en control del tabaco sin subir impuestos ni controlar oferta
Epidemiólogo Armando Peruga valora como avance la nueva ley antitabaco pero critica que falta empaquetado genérico e impuestos más altos, señalando que Hacienda no cumple su rol en el control de la oferta.
Madrid autoriza la tala de árboles protegidos en hospital militar que explotará Quirón
El Ayuntamiento de Madrid ha autorizado la tala de árboles protegidos en un antiguo hospital militar de Chamberí cedido a la Fundación Jiménez Díaz por 180 millones de euros para explotación durante 75 años.
Christopher Anderson: «Lo que más me afectó fue convertirme en padre»
El fotoperiodista canadiense Christopher Anderson, reconocido por su cobertura de conflictos bélicos, reflexiona sobre su carrera en el libro 'Index' y revela detalles de la sesión fotográfica que realizó a Jeffrey Epstein en 2015.
Johor urges urgent action on 2,000+ healthcare vacancies at major hospitals
Johor's Mentri Besar calls for urgent action to fill over 2,000 vacant healthcare positions at three major hospitals, citing critical staff shortages and rising resignations affecting patient care.
US, Canada, Bahrain Impose Entry Bans as Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Spreads
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, driven by the Bundibugyo virus in DRC, has triggered emergency travel bans from the US, Canada, and Bahrain, with mandatory airport rerouting and visa suspensions due to lack of effective vaccines.
Mount Sinai study establishes framework for precision psychiatry using genetic biobank recall
Mount Sinai researchers demonstrate a practical recall-by-genotype framework using diverse biobank data to identify individuals carrying psychiatric risk variants, establishing benchmarks for precision psychiatry research.
Engineered vesicles boost cancer detection sensitivity 10,000-fold
Researchers engineered extracellular vesicles coated with lanthanide metals to dramatically improve cancer detection in blood samples, achieving 10,000-fold signal amplification and enabling single-cell detection.
TGA warns of rare eye disorder risk with GLP-1 obesity drugs; Christian Brothers agree to full abuse compensation
Australia's medicines regulator issued warnings for GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drugs over potential links to a rare eye disorder causing permanent vision loss, with 36 reported cases identified.
Computationally designed antibody targets previously untreatable KRAS cancer mutations
KAIST researchers developed a computationally designed antibody that targets intracellular KRAS(G12D) mutations, a common cancer driver previously considered untreatable. The TCR-like antibody selectively recognizes cancer cells while sparing normal cells.
IMSS impulsa salud cerebral con prevención y atención oportuna mediante Código Cerebro
El IMSS promueve cuidado cerebral mediante hábitos saludables y el programa Código Cerebro para reducir discapacidad y mortalidad por enfermedades neurológicas que generan miles de consultas anuales.
Expert Guide to Managing Equine Strangles Outbreaks: Testing, Isolation, and Biosecurity
Dr. Ashley Boyle discusses diagnostic approaches, biosecurity protocols, and treatment strategies for managing equine strangles outbreaks caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.
Study maps biological differences in Down syndrome co-occurring conditions
Researchers identified distinct biological processes underlying co-occurring conditions in Down syndrome, mapping gene expression and immune changes across 100 clinical traits to enable personalized treatment approaches.