Teen with sickle cell dies after arrest for exam cheating in Guinea
A 17-year-old Guinean student with sickle cell disease died days after being arrested and jailed for exam fraud, with his father alleging inadequate medical care in detention.
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Manhattan Legionnaires' outbreak spreads: 50 buildings test positive as death toll hits 5
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has killed 5 people and sickened 82, with live bacteria detected in 50 buildings across the outbreak zone.
Heart's 'Little Brain' Discovered to Regulate Heartbeat and Buffer Stress
Scientists have discovered a network of neurons within the heart that functions as a 'little brain,' controlling heartbeat and protecting the organ during stress. This neural system maintains cardiac stability through specialized nerve cell types.
Study links prolonged road traffic noise exposure to increased Parkinson's disease risk
New research suggests prolonged exposure to road traffic noise may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, identifying noise pollution as a potential novel risk factor for the neurological disorder.
Armed gangs kill 20+ in Nigeria's Zamfara state village raids
Armed gangs killed over 20 people in coordinated attacks on villages in Nigeria's Zamfara state, with attackers operating unhindered for three hours and stealing livestock.
Dietary Fiber Emerges as Natural LDL Cholesterol Reducer, Doctors Say
Medical experts highlight fiber's significant role in naturally lowering LDL cholesterol levels, with growing consumer and industry focus on fiber-rich solutions and nutritional innovations.
Lenacapavir's HIV Promise Hinges on Access and Reaching Those Most at Risk
Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV injection, offers major adherence advantages over daily PrEP pills but its epidemic impact depends on affordability, distribution, and reaching highest-risk populations effectively.
Maine woman shares husband's death from rare Powassan virus infection
A Brewer woman shares her husband's death from Powassan virus, marking the third confirmed case of the rare tick-borne disease in Maine this year.
Pharmacists Warn GLP-1 Users: Nutrition Matters as Much as Weight Loss
Pharmacists are advising GLP-1 weight loss drug users to focus on proper nutrition, including high-protein breakfasts and high-fiber foods, to manage side effects and optimize health outcomes beyond weight loss.
U.S. Measles Cases Hit 35-Year High as Outbreak Spreads to Vaccinated Regions
U.S. measles cases have reached a 35-year high in 2026, with dramatic surges in California affecting children and young adults even in highly vaccinated regions, prompting urgent warnings from medical professionals.
Record Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 1,400+ Cases; Health Officials Urge Continued Produce Consumption
The US faces its largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record with over 1,400 confirmed infections, including 366 cases in North Carolina's Wake County. Health officials advise against avoiding fruits and vegetables despite the parasitic illness surge.
Delaware declares measles outbreak as cases surge in Mid-Atlantic region
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak with cases climbing to 4, while Chester County, Pennsylvania also reports rising cases. Health officials are urging vaccinations as measles cases emerge after more than a decade without confirmed cases in Delaware.
Thymulin peptide reverses age-related inflammation, restores cancer immunotherapy in mice
A thymus-derived peptide called thymulin reduced age-related inflammation and improved immunotherapy responses in aged mice with breast tumors, suggesting a potential treatment strategy for older cancer patients.
NHS cancer misdiagnosis payouts hit £190m as delayed diagnoses claim lives
NHS England paid £190m over five years settling 870 cancer misdiagnosis claims, with average payouts rising 20%. One man's partner died after a GP missed her rectal cancer symptoms in 2016.
Researchers uncover how bacteria survive antibiotics through tolerance, not just resistance
St. Jude researchers discovered that S. pneumoniae bacteria use RNA regulation changes to enter a tolerance state, surviving antibiotics through a bet-hedging population strategy rather than traditional resistance mutations.
MS Death Rates Rise Despite Treatment Advances, With Stark Racial Disparities
Analysis of 42,000 U.S. MS deaths reveals rising mortality rates with stark disparities: Black patients die younger than white patients, and high blood pressure is an emerging contributor to MS-related deaths.
'Caporalato': la esclavitud moderna que atrapa a migrantes en campos italianos
Investigación sobre el sistema de 'caporalato' que explota a miles de migrantes en campos italianos mediante coerción, amenazas y condiciones de trabajo inhumanas.
GLP-1 drugs linked to 37-68% higher hair loss risk in diabetes patients
A BMJ study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists used for diabetes and obesity are associated with 37-68% higher hair loss risk compared to alternative diabetes medications, though absolute risk remains low.
Plasma Exchange Shows Promise for Rare Nerve Disease That Causes Blindness
Plasma exchange significantly improves recovery in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), a rare inflammatory nerve condition that can cause blindness, according to a meta-analysis of 10 studies.
Avenida Cristiano Machado terá interdições noturnas por 15 dias para obras da trincheira
Avenida Cristiano Machado terá bloqueios noturnos de segunda a sexta-feira por 15 dias para adequação de rede de gás e avanço das obras da trincheira no cruzamento com Avenida Vilarinho.
Senolytic drugs reverse premature aging of sickle cell blood stem cells
St. Jude researchers discovered blood stem cells in sickle cell patients show premature aging markers. Senolytic drugs targeting aging processes restored stem cell function in models, with potential to improve gene therapy outcomes.
Three studies reveal persistent racial, geographic gaps in U.S. stroke care
Three studies presented at a neurointerventional surgery conference reveal persistent racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities in stroke treatment and outcomes across the U.S., with Black patients and rural residents facing significantly lower access to life-saving procedures.
Click Chemistry Enables Modular ADC Assembly to Target Heterogeneous Tumors
Researchers developed a click chemistry platform allowing FDA-approved antibodies and ADCs to assemble in the body, improving efficacy against heterogeneous tumors resistant to conventional single-target therapies.
Saúde bucal é essencial para proteger o coração, especialmente em cardiopatas
Manter a saúde bucal em dia é essencial para prevenir infecções que podem comprometer o coração, especialmente em pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares. Avaliação odontológica integra protocolos de segurança antes de cirurgias cardíacas.