CDC Budget Cuts Undermine U.S. Disease Outbreak Preparedness, Former Officials Warn
Former CDC officials warn that budget cuts are reducing the agency's capacity to detect and respond to disease outbreaks, undermining public health infrastructure.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across multiple counties with 11+ confirmed cases
Health officials confirm 11 cyclosporiasis cases in Shelby County with additional cases reported in Erie and Sangamon counties, indicating a multi-state parasite outbreak.
Fifth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak
A fifth person has died from Legionnaires' disease in New York City as dozens of buildings test positive for the bacteria, prompting political scrutiny of city administration's response.
Over 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases suspected across US in largest outbreak
Over 11,000 suspected cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US, with contaminated lettuce identified as a source. The parasite outbreak represents the largest in US history.
Australian Woman Gives Birth to Rare Identical Quadruplets
An Australian woman gave birth to identical quadruplet girls, an extraordinarily rare medical occurrence. The spontaneous pregnancy defied odds estimated at 1 in 15 million.
Mulher é agredida e enforcada por marido em BH; agressor foge
Mulher de 64 anos foi espancada e enforcada pelo marido de 65 anos no Bairro Serra em BH. O agressor fugiu antes da chegada da polícia e permanece foragido.
Mexican Lettuce Hub Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Sickening Thousands in U.S.
A lettuce-growing region in central Mexico has been potentially linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands in the U.S., shifting the region's reputation from agricultural hub to disease source.
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in First Human Trial
A mutant KRAS vaccine demonstrated ability to trigger immune responses and prevent pancreatic cancer in high-risk patients during Phase 1 clinical trials, marking a significant breakthrough in preventive cancer therapy.
Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 deaths with no vaccine or treatment available
A new Ebola strain in Congo has killed over 1,000 people since mid-May, spreading faster than any previous outbreak. No vaccines or treatments exist for this Bundibugyo variant, hampering containment efforts.
Consenso científico alerta: canetas emagrecedoras exigem acompanhamento multidisciplinar
Consenso publicado na The Lancet alerta para riscos nutricionais, musculares e psicológicos do uso de canetas emagrecedoras sem acompanhamento multidisciplinar adequado.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers emerges as growing women's health crisis
Lung cancer diagnoses are rising among nonsmokers under 50, particularly women, with environmental toxicants and dietary factors emerging as potential risk factors beyond traditional smoking.
Teens With ADHD Creating Risky Supplement 'Stacks' Alongside Prescription Stimulants
Adolescents with ADHD are combining multiple substances with prescription Adderall in unsupervised 'stacks,' raising serious health and safety concerns among medical professionals.
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months remaining in 2026
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years with months remaining in 2026, threatening even highly vaccinated West Coast regions and prompting urgent warnings from health officials.
De Halley a Einstein: cómo los eclipses iluminaron la física moderna
Un análisis histórico de cómo los eclipses solares, desde Halley hasta Einstein, han sido fundamentales para el avance de la física moderna y nuestra comprensión del universo.
Câmera flagra colisão frontal entre motos em Nova Serrana; dois feridos
Câmera de segurança registra batida frontal entre duas motos em Nova Serrana; um motociclista foi atendido em estado grave e encaminhado à Sala Vermelha do hospital.
Kit de café em hospital do DF será periciado após 11 profissionais passarem mal
Onze profissionais de saúde do Hospital Regional de Santa Maria passaram mal após consumir café na terça-feira. Polícia Civil apreendeu utensílios para perícia e investiga possível intoxicação.
Five epigenetic clocks reveal distinct biological pathways underlying aging
Researchers analyzed five epigenetic clocks in 3,227 participants, finding each captures distinct biological aging processes. Gene-expression scores derived from these clocks showed stronger associations with frailty, mortality, and disease than the original clocks.
ACC launches cardiogenic shock designation to standardize life-saving heart attack care
The American College of Cardiology introduces a new cardiogenic shock designation to standardize treatment for a life-threatening heart attack complication affecting 1 in 10 patients, with Johnson & Johnson funding rural hospital implementation.
Ivermectina y peróxido de benzoílo superan metronidazol en eficacia contra rosácea
Metaanálisis en red comparó tratamientos tópicos para rosácea moderada a severa, mostrando que ivermectina y peróxido de benzoílo encapsulado superan al metronidazol en reducción de lesiones, aunque este último presenta más eventos adversos.
Payway lanza «Todo cambia», campaña que rinde homenaje al comerciante argentino
Payway presentó 'Todo cambia', una campaña junto a Hoopla que rinde homenaje a la adaptación del comerciante argentino y marca el lanzamiento de su rediseño de identidad corporativa.
Investigador del Barcelonaβeta: reducir 14 factores de riesgo podría prevenir el 45% de casos de demencia
Investigador del BBRC explica cómo la detección de cambios cognitivos sutiles en fases preclínicas del Alzheimer, mediante nuevas técnicas digitales, permite intervenciones más tempranas. Reducir 14 factores de riesgo modificables podría prevenir el 45% de casos de demencia.
Low-dose lithium shows promise for protecting brain networks in early Alzheimer's
Researchers propose low-dose lithium could protect brain networks in early Alzheimer's by supporting cholinergic function and connectivity, but emphasize rigorous clinical trials with safety monitoring are essential.
Global study reveals widening gap between lifespan and healthspan
A major Global Burden of Disease study shows people worldwide are living longer but spending more years in poor health, with the morbidity gap widening from 8.8 to 10.7 years since 1990.
Blood amino acid network patterns predict colorectal cancer recurrence better than current tests
Researchers developed a preoperative blood test analyzing circulating amino acid networks to predict colorectal cancer recurrence with higher accuracy than existing methods, offering potential for personalized treatment strategies.