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.
Multiple perspectives emerge on antidepressant efficacy and patient information, with critics advocating for holistic alternatives while medical professionals emphasize balanced treatment approaches.
A Universidade de São Paulo oferece 7 mil vagas em 82 cursos online gratuitos durante o inverno, com inscrições até 2 de agosto e seleção por sorteio. Iniciativa visa aproximar produção acadêmica da sociedade civil em temas contemporâneos.
Psyllium, popular nas redes sociais como 'Ozempic natural', tem benefícios comprovados para saúde intestinal e controle de colesterol, mas estudos mostram efeito limitado na perda de peso.
The FDA determined a positive cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce was a false positive, though the multistate outbreak affecting over 1,600 people continues under investigation.
An Australian-led phase III trial shows infigratinib, originally developed for cancer, significantly increases growth velocity in children with achondroplasia, positioning it as the first oral treatment for the most common form of dwarfism.
Un estudio de la American Academy of Neurology con 12,772 adultos brasileños sugiere que el consumo elevado de edulcorantes artificiales se asocia con deterioro cognitivo más rápido, especialmente en menores de 60 años y diabéticos.
The FDA reversed its claim that Taylor Farms lettuce caused a Cyclospora outbreak affecting 1,600+ Americans, citing a false positive test result. The agency apologized to the supplier after confirming no confirmed contaminated samples exist.
A new study finds glucosamine, taken by 40 million Americans for joint pain, may accelerate cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment, increasing five-year mortality risk by 25%.
The FDA retracted a positive cyclospora finding in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample, calling it a false positive, while the company's recall expands across 27 states amid ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation.
Australian medical experts recommend screening children for high blood pressure starting at age seven, as up to 44,000 children live with undetected hypertension linked to obesity, premature birth, and sedentary lifestyles.
Ghana's HIV/AIDS public awareness campaigns have declined significantly, creating misconceptions about the disease and risking youth infection rates. Health advocates urge stakeholders to intensify education efforts.
Un urólogo oncológico comparte cinco datos esenciales sobre el cáncer de próstata, enfatizando la importancia de la detección temprana, los antecedentes familiares y el impacto emocional del diagnóstico.
La enfermedad boca-mano-pie es una infección viral frecuente en verano que afecta principalmente a menores de cinco años. Aunque es contagiosa, suele ser benigna y se resuelve en una o dos semanas sin tratamiento antiviral específico.
Professor Ogbonna Collins Nwabuko advocates for comprehensive approaches to Africa's health challenges, emphasizing that disease outcomes depend on healthcare access, governance, education and socioeconomic conditions beyond biology alone.
UCLA researchers redesigned zinc oxide particles into tetrapod shapes to create mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 protection that reduces the chalky white cast, potentially improving sunscreen adoption across diverse skin tones.
La popularidad del Ozempic ha generado una nueva categoría de alimentos etiquetados como 'GLP-1 friendly' que, lejos de eliminar ultraprocesados, los reinventa con estrategias de marketing engañosas.
Wellington Zoo has cancelled close penguin encounters as a precaution against H5N1 bird flu, implementing strict biosecurity measures including staff protective equipment and visitor restrictions.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan has claimed multiple lives, including an Air Force veteran and businessman. Health authorities are investigating the cluster on the Upper East Side.
El sector de entrega a domicilio, que creció exponencialmente durante la pandemia, enfrenta pérdidas acumuladas de miles de millones y se consolida bajo tres operadores globales: Uber, Doordash y Napsers.
ICMR study reveals 90% of Indian adults have abnormal cholesterol levels, with lifestyle interventions recommended to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Hospital Márcio Cunha passa a oferecer lentes intraoculares trifocais para cirurgias de catarata, ampliando opções de tratamento e qualidade de vida dos pacientes na região do Vale do Aço.
Investigación de UT Health San Antonio encontró que personas que duermen más de 9 horas presentan niveles elevados de p-tau181, un biomarcador asociado con Alzheimer, aunque no prueba causalidad directa.
Research identifies why some COVID-19 patients developed severe disease: their immune systems produced antibodies attacking type I interferons, disabling a critical antiviral defense. The defect was detectable before infection, suggesting pre-existing vulnerability.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states has prompted health officials to identify vulnerable populations. Immunocompromised individuals, young children, and elderly face severe risk from the parasite-contaminated produce.
