Honduras confirma tres muertes por dengue grave en 2026
Honduras registra tres fallecimientos por dengue grave en 2026, incluyendo una niña de 6 años y adolescente de 16 años en Choluteca. El país acumula 5.064 casos totales con 89 variantes graves.
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Ethiopia Vaccinates 1M Children Against Polio in Cross-Border Push With South Sudan
Ethiopia conducted a synchronized polio vaccination campaign with South Sudan, reaching over 1 million children under five in border areas and refugee camps to prevent cross-border transmission of variant poliovirus detected in neighboring regions.
Human Body's Design Flaws Reveal Evolutionary Compromises, Not Divine Planning
Human anatomy reveals evolutionary compromises rather than perfect design, with structures like the spine, eyes, and teeth showing inefficiencies that cause modern health problems. Evolution modifies existing structures rather than redesigning from scratch.
Martha Lillard, Last U.S. Iron Lung Polio Patient, Dies at 78
Martha Lillard, the last American polio patient dependent on an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma after 73 years living with severe paralysis. Her death marks the end of an era for a disease eliminated in the US since 1979.
US citizen in Congo confirmed with Bundibugyo Ebola virus
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola virus, prompting CDC coordination with local authorities to prevent transmission.
Clinical trials begin on first potential dengue treatments as global health alliance accelerates research
After centuries without a cure, dengue fever treatment is advancing through clinical trials of two drug candidates—a monoclonal antibody and an oral pill—led by the Dengue Alliance partnership across endemic countries.
Murdoch took Falconio's location to grave, final police footage shows
Bradley John Murdoch, convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, died in July 2025 without revealing the location of the body. Police released footage of a final interview weeks before his death where he maintained his innocence.
E-STAR report reveals critical delays in early kidney transplant access steps
A comprehensive registry tracking early transplant steps shows referral rates improving but evaluation delays worsening, with significant variation across centers highlighting systemic access barriers.
NYC Legionnaires' outbreak spreads: 31 cooling towers test positive on Upper East Side
New York City officials have identified Legionella bacteria in 31 cooling towers across the Upper East Side, including at the Guggenheim Museum, as they rush to contain a Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
Fourth DR Congo Province Declares Ebola Outbreak as Cases Spread
Haut-Uele province in northeastern DRC becomes the fourth region to officially declare an Ebola outbreak after confirming seven fatal cases of Bundibugyo Ebola, bringing total confirmed cases to 1,792 across affected provinces.
Un virus canadiense desactiva bacterias dañinas y abre nueva terapia contra la inflamación intestinal
Investigadores canadienses desarrollan fagoterapia usando virus que desactivan bacterias dañinas sin afectar células humanas, mostrando resultados prometedores en modelos experimentales de enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal.
Last U.S. polio patient using iron lung dies at 78
Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her sister attributes her death to long-haul COVID-19 complications after she survived 73 years with severe polio paralysis.
New modeling reveals up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians died in 1789 smallpox epidemic
Groundbreaking modelling research published in Nature Human Behaviour reveals up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians died in a smallpox epidemic originating from the First Fleet in Sydney in 1789, with lasting cultural and social impacts still felt today.
Dengue cases surge 34.8% as Malaysia battles outbreak
Malaysia's dengue cases jumped 34.8% to 42,848 by July 9, 2026, with deaths rising 78.9% to 34. Health Ministry urges sustained prevention efforts as cases concentrate in Selangor, KL, and Putrajaya.
Brote de ciclosporiasis afecta a más de 400 personas en 18 estados estadounidenses
Un brote de ciclosporiasis causado por el parásito Cyclospora ha infectado a más de 400 personas en 18 estados estadounidenses, con Míchigan reportando cerca de 1.000 casos desde junio, superando ampliamente su promedio anual.
Study Links Long COVID to Brain Dopamine Damage, Opening New Treatment Paths
Brain imaging study finds long COVID damages dopamine-releasing neurons, explaining fatigue, cognitive decline, and motivational loss. Findings may enable new treatment approaches targeting dopamine function.
Maine Senate Candidate Shah Defends Legionnaires' Outbreak Response Amid Democratic Opposition
Dr. Nirav Shah, running for Maine Senate, faced tough questioning about his handling of a 2015 Legionnaires' disease outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13 people, with Sen. Tammy Duckworth opposing his candidacy.
PET Imaging Links Dopamine Neuron Injury to Long COVID Symptoms
PET imaging reveals dopamine neuron injury in long COVID patients, linking reduced dopamine levels to fatigue, cognitive impairment, and movement problems. Findings suggest existing dopamine-targeting drugs could offer therapeutic pathways.
WHO Report Exposes Stark Global Disparities in Blood Cancer Care and Outcomes
WHO's 2026 cancer report reveals stark disparities in blood cancer outcomes globally, with survival rates for childhood leukemia exceeding 85% in high-income countries but remaining below 45% in low-income nations, driven by unequal access to diagnostics and advanced therapies.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 31 US states amid reporting gaps
A foodborne parasite causing cyclosporiasis has infected hundreds across 31 US states, with Michigan at the outbreak center. Health authorities struggle to identify the contamination source in fresh produce.
Cientistas identificam mecanismo molecular que explica como exercício combate envelhecimento muscular
Pesquisadores descobriram que o exercício reduz níveis do gene DEAF1, permitindo que músculos envelhecidos eliminem proteínas danificadas e recuperem força. O mecanismo foi identificado em laboratório, mas ainda não foi confirmado em humanos.
Last U.S. Iron Lung Polio Survivor Martha Ann Lillard Dies at 78
Martha Ann Lillard, the last known American to rely on an iron lung after childhood polio, has died at 78. She spent decades using the 1940s-era breathing machine and became an advocate for disability awareness and vaccination.
NY Nurse Faces Record $544K Penalty for Falsifying Vaccine Records for 162 Children
Julie DeVuono, a former New York nurse practitioner, received a historic $544,000 state penalty for falsifying vaccination records for over 160 children and selling fake COVID vaccine cards that generated $1.5M in illegal revenue.
Former nurse practitioner fined record $544K for falsifying children's vaccine records
New York's health department imposed its largest vaccine-fraud penalty ever—$544,000—against former nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono for falsifying immunization records of 162 children, substituting homeopathic pellets for real vaccines.