Biohacker Bryan Johnson Diagnosed With Incurable Autoimmune Disease
Bryan Johnson, the longevity entrepreneur known for extreme life-extension efforts, has disclosed a diagnosis of a serious incurable autoimmune disease affecting his stomach.
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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.
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Cuatro razones médicas para dejar de fumar antes de una operación quirúrgica
El tabaco reduce la oxigenación sanguínea y compromete la cicatrización, duplicando el riesgo de complicaciones respiratorias y cardiovasculares durante y después de operaciones quirúrgicas.
Parasitic outbreak in Texas pools sickens 10, health officials warn
Two parasitic viruses have caused 10 confirmed cases of explosive diarrhea in Bexar County, Texas. Metro Health warns residents about exposure risks, particularly through contaminated pool water.
Pharma Giants Pursue Billion-Dollar Deals as Ebola, Bird Flu Threaten Global Health
Major pharmaceutical acquisitions totaling $11.5B reshape the industry while Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 506 and H5N1 bird flu spreads to Australia's mainland.
Lítio em baixas doses pode travar neuroinflamação e envelhecimento cerebral
Investigações globais revelam que o lítio em doses reduzidas pode travar a neuroinflamação e prevenir o Alzheimer, com regiões com maior concentração do mineral na água apresentando menores taxas da doença.
NYC Upper East Side Legionnaires' cluster grows to 18 cases
NYC's Upper East Side is experiencing a growing cluster of Legionnaires' disease with at least 18 confirmed cases, prompting health department investigation and public health alerts.
San Diego County Confirms First Locally Acquired Chagas Disease Case
San Diego County has confirmed its first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, detected through routine blood testing. The case marks a significant public health milestone as the disease, typically associated with Central and South America, establishes local transmission.
Poluição do ar prejudica controle de impulsos em crianças, aumentando risco de obesidade
Estudo revela que bebês expostos a altos níveis de PM2,5 desenvolvem dificuldade em controlar impulsos na infância, contribuindo para ganho de peso. Pesquisa abre novo entendimento sobre causas ambientais da obesidade infantil.
Scientists identify 'healthiest' ultra-processed foods amid conflicting health evidence
Scientific consensus on ultra-processed foods' health dangers is more nuanced than popular belief suggests, with researchers identifying some UPFs as relatively healthier options while others remain linked to poor health outcomes.
US measles cases surge toward 35-year high amid vaccine hesitancy
The US is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 35 years, driven by vaccine hesitancy in specific communities. Health officials warn the disease's extreme contagiousness is enabling rapid spread.
Woman discovers 7 brain tumors after miracle pregnancy following breast cancer
A 34-year-old mother conceived after breast cancer treatment, but was subsequently diagnosed with seven brain tumors, presenting a complex medical challenge during pregnancy.
Ozempic Skin Side Effects Spark Cosmetic Surgery Surge Among Gen X Users
Dermatologists report that skin side effects from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are more prevalent than previously thought, with 'Ozempic face' pushing consumers toward cosmetic procedures.
Scientists Reveal How Exercise Reverses Muscle Aging at Molecular Level
Scientists have identified the molecular mechanisms by which exercise reverses aging in muscle tissue, including delayed molecular aging and preserved energy metabolism.
U.S. Measles Outbreaks Intensify as Vaccination Hesitancy Fuels Spread
U.S. measles cases are on track for the highest count in 35 years, driven by vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates in vulnerable communities.
Why Cancer Diagnoses Feel More Common: An Oncologist's Perspective
An oncologist examines why cancer seems increasingly common, while new data shows mortality rates improving despite persistent care inequities across populations.
Congo Ebola Deaths Exceed 500 as Health Workers Threaten Strike
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed at least 500 people from over 1,500 confirmed cases as frontline health workers threaten to strike over unpaid benefits and poor conditions, threatening response efforts.
Sri Lanka prison riots kill 26 in worst violence in years
Two days of violence at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka killed 26 people, including seven guards, and injured over 100. The riots, triggered by inmate clashes over drug trafficking informants, represent the worst prison violence in years.
Testosterone Therapy Debate Intensifies as Regulators Weigh Safety Warnings
Regulatory bodies are reconsidering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) warnings and restrictions, with debate over whether current safeguards adequately balance treatment access against health risks like prostate cancer.
Functional Cure for Hepatitis B Now 'Achievable,' Trial Data Shows
Bepirovirsen demonstrates functional cure of chronic hepatitis B in Phase 3 trials, marking significant progress toward eliminating the viral infection that affects millions globally.
IA pode reduzir custo de novos medicamentos, diz executivo de laboratório
Executivo de laboratório farmacêutico afirma que inteligência artificial pode diminuir significativamente os custos de desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos, incluindo tratamentos para Alzheimer e outras doenças.
Australia Confirms Third H5N1 Case as Bird Flu Spreads to Mainland
New South Wales becomes Australia's third state to confirm H5N1 bird flu, detected in a migratory seabird. The virus marks Australia's mainland arrival after previous detection on remote Heard Island.
Antibiotic residues detected in Derwent River ecosystem near salmon hatchery
Antibiotic traces from a salmon hatchery on the Derwent River have been found in eels, water, and sediments, raising concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria and regulatory oversight gaps.
Australia Confirms Seventh H5 Bird Flu Case in Wild Seabird
Australia's seventh confirmed H5 avian influenza case detected in a giant petrel near Perth; virus remains confined to migratory seabirds with no poultry infections or human health risk identified.
Three detained after woman critically injured in Kilimani apartment fall
A 26-year-old woman sustained critical injuries after falling from a third-floor Kilimani apartment during a party; her boyfriend and two others were detained as police investigate unclear circumstances.