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.
Victoria's SafeScript prescription monitoring software linked to 19% decline in patients obtaining monitored medicines from four or more doctors, though researchers debate whether this reflects genuine safety improvement or behavioral shifts among low-risk prescribers.
Estudo canadense revela que a gordura visceral acumulada entre órgãos internos eleva significativamente o risco de doenças cardiovasculares e metabólicas, inclusive em pessoas magras, atuando como tecido inflamatório.
International trial shows micro-ultrasound detects aggressive prostate cancer as effectively as MRI but at lower cost and in single visit, potentially reshaping diagnostic standards.
Eugene Horsch, 44, arrested on drug and firearms charges after FBI search of his Philadelphia home uncovered dangerous chemicals, weapons, and evidence potentially linking him to at least two missing women.
El Ministerio de Salud ofrece pruebas rápidas y gratuitas de VIH en todos sus centros para facilitar diagnóstico temprano, tratamiento oportuno y reducir transmisión del virus en entornos confidenciales.
Sydney researchers receive $200,000 grant to develop lab-grown retinas for identifying gene therapy candidates in inherited blindness, part of NSW's $600,000 non-animal research initiative.
Large-scale Korean study shows continuous glucose monitoring reduces mortality by 62% and major complications in type 1 diabetes patients, with benefits confirmed in both adults and children.
Europe faces record heatwaves causing nearly 1,000 deaths while global health systems grapple with Ebola resurgence, vaccine debates, and climate-driven health threats.
Chennai Metro Rail staff provided first aid and emergency assistance to a passenger experiencing a medical emergency at Saidapet station, subsequently arranging hospital transfer. The metro also conducted polio immunization campaigns across multiple stations.
Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council celebrates nine decades of advancing medical research and public health, from disease control to ethical, community-focused scientific innovation.
Autoridades policiales de todo el país se reunieron en Paraná para coordinar estrategias conjuntas de prevención, control migratorio y bienestar de las fuerzas públicas en el marco del Convenio Policial Argentino 2026.
Over one million children in England were referred for mental healthcare in 2024-25, a 10% annual increase, with anxiety most common and autism cases surging 50%. More than a third await treatment, with 60,000+ waiting over two years.
Conejos silvestres con protuberancias similares a tentáculos reaparecen en redes sociales en 2026, causadas por el virus del papiloma de Shope identificado en Colorado en 2025, sin confirmación oficial de nuevos brotes.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to use new mayoral powers to override Westminster Council's opposition to outdoor dining in Soho from 2027, despite local resident complaints about noise and disruption.
British Heart Foundation projects 170,000 deaths from obesity-linked cardiovascular disease in England by 2035 if current trends continue, with 45 deaths daily expected over the next decade.
Tick-borne diseases including Lyme disease are surging across multiple U.S. states, with emergency room visits rising sharply. A new vaccine offers potential protection for those willing to use it.
Princess of Wales summited UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise awareness for holistic cancer care and support survivors, drawing from her own remission journey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons sustained minor injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Sussex County Sunday after another driver experienced a medical incident. He was treated at Beebe Hospital and released, with no serious injuries reported.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Australian seabirds and poses significant risks to backyard chickens, commercial poultry, and domestic cats. Experts warn outbreaks in poultry could occur within 4-5 weeks.
Rivas Rezende da Costa, empresário de 74 anos e fundador da Quick Logística, sobreviveu à queda de uma aeronave de pequeno porte durante decolagem em Nerópolis. A aeronave pegou fogo após pane, mas o piloto foi resgatado consciente e encaminhado ao hospital.
Estudo da USP demonstra que laser de baixa intensidade acelera cicatrização de fissuras mamilares em 45,6%, reduzindo dor e prevenindo desmame precoce.
Medical experts warn that 'natural' dietary supplements can cause significant liver and kidney damage, particularly when taken in combination, contradicting widespread consumer beliefs about supplement safety.
Estudo internacional com 160 mil pessoas sugere que a preferência genética por cebola está associada a menor risco de diabetes tipo 2 e hipertensão arterial, usando genética do paladar como marcador.
Mais de metade dos pais nos EUA rastreia a localização de filhos adultos (18-25 anos) por telemóvel. Especialistas alertam que esta prática pode prejudicar a autonomia, aumentar ansiedade parental e facilitar relações abusivas.
