Menopause therapy reduces low bone density risk by 69%, study shows
A new study shows hormone therapy reduces low bone density risk by 69% in menopausal women, offering a significant clinical intervention for osteoporosis prevention.
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Menino de 7 anos morre com 115 kg; pais acusados de homicídio em Michigan
Pais são acusados de homicídio, abuso infantil e tortura após morte de filho de 7 anos que pesava 115 kg. Criança morreu de cardiomiopatia dilatada agravada por obesidade mórbida.
Common pesticide chlorpyrifos linked to more than doubled Parkinson's risk
A common pesticide used by Texas farmers has been linked to more than double the risk of Parkinson's disease, prompting lawsuits against manufacturer Dow Chemical.
Venezuelan Country Club Becomes Emergency Hospital After Devastating Earthquakes
A Venezuelan country club has been converted into a makeshift hospital to care for earthquake survivors in Caraballeda, with aid helicopters delivering supplies and shelter for displaced residents.
Camião do lixo atropela várias pessoas em Pamplona; um morto e quatro feridos
Um camião de recolha de resíduos atropelou várias pessoas no centro histórico de Pamplona, causando uma morte e quatro ferimentos. As autoridades indicam que uma avaria nos travões do veículo terá provocado o acidente.
Powassan virus cases surge across U.S., with New England emerging as hotspot
Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease, is increasing in prevalence across New England and the U.S., with confirmed cases including a Rhode Island resident.
Three firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah wildfire burnover incident
Three federal firefighters died and two were injured during a sudden wildfire burnover on the Colorado-Utah border Saturday. The Snyder Mesa fire has burned 28,000 acres as multiple blazes merge across the region.
Nurses reveal their essential at-home medical items
The Washington Post consulted nurses to identify practical medical items worth keeping at home for common health situations and emergencies.
Blue light activates gold-graphene nanodots for accelerated wound healing
Researchers demonstrate that blue light activation of gold-graphene nanodots achieves multiple wound healing benefits simultaneously, representing a potential breakthrough in biomedical treatment.
Oral GLP-1 pill achieves nearly 12% weight loss in 36-week trial
A new oral GLP-1 medication demonstrated nearly 12% weight loss over 36 weeks in clinical trials, marking progress in oral obesity treatment alternatives to injectable drugs.
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia as virus reaches all seven continents
H5N1 avian influenza has spread to all seven continents, with Australian wildlife experts confirming cases in seabirds. The virus spreads through migratory bird patterns and poses escalating risks to local wildlife populations.
Divided Church Unites to Erase Medical Debt in North Carolina
Trinity Moravian Church in North Carolina, despite political divisions, collectively raised funds to retire medical debt for community members, demonstrating shared values transcending partisan differences.
Toxoplasmosis Parasite Infects Billions Globally, Scientists Warn of Cognitive and Health Risks
Scientists warn that toxoplasmosis, a parasite carried by cats, has infected approximately one in three people globally, with potential cognitive, vision, and reproductive health impacts.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Emerging Research
Recent studies suggest the shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by up to 24% in older adults, opening new possibilities for cognitive disease prevention through existing immunizations.
Irregular periods may signal serious health issues beyond hormones
Doctors warn that irregular menstrual cycles often indicate underlying health problems beyond hormonal imbalances, including thyroid disorders, diabetes, reproductive cancers, and lifestyle stress that warrant medical investigation.
When Cholesterol Injections Beat Pills: Delhi Cardiologist's Guide
Delhi cardiologist explains injectable cholesterol therapies for patients who cannot tolerate statins or fail to reach target LDL levels, offering alternatives like PCSK-9 inhibitors and Inclisiran.
Powassan virus surges in New England, traced to 1958 Ontario death
A tick-borne virus traced to a 1958 Ontario child's death is now surging in northeastern U.S., with 76 cases reported in 2025 and a 10-15% fatality rate among symptomatic patients.
Four-year-old dies hours after cough treatment; mother seeks answers
A four-year-old boy died hours after receiving treatment for a persistent cough, while another child died from flu complications. Parents question medical response and urge vigilance with respiratory symptoms.
Nuevas pistas inmunológicas explican por qué persisten los síntomas del covid
Investigaciones recientes revelan que el covid persistente, que afecta al 10-20% de pacientes, podría explicarse por alteraciones inmunológicas complejas incluyendo impronta inmunológica y persistencia antigénica viral.
La vacunación internacional para viajes bate récord en Extremadura con casi 5.000 dosis
Los Centros de Vacunación Internacional de Extremadura administraron casi 5.000 dosis en 2025, la cifra más alta de la década, impulsada por el auge de viajes internacionales y alertas sanitarias emergentes.
La microbiota intestinal podría influir en el riesgo de cáncer de mama, según estudio pionero
El proyecto BRIANNA investiga cómo la microbiota intestinal y los hábitos de vida influyen en el desarrollo del cáncer de mama hormonodependiente, el subtipo más frecuente en mujeres.
Unclean cooking fuels drive respiratory disease crisis among Siaya children
Over 75% of respiratory disease burden in Siaya County affects children under five, linked to household use of unclean cooking energy like firewood and charcoal. A specialized medical camp organized by EPRA and health partners aims to screen and treat 2,000-3,000 patients.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: The 'orphan disease' mimicking dementia with no cure or diagnostic test
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and cognition with no diagnostic test or cure, often misdiagnosed as dementia before detection.
Susumu Higa, el mangaka antibélico que rechaza la tecnología moderna
Perfil del dibujante de manga Susumu Higa, conocido por sus obras antibélicas, quien vive deliberadamente sin teléfono móvil ni automóvil como parte de su filosofía de vida.