Tetanus Cases Rise as Vaccination Rates Decline, Health Experts Warn
Tetanus cases are increasing as vaccination rates decline, prompting health experts to warn the public about protection measures and risks associated with the preventable disease.
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WHO says global Ebola risk 'remains low' after first case detected in France
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said global Ebola risk remains low after a doctor tested positive in France, the first case outside Africa in the current DRC-centered outbreak affecting over 1,000 people.
CAV GT MkII: a réplica sul-africana que homenageia o lendário Ford GT40
O CAV GT MkII, desenvolvido pela sul-africana Cape Advanced Vehicles, replica a icónica carroçaria do Ford GT40 mas utiliza mecânica moderna baseada no Audi R8, com motor V8 de 800 cv e velocidade máxima superior a 330 km/h.
Alex Escobar deixa hospital nos EUA e retorna ao trabalho na Globo
O apresentador Alex Escobar recebeu alta hospitalar nos EUA após mal-estar durante transmissão ao vivo e deve retornar ao trabalho na Globo na sexta-feira.
Eating Disorder Patients Increasingly Misusing Ozempic for Weight Loss
People with eating disorders are misusing Ozempic, the popular weight-loss medication, raising concerns about dangerous health consequences and off-label drug use.
Chicago health officials warn of measles exposure at O'Hare Terminal 5
Chicago health officials warn of measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5 after a traveler tested positive. The outbreak affects Cook County with cases reported in September-October 2025.
WHO says global Ebola risk 'remains low' after first case confirmed in France
A doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo was confirmed as France's first Ebola case, though WHO assesses global risk as low and urges against panic.
NHS maternity scandal: 2,500 families shattered by Nottingham hospital failures
An inquiry into the largest NHS maternity scandal reveals 2,500 affected families, 155 preventable deaths, and 105 serious injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals. Affected families share stories of loss and demand systemic change.
Ebola's Origins Remain Elusive as Scientists Trace Outbreak's Source
Scientists continue investigating the source of a current Ebola outbreak, with the virus's origin remaining a central mystery despite ongoing epidemiological research.
France confirms first European Ebola case in returning doctor
France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from humanitarian work in DR Congo, where over 260 deaths have occurred. The patient is stable and authorities say population risk remains very low.
Nature Retracts PD-1 Lung Cancer Study Over Treatment Timing Findings
Nature journal has retracted a high-profile study examining the relationship between PD-1 immunotherapy timing and lung cancer survival outcomes, raising questions about the research's validity.
West Nile virus detected in Las Vegas mosquitoes across three ZIP codes
West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been detected in three Las Vegas ZIP codes, marking the first confirmed cases in Clark County this season.
WHO Chief Urges Calm After Ebola Case in French Doctor
WHO Director-General Tedros reassures the public after a French doctor contracted Ebola returning from Congo, emphasizing global risk remains low with fewer than 30 cases recorded outside Africa in 50 years.
Congo's Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers face threats
WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is still accelerating faster than containment efforts, with over 1,000 infected and health workers facing abductions and community violence.
France's Air-Conditioning Divide: Climate Crisis Forces Political Reckoning
France is abandoning its environmental opposition to air conditioning as record temperatures force a political reckoning. Even Green parties now acknowledge cooling systems are necessary for schools, hospitals, and public infrastructure.
Una noche sin dormir altera conexiones cerebrales vinculadas a la memoria
Un nuevo estudio demuestra que 28 horas de vigilia generan cambios medibles en el cerebro, aumentando marcadores de sinapsis vinculados a la memoria y confirmando que el sueño restaura el equilibrio celular.
First combined bladder-kidney transplant reaches promising six-month milestone
A groundbreaking first-in-human combined bladder-kidney transplant achieved functional success at six months, with the patient showing stable kidney function and normal bladder voiding without rejection.
US loses measles elimination status as outbreak surges past 2,100 cases
The US has lost control of measles elimination with over 2,100 cases reported, marking a significant public health failure. Summer travel threatens further spread as vaccination barriers persist.
France confirms first Ebola case in returning aid doctor from DRC
France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the DRC. Authorities say the risk to the European public is very low, with the patient isolated and contacts being traced.
Engineer-turned-neurosurgeon implants fully implantable brain chips
Dr. Matthew Willsey, trained as an electrical engineer at MIT, now performs brain-computer interface implants using Paradromics' fully implantable systems designed to restore communication for patients with severe neurological conditions.
Gardening's Hidden Mood Boost: How Soil Microbes Beat Screen Time
Harvard researchers and gardening experts reveal that beneficial soil microbes like Mycobacterium vaccae can naturally boost mood and reduce anxiety by stimulating serotonin production, while gardening provides holistic wellbeing through exercise, improved diet, and stress relief.
Dementia's $818B Price Tag Dwarfs Cancer and Heart Disease Combined
Dementia is projected to cost the US $818 billion in 2026, surpassing cancer and heart disease combined, with unpaid caregiving driving the majority of expenses.
Sydney shark attack survivor wakes from induced coma after arm amputation
A 34-year-old Sydney woman has briefly woken from an induced coma over a week after being mauled by a suspected Great White shark at Coogee Beach, with her arm amputated and multiple surgeries completed.
France confirms first Ebola case as doctor returns from Congo outbreak
France has recorded its first Ebola case involving a doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo during a major outbreak. Health authorities have isolated the patient and begun contact tracing.