Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death on drug charges
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death on drug charges, along with 11 others in a major drugs case prosecuted by Egyptian authorities.
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One Daily Drink Linked to Increased Cancer Mortality Risk Across Multiple Types
Research indicates that consuming just one drink daily may increase mortality risk from multiple cancer types, with alcohol-related cancer deaths doubling across age groups.
Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms and Support
CBS News examines postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition affecting some women after childbirth, exploring its symptoms and clinical significance.
Germany and Kosovo partner to combat deadly Crimean-Congo fever spread by aggressive ticks
German and Kosovar scientists collaborate to combat Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, a deadly virus spread by Hyalomma ticks expanding northward due to climate change. Their partnership has reduced serious infections in Kosovo from ~100 cases per decade to just 5.
Woman Ignored Cancer Symptoms for 7 Years Before Terminal Diagnosis at 25
A 25-year-old woman diagnosed with terminal cancer overlooked symptoms for 7 years, highlighting risks of delayed medical attention in young patients who may underestimate serious health warning signs.
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccines emerge as promising treatment frontier
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccines are advancing through clinical trials, with Moderna and Merck reporting positive phase III melanoma results, marking a significant shift in cancer treatment approaches.
Ebola's Hidden Crisis: Why Children Are Excluded From Life-Saving Treatments
Children under 12 face disproportionately high Ebola mortality in DRC outbreak due to exclusion from clinical trials and lack of pediatric-formulated treatments, highlighting systemic gaps in emergency medical research.
GPS: da tecnologia militar ao transformador do mundo moderno
Artigo explora como o GPS, desenvolvido originalmente para fins militares, transformou-se em tecnologia fundamental que moldou a sociedade moderna e suas aplicações civis.
Second death reported at 2026 Burning Man festival in Nevada
A second attendee has died at the 2026 Burning Man festival in Nevada, with reports indicating a medical emergency. The incident occurred as rain forced closure of festival gates.
São Paulo, Bogotá y Ciudad de México lideran el auge de oficinas premium en América Latina
El segmento de oficinas de alto nivel sigue en expansión en América Latina, liderado por São Paulo, Bogotá, Ciudad de México y Santiago, con precios promedio en alza del 8,4% en el primer semestre de 2026.
Mosquito traps cut Buruli ulcer infections by 83% in Melbourne trial
A landmark trial of eco-friendly mosquito traps in Melbourne suburbs reduced Buruli ulcer infections by 83%, offering a new strategy to combat the flesh-eating bacterial disease spreading through Victoria.
Crocodile handler dies after prolonged attack at Papua New Guinea wildlife park
A wildlife handler died after being attacked by a crocodile at Adventure Park in Port Moresby, PNG. The man was attacked while feeding the reptile and succumbed to his injuries at hospital.
Nepali woman found alive after 10 days trapped in mud-buried home
A 64-year-old Nepali woman was found alive on the fourth floor of her partially buried house in Nuwakot district more than 10 days after a massive ice, rock and mud wall devastated a Himalayan valley.
Esteatose hepática: conheça 10 alimentos que devem ser evitados
Esteatose hepática, acúmulo de gordura no fígado, aumenta globalmente ligada à obesidade e diabetes. Evitar ultraprocessados, gorduras saturadas e álcool é essencial; diagnóstico precoce previne complicações graves.
OMS alerta: 11 milhões podem contrair sarampo em 2026 com surtos em expansão
A OMS estima 11 milhões de casos de sarampo em 2026, principalmente na África e Ásia, devido à queda nas taxas de vacinação pós-pandemia. Canadá perdeu status de eliminação da doença e México e EUA podem perder em breve.
Consistency Beats Intensity: Regular Exercise Outperforms Hard Workouts for Mental Health
Recent studies show that exercising regularly matters more for mental health than exercise intensity, with consistent habits linked to improved mood and better sleep quality.
Tirzepatida demonstra maior perda de peso que semaglutida, mas eficácia varia por paciente
Análise comparativa entre Wegovy (semaglutida) e Zepbound (tirzepatida), medicamentos prescritos para controle de peso. Tirzepatida demonstra maior eficácia média, mas ambos apresentam perfis similares de efeitos colaterais gastrointestinais.
Microdosagem de GLP-1s emagrece, mas muito menos que doses recomendadas
Novo estudo analisa microdosagens de medicamentos GLP-1 como Wegovy e Zepbound, mostrando perda de peso inferior às doses recomendadas, com menos efeitos adversos mas ainda presentes.
Exames de sangue para Alzheimer chegam ao Brasil com custo de R$ 1.800 a R$ 5.000
Testes sanguíneos capazes de detectar biomarcadores de Alzheimer estão disponíveis na rede privada brasileira com custos entre R$ 1.800 e R$ 5.000, elevando a precisão diagnóstica para 91% quando integrados à avaliação clínica.
Psilocybin Shows Promise in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Damage
A new study suggests psilocybin may prevent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, a common and painful side effect of cancer treatment, offering potential therapeutic applications.
Broward Alzheimer's Patient Shows Brain Plaque Clearance With New Treatment
An Alzheimer's patient in Broward County experienced clearing of brain plaques following a new treatment approach, marking a potential breakthrough in disease management.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Frozen Blueberries Expands to 17 Cases Across Multiple States
An E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries has grown to 17 confirmed illnesses across multiple states, prompting FDA recalls of affected products sold at major retailers including Walmart.
Young woman's brush with sepsis highlights dangers of dismissing severe symptoms
A 21-year-old Cardiff University student nearly died from sepsis after initially mistaking symptoms for a hangover. Doctors warned that delayed hospital treatment could have been fatal.
Mental health charities must confront violence risk, says Mind chief
Mind's chief executive says mental health charities have avoided discussing violence risks from severe mental illness due to stigma fears, ahead of the Nottingham attacks inquiry closure.