Programa Hiperdia em Tatuí amplia cuidados com hipertensão e diabetes
A Estratégia Saúde da Família em Tatuí iniciou o Programa Hiperdia, integrando atividades de bem-estar e autocuidado ao acompanhamento de pacientes com hipertensão e diabetes.
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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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Los químicos tóxicos ocultos en tu hogar: cómo identificarlos y protegerte
Los científicos advierten sobre contaminantes químicos en muebles, colchones y electrodomésticos del hogar que afectan la salud respiratoria, cardiovascular y cognitiva a largo plazo.
The Abortion That Shaped a Feminist Icon: Gloria Steinem's Untold Story
Gloria Steinem's formative experience with a pre-Roe abortion shaped her identity and feminist activism, according to a doctor's pivotal intervention in her life.
Carson Discusses Trump Dietary Guidelines Amid Keto Study Findings
New research indicates ketogenic diet reduces liver fat by 67% and may reverse prediabetes, outperforming other dietary approaches for metabolic health in obese patients.
Walmart frozen berries recalled over E. coli outbreak affecting 17 people
FDA recalls frozen berries sold at Walmart across 16 states due to E. coli contamination, with 17 confirmed illnesses and 6 hospitalizations reported in Florida and Georgia.
Congo Struggles With Multiple Barriers to Containing Ebola Outbreak
Democratic Republic of Congo faces significant challenges containing a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has reached 6,250 cases, with WHO calling for increased response efforts.
First US death from mosquito-borne virus reported in major city as cases surge
A mosquito-borne virus has claimed its first life in a major US city as cases continue to spread, marking a significant escalation in the outbreak.
First West Nile Virus Death Reported in Chicago as Cases Spread
Chicago reports its first West Nile virus death in 2026, with additional confirmed cases in Cook County. The mosquito-borne illness is spreading in the major US city.
General russo acusado de ataque a hospital pediátrico em Kiev é alvejado em Engels
Nikolai Varpakhovich, general russo acusado pela Ucrânia de ordenar ataque a hospital pediátrico em Kiev, foi alvejado várias vezes em Engels, base estratégica de bombardeiros russos.
Medical groups step in with vaccine guidance as CDC campaign falters
Leading medical organizations are updating vaccine recommendations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV this fall, filling a communication gap left by the CDC's reduced campaign presence.
Mass GLP-1 Prescribing Raises Safety Concerns as Use Becomes Mainstream
Widespread GLP-1 medication use raises concerns about unintended health consequences and social stigma, prompting experts to call for safer weight loss approaches.
Cancer cells deploy antioxidants to evade immune destruction
Researchers discover cancer cells release antioxidants to neutralize immune cell attacks, revealing a new mechanism of immune evasion that could inform therapeutic strategies.
Childhood cancer cluster in California suburb raises questions about ignored warnings
A cluster of rare cancer cases among children in Ladera Ranch, California has sparked investigation, with a decades-old handwritten warning suggesting the land may have been unsuitable for residential development.
Estagiária de Psicologia é presa por romance com paciente internado em clínica de reabilitação
Estagiária de Psicologia foi presa na Flórida após manter relacionamento sexual de três meses com paciente interno, forjando liberações para encontros fora da clínica de reabilitação.
Idoso de Jaguariaíva morre após ingerir álcool de limpeza por engano
Um idoso de 78 anos de Jaguariaíva faleceu após ingerir acidentalmente álcool de limpeza em vez de leite, complicação agravada por sequelas de AVC anterior.
Ozempic extends lifespan in mice by 100 days, sparking longevity research questions
Research shows semaglutide (Ozempic) extended lifespan in female mice by 100 days and slowed aging, raising questions about potential longevity benefits in humans.
Semaglutida mostra potencial para retardar envelhecimento em estudo com roedores
Estudo da UC Berkeley com semaglutida em camundongos idosos mostrou aumento de 12% na sobrevida e redução de marcadores de envelhecimento, sugerindo possíveis benefícios além do controle de peso.
Seven Michigan counties see vaccine waiver rates double state average
Seven Michigan counties have doubled the state's school vaccine waiver rate in 2025, reflecting growing vaccine exemption requests amid broader immunization rate declines.
Vietnam Sentences 11 to Death in Major Drug Trafficking Bust
Vietnam sentenced 11 people to death for drug trafficking after authorities discovered a network involving flight attendants smuggling narcotics from Paris in toothpaste tubes.
Hospital 12 de Octubre participa en ensayo que logra aprobación de la FDA para nuevo tratamiento del cáncer de mama
La FDA ha otorgado aprobación acelerada a un nuevo tratamiento para cáncer de mama avanzado HR+/HER2+, en el que participó el Hospital 12 de Octubre de Madrid en ensayos internacionales.
Pediatricians warn of 'disaster' as childhood vaccination rates decline for sixth year
Pediatricians warn that continued declines in childhood vaccination rates could trigger disease outbreaks, citing non-science based claims affecting immunization demand across multiple U.S. states.
Staten Island man survives lightning strike, describes 'horrific' moment
Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment in Staten Island on August 27, surviving with no serious injuries after a bystander called emergency services.
Peripheral Immune Cells Drive Alzheimer's-Like Brain Damage, Study Finds
Research reveals that T cells activated by peripheral dendritic cells exacerbate tau-mediated neurodegeneration, suggesting Alzheimer's-like brain damage originates outside the brain in lymph nodes.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to hair loss in men, study suggests
A new study finds that men using GLP-1 weight loss drugs may experience increased hair loss as an unexpected side effect alongside their weight reduction.