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Aerobic exercise significantly boosts executive function in postmenopausal women
Rutgers researchers found that regular aerobic exercise significantly improves executive function in postmenopausal women, with benefits appearing within three months and strengthening over six months of consistent activity.
Digital outreach strategy doubles heart failure medication uptake in landmark trial
A registry-based digital strategy identifying untreated heart failure patients and offering telephone consultations more than doubled SGLT2 inhibitor therapy initiation in a Danish trial of nearly 6,000 patients.
Meta-analysis of 6,239 adults shows semaglutide cuts weight, inflammation beyond placebo
Meta-analysis of 6,239 adults shows semaglutide produces 12% greater weight reduction, 9.36cm waist circumference decrease, and 41% CRP reduction versus placebo. Higher 7.2mg doses show promise but need confirmation.
Early flu outbreak kills 3 at Israeli nursing home as 47 test positive
A flu outbreak at an Israeli nursing facility infected 47 people, resulting in three deaths, as influenza arrives earlier than usual this season.
AAN, AHS Release Updated Migraine Prevention Guidelines for Adults
The American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society released updated evidence-based guidelines for migraine prevention medications in adults, expanding treatment options including newer drug classes.
US Experts Urge Action on Bowel Cancer: Prevention Through Diet, Exercise
US medical experts highlight colorectal cancer as the third most common cancer globally, emphasizing prevention through exercise and diet alongside psychological support for patients.
MSD y Moderna logran resultados positivos en ensayo de fase 3 de terapia personalizada contra el melanoma
MSD y Moderna anuncian resultados positivos de fase 3 para una terapia neoantigénica personalizada contra el melanoma, combinada con pembrolizumab, que reduce el riesgo de recaída tras cirugía en pacientes con estadios avanzados.
TAVI patients benefit from anticoagulants over aspirin, ACASA trial shows
A major clinical trial shows anticoagulant drugs reduce dangerous clot formation on implanted heart valves after TAVI procedures, matching or exceeding the safety of aspirin therapy.
Grand Canyon flash floods kill Texas doctor, leave two friends missing
A Texas chiropractor died and two friends went missing after flash floods swept through Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, with rescue efforts hampered by continued heavy rain and remote terrain.
CAC Scoring Shows No Cardiovascular Benefit Over Traditional Risk Assessment for Statins
A major clinical trial found no difference in heart attacks or strokes between patients selected for statins using coronary artery calcium imaging versus traditional risk factors, though CAC-guided patients showed better medication adherence.
Massachusetts confirms fifth human West Nile virus case as summer season peaks
Massachusetts has confirmed five human cases of West Nile virus, with health officials warning of moderate risk in Bristol County as the mosquito-borne illness spreads across the state.
Singapore First in ASEAN to Subsidize Vutrisiran for Rare Amyloidosis
Singapore became the first ASEAN nation to provide government subsidies covering up to 75% of vutrisiran treatment costs for transthyretin amyloidosis patients, effective September 2026, based on strong clinical trial evidence.
La resonancia magnética predice la progresión del Alzheimer de inicio temprano
Un estudio del Instituto Mass General Brigham demuestra que la resonancia magnética puede predecir la velocidad de progresión del Alzheimer de inicio temprano mediante patrones de atrofia cerebral, mejorando la planificación de cuidados.
Night owls face greater mental health risks, struggle to recover from work
A Finnish study of 2,266 workers found night owls experience more anxiety and depression symptoms, struggle with work-life balance, and recover poorly from work compared to early birds.
Australia's Macquarie Island withdrawal risks losing crucial bird flu surveillance
Australia is withdrawing all 24 expeditioners from Macquarie Island to protect them from psychological harm of witnessing potential H5N1 bird flu outbreak, but this prevents crucial scientific monitoring of vulnerable wildlife populations.
DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 6,000 cases, largest in country's history
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 6,000 confirmed cases, becoming the country's largest epidemic. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 2,911 deaths with no approved vaccines or treatments available.
US May Be Missing 93% of Rabies Cases, Oxford Study Suggests
Oxford researchers estimate the US diagnoses only 7% of human rabies cases annually, suggesting ~30 cases go undetected yearly based on organ transplant infection patterns.
Minimally invasive therapy offers new hope for men with enlarged prostate
A 69-year-old Kenyan man finds relief from enlarged prostate symptoms through Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy, a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery that preserves sexual function.
IVI Marks 25 Years of Vaccinology Training With Global Three-City Course
The International Vaccine Institute holds its 25th vaccinology course across Seoul, Kigali, and Stockholm, training 200 vaccine professionals from 55 countries with a One Health perspective on vaccine development and disease preparedness.
Apuñalamiento en Times Square deja dos muertos; policía descarta vínculo terrorista
Una mujer apuñaló a dos personas en Times Square el 31 de agosto; una víctima y la agresora murieron. La policía descarta conexión terrorista.
Drug trial shows dexrazoxane cuts heart bleeding by 68% in severe heart attacks
A clinical trial found that dexrazoxane, an FDA-approved cancer drug, reduced bleeding in heart muscle by 68% when given to STEMI patients during emergency artery reopening, potentially preventing millions of heart failures and deaths annually.
Novartis halts CAR-T trials after three deaths; Bristol Myers also pauses studies
Novartis has halted autoimmune CAR-T cell therapy trials following three patient deaths, with Bristol Myers also pausing related programs due to safety concerns.
El fármaco revolucionario contra el cáncer de páncreas ya está en EEUU: Europa tardará meses
La FDA aprueba daraxonrasib para cáncer de páncreas en poco más de un mes, duplicando la supervivencia mediana. La EMA tardará meses más debido a procedimientos más exhaustivos y un proceso de dos pasos.