Pais são determinantes na prevenção da obesidade infantil, afirmam especialistas
Especialistas debatem como comportamento dos pais em alimentação, exercício, sono e tempo de tela impactam diretamente a saúde e peso das crianças.
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Congo receives 16,250 Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak spreads at record pace
Congo received 16,250 Ebola vaccine doses as it battles the fastest outbreak in history, with 2,557 deaths and transmission potentially tripling before peak.
Bactérias da boca podem indicar câncer de intestino, aponta estudo
Pesquisadores descobriram que bactérias da boca presentes no intestino podem servir como marcador para detectar câncer gástrico e colorretal, abrindo caminho para testes menos invasivos.
Watson, Sanders Defend Themselves After Browns Fans Boo Preseason Performance
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders criticized Cleveland Browns fans for booing during a preseason game, with Watson citing past injuries and charity work as reasons for expecting better treatment.
Florida confirms locally acquired dengue cases as outbreak spreads across state
Citrus County confirms its first locally acquired dengue case as Florida reports 2026 total cases, marking the first significant local transmission in 15 years amid expanding mosquito health alerts.
El cáncer no mata a todos por igual: inequidad y acceso en Chile
El Observatorio del Cáncer documenta brechas críticas en equidad oncológica: solo 30% de pacientes Fonasa accede a reconstrucción mamaria versus 90% en Isapres, mientras tecnologías como radioterapia se concentran en Santiago.
Baby given artificial heart after cardiac crisis now 'thriving,' awaits transplant
A Welsh baby diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and facing end-of-life prognosis is thriving after receiving a Berlin Heart artificial pump device. He awaits a donor heart transplant with an uncertain timeline of 18+ months.
Nashville hospital medication error leaves patients paralyzed after joint surgeries
Four patients undergoing routine joint replacement surgeries at a Nashville hospital were injected with potassium phosphate instead of anesthetic, leaving at least one paralyzed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the pharmacy error.
DR Congo receives 16,000 Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak accelerates
DR Congo receives over 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as it battles an unprecedented Ebola outbreak, with WHO expecting 70,000 total doses to contain the spread.
Moderna's Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Signals New Era for mRNA Therapeutics
Moderna and Merck's late-stage cancer vaccine trial shows promising results, potentially validating mRNA technology beyond COVID and signaling a new wave of personalized cancer treatments.
Swedish school attack kills 17-year-old girl; suspect arrested
A 17-year-old girl was killed and three others wounded when an 18-year-old man attacked students with a sword at a school in Fagersta, Sweden. Police are investigating links to online communities promoting school violence.
Clinical Trial Participation Hindered by Cost, Travel Barriers and Doctor Awareness Gaps
Patients interested in clinical trials face significant hurdles including travel costs, out-of-pocket expenses, and lack of physician referrals, limiting enrollment despite willingness to participate.
Family Finds Unexpected Gifts Amid Cancer's Devastation
A family shares their experience navigating cancer, reflecting on how the disease has reshaped their lives while creating unexpected moments of connection and gratitude amid hardship.
Nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes recalled over sterility concerns
Prestige Brand Holdings voluntarily recalled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief due to lack of sterility assurance. The FDA classified it as a moderate-risk Class II recall affecting major US retailers.
The Blood of Dawnwalker won't hit 60fps on PS5 or Xbox at launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker will not achieve 60fps on PS5 or Xbox Series X at launch, with new gameplay footage confirming performance limitations even on high-end hardware.
FDA Elevates Frozen Blueberry Recall to Highest Risk Level Across 8 States
The FDA upgraded a frozen blueberry recall to its highest risk classification, affecting multiple states. The recall involves contaminated berries distributed through major retailers including Publix.
COVID's Annual Summer Wave Returns as Cases Rise Across U.S.
COVID-19 cases are rising in nearly every U.S. state as an annual summer wave emerges, defying typical respiratory virus seasonality patterns and prompting health monitoring.
US kindergarten vaccination rates fall as exemptions reach record levels
US kindergarten vaccination rates are declining as parents increasingly opt out using exemptions, with some states like Arizona and Minnesota showing particularly low measles vaccination coverage.
Relatório aponta lesão de 7 cm no cérebro de bebê morta após corte em cesárea
Relatório médico aponta que bebê prematura morreu após sofrer lesão de 7 cm no cérebro causada por bisturi durante parto cesáreo de emergência no interior de São Paulo.
LA County reports first West Nile death of 2026 as California cases hit 5-year high
Los Angeles County reports its first West Nile virus death of 2026 as California cases hit a 5-year high with 3 deaths, while Arizona leads the nation in confirmed cases.
H5N1 avian flu spreads across Australia with 290 confirmed infections
Australia faces a rapidly spreading H5N1 avian flu outbreak with 290 confirmed infections across all states, threatening vulnerable endemic species and posing potential zoonotic spillover risks to humans.
La personalidad Ozempic: cómo la delgadez extrema acaba con el placer
Usuarios de fármacos GLP-1 como Ozempic reportan anhedonia, un efecto secundario que les impide disfrutar de actividades cotidianas y afecta su bienestar emocional más allá de la pérdida de peso.
Congo's Bundibugyo Crisis: Health Attacks Threaten Economic Stability Beyond Medical Response
WHO warns that violence and attacks on health facilities in eastern DRC's Bundibugyo outbreak threaten disease control and create wider economic crises. Over 30 attacks reported by July 2026 underscore need for resilient systems and community trust.
Doença de Lito Sousa e 'vaca louca' pertencem à mesma família, mas não são iguais
Influenciador Lito Sousa é diagnosticado com Creutzfeldt-Jakob, doença priônica rara e neurodegenerativa. Especialista esclarece que DCJ e encefalopatia espongiforme bovina pertencem à mesma família de doenças, mas não são idênticas.