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Diabetes in women: Recurrent yeast infections and UTIs may be signs
Experts warn that symptoms like frequent genital infections and persistent fatigue should not be mistaken for just stress or hormonal shifts.
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North Dakota joins states capping insulin costs for patients
North Dakota has enacted legislation to limit monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs to $25, joining a growing bipartisan movement across the U.S. to protect patients from high prescription drug prices.
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Kenya begins 42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free
Following the discharge of the final patient and the release of individuals from quarantine, Kenya has initiated a 42-day observation period to confirm the containment of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
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Strict blood pressure control reduces risk of complications after stroke, study shows
Patients who kept their systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg had a 21% lower chance of suffering new severe cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and death, compared to the conventional target group.
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Hidden hunger causes 50 thousand deaths per year in Germany
Study indicates that about a third of Germans have vitamin D and iodine deficiency, while hospitals intend to adopt screening by 2027.
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New York records state's first measles death in 30 years
The country is facing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years with thousands of cases across dozens of states, while local authorities point to rising vaccine skepticism.
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Lung cancer: study shows 7-year disease control with lorlatinib
Patients who completed two years of treatment without tumor progression have a 79% probability of remaining stable through the seventh year, according to updated data from the CROWN clinical trial.
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Breast cancer: understand symptoms, prevention methods, and rights in the SUS
Breast cancer is the most common type among Brazilian women, with an estimate of 781 thousand new cases by 2028, but early diagnosis and treatment via SUS are guaranteed by law.
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High cholesterol despite healthy habits: Understand the factors
Factors such as genetics, thyroid disorders, and menopause can elevate cholesterol regardless of diet, requiring individualized medical evaluation and, in some cases, medication.
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Personalized skin cancer vaccine reduces risk of recurrence or death
Phase 3 clinical trial indicates that mRNA-based therapy combined with immunotherapy decreased the relative risk of disease return or death by 42%, but the treatment remains investigational.
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Pope Leo XIV cancels trip to Assisi to prioritize recovery from lung surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff avoided a helicopter trip on medical advice, while the Vatican has not yet decided whether a trip to South America in November will go ahead.
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Inmetro warns of safety risks in squishy toys
Argentine authorities detected benzene levels above the permitted limit in specific models, while Inmetro recommends avoiding heating or puncturing these items to prevent accidents and exposure to toxic substances.
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Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in capital Abuja amid expanding regional outbreak
Health authorities have placed the patient in isolation and are actively monitoring 44 close contacts while the Africa CDC warns of an extremely serious cross-border threat.
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FDA Approves First Generic Once-Weekly Hormone Therapy Patch
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. manufactures this therapeutic equivalent to the Bayer brand, which includes progestogen to reduce endometrial hyperplasia risks while requiring careful monitoring for potential adverse reactions.
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Doctors point out that fear of menopausal hormone therapy outweighs real risk
Label changes in the United States reignite the debate over treatment, while experts point out that fear generated by an old study still keeps Brazilian women away from symptom relief.
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Pope Leo 14 undergoes successful surgery after pulmonary adenocarcinoma diagnosis
The procedure lasted 90 minutes at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, and the 71-year-old pontiff's recovery is expected to take about a week, according to the Vatican.
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Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery and has adenocarcinoma diagnosis confirmed
The 71-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized for at least seven days, with audiences canceled and fully maintaining his official duties without transfer of power.
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Anvisa authorizes human trials of Brazilian malaria vaccine
The initial phase will assess safety and immune response in 48 volunteers aged 18 to 59, with follow-up expected for 360 days.
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WHO issues first global guidelines on childhood obesity
The agency says treatment should start with lifestyle support, while medicines and surgery are reserved for limited cases in adolescents after supervised programmes fail.
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UN says at least 85 civilians killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine since Monday
Power cuts are worsening as attacks hit electricity infrastructure, while the UN says Kramatorsk alone saw at least 30 civilian deaths in a strike on two buses.