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Health · United StatesCDC Excludes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Amid Investigation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has excluded two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its latest weekly update. The agency stated the decision was made pending further investigation into the cause of the deaths.
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MaineHealth to close Lincoln Hospital’s labour unit, 12th in state since 2015
MaineHealth’s trustees voted to close the labour and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, leaving three counties without obstetric services. The decision, opposed by state officials and community groups, follows 11 other maternity unit closures in Maine since 2015 and will move services to Brunswick.
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Health · United StatesPentagon mandates testosterone screening for US service members aged 30 and older
The US Department of Defense issued mandatory testosterone deficiency screening guidelines for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older. Men will undergo blood tests, while women will be screened for fatigue and menstrual cycle disruptions. Treatment remains optional.
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HealthShingrix vaccine may reduce heart disease and dementia risk
Research indicates the Shingrix vaccine may provide protection against cardiovascular events and dementia. A study found a reduced risk of heart disease and cognitive decline in those vaccinated compared to an older vaccine.
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HealthAI-designed drug rentosertib shows potential to reduce biological age markers
Insilico Medicine's AI-designed drug rentosertib, tested in a small study for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, indicated a reduction in biological age markers. Six independent aging clocks suggested patients treated with the drug appeared biologically younger than those on placebo, with the largest effect seen in the 30mg twice-daily arm.
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Health · United StatesAlcohol-linked cancer deaths in US more than doubled
Alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States more than doubled between 1990 and 2023, rising from 11,361 to 23,126. The increased risk applies to multiple cancer types, including breast, colorectal, and head and neck cancers.
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Health · United StatesPig kidney functions in patient for record 271 days
A genetically modified pig kidney functioned in a human patient for a record 271 days, allowing the individual to avoid dialysis while awaiting a human transplant. The results were published in The Lancet by doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
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HealthNicotine e-cigarettes more effective for quitting smoking, review finds
A major review of 80 randomized controlled trials found that nicotine e-cigarettes were more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for helping people quit smoking. The review involved nearly 30,000 participants and found no evidence of increased serious harm from using e-cigarettes to quit.
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HealthSemaglutide linked to fewer asthma and COPD attacks in study
A study examining UK medical records found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, was associated with a nearly 40% reduction in asthma attacks and a 20% decrease in COPD flare-ups. Scientists suggest anti-inflammatory properties may be responsible, but caution that further trials are needed.
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Health · United StatesFDA approves Rasonque for pancreatic cancer, doubling survival time
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved daraxonrasib, branded as Rasonque, for metastatic pancreatic cancer. In trials, patients taking the drug lived a median of 13.2 months, compared to 6.7 months on chemotherapy.
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Quévin Castro, 25, dies after collapsing during football match
Portuguese footballer Quévin Castro, 25, has died after collapsing during a friendly match. Medical teams attempted resuscitation and used a defibrillator but were unable to save him. His former club, West Bromwich Albion, announced a tribute.
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Nearly 700 US troops wounded in Iran war suffer traumatic brain injuries
Nearly 700 US service members have been wounded by drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, with most suffering traumatic brain injuries. While Pentagon officials describe the majority as minor concussions, medical experts caution that symptoms can persist for years, and repeated injuries increase long-term risks.
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Health · Middle EastNorthern Cyprus IVF clinics used wrong donors for at least 30 children
At least 30 children, mostly British, were conceived at Northern Cyprus IVF clinics using sperm or eggs from donors other than those chosen by their parents. DNA tests revealed genetic origins from Turkey or nearby countries, implicating Dogus IVF Centre in 15 cases. The health ministry has launched an investigation.
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Ancient DNA links colonial smallpox in Americas to European strains
A study of ancient DNA has provided the first direct genetic evidence that European colonisers introduced smallpox to the Americas. All six outlets reporting the story led on the confirmation of long-held historical accounts, with no left-rated outlet covering the findings.
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Hunter Biden says father’s prostate cancer has spread to bones and causes severe pain
Hunter Biden disclosed in a BBC Newsnight interview that his father’s prostate cancer has metastasised to his bones, causing significant pain. The former US president, 83, was later seen in public wearing a dark suit and using a cane. Outlets varied in emphasis, with left-rated reports focusing on the medical details and right-rated digests noting the political context.
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Health · European UnionXylitol linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk
Higher levels of the popular sugar substitute xylitol have been associated with a significantly greater risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research. The analysis examined data from over 17,000 individuals, finding those with xylitol in their blood were at increased risk of major cardiovascular events.
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HealthModerna and Merck report melanoma vaccine trial success in phase three
Merck and Moderna announced positive phase three trial results for a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine combined with Keytruda, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in high-risk patients. The treatment met its primary goal, with stock prices rising on the news. Further data will determine regulatory approval timelines.
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Somalia faces child malnutrition crisis as aid cuts close facilities
Hundreds of health and nutrition centres have shut down in Somalia due to reduced humanitarian aid. UNICEF warns of a deepening child malnutrition crisis, with a significant increase in severe cases and millions of children at risk.
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HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr. names eight to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This influential panel decides which preventive health services millions of Americans can access for free.
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Health · AfricaNew Ebola variant in Congo outbreak traced to animal transmission
Researchers identified a previously unseen variant of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, suggesting a new animal-to-human transmission. The outbreak, declared in May, has killed over 2,000 people and infected 4,381, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain.
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