New synthetic opioid linked to teen death sparks concern across US
A teenager died from cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid circulating in San Francisco that doesn't show up on standard fentanyl test strips, raising public health concerns.
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Da Pontormo a Picabia: le grandi mostre del weekend in Italia
Importanti esposizioni dedicate a maestri dell'arte moderna e contemporanea aprono in Italia da ottobre, da Pontormo a Roma a Picabia a Milano, passando per Avedon e la collezione Thyssen.
Bear kills man in ger attack near Ulaanbaatar as wildlife encounters surge
A bear fatally attacked a man in his 40s in a traditional ger near Ulaanbaatar, seriously injuring a woman. Bear sightings near Mongolia's capital have surged from 2 in 2018 to 24 in 2026.
Christa Pike, que sobreviveu a execução falha, consegue caminhar no hospital
Christa Pike, condenada à morte nos EUA, sobreviveu a uma tentativa de execução por injeção letal em setembro e agora consegue caminhar no hospital, apesar de limitações físicas e confusão mental.
Staten Island breast cancer survivors launch support group for early detection
Breast cancer survivors on Staten Island have formed a support group focused on helping women and promoting early detection of the disease.
Studio Ausl: test rapidi al letto riducono di 82 minuti le decisioni cliniche
Studio dell'Ausl di Modena su 142mila pazienti dimostra che gli esami Poct riducono di 82 minuti il tempo per la decisione clinica in emergenza. La tecnologia è già utilizzata in provincia con 730mila prestazioni nel 2025.
Christa Pike, que sobreviveu a injeção letal, consegue caminhar em hospital
Condenada à morte Christa Pike, 50 anos, consegue caminhar após sobreviver a duas doses de pentobarbital em tentativa de execução no Tennessee em 30 de setembro. Defesa busca impedir nova execução.
Whisky distillato nello spazio: esperimento in orbita dal 2028
Un progetto congiunto tra università scozzese e giapponese lancerà nel 2028 un esperimento per distillare whisky nello spazio, con potenziali applicazioni per lo sviluppo di nuovi farmaci.
El virus Shamonda se expande por España con nuevos focos en Ávila y Madrid
El virus Shamonda continúa propagándose en España con nuevos focos detectados en Ávila, Madrid y Cantabria, afectando a explotaciones de ganado bovino.
La muerte de Maricarmen sacude la precampaña: el PP veta un minuto de silencio
Maricarmen Abascal, mujer de 87 años desahuciada hace dos semanas, muere tras 15 días hospitalizada, desatando movilizaciones masivas y tensiones políticas en vísperas de elecciones.
From tragedy to change: Parents turn daughter's preventable death into NHS compassion initiative
After their daughter Poppy died preventably at birth due to NHS failures, her parents are working with the hospital to implement 'Poppy's Promise,' a compassionate care framework now being rolled out across 8,000 staff.
Kenya's First Ebola Death Exposes Regional Screening Gaps as Virus Spreads Beyond DRC
Kenya reported its first death from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, contracted in the DRC, raising concerns about screening failures and potential wider African spread as the outbreak overwhelms regional health systems.
Giornata Mondiale della Vista: sintomi da riconoscere e screening gratuiti
In occasione della Giornata Mondiale della Vista, esperti sottolineano l'importanza della prevenzione e della diagnosi precoce di patologie oculari come glaucoma e diabete, con screening gratuiti in 90 città.
Procuradoria pede investigação sobre médica suspeita de orientar não dar alta a 'petistas'
Procuradoria Regional Eleitoral em Goiás investiga médica suspeita de orientar profissionais a não dar alta a pacientes no dia da eleição por serem petistas. A ginecologista foi afastada do hospital enquanto o caso é apurado.
PARP Inhibitor Plus Immunotherapy Shows Limited Benefit in BRCA-Mutant Ovarian Cancer
A phase I/II trial of olaparib and tremelimumab in 50 women with recurrent ovarian cancer and BRCA mutations achieved a 32.7% response rate, falling short of efficacy targets but identifying biomarkers for patient selection.
Nana Patekar, Bollywood Legend, Dies at 75 from Cardiac Arrest
Nana Patekar, the acclaimed Bollywood and Marathi actor, passed away at 75 from severe cardiac arrest at his Goa home. Despite 45 minutes of CPR efforts, doctors could not revive him.
Nana Patekar, Actor and Farmer Advocate, Dies at 75
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died of cardiac arrest at 75 in Goa. He co-founded NAAM Foundation in 2015 to support drought-affected farmers and families impacted by agricultural crises in Maharashtra.
Nana Patekar Dies at 75: Doctor Details Actor's Final Hours Before Cardiac Arrest
Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, 75, died of cardiac arrest in Goa. A doctor revealed he texted a friend at 2:30 am about feeling unwell before losing consciousness and being pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
Study Challenges Age 50 Cutoff for Cancer Genetic Testing
A study of nearly 40,000 cancer patients found that age-based genetic screening misses 72% of inherited cancer variants, suggesting universal testing regardless of age should become standard practice.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75; championed village life over Bollywood
Veteran Hindi and Marathi cinema actor Nana Patekar died at 75 from a heart attack at his Goa residence. Known for rejecting city life to live simply in his native village, he left a legacy spanning nearly five decades of acclaimed films.
« Ce que le travail fait aux femmes » : plaidoyer pour le cancer du sein comme maladie professionnelle
Un collectif d'auteurs plaide pour la reconnaissance du cancer du sein comme maladie professionnelle, mettant en évidence les liens entre cette pathologie et l'exposition professionnelle aux rayonnements ionisants, produits chimiques et travail de nuit.
UK surgeons perform first testicular tissue transplant, offering hope to cancer patients
A 19-year-old in Edinburgh became the first person in the UK to receive a testicular tissue transplant, offering hope for fertility preservation in boys undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and blood disorders.
B.C. launches vaccination push as flu cases climb ahead of holiday gatherings
British Columbia's health authorities are rolling out a fall vaccination campaign as confirmed influenza cases rise, particularly among children. The province is offering free flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines with appointments beginning this week.
La campaña de desprestigio contra Maricarmen: de símbolo de la crisis a blanco de odio
Maricarmen, una anciana desahuciada que se convirtió en símbolo de la crisis de vivienda en España, recibió ataques y difamación de políticos y medios tras su expulsión y muerte a los 87 años.