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New Scientistscience58 min ago
Pitolisant Improved Memory Accuracy by 11 Percent in Small Human Trial but May Disrupt Sleep
A small randomized study found that pitolisant, an existing narcolepsy drug, raised histamine levels and improved recall accuracy. Participants showed greater brain connectivity between histamine-producing regions and the hippocampus during MRI scans. The results were published i…
New York Postworld1 hr ago
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Emergency Call for Chest Pains
Emergency dispatch audio shows medics were sent to Senator Lindsey Graham's Washington, D.C., home Saturday night after reports of chest pains and a possible heart attack. The senator died shortly after the call.
chicago.suntimes.comworld3 hrs ago
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Confirmed in 31 States With 843 Cases and No Deaths
Federal health officials have confirmed 843 cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 U.S. states since May 1, leading to 86 hospitalizations and no deaths. The true total is believed to be substantially higher due to underreporting and testing delays.
iphoneincanada.caworld3 hrs ago
Health Canada report finds Grifols cleared ineligible plasma donors
A Health Canada inspection found that Grifols cleared donors at risk for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and operated centres above capacity. The company said it has addressed the issues and no plasma was collected from ineligible donors.
jns.orgworld7 hrs ago
DRC Hospital Staff Strike Over Unpaid Wages; Ebola Reaches Two New Provinces
Workers at Rwampara General Hospital walked off the job Monday over two months of unpaid wages. The action coincides with confirmation that the virus has reached Haut-Uele and Tshopo provinces.
Newsweekworld7 hrs ago
Case Study Describes Anaplasmosis Patient Who Developed Then Recovered From Myocarditis
A 79-year-old man developed heart inflammation after contracting anaplasmosis, according to a new case study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The report notes the disease's rising incidence in Canada and calls for greater clinical awareness.
channel4.comworld7 hrs ago
Over Half of Adults with Learning Disabilities in England Die Before 65, Though Avoidable Deaths Fell from 46% to 39%
A final LeDeR report found adults with learning disabilities die on average 19 years younger than the general population. Avoidable deaths fell to 39 percent in 2024 but stayed nearly double the rate for others. The government and NHS England outlined new measures to track outcom…
Newsweekworld7 hrs ago
Dementia Risk Factors Differ Across 14 Countries and Regions
A new study of data from 2009 to 2023 shows the most common modifiable dementia risk factors vary sharply by country. Researchers found some risk-factor clusters remain consistent across settings.
theconversation.comworld9 hrs ago
Kenya Study Finds Poverty and Cancer Diagnosis Both Shape Brain Ageing, with Cancer Patients Showing Greater Resilience than Caregivers
A three-year Kenyan study of 404 adults found poverty affects healthy brain ageing more than cancer. Researchers presented results showing lifelong socioeconomic factors shape cognitive outcomes.
news.sky.comai10 hrs ago
Edinburgh Researchers Test AI Method to Spot Lung Cancer Gene Changes
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian created a fluorescence lifetime imaging method paired with artificial intelligence that identifies EGFR mutations in lung cancer tissue. The approach aims to replace slower, costlier gene sequencing tests. GB News reported…
sciencemediacentre.co.nzworld11 hrs ago
Finnish Study Finds Knee Surgery Offers Little Benefit for Degenerative Tears
@CBSNews reported that a 10-year Finnish study of arthroscopic knee surgery showed no meaningful improvement over sham procedures for middle-aged and older patients with degenerative cartilage tears. The procedure was linked to faster osteoarthritis progression and more total kne…
usatoday.comsports12 hrs ago
Study Finds NFL Players Four Times More Likely to Die from Neurodegenerative Diseases but Lower Rates of Cancer, Heart Disease, and Suicide
Researchers examined 19,824 former NFL players from 1960 to 2019 and found elevated rates of death from dementia and Parkinson's. The results held across eras and were most pronounced among players who died before age 60.
New Scientistscience12 hrs ago
Speed-Training Game Raised Beta-Amyloid Ratio in Older Men but Showed No Effect in Women
A study of 53 adults aged 65 and older found that cognitive speed training changed blood markers of beta-amyloid in men but showed no effect in women. The results were presented on 12 July at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London.
Euronewspolitics13 hrs ago
Doctors Without Borders says attacks damaged Ukraine healthcare facilities between 2022 and 2025
MSF documented more than 20 attacks on its facilities from April 2022 to December 2025. The WHO recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare across Ukraine in the same period, resulting in 224 deaths and 902 injuries.
New Scientistscience13 hrs ago
Four of 33 Children Survive Years After Experimental T-Cell Therapy in Early Safety Trial
New Scientist reported that four children with aggressive brain tumors survived years after receiving tumour-associated antigen T-cell therapy in a phase-I trial. Three show no evidence of disease. The approach is now advancing in two follow-on studies.
moneycontrol.comworld15 hrs ago
Sudan Health Ministry and UN Meet in Khartoum to Discuss Cholera Response Expansion
Undersecretary Dr. Ali Babiker Sayed Ahmed and UN official Rosaria Bruno discussed cooperation on health services and cholera control in Khartoum. Senior ministry officials attended the July 12 meeting.
jns.orgworld3 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Citizen with Bundibugyo Ebola Admitted to Frankfurt Hospital Isolation Unit
A U.S. citizen who tested positive for the Bundibugyo variant after working for a humanitarian organization in Congo was admitted to a specialized isolation unit in Frankfurt early Monday. The patient's condition is stable and officials said there is no risk to the public.
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manilatimes.netscience15 hrs ago
Oncologist's New Book Offers Six Rules for Long Life Including Moderate Ice Cream
Zeke Emanuel outlined six evidence-based rules for longevity in his new book. Npr reported his critique of unproven wellness products and emphasis on sleep, movement and social ties.
Nbc Newsworld16 hrs ago
Suicide Rates Among Asian American Youth Rose Sharply Over 25 Years, With Larger Increase Among Women
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics examined suicide rates for Asian American youth and young adults from 2018 to 2022. Vietnamese American youth recorded the highest rate among major subgroups at 10.57 per 100,000.
news.sky.comscience16 hrs ago
UK Regulator Clears First Human Trials of Oxford Ebola Vaccine
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency cleared phase-one testing of the University of Oxford vaccine. The trial will begin within weeks and involve 50 healthy adults in the UK.
The Independentworld16 hrs ago
Trial Finds Structured Exercise and Diet Program Improved Cognition in Older Adults at Dementia Risk
A two-year program of supervised exercise, brain-healthy diet and social activities produced measurable gains in memory and thinking skills among more than 1,000 participants aged 60 to 77. The trial ran across 12 Latin American countries and was published in The Lancet.
Rapplerworld17 hrs ago
Philippine Health Secretary Herbosa resigns citing health; successor named amid pending graft complaints
Teodoro Herbosa stepped down as Department of Health secretary on July 13, 2026, citing health reasons after knee surgery. Malacañang appointed orthopedic surgeon Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. to the post the same day.
cnbc.comfinance3 hrs agoUpdated
Sen. Mitch McConnell Says June 14 Fall Caused Hospitalization
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican disclosed that a fall on June 14 led to his hospitalization and brief loss of consciousness. He is now in a rehabilitation center after tests ruled out major injuries.
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rt.comscience14 hrs agoUpdated
More Than 2,700 Heat-Related Deaths Estimated in England and Wales During May and June Heatwaves
Estimates attribute around 550 deaths to late May and nearly 2,200 to mid-to-late June. June 2026 set a new record for warmth in England.
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
England Offers Meningitis B Vaccine to University Students Starting in July
Hundreds of thousands of students aged 17 to 25 in England can book two-dose MenB vaccinations at pharmacies from 20 July. The programme follows recent outbreaks, including two deaths in Kent. NHS data shows first-year university students face seven times the risk of their peers.
foxnews.comworld1 day ago
Lambs Born Using Experimental IVF Activating Immature Eggs
An experimental IVF method produced lambs by stimulating undeveloped ovarian follicles. The approach had succeeded in mice but not previously in large mammals. Semafor reported the development July 12, 2026.
The Guardianpolitics1 day ago
Sydney Opera House to host memorial for Richard Scolyer
Richard Scolyer, the pathologist who died from brain cancer on June 7 at age 59, will receive a state memorial service on Monday. The Guardian reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Governor General Sam Mostyn will attend at the Sydney Opera Ho…
yourtango.comscience1 day ago
Study Links Multilingualism to Younger-Looking Brain Connectivity Patterns
A new analysis of brain scans from hundreds of participants in Spain's Basque region linked speaking two or more languages to lower estimated brain age. Researchers presented the results at the 2026 Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum.
New York Postworld1 day ago
Study Links Six Hormonal Birth Control Drugs to Higher Meningioma Risk
A Danish study of three million women found small increases in meningioma risk among users of Depo-Provera and five other hormonal contraceptives. Absolute risk remained low and declined after stopping use.
upi.comworld1 day ago
Venezuela Earthquakes Leave 18,000 Homeless as Mobile Clinics Treat Chronic Illnesses
@ABC reported that twin earthquakes on June 24 killed 3,889 people and left 18,000 homeless. Mobile clinics in La Guaira now treat rising cases of skin conditions, diarrhea, and chronic diseases.
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The Guardianworld1 day ago
Australia Vasectomies Rise from 22,230 in 2015 to 36,317 in 2025
Medicare data recorded 36,317 vasectomies performed in Australia in 2025, up from 22,230 a decade earlier. Nearly one-third of the 699,473 total procedures since 2000 occurred in the last five years. A Sydney GP who has completed more than 2,000 cases cited greater male responsib…
theconversation.comworld1 day ago
Rural Cardiovascular Deaths Rose 8.3 Percent From 2019 to 2022, Urban Deaths Rose 3.6 Percent
@NBCNews reported that cardiovascular mortality increased faster in rural areas than urban ones between 2010 and 2022. Working-age adults saw rising death rates while older groups saw declines. The gap widened after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in 2020.
news.sky.comfinance1 day ago
Swansea Mother Starts Fundraiser for Son's Experimental Sanfilippo Treatment
Tammy McDaid's son Tate received a Sanfilippo Type A diagnosis in September 2025 following an 18-month assessment process that began with an autism evaluation. She has started a campaign to cover potential treatment costs estimated at £1.5 million to £3 million.
New Scientistscience1 day ago
European Food Safety Authority approves inulin-propionate ester fibre additive after trials show mixed weight outcomes
The fibre, which boosts release of appetite-suppressing hormones, can be added to breads, smoothies and cereals. Products containing it could reach EU shelves within a year.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
Antiques Roadshow Appraiser Theo Burrell Dies at Age 39
Theo Burrell, a ceramics and glass specialist on the BBC programme since 2018, died on Wednesday. She had been diagnosed with glioblastoma in June 2022.
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nypost.comworld1 day ago
Arizona Toddler Pronounced Dead After Pool Incident Found Breathing in Morgue
An 18-month-old child was found face-down in a pool in Gilbert, Arizona, on February 8, 2026, and pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m. Over five hours later the child was discovered breathing in the hospital cold room, according to a police report released this month.
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chicago.suntimes.comworld1 day ago
2,944 Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in 32 States; No Deaths Recorded
Michigan accounts for more than half the total with 1,562 infections. The CDC has shifted to weekly reporting from states amid the rise.
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Nprscience1 day ago
Senegal Tests Adding Fish to Rice Fields to Reduce Snails and Raise Yields
Researchers released tilapia and African bonytongue into 60 rice fields in the Senegal River valley. The project tests whether the fish can reduce schistosomiasis infections while increasing rice production and farmer income. NPR reported the effort expands on a smaller pilot com…
theconversation.comtechnology1 day ago
Fitness Influencers Found Selling Steroids and Peptides on Telegram
A Guardian investigation found fitness influencers using Telegram to sell anabolic steroids and unregulated experimental peptides. Experts warned of health risks and gaps in UK oversight. Officials said enforcement targets illegal sales under existing laws.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Enrolls First Patients in Congo Six Weeks After WHO Declares Emergency
The Partners trial tests remdesivir and MBP134 against the Bundibugyo strain. As of 9 July the outbreak recorded 1,792 confirmed cases and 625 deaths.
news.sky.comscience1 day ago
NICE Draft Guidance Offers Two Non-Invasive Endometriosis Tests on NHS for Three-Year Trial
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence issued draft guidance for GPs in England and Wales to offer two tests during a three-year trial. The tests aim to speed diagnosis of a condition that affects one in ten UK women. Patients and clinicians described prior delays…
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
New Jersey Fire Departments Remove 150,000 Gallons of PFAS Foam and Switch to Soybean-Based Alternative
Hundreds of New Jersey fire departments are disposing of aqueous film-forming foam containing PFAS. The state has sent all collected foam to an Ohio facility for destruction. Firefighters report personal health concerns tied to past exposure.
deadline.comworld1 day ago
Study of Retired Soccer Players Aged 30-60 Finds Brain Differences but No Cognitive Impairment
New research presented at a London conference found former professional soccer players reported more anxiety and depression and had lower gray matter in key brain areas than non-contact athletes. The study of 142 players aged 30 to 60 used scans and assessments but found no major…
abcnews.go.comfinance2 days ago
U.S. Measles Cases Reach 2,231 as of July 9, Still Below 2025 Total
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 2,231 measles cases through July 9, 2026. The total stands 58 cases short of the full-year count from 2025. Children ages 5 to 19 accounted for half the infections.
Fox Newsworld2 days ago
Study Links Each Extra Hour of Prolonged Sitting to 10% Higher Cancer Death Risk but Cannot Prove Cause
Fox News reported that University of Glasgow researchers tracked 91,292 UK volunteers for about 12 years and found each extra hour of prolonged sedentary behavior tied to a 10% higher cancer mortality risk. Replacing sitting time with light or vigorous activity showed lower risks…
rte.iepolitics2 days ago
Beverley Callard Completes Sixth Radiotherapy Session for Breast Cancer
Beverley Callard finished her sixth radiotherapy treatment at St Luke's Hospital and posted an Instagram update. GB News reported she has completed more than half of her 10 scheduled sessions.
theblaze.compolitics2 days ago
National Right to Life Committee Deletes Post About Mitch McConnell
The National Right to Life Committee posted then deleted an X message on July 11 mourning Sen. Mitch McConnell's passing. The action occurred amid questions over the 84-year-old senator's health after his June 14 hospitalization.
thehindu.comscience2 days ago
Aged Mouse Ovaries Show Loss of Reproductive Genes and Rise in Immune Activity
A Northwestern University study found that ovaries in aged mice accumulate immune cells and shift toward inflammatory gene activity. The work builds on an earlier analysis of protein changes in human ovaries from women aged 50 to 75. Researchers say the pattern may contribute to…
politics2 days ago
CNN Distances Itself from Contributor’s Account of Senator’s Health
CNN said a contributor’s statements about a hospitalized senator reflect a personal conversation and do not represent network reporting. The senator was admitted June 14 and remains in the hospital.
Statworld2 hrs agoUpdated
Martha Lillard, Last Known U.S. Iron Lung User, Dies at 78
Martha Lillard died June 26 in Oklahoma. She was the final known American polio survivor dependent on an iron lung for breathing after contracting the disease in 1953.
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nypost.comworld8 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak with 1,830 Cases
An American aid worker employed by Samaritan’s Purse tested positive for Ebola in Congo and is stable at Frankfurt University Hospital. The case marks the second confirmed American infection in an outbreak that has recorded 1,830 cases and 648 deaths in Congo.
sports2 days ago
Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross to Undergo Brain Surgery
The 74-year-old announcer said he needs a shunt to drain fluid from his brain after a nearly 40-day hospital stay. He expects the procedure within the next week or so.
globalnews.caworld2 days ago
NHS Reports Lower Bowel Cancer Screening Participation Among People in Their Fifties
Participation in England's bowel cancer screening programme fell to 65.2 per cent this year. Rates among 54-year-olds reached 56 per cent while those aged 74 returned nearly 74 per cent of kits. The programme detected an average of 100 cancers per week between April 2024 and Marc…
Newsweekworld2 days ago
Infant Diagnosed With Rare Cystinosis After Growth and Kidney Problems
James was born in December 2025 and later found to have cystinosis, a genetic disorder affecting roughly one in 200,000 children. Newsweek reported on the sequence of tests that led to the diagnosis and the treatments now required.
e.vnexpress.networld2 days ago
Singer says heatwave forces twins to wear spinal jackets and splints
The former Little Mix member posted on Instagram that she cried while placing the devices on her daughters during the current UK heatwave. She said the equipment prevents further deterioration of their spines and feet but does not correct existing damage.
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forbes.comscience2 days ago
U.S. Health Officials Investigate Rising Cyclosporiasis Cases
Hundreds of people across 18 states have contracted cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection linked to fresh produce. The outbreak is under investigation by federal, state and local authorities.
theblaze.compolitics2 days ago
McConnell's Office Reports Steady Improvement After Brief Hospitalization
McConnell has not appeared publicly since entering a Washington-area hospital on June 14. His office says he is improving and remains engaged with Senate work ahead of a four-week session that begins Monday.
uctoday.comworld2 days ago
Liverpool Woman Runs 10K on Prosthetics After Heart Transplant and Leg Amputations
Jodie Higgins, 34, finished a 10K race in May wearing prosthetic legs and raised £7,575 for the British Heart Foundation. She had received a heart transplant in November 2025 that led to organ failure, sepsis, and subsequent amputations of both legs below the knees plus parts of…
news.sky.comscience2 days ago
NHS Urges People in Their 50s to Return Bowel Cancer Screening Kits
Participation among 54-year-olds reached just over 50 percent last year while older groups hit 74 percent. Health officials warn that bowel cancer often shows no symptoms and early detection improves outcomes.
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globalnews.caworld3 days ago
Bowel cancer screening uptake falls to 56 percent among 54-year-olds
Health officials reported lower participation in at-home bowel cancer tests among people in their 50s compared with older age groups. Overall uptake declined to 65.2 percent last year from 67.6 percent the prior period.