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Mediterranean diet linked to heart-protecting mitochondrial microproteins

Mediterranean diet linked to heart-protecting mitochondrial microproteins

New research from USC suggests the Mediterranean diet may protect the heart and brain by activating tiny proteins within the mitochondria.

Health ·18 Jul 2026, 05:35 ·Lina Park 4 min read
ECDC reports rise in drug-resistant gonorrhoea across Europe

ECDC reports rise in drug-resistant gonorrhoea across Europe

Health authorities are tracking a rise in locally acquired, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases across the European Union. New data highlights the declining effectiveness of standard ceftriaxone treatments.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 20:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Updated WHO guidelines shift the perception of dementia from an inevitable consequence of aging to a manageable public health priority.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 19:41 ·Lina Park 3 min read
UN warns transport of Ebola bodies within Congo risks further virus spread

UN warns transport of Ebola bodies within Congo risks further virus spread

The transport of deceased Ebola patients across the Democratic Republic of Congo complicates containment efforts, as traditional rites drive transmission. Officials are now mandating that specialized teams perform burials to prevent further spread of the virus.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows safety and durable immune response in trial

Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows safety and durable immune response in trial

A phase I trial shows the mKRAS-VAX vaccine can stimulate long-term T-cell responses in individuals with precancerous pancreatic lesions and is well tolerated.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed — WHO

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed — WHO

The World Health Organization has updated its international guidelines, identifying 14 modifiable risk factors that influence the development of dementia. These findings provide a framework for public health policy and individual cognitive health management.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Lina Park 3 min read
AMC Stands with Shamattawa First Nation Following State of Emergency

AMC Stands with Shamattawa First Nation Following State of Emergency

Shamattawa First Nation has declared a state of emergency as it battles a hepatitis A outbreak that has strained the community's limited resources. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is calling for urgent federal and provincial cooperation to provide medical support and infrastructure improvements.

Health ·17 Jul 2026, 01:06 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ebola patients flee DR Congo hospitals following violent attacks

Ebola patients flee DR Congo hospitals following violent attacks

Violent disruptions at medical centers in northeastern DR Congo have forced patients to flee, hampering containment efforts for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Weizmann Institute Alzheimer's immunotherapy clears Phase 1 safety trial

Weizmann Institute Alzheimer's immunotherapy clears Phase 1 safety trial

A Phase 1b trial of the immunotherapy IBC-Ab002 has successfully met safety endpoints, marking a potential shift in treating Alzheimer's as a systemic immune disorder.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 14:08 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict

Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict

New WHO-UNICEF data shows global immunization rates are slowly recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, though millions of children remain unprotected.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Lina Park 3 min read
What if a shingles jab could also protect your brain?

What if a shingles jab could also protect your brain?

Emerging research indicates that the shingles vaccine might provide neuroprotective benefits beyond preventing painful rashes, potentially reducing dementia risk in older adults.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 09:37 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Sri Lanka deploys military to combat escalating dengue fever outbreak

Sri Lanka deploys military to combat escalating dengue fever outbreak

Sri Lanka has deployed military personnel to assist in an urgent anti-dengue campaign following a surge of 68,672 infections and 49 confirmed deaths.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed: WHO

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed: WHO

The World Health Organization has released updated guidelines identifying modifiable health and lifestyle factors that can prevent or delay dementia. Researchers are also exploring new diagnostic blood tests and experimental drug therapies to address cognitive decline.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike

Frontline health workers in Ituri province have launched strikes over unpaid wages as the Ebola death toll rises and transmission chains remain unidentified.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
4 things you can do now to avoid a knee or hip replacement later in life

4 things you can do now to avoid a knee or hip replacement later in life

Medical experts suggest that proactive lifestyle adjustments, such as maintaining a healthy weight and strengthening surrounding muscles, can improve joint health.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 11:36 ·Lina Park 3 min read
UN warns of global vaccination gaps and rising disease outbreaks

UN warns of global vaccination gaps and rising disease outbreaks

Despite incremental gains in infant immunization rates, the UN warns that geopolitical conflict, misinformation, and aid cuts threaten recent progress.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu case in a brown skua seabird

New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu case in a brown skua seabird

New Zealand has recorded its first-ever case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in a brown skua found on Petone Beach. Authorities have launched a vaccination program for select endangered species as they move to an active national response.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 09:34 ·Lina Park 3 min read
WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain

WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain

Health officials have launched clinical trials to evaluate treatments and preventive drugs for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The studies target both active infections and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat the ongoing outbreak.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 01:04 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests

Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests

Experts warn that the true scale of the DRC's Ebola crisis is likely hidden, as most new cases in Bunia appear outside of established contact lists.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 16:03 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Common risk factors for dementia vary between rich, poor countries: Study

Common risk factors for dementia vary between rich, poor countries: Study

A study of over 214,000 individuals across 14 countries shows that dementia risk factors shift based on a nation's wealth, challenging universal prevention models.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 12:04 ·Lina Park 3 min read