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Global measles resurgence and US reporting disputes

90 clusters · 697 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 1,000 children

The 2026 global measles resurgence continues to escalate, driven by declining vaccination rates and misinformation. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts approximately 11 million infections globally this year, wit

Lito Sousa receives experimental ALN-6457 treatment

13 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Lito Sousa receives experimental treatment for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Lito Sousa, a 59-year-old aviation specialist and creator of the YouTube channel ‘Aviões e Músicas’, continues to battle Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and fatal neurodegenerative condition caused by infectious

Fausto Silva health recovery and television return

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Faustão details recovery from four transplants and retirement plans

Brazilian television presenter Fausto Silva, known as Faustão, returned to TV Globo for a special interview on the program ‘Conversa com Bial’ to discuss his recent health challenges. The interview, which included medica

Brazil HIV prevention technology incorporation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil considers injectable HIV prevention for SUS

Brazil’s National Commission for the Incorporation of Technologies in the SUS (Conitec) has issued a preliminary favorable recommendation to include injectable cabotegravir in the Unified Health System (SUS). This long

IntelLat 2026 Latin American hospital rankings

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein ranked best in Latin America

The IntelLat 2026 rankings evaluated 105 hospitals and clinics across 10 countries to determine the best medical institutions in Latin America. Initial reports highlighted the performance of Colombian institutions, noti

Medication safety and storage guidance

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Home pharmacy safety: Best practices for organization and storage

Medical and pharmaceutical experts have issued guidance regarding the risks of improper medication use and storage. Initial warnings focused on the psychological and physical risks of self-medication. Experts noted that

High-complexity healthcare services in Mato Grosso

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Hospital Central in Mato Grosso reaches 2,000 surgeries in seven months

The Hospital Central de Alta Complexidade in Mato Grosso has reached a milestone of 2,000 surgeries during its first seven months of operation. This period included more than 70 robotic procedures, representing the intro

Mato Grosso political crisis and 2026 election shifts

15 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil prepares for 2026 elections with voting machine logistics

The political landscape in Mato Grosso remains volatile as the Federal Police’s ‘Operação Heritage’ investigation into a suspected R$ 308 million corruption scheme involving Oi S.A. continues to drive significant shifts.

Lito Sousa medical treatment for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Anvisa authorizes experimental drug import for pilot Lito Sousa

Lito Sousa, a prominent Brazilian aviation influencer, is battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and fatal neurodegenerative condition. Despite the aggressive nature of the disease, Sousa has reportedly maintai

Medical causes of scalp and genital itching

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Health experts clarify causes of genital and scalp itching

Medical discussions regarding the causes of persistent itching have expanded from seasonal scalp irritation to broader dermatological and hygiene-related concerns. Initial reports focused on scalp health, noting that se

Global attention to hikikomori youth isolation

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Italy faces rising hikikomori social withdrawal cases

In late July 2026, reports highlighted that the hikikomori syndrome—extreme social withdrawal among adolescents and young adults, first identified in Japan—was drawing worldwide interest. Experts noted its prevalence of

Maceió youth football shooting investigation

4 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Police seek suspects in accidental killing of youth football player

In early August 2026, Micael Leandro da Silva, a 15-year-old former São Paulo FC youth player and striker for the CSA under-15 team, was killed during an amateur match in the Pontal da Barra neighbourhood of Maceió, Alag

Hospitalization of Bianca Andrade

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Bianca Andrade hospitalization highlights risks of pyelonephritis

Influencer and entrepreneur Bianca Andrade, known as Boca Rosa, was hospitalized following a serious bacterial infection that originated in her urinary system and progressed to her kidneys. The medical emergency, identif

Viral hepatitis trends and diagnosis in Brazil

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Hepatitis D and E circulation in Brazil raises underdiagnosis concerns

Researchers from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein conducted a comprehensive review of 200 scientific papers involving over 14.5 million people to map viral hepatitis trends in Brazil. The study, published in PLOS ONE,

Gabriel Medina: Marriage, pregnancy loss, and surf season

8 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Gabriel Medina and Isabella Arantes honeymoon in French Polynesia

World‑champion surfer Gabriel Medina married influencer Isabella Arantes on 30 July 2026 at Capela da Paúba in São Sebastião. During the ceremony, attended by approximately 100 guests including Neymar Jr., the couple ann