Global health faces surges in measles and infectious diseases, while breakthroughs in cancer therapy, neurology, and vaccine development offer new hope and treatment options worldwide.
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Measles Surge Sparks Global Concern
Measles cases are rising sharply worldwide, threatening global elimination efforts despite significant progress in reducing deaths over the past two decades , .
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Polio Outbreak Ends in Indonesia
Indonesia has officially ended its poliovirus type 2 outbreak after a massive vaccination campaign, but global eradication remains a challenge .
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FDA Approves New Gastric Cancer Therapy
The FDA approved durvalumab plus FLOT for resectable gastric/GEJ cancer, showing improved survival and higher pathologic complete response rates , .
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Breakthrough in Brain Tumor Treatment
Nasal nanodrops carrying gold-based nucleic acids eradicated glioblastoma tumors in mice by activating immune pathways in the brain , .
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Quantum Teleportation Advances Secure Communication
Scientists successfully teleported information between photons, a major step toward building a secure quantum internet .
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New Mpox Vaccine Expands Global Access
LC16-KMB mpox vaccine, now used in mass campaigns in the DRC, may be especially valuable for children and is under review for wider global distribution .
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Weight Loss Linked to Brain Inflammation
A new study finds that midlife weight loss, while metabolically beneficial, may trigger neuroinflammation, highlighting complex health impacts .
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Prosthetics Now Enable Sense of Touch
Groundbreaking prosthetic technology allows people with spinal cord injuries to feel touch, improving quality of life and rehabilitation prospects .
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Coffee Reduces Liver Cancer Risk
A major review suggests regular coffee intake is associated with lower risk of liver cancer, though benefits depend on preparation and lifestyle .
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Dengue Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise
Meiji Seika Pharma's dengue vaccine candidate KD-382 demonstrated strong immunogenicity and safety in early trials, with potential for single-dose protection .