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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Robert Linna tests mental health tips in a new series

Robert Linna will host a new show called 'Healthy Mind' focusing on mental health strategies and self-care tips.

Mar 2 • 06:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cynthia Klitbo receives diagnosis of autoimmune disease: ‘I underwent thousands of tests’

Mexican actress Cynthia Klitbo is focusing on a healthier lifestyle after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting her thyroid and digestion.

Feb 28 • 19:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará receives free collection points for genetic tests for rare diseases

Ceará has introduced free collection points for genetic tests aimed at identifying rare diseases in public health.

Feb 28 • 00:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspected case of methanol poisoning ruled out after laboratory analysis in Petrolina

The suspected methanol poisoning case in Petrolina was ruled out following laboratory tests that showed no presence of methanol in the analyzed samples.

Feb 27 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: the Houston Consulate will have a health fair and migrant advice in March 2026

The Houston Consulate of Mexico will host a health fair offering free medical tests and legal advice for the Mexican community on March 12, 2026.

Feb 27 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Baby tests positive for toxin linked to infant formula recalls in France

A French baby tested positive for cereulide toxin after consuming contaminated infant formula, prompting recalls from several major brands.

Feb 27 • 14:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WHO tests simulation tool to improve outbreak response

The World Health Organisation is testing an interactive simulation tool aimed at enhancing the speed of outbreak detection and response based on the 7-1-7 target.

Feb 27 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Dense breast tissue: a doctor explains why additional testing is needed

A Lithuanian doctor discusses the necessity of follow-up tests for women with dense breast tissue and the complexities of navigating the healthcare system.

Feb 27 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

25, 45, and 50: what health tests are necessary by age

The article emphasizes the importance of regular health check-ups at different life stages to prevent chronic diseases.

Feb 26 • 08:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Podcast: Doctor Delivered Alarming Words to Juuso Mäkilähde – 'It Looked Red'

Juuso Mäkilähde reflects on alarming health concerns after recent medical tests during a podcast with Jukka Rossi discussing middle-aged men's lives.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Health Ministry Again Fails to Meet Deadlines with Delay of Provisional List of Those Approved in the MIR, FIR, and EIR Tests

The Spanish health ministry has failed to publish the provisional results of the MIR exams, affecting candidates’ ability to select their specialties.

Feb 26 • 00:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TESTS: Do you know all of them? Can you recognize these 15 medicinal herbs?

The article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify 15 medicinal herbs that one's grandmother could easily recognize.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Free Sleep Quality Tests and Specialist Consultations Offered

Visitors at health stations in Latvia will have the opportunity to perform sleep quality tests and receive consultations from medical students and specialists.

Feb 25 • 12:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Becoming More Common in South Karelia - 'A Really Concerning Issue,' Says Chief Physician

The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise in South Karelia, causing concern among health officials due to their increasing frequency found in routine tests.

Feb 24 • 17:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

72 tigers suddenly drop dead in Thailand as park visitors undergo urgent tests

In Thailand, 72 tigers have died in two parks over a span of 10 days, prompting health officials to monitor visitors who may have come into contact with them.

Feb 24 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Katja Ståhl's Value Tossed in the Clouds - Illness Revealed

This podcast episode features hosts Kimmo Vehviläinen and Katja Ståhl discussing their health issues and experiences with medical tests.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun tests 500 residents for lead poisoning in major health audit

The Ogun State Government is conducting health tests on 500 residents due to concerns about lead poisoning from nearby recycling factories.

Feb 23 • 11:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Doctor removed tissue and organs from women whose tests showed 'no endometriosis'

A Melbourne surgeon faced scrutiny for allegedly performing unnecessary surgeries on women diagnosed with minimal or no endometriosis, raising concerns about patient safety and medical ethics.

Feb 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No outbreak of tuberculosis but broader screenings and more accurate tests

Health officials in Iceland report that there is no outbreak of tuberculosis, but emphasize the importance of broader screenings and more accurate testing methods for the disease.

Feb 21 • 20:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dbeibeh undergoes tests in Italy and reassures about his health

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh underwent medical tests in Italy, confirming the success of previous treatment while downplaying the reasons for his hospital visit.

Feb 21 • 09:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Wastewater testing reveals high levels of cocaine in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Wastewater tests in Nantucket, Massachusetts, have shown cocaine levels up to three times higher than the national average, prompting health concerns.

Feb 19 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Carnival, Teresina Reinforces Importance of Free HIV and Other STI Tests; See Where to Get Tested

In the aftermath of Carnival, Teresina emphasizes the need for free testing for HIV and other STIs at local health facilities.

Feb 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Scientist trying to disprove mysterious spy sickness tests microwave weapon on himself

A scientist attempting to debunk the 'Havana syndrome' tested a microwave weapon on himself, resulting in neurological damage and symptoms akin to the victims of the condition.

Feb 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor and Former Secretary Convicted by TCU for Irregularities in Purchasing Covid Tests in AC

Former Mayor of Sena Madureira, Mazinho Serafim, and former Health Secretary, Nildete Lira do Nascimento, have been convicted for irregularities in the procurement of Covid-19 tests.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The fight against hepatitis in Africa hangs in the balance due to U.S. cuts: closed clinics, fewer tests, and canceled research

U.S. funding cuts are severely impacting the battle against hepatitis in Africa, leading to closed clinics and reduced testing capabilities.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salvador registers nearly 300 cases of STIs after tests conducted during carnival circuits

In Salvador, Brazil, nearly 300 cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were reported following increased testing during the carnival.

Feb 18 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Leaders at hospital department: We stick patients again and again for the sake of the IT system

Health leaders criticize the inefficiency of IT systems, causing unnecessary repeat blood tests for patients.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

They said which blood tests are worth doing without experiencing any symptoms

A pharmacist discusses the growing trend of people taking blood tests proactively even when they do not feel any health issues.

Feb 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Local HIV tests: A shift in Africa’s diagnostic capacity

Nigeria has made strides in HIV testing capabilities by locally packaging a WHO-approved rapid diagnostic test, enhancing its public health infrastructure.

Feb 17 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Baixada Santista has distribution of condoms and HIV self-tests

The Carnaval in Baixada Santista will include campaigns aimed at preventing sexually transmitted infections by distributing condoms and HIV self-test kits.

Feb 16 • 13:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Four simple tests to evaluate if you are aging well

The article discusses basic tests to assess physical fitness, strength, and cardiovascular health as indicators of aging well.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum thought her symptoms were down to mattress - but it was leukaemia

A mother, initially believing her back pain was caused by an old mattress, was shocked to learn she had aggressive leukaemia after her symptoms worsened and medical tests failed to reveal the true cause.

Feb 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

1-Year-Old Baby Dies with Suspected Meningitis in Interior SP City

A 1-year-old baby has died in Fernandópolis, Brazil, with suspected meningitis, and tests are pending to confirm the cause of death.

Feb 10 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Synthetic opioids may have caused hundreds more UK deaths than thought

Research indicates that deaths from nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid, in the UK may be underestimated by up to one-third due to missed detection in toxicology tests.

Feb 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Trichina Tests in Hundreds of Thousands – A Positive Sign

The number of trichina tests on wild boar meat in Sweden increased significantly last year, with only one positive case reported.

Feb 9 • 03:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why doctors insist on the importance of fasting for blood tests

Doctors emphasize fasting before blood tests to ensure accurate health assessments by avoiding skewed results from recent food intake.

Feb 8 • 01:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are you also eating 'synthetic ghee'? Identify the real and fake at home

The article discusses the prevalence of synthetic ghee in the market and offers simple home tests to determine the authenticity of ghee.

Feb 7 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Game-changing nose spray promises to stop flu in its tracks

Researchers developed a novel nasal spray loaded with antibodies that has shown potential to block flu infection in early tests on animals and humans.

Feb 6 • 15:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Alva uploads video on Tiktok - then her cancer was discovered

A Tiktok video about responding to the alert 'Hesa Fredrik' led Alva Haugdahl to seek medical attention, where tests confirmed thyroid cancer, prompting her to undergo surgery.

Feb 6 • 13:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Mass poisoning in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Extreme levels of lead found in citizens, including a poisoned small child

A serious health crisis related to heavy metal contamination is escalating in Vareš, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with alarming lead levels found in the blood of residents and recent tests indicating a widespread issue affecting more people.

Feb 6 • 12:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Mass poisoning of the population by lead confirmed in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A serious health crisis caused by mass lead poisoning in the municipality of Vareš has been confirmed, with recent tests revealing broader contamination than initially thought.

Feb 6 • 10:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Free Respiratory Infection Tests at Airports and Ports Nationwide Starting from the 10th

Starting from the 10th, travelers displaying respiratory infection symptoms can receive free tests for COVID-19 and two types of influenza at 13 quarantine stations across the country's airports and ports.

Feb 6 • 02:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Jesy Nelson announces new TV special to continue to campaign for SMA tests at birth

Jesy Nelson has announced a new TV special focused on her campaign for newborn Spinal Muscular Atrophy tests, alongside her Prime Video series.

Feb 5 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After controlling ministers, judges and legislators, a governor now imposes drug tests on the police and health personnel

San Luis is expanding its drug testing program, initially targeting judges and ministers, to include over 5,000 police officers and all health personnel in the province.

Feb 5 • 18:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A revolutionary method that could soon detect signs of cancer early

New research suggests that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could offer a precise and practical screening method, addressing low participation rates in conventional tests.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

SURPRISING DISCOVERY: 85 percent of diabetes warning signs are not shown in blood tests

Researchers are starting to understand why type 2 diabetes is such a complex disease, with a recent widespread international study identifying hundreds of genes and proteins associated with its development, revealing that many important signals would go unnoticed if only blood tests were examined.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Anvisa prohibits condensed milk due to bacteria and points out irregularities in supplements

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency Anvisa has temporarily banned a batch of semisweet condensed milk from the brand La Vaquita after finding unacceptable levels of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in microbiological tests.

Feb 4 • 11:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

VLK: Improving cancer disease diagnostics – more tests covered

Since January 1 of this year, genetic tumor tests and PET scans have been reimbursed by the Health Insurance Fund, enhancing the accuracy of cancer diagnoses and treatment selection.

Feb 4 • 08:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Are You Aging Well? Here Are Four Simple Tests to Check Your Fitness

The article presents four simple fitness tests that people in their 40s should be able to perform, including balancing on one leg and walking at a specific pace.

Feb 4 • 04:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Solca Quito and Roche launch program for free tests for cancer patients

Solca Quito, supported by Roche, inaugurates an Oncodiagnóstico program providing free specialized diagnostic tests for cancer patients referred from the public health network.

Feb 3 • 21:20 UTC

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