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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Seventh International Conference Brings Together Experts Shaping the Future of Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, and Sports Medicine from Europe and the USA

An international conference in Lithuania gathered over 250 participants to discuss innovative clinical practices in orthopedics and sports medicine.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Turning coal to medicines: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

Chinese scientists have solved a 160-year-old chemical puzzle, enabling the transformation of coal into high-value medicinal compounds, which could revolutionize modern medicine production in the context of a global oil shortage.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Darja Jegi on participating in 'Song vs. Dance': I just wanted to take off that raincoat

Darja Jegi captivated judges in the second episode of 'Song vs. Dance' with her sensual performance, navigating her dual life as a singer and a radiology technician in nuclear medicine.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Cancer Medicine: The Biohackers in My Body

The article discusses recent findings in cancer medicine, highlighting how cancer cells interact intricately with the nervous system, potentially leading to new therapies.

Mar 22 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Against the Market Trend, Newly Graduated Doctors Struggle to Find Jobs in the Capitals

Newly graduated doctors in Brazil are facing significant challenges in securing employment despite expectations of high salaries.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Diabetic Treatment: 90% Price Reduction of Diabetes Medication, Medicine Priced at 220 Instead of 10,000?

A significant price reduction of 90% for diabetes medication in India allows patients to obtain a previously expensive medicine for just 220 rupees.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Vet reveals 5 dog breeds he would never own for 'heartbreaking' welfare reasons

A vet shares five dog breeds he advises against owning due to serious welfare and health concerns.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

New scientific guidelines for strength training. There will be no simpler rule.

Recent guidelines released by the American College of Sports Medicine emphasize the simplicity and effectiveness of strength training.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A scientific power like any other

China is positioning science as a strategic priority alongside economic growth, international influence, and defense capacity.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Hidden Power of Mint: How a Natural Compound Could Change Chronic Pain Treatment and Improve Quality of Life

A recent discovery reveals the complex mechanism through which menthol, a component of mint, activates cold sensors in the human body, potentially improving chronic pain treatments.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

RIHO UNT โŸฉ #59 Pooluniversal medicine

The article humorously claims that the universal cure for everything is simply a good sense of humor.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mr. Waldemar, wanted for not paying child support, posts routine in Paraguay and talks about medical course

Waldemar Neto Lobo Melo do Carmo, known as Mr. Waldemar, is living in Paraguay studying medicine while being wanted in Brazil for over R$20,000 in unpaid child support.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Medicine: Hype around the microbiome: What stool tests can really reveal

The article discusses a plotline from a popular German TV show where a woman is falsely accused of drunken driving due to a rare gut condition.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Medical Faculty Building: Why Did They Hide the Bodies of Famous Pilots Here, What Was 'Varlynas', and What Does the Anatomy Museum Preserve?

The article discusses the history and significance of the Medical Faculty building at LSMU in Kaunas, Lithuania, including its architectural heritage and role in medical education.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

They caught that the doctor used artificial intelligence. The hospital comments on the affair

A hospital in Bydgoszcz faces scrutiny after a 14-year-old patientโ€™s medical report allegedly included text generated by AI, raising ethical concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The 'vampire of Humanes' enrolls in Veterinary Medicine and resumes selling animal blood to clinics

Luis Miguel V., known as the 'vampire of Humanes', has enrolled in Veterinary Medicine at the University Complutense of Madrid despite a court order prohibiting him from working with animals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

First lab-grown oesophagus successfully implanted in pigs

UK scientists have successfully implanted a lab-grown oesophagus in pigs, marking a significant advancement in regenerative medicine for treating oesophageal conditions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

ร˜ystein Fรธrre had a unique ability to make complex connections understandable

Professor ร˜ystein Fรธrre, an influential figure in Norwegian medicine and rheumatology, passed away on February 9 at the age of 88.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How One of the Blood Cancers with the Worst Prognosis Managed to Extend Survival to Over 15 Years

Recent advances in immunotherapy and personalized medicine have significantly improved the survival rates of multiple myeloma patients, extending life expectancy to over 15 years.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Researchers discover what Neanderthals used as an antibiotic 40,000 years ago

Neanderthals frequently used birch tar not only as a strong adhesive for their tools but also as a natural antibiotic for wound healing, according to new research.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Not Just Oil and LPG... Crisis in Fertilizers, Medicines, and Food Due to Middle East War

The ongoing war in the Middle East is exacerbating shortages not only of oil and gas but also affecting food, medicine, and fertilizers, with rising prices being observed post-conflict escalation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Medicine shortages loom amid US-Iran conflict

Nigeria's pharmaceutical sector voices concerns over potential medicine shortages due to the US-Iran conflict affecting drug imports and production materials.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Neanderthals Used Birch Tar as Adhesive and Natural Antibiotic

Recent research reveals that Neanderthals frequently used birch tar not just as a strong adhesive for their tools, but also as a natural antibiotic for healing wounds.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC punishes medical course of college in MA after poor score in Enamed; three other institutions are under supervision

The Ministry of Education in Brazil has sanctioned a medical course for poor performance in a national exam, reducing student vacancies and suspending student funding contracts.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Sports

They do what no one else does, marvels the coach. Hockey is looking forward to another twin sensation

Identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck are making headlines in the WHL by dominating the scoring charts as they play alongside each other.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New daily pill reduces bad cholesterol by up to 60%, according to scientific study

A new daily pill has been shown to significantly reduce bad cholesterol levels, potentially enhancing heart health for many.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Imported perfumes and weight loss medicine: understand why a young man who flaunted a luxury life was arrested in Divinรณpolis

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Divinรณpolis for smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal commerce after showcasing a lavish lifestyle on social media.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC suspends new students in Medicine course in Western Sรฃo Paulo after low performance in Enamed 2025

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has suspended new enrollments in the Medicine program at the Dracena institution following poor results in the 2025 Enamed exam.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Health: "Every Minute Counts in a Stroke"

An interview with Dr. Anna Bayer-Karpinska discusses the importance of rapid response to strokes, their prevalence in Germany, and preventative measures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Medicine: "Runner's High": Does the Rush Exist While Running?

The article explores the phenomenon of 'runner's high', a euphoric sensation experienced by runners, particularly through the experience of Joyce Hรผbner, who aims to complete 495 marathons in consecutive days.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Medicine: 'Runner's High': Does the euphoria exist while running?

The article explores the phenomenon known as 'Runner's High', which is the euphoric feeling some runners experience during long-distance running, as illustrated by extreme athlete Joyce Hรผbner's quest to achieve a world record by running 495 marathons in consecutive days.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Incredible Healing Properties of Potatoes: Good for Stomach Health and Skin

The article discusses the beneficial health properties of potatoes, particularly for stomach issues and skin care.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

19th Asan Medical Prize awarded to Professors Lee Ho-young and Kim Seung-up

The Asan Foundation awarded the 19th Asan Medical Prize to Professors Lee Ho-young and Kim Seung-up for their significant achievements in basic and clinical medicine.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sweet Maguey Honey: The Nutritive Healing Properties of This Natural Nectar, with Digestive and Antioxidant Benefits

Maguey honey, a thick amber liquid derived from the mature agave plant, is gaining recognition for its culinary uses and nutritional benefits.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The new terms of well-being

The article discusses emerging trends in well-being, particularly after the pandemic, highlighting the growing interest in health-preventing options from both traditional medicine and modern technology.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Human Rights Commission: Exclusion of โ€˜Oriental medicine doctor diagnosisโ€™ in evaluation of transportation-vulnerable is discrimination

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended correcting the discrimination against individuals by excluding diagnoses from Oriental medicine practitioners in the evaluation process for special transportation for vulnerable groups.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medicine course at the Rio Paranaรญba campus of UFV authorized by MEC

The Medicine course at the Federal University of Viรงosa's Rio Paranaรญba campus has been approved by Brazil's Ministry of Education and is expected to launch its first class in 2026.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Middle East war forces pharmaceutical companies to divert critical medicines

The ongoing war in the Middle East is causing pharmaceutical companies to alter distribution routes to ensure that critical medicines reach Australia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court determines that the state of MA must fund the application of medicine for intestinal disease

A court in Maranhรฃo, Brazil, has mandated state funding for Infliximab treatment for patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a public civil action.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Poison Control Chief: A Safe Medicine Box Should Be Made for School Children

The head of the poison information department in Estonia emphasizes the importance of having a secure medicine box for school children to reduce the incidence of medicinal poisoning.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Iran Demand from India Amidst War with America-Israel?

Iran has requested specific medicines and medical equipment from India while diplomatic discussions between the two countries are ongoing.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The heart of a 16-year-old girl was stopped to save her life: a turning point in Estonian medicine 60 years ago

The article commemorates the 60th anniversary of Estonia's first extracorporeal circulation surgery, a landmark event in the country's medical history.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Practitioner says omeprazole may cause 'two problems' for anyone on it for reflux

A herbal practitioner warns that prolonged use of omeprazole could lead to two significant health issues for users treating acid reflux.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A simple example of how to save 15 euros from a medicine box

A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of Estonian residents skip purchasing prescribed medications, indicating a consistent trend in prescription use and accessibility.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mika got a prescription for weight loss medicine in five minutes

A Finnish man named Mika secured a prescription for the weight loss drug Ozempic in just five minutes through a chat consultation with his doctor.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Medicine: Cannabis: Little Evidence for Mental Health Benefits

A new analysis reveals scant evidence supporting the use of medical cannabis for mental health conditions, suggesting that while it may alleviate withdrawal symptoms, it does not effectively treat the root issues of psychological disorders.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

24 hours in the busiest fire station in Madrid: "In tragedies, we apply battlefield medicine, you have about 20 seconds per person"

The article highlights a day at Madrid's busiest fire station, emphasizing the rigorous training and rapid response required during emergencies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian parliamentarians and union leaders to participate in international caravan to Cuba

Brazilian parliamentarians, union leaders, and student representatives will participate in an international solidarity caravan to Cuba, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid including food, medicine, and solar equipment.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Onassis Foundation: At the Forefront of Training in Transplant Immunology

A scientific seminar on transplant immunology took place at the Onassis Hospital, focusing on the evaluation of organ transplants and modern laboratory practices.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Medicine shortages warning after Iran blockades Strait of Hormuz

Pharmacists in the UK are warning of potential medicine shortages due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for pharmaceutical ingredients.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:18 UTC

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