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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

University criticised for reneging on hosting writers' week replacement event

Adelaide University has faced criticism for backing out of hosting a panel discussion for the replacement of Adelaide Writers' Week, citing health and safety concerns.

Mar 4 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taking care of a child with a mental disorder can consume up to half of the income, says Unifesp; free Unicef channel gives support to young people

A study by the Federal University of São Paulo reveals that families caring for a child with mental disorders may spend up to 50% of their income on related costs.

Mar 3 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Are We Facing a New Tool for Spiritual or Religious Exploration?

The article discusses the intersection of spirituality and health, highlighting recent studies that link spirituality with various health benefits.

Mar 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man from Pará with rare disease passes entrance exams at three public universities after taking the Enem in the hospital

A young man from Pará has been accepted into three medical programs despite facing a severe rare disease that required him to take the national exam while hospitalized.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

300-level UI medical student dies after ingesting insecticide

A 300-level medical student at the University of Ibadan tragically passed away after consuming an insecticide, Sniper, with investigations ongoing.

Mar 3 • 00:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fear of social situations is becoming common in universities - chief physician is worried: "These are the future leaders"

The demand for mental health services at Finnish universities has surged, with a notable increase in students seeking help for social anxiety.

Mar 2 • 18:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The thin body of young people from the independence era concealed unexpectedly high blood sugar levels

A study conducted by researchers from Tartu University found that younger generations of Estonian youth, who are generally thinner, exhibit unexpectedly high blood sugar levels, prompting an examination into the relationship between societal changes and health.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nutrition of Pregnant Women: 'Without Sugar and Wheat, Labor Lasts Four to Six Hours'

The article discusses insights from Frank Louwen, a head of obstetrics at the University Hospital Frankfurt, on the impact of diet during pregnancy, particularly the effects of sugar and wheat on the duration of labor.

Mar 2 • 05:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'They told me I was lucky, but I suffered': how having large breasts can affect your health

The article discusses the health implications of having large breasts, including physical discomfort and mental health issues, through the personal story of an Argentine university professor who underwent breast reduction surgery.

Mar 1 • 13:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The effects of contact with toxins will be felt by humanity in 500 years? Scientists: Yes

A recent study suggests that the effects of exposure to the toxin vinclozolin on mammalian health could impact future generations for centuries.

Mar 1 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

University offers free gynecological care throughout March in Salvador

The University of Salvador (Unifacs) is providing free gynecological exams and consultations during March to raise awareness about cervical cancer and endometriosis.

Feb 28 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFSCar offers rehabilitation for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) is developing a rehabilitation program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in São Carlos, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More than 60% of men consider their penis to be above average, shows a study from Bahia

A recent Brazilian study reveals that over 63% of men perceive their penises to be larger than average, while associations with positive self-image correlate to better erectile performance and self-esteem.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Danish Researchers' Experiment with Infants in Africa Sparks Sharp Criticism

A study involving 14,000 infants in a vaccination trial by the University of Southern Denmark has drawn criticism from the WHO for being unethical and risky.

Feb 28 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP performs first robotic tele-surgeries in SUS and operates on patients remotely

The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

University Hospital of Guayaquil Will Not Admit New Neonatal ICU Patients

The Guayaquil University Hospital has suspended the admission of new patients to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to health protocol inadequacies.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Revolution in Medicine: American scientists begin compiling a 'Human Fart Atlas'

Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed smart underwear to measure gas output and hydrogen content, suggesting that people may fart twice as often as previously thought.

Feb 27 • 07:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To support local doctors, one must graduate from middle and high schools in the same metropolitan area as the university

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Cutting one food slashes risk of five cancers up to 30 percent

Research indicates that a vegetarian diet can significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers, although it may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.

Feb 27 • 06:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Study: Traffic Noise Raises Cholesterol

A recent study from the University of Oulu shows that nighttime traffic noise increases blood cholesterol and fat levels, raising the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Feb 27 • 05:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cancer risk increased by 30% by these diets, Oxford University study reveals

A new study from Oxford University indicates that certain diets can increase cancer risk by 30%, while vegetarian diets can significantly lower the risk of several cancers.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Women's University Lifelong Education Center Opens 'Nowon Youth Psychological Counseling Center'

Seoul Women’s University has opened the 'Nowon Youth Psychological Counseling Center' to provide specialized psychological counseling services for local youth.

Feb 27 • 00:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Vegetarian diet can slash risk of five cancers by up to 30%, study finds

A study by the University of Oxford indicates that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of five types of cancer by up to 30%, although it may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.

Feb 27 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A new method allows for faster detection of tuberculosis

A doctoral thesis from the University of Tartu demonstrates a reliable and cost-effective method for diagnosing tuberculosis and identifying antibiotic resistance.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Antibacterial coatings may fail over time

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu reveals that antibacterial coatings, although initially effective, may lose their efficacy over time, highlighting the need for long-term testing of such materials.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Which food reduced bad cholesterol in 48 hours

A study from the University of Bonn found that a two-day diet consisting almost entirely of oats reduced bad cholesterol by 10% in participants with metabolic syndrome.

Feb 26 • 05:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sahmyook University and Dongyang University Sign MOU to Establish an Innovative Educational Cooperation Platform

Sahmyook University has signed an MOU with Dongyang University to create an educational cooperation platform focused on health and aviation fields.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Something so terrible happens at night that health is destroyed

Exposure to nighttime traffic noise can surprisingly impact health, leading to changes in cholesterol and fat levels, as highlighted by a study from the University of Oulu.

Feb 25 • 19:38 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Researchers debunk the screen time myth about youth

A study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and the University of Manchester found no link between screen time and the development of anxiety or depression among teenagers.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

A Toronto hospital has ranked in the top 10 world’s best

Toronto General Hospital has achieved the highest rank for a Canadian hospital, coming in second in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking.

Feb 25 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Student in Brno Ran in the University's Hallways and Wanted to Harm Himself, Police Intervened

A student in Brno was reported running through university hallways and threatening self-harm, prompting police intervention.

Feb 25 • 14:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Police intervene at university in Brno. Student threatened to cut himself in classroom

Police were called to a university in Brno, Czechia, after a student threatened to harm himself in a classroom setting.

Feb 25 • 12:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The second pregnancy modifies the brain in a 'unique' way, according to a new study

A study from Amsterdam University Medical Center reveals that second pregnancies lead to unique changes in mothers' brains, enhancing their attention and task management abilities.

Feb 25 • 11:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Science reveals why drinking three cups of coffee a day can be good for your health

Regular coffee consumption can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, according to a Harvard University study involving over 131,000 participants.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New method to ease brain habits reduces stress and may help prevent depression

A research team from Toyama University has developed a new method to ease 'brain habits' that approach memory, showing potential effectiveness in reducing stress and preventing depressive disorders.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cold virus hides and multiplies in the tonsils even in asymptomatic individuals

A study from the University of São Paulo reveals that the cold virus can hide in tonsils and adenoids, leading to prolonged infections without symptoms.

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm losing my teeth at 20 – trolls call me a drug addict but the truth is devastating'

Elouise Harris, a 20-year-old university student, struggles with a rare chronic illness that is causing her teeth to fall out, leading to public misconceptions about her health and self-esteem issues.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFSC opens more than 2,000 spots for physical and sports activities on the Florianópolis campus; see which ones

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is offering 2,283 spots for various physical and sports activities for the first semester of 2026.

Feb 23 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mapping of capybaras indicates low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in Floripa

A study shows a low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in areas with presence of capybaras in Florianópolis, Brazil, conducted by the Federal University of Santa Catarina.

Feb 23 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rhinovirus can hide in cells in the tonsils, and this may be positive; understand the hypothesis from USP's study

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) discovered that rhinovirus can infect and multiply within immune cells in the tonsils, which may enhance long-term immune memory.

Feb 23 • 17:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Blood test could predict when Alzheimer's symptoms will start years in advance

A blood test developed by researchers at Washington University may predict not only the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but also the estimated onset year of symptoms.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free psychological and psychiatric care: how to access the service at UFPA

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) offers free psychological and psychiatric services through its Psychology Clinic to enhance mental health access.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professors Han Kyung-sik and Jeong Tae-hwan Develop Korea's First 'Enzyme-decomposed Soymilk' Product

Professors Han Kyung-sik and Jeong Tae-hwan of Sahmyook University have developed Korea's first commercially available 'enzyme-decomposed soymilk' using enzyme fermentation methods to reduce digestive issues often associated with regular soymilk consumption.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Emissions from trucks and buses cost Australia $6.2bn in health effects each year, study finds

A University of Melbourne study reveals that air pollution from trucks and buses leads to $6.2 billion in health-related costs annually for Australians.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Researchers from Unifap investigate the spread of Oropouche fever in the Amazon

Researchers at the Federal University of Amapá (Unifap) have launched a study to assess the transmission risks of Oropouche fever in the Amazon, with Brazil reporting over 10,000 cases in 2025, marking a 50% increase from the previous year.

Feb 22 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Bananas should not necessarily be put in smoothies – here’s why

Combining bananas with berries in a smoothie may negate some of the health benefits of the berries, according to a study from the University of California.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Booster Vaccines Against COVID-19. Scientists Checked Their Effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccines, revealing their significant impacts on older populations.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can Drinking Soft Drinks by Teenagers Have Unpleasant Consequences?

A study examines the impact of soft drink consumption on the cognitive abilities and overall health of teenagers.

Feb 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans

A new study suggests that increased exposure to air pollution may elevate the risk of Alzheimer's disease among older Americans.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC

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