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Medical News: A new study by Spanish and American scientists has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is mutating faster and in more complex ways than previously thought. Despite a decline in the diversity of viral genomes in individual infections, the virus continues to evolve at a rapid, steady pace across the global population—raising concerns about its long-term ...
Medical News: Scientists Uncover the Role of Proline in Depression
A new international study has found that a common amino acid found in everyday foods could play a surprising role in causing depression. Researchers from the Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, and the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) have revealed that proli...
Medical News: A Natural Breakthrough from Caraway Seeds
A team of researchers led by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), working alongside scientists from New Mexico State University, has discovered a new cannabidiol-like compound derived from caraway seeds that could transform epilepsy treatment. The compound mimics the therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) found in cannabis—but...
Medical News: Aging and the Blood Connection
As we grow older, our bodies show familiar signs of aging—graying hair, slower healing, and weaker muscles. But beneath the surface, our blood and immune systems also undergo dramatic changes. Scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago have uncovered a crucial factor behind this process: the decline of a protein called platelet factor 4 (...
Medical News: COVID-19 and Unexpected Muscle Damage
Researchers from North Zealand Hospital in Hillerød and Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre in Denmark have reported a rare but revealing case showing how COVID-19 can trigger sudden muscle inflammation and weakness even in healthy individuals. The case involved a 59-year-old woman who developed severe muscle pain and fatigue shortly ...
Medical News: Health officials in New York have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus infection, marking the first such occurrence in the United States since 2019. The case involves a resident of Nassau County, Long Island, who developed symptoms in August. According to the New York State Department of Health, the patient had not traveled internationally, ind...
Medical News: H5N1 virus survives for months in dairy products
Scientists from Cornell University have uncovered alarming findings about the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus—revealing that it can survive and remain infectious in raw milk and certain types of cheese for up to four months. The research, led by Dr. Diego Diel and Dr. Nicole Martin, sheds light on the persistence of...
Medical News: New research from Wuxi, China reveals concerning link between COVID-19 and autoimmune liver disease
A new Chinese study has uncovered that coronavirus infection may trigger autoimmune liver disease (AILD) in some individuals. Researchers from the School of Health and Nursing at Wuxi Taihu University and the Department of Pathology at The Fifth People’s Hospital of Wuxi, affili...
Medical News: Researchers from Chiang Mai University and Naresuan University have discovered that Wolffia globosa, a tiny aquatic plant native to Thailand, could become a powerful source of sustainable nutrition and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. The study explored protein extracts from dried Wolffia globosa and their effects on antioxidant activity and inflammation at the cellular level. Th...
Medical News: Global Crisis as Neurological Disorders Become Leading Cause of Death and Disability
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised a grave alarm after new findings revealed that neurological disorders are now responsible for over 11 million deaths annually—making them among the world’s deadliest health burdens. The WHO’s Global Status Report on Neurology, released...
Medical News: Breakthrough Discovery in Cancer Origins
Scientists from the ASTAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (ASTAR IMCB) in Singapore have uncovered a major breakthrough that could reshape how colorectal cancer is understood and treated. The researchers identified two distinct types of stem cells in the colon—marked by the proteins NOX1 and NPY1R—that appear to be the mai...
Medical News: Researchers uncover the link between fats and tumor growth
A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah has found that certain fatty acids associated with obesity may play a key role in fueling aggressive breast cancer growth. The research, conducted using preclinical mouse models, revealed that lipids—molecules commonly ele...
Medical News: Increase in Respiratory Illness Across France
According to the latest epidemiological surveillance bulletin from Santé Publique France for Week 41 (October 6–12, 2025), acute respiratory infections (ARI) are continuing to rise across mainland France. The national incidence rate was estimated at 260 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, up from 220 cases the previous week. This...
Medical News: Scientists Identify a Possible Link Between Immune Dysfunction and Mitochondrial Damage
A new discovery by researchers from the University of Kentucky, Augusta University, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Baylor University, and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has shed light on why millions of people around the world continue...
Thailand Health News: Protein Supplements Under Scrutiny
A shocking new investigation by U.S. Consumer Reports (CR) has revealed that many of the most popular protein powders and shakes in the United States contain alarmingly high levels of toxic lead. Protein products have become part of everyday diets for millions of Americans, as people increasingly turn to protein-enriched foods, smoothies, a...
Medical News: Understanding the Connection Between Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue
A new study by researchers from York University’s School of Kinesiology and Health Science, the Muscle Health Research Centre, and the Environmental Health Clinic at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, along with the ICanCME Research Network in Montreal, has shed light on how Long COVID and myalgic encep...
Medical News: A Milestone Approval After a Decade
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) tablets for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), marking the first new therapy for this devastating lung disease in more than ten years. Developed by its manufacturer as a next-generation anti-inflammatory therapy, Jascayd stands out as the first and ...
Medical News: Ancient Spice Reveals Modern Medical Promise
For centuries, cardamom has flavored dishes and soothed ailments across Asia and the Middle East. Now, a groundbreaking study from Japan has unveiled that this humble kitchen spice might also serve as a potent natural antiviral agent. Researchers from Shinshu University and S&B Foods Inc. discovered that extracts from cardamom seeds a...
Medical News: Rising Infections Force School Closures Nationwide
Malaysia is facing a significant influenza outbreak that has infected nearly 6,000 students, prompting the closure of several schools across multiple states. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that the Ministry of Health is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Education to implement stronger containment measures and to p...
Thailand Medical: Traditional Thai Herb Shows Modern Promise
A group of Thailand medical researchers from the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) in Pathum Thani, and the Biomedical Engineering Institute and Biomedical Engineering and Innovation Research Centre at Chiang Mai University, have uncovered new anti-aging potenti...
Medical News: Scientists uncover immune cells that can both protect and destroy
Researchers from the University of Lille, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, and the University of La Réunion in France have discovered that certain immune cells called plasmablasts can play a double role during COVID-19 infection — either helping the body fight the virus or worsening the inflammation ...
Medical News: Iron, the Unsuspected Factor Behind Failing Eyesight
A new medical review from scientists at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University warns that one of the body’s most common minerals—iron—could secretly be damaging millions of people’s eyes. Long believed to be beneficial, iron actually has a dark side when its balance in the body ...
Medical News: Thailand Medical News has uncovered four often overlooked warning signs that may appear before a stroke. In this Medical News report, we highlight that these “silent” cues merit attention — especially if they come on suddenly.
Subtle Signs You Could Be in Danger Ahead of a Stroke
Faint signals you should not ignore
A stroke’s dramatic symptoms, such a...
Medical News: Older Patients May Not Benefit from Oxaliplatin in Colorectal Cancer
A large nationwide study from Korea has found that oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy significantly improves survival in stage III colorectal cancer only for patients aged 70 years or younger. In patients over 70, there was no survival benefit, and treatment was more likely to be stopped early due to side effects. For ...
Thailand Doctors: Ministry launches urgent response to medical staffing crisis
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced a comprehensive plan to combat the worsening shortage of doctors in rural and provincial areas. The move comes amid growing concern over healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote regions where hospitals are struggling to retain medical professionals. The n...
Medical News: A Breakthrough in Treating Emerging Viral Threats
Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in fighting three dangerous viruses—Oropouche virus, Rift Valley fever virus, and Dabie bandavirus—that are spreading in different parts of the world. These viruses can cause severe fever, neurological complications, and in some cases, death. Until now, there have been no vac...
Medical News: Amino Acid Found in Everyday Foods Helps Rejuvenates the Gut
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including scientists from the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research and the MIT Stem Cell Initiative, have uncovered a remarkable discovery about how a natural amino acid called cysteine can help rejuvenate and repair the small intestine. The findin...
Medical News: A new study has revealed an unexpected and unsettling consequence of COVID-19—its potential to impact not only those infected but also their future children. Researchers found that male mice infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus showed changes in their sperm that were linked to anxiety-like behavior in their offspring. The findings raise important questions about how viral infecti...
Medical News: Viral Threats Still Linger in Classrooms
As schools reopen and viruses like influenza and RSV make their seasonal comeback, a new study by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham reveals that simply installing HEPA air purifiers in classrooms may not be enough to keep students safe from airborne respiratory viruses. The researchers found that eve...
Medical News: COVID-19 Driven by a Hidden Battle Between Body Enzymes and Their Inhibitors
A major new review by Italian researchers has shed light on how COVID-19 is not just a respiratory infection but a complex disease triggered by an imbalance between enzymes known as proteases and their natural inhibitors, called antiproteases. This imbalance creates a chain reaction in the body that drives ...
Medical News: Women’s Hormones and Blood Vessel Damage Tied to Long COVID
A major study by researchers from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), ISGlobal, the Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Spain has revealed that a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) may be the key driver behind persistent long C...
Medical News: Over 1000 CDC Employees Face Dismissal Amid Shutdown
In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has laid off more than 1,000 employees as part of a sweeping reduction in staff during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Those affected include key personnel responsible for infectious disease response, global health coordination, immuni...
Pharma News: A Major Step in Heart Failure Management
Millions of Americans living with heart failure may soon find it easier to manage their condition from the comfort of home. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lasix ONYU, a new at-home version of the widely used diuretic furosemide injection, developed by SQ Innovation, Inc. This novel drug-device combination allows patie...
Medical News: SARS-CoV-2 and the 2B4 Pathway
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Binzhou Medical University, the Institute for Immunology at the Chinese Institutes for Medical Research, Ludong University, Hainan Cell Medical Technology Co., Shandong Antaien Biotechnology Co., and Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has uncovered how the immune receptor 2B4, also kn...
Medical News: Early Flu Surge Triggers Nationwide Health Emergency
Japan that declared a nationwide influenza epidemic a week ago due to a shocking and early surge in flu cases swept across the country is witnessing conditions worsening. The outbreak which arrived five weeks ahead of the usual flu season, has overwhelmed hospitals, forced schools to shut down, and raised serious concerns among he...
Thailand Medical: Lotus Seeds Show Potential as a Natural Hypertension Remedy
A groundbreaking discovery by Thailand Medical Researchers has revealed that the seeds of the sacred lotus plant, Nelumbo nucifera, could help lower blood pressure naturally. Scientists from Naresuan University, Chiang Mai University, and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research collaborated on a ...
Medical News: New Alarming Data on Cannabis and Road Deaths
A new study has raised major safety concerns by revealing that more than 40 percent of drivers who died in car crashes had active cannabis compounds, specifically delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in their bloodstream at the time of death. Researchers from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in collaboration with experts from the M...
Medical News: COVID-19’s Hidden Impact on the Liver
A new study conducted by medical scientists at the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) in Etawah, India, has revealed alarming evidence that COVID-19 can lead to liver abscess formation in some patients. A liver abscess is a serious condition characterized by pus-filled cavities forming within the liver due to bacterial or...
Medical News: A breath of safety for growing children
A major new study has revealed that cleaner air does far more than just help children breathe better—it could actually protect them from developing high blood pressure and even diabetes later in life. Researchers have long known that pollution affects lungs, but this new evidence shows how deeply it can harm a child’s heart and met...
Medical News: Fresh Wave of Outbreaks Across Residential Facilities
Australia is witnessing another worrying resurgence of COVID-19 within its aged care sector, with new data from the Department of Health and Aged Care revealing 225 active infections across 48 residential aged care homes as of October 9, 2025. These outbreaks include 181 infected residents and 44 staff members, alongside one newl...
Medical News: A Deadly Resurgence Alarms Health Authorities
Senegal is grappling with a sudden and deadly resurgence of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a mosquito-borne viral disease that has already claimed 17 lives and infected more than a hundred people across the nation. The outbreak, officially declared on September 21, has sent shockwaves through the country’s health system, marking its most ...
Medical News: Natural Sweetener Boosts Hair Growth Potential
Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia and the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmaceuticals at China Pharmaceutical University have discovered that stevioside, a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant, could revolutionize hair loss treatment. The study found that combining stevioside with minoxidil...
Medical News: New study highlights overlooked danger in common prescriptions
A new study led by researchers from The Ohio State University has revealed that combining a commonly prescribed painkiller, tramadol, with certain antidepressants significantly increases the risk of seizures among older adults, particularly those living in nursing homes. The findings raise fresh concerns about drug safet...
Thailand Hospital News: Major reform aims to lower medicine costs for patients
A major change is underway in Thailand’s healthcare sector as more than 350 private hospitals have agreed to join a new policy that allows patients to buy prescribed medicines outside of hospital pharmacies. The move, spearheaded by the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) under the Ministry of Commerce, is designe...
Medical News: Indian health authorities and the WHO have issued a global alert after three popular oral cough syrups were found to be contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recalled all affected batches and informed the World Health Organization (WHO) as investigations intensify.
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Medical News: A Hidden Link Between SARS-CoV-2 and HIV Reactivation
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers in Beijing have uncovered that the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2—the same one used in mRNA vaccines—can activate dormant HIV in patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy. The findings highlight how the spike protein stimulates the mTOR signaling pathway, a key cellular r...
Medical News: Tuberculosis Makes a Grim Comeback
Tuberculosis (TB), one of humanity’s oldest and deadliest infectious diseases, has once again become the leading infectious killer worldwide, surpassing even COVID-19 in 2023. According to researchers from the Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, University of Utah, Brazilian Tuberculosis Research Network, U...
Medical News: Lingering Endothelial Damage Observed Months After Infection
A new study led by researchers from the Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IDIBGI-CERCA), University of Girona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), and the University of Barcelona reveals that COVID-19 causes prolonged damage to the body’s vascula...
Thailand Doctors: A New Hope from a Thai Orchid
A group of Thailand Doctors from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University have made a remarkable discovery that could one day help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers known to medicine. They identified a natural compound extracted from Dendrobium pachyglossum, a native Thai orchid, that powerfully attacks glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) ce...
Medical News: A Growing Hidden Threat
A new study has revealed a troubling increase in a lesser-known form of breast cancer known as invasive lobular carcinoma, or ILC. While it has long been overshadowed by the more common ductal carcinoma, researchers now warn that this type of cancer deserves far greater attention because of its rising incidence and unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment...
Medical News: New Warning Over GLP1 Drugs and Cancer Imaging
A new study is raising concerns that popular drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely used to treat diabetes and aid weight loss, may interfere with crucial cancer imaging tests. This Medical News report reveals that these medications can produce misleading results in PET-CT scans, which are essential for detecting cancer, inflamm...
Medical News: A major breakthrough in diagnosis
Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking blood test that may finally provide clarity for those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS. The new diagnostic tool, developed by researchers from the University of East Anglia, Oxford BioDynamics, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS...
Medical News: New research from the University of Geneva reveals how COVID-19 variants may endanger pregnancies
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the Geneva Centre for Emerging Viral Diseases and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants can infect and alter key placental cells involved in early pregnancy. These fi...
Medical News: Scientists Uncover How HIV Conceals Itself Within Human DNA
Researchers from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, the University of Alberta, and the Southern Alberta HIV Clinic have uncovered groundbreaking insights into how the HIV virus hides deep within the human body. By examining rar...
Medical News: Heart Disease Looms Larger Than Ever
A new report from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Heart Failure Society of America has delivered a sobering revelation—one in four people will develop heart failure in their lifetime. The updated Heart Failure Epidemiology and Outcomes Statistics report, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, highlights a concer...
