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Corneal Pigmentation Surgery Offers Psychosocial and Functional Benefits for Patients with Ocular Opacity in Chile

A specialised ophthalmic procedure is helping individuals with severe corneal damage regain natural eye appearance and improve quality of life

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Blood Cancers Expected to Represent 10% of New Cancer Diagnoses in Spain by 2026

Health experts in Spain highlight progress in survival rates while emphasising the need for research, early detection and equitable access to innovative therapies

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Chile Expands Public Health Coverage to Support Smoking Cessation Through Integrated Treatment

New national guarantee offers psychological counselling and pharmacological therapy to help adults quit tobacco use in Chile

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Chilean Hospital Introduces Magnetic Seed Technology to Improve Breast Cancer Surgery

Innovative localisation method implemented in Chile aims to enhance surgical precision and reduce unnecessary lymph node removal

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Chile Strengthens Surveillance After Detection of Dengue-Transmitting Mosquito

Health authorities in Chile intensify preventive measures following confirmation of Aedes aegypti presence at Santiago airport facilities

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Calorie Reduction May Enhance Chemotherapy Outcomes, Portuguese-Brazilian Study Suggests

Research conducted in Portugal and Brazil indicates controlled caloric restriction could reduce tumour growth and lessen chemotherapy-related damage to healthy cells

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Portuguese Patient Organisations Call for Urgent Reform in National Cancer Response

Advocacy groups in Portugal urge government to prioritise oncology care through prevention, faster diagnosis, equitable treatment access and improved data monitoring

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Heart Attacks Among Young Adults Rise Sharply in Brazil, Experts Warn

Lifestyle factors and silent cardiovascular risks are driving an increase in myocardial infarction cases among people under 40

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Nipah Virus Raises Global Concern Among Health Authorities and Scientists

A high-fatality zoonotic virus identified in Asia continues to be monitored as a potential pandemic threat

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UK Health Regulator Warns of Rare but Severe Pancreatitis Linked to Weight-Loss Injections

British authorities highlight serious pancreatic inflammation as a potential risk associated with GLP-1 and GIP-based medications used for obesity and diabetes

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Alcohol Use in Chile: Declining Consumption but Persistent Addiction

Lower drinking rates mask ongoing patterns of alcohol dependence and harmful consumption behaviours, experts warn

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WHO Assesses Low Risk of Nipah Virus Spread but Strengthens Surveillance in Asia

Cases confirmed in India prompt heightened monitoring, while neighbouring Asian countries reinforce preventive measures amid regional concern

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Precision Personalised Medicine Is Transforming the Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Spanish Expert Says

Advances in genomics, artificial intelligence and rapid diagnostics allow therapies to be tailored to individual patients, improving outcomes and tackling antimicrobial resistance

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Avian Influenza H5N1 Confirmed in Antarctica for the Third Consecutive Year, Chilean Scientists Report

Surveillance led by Chilean research institutions detects the virus in birds and marine mammals, highlighting evolving epidemiological patterns in extreme ecosystems

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Safe and Nutritious Consumption of Fish and Seafood During Summer, Experts in Chile Advise

Nutrition specialists highlight the benefits of omega-3, high-quality protein and essential micronutrients, while stressing food safety during warmer months

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Vaccination Urged for Summer Travellers Leaving Chile Amid Global Disease Resurgence

Health authorities highlight immunisation as a key preventive measure against measles, yellow fever and other infectious diseases abroad

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Melatonin Use Raises Safety Concerns as Experts Call for Stronger Prevention Measures in Chile

Increased global consumption and paediatric risk cases highlight the need for education and medical supervision, specialists warn

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Healthy Diet Key to Becoming a “Super-Ager”, Says US Longevity Expert

Nutrition choices play a decisive role in reaching advanced age without chronic disease, according to research highlighted in the United States

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Chronic Kidney Disease May Affect Nearly One in Ten People in Chile, Experts Warn

Health authorities stress early screening and lifestyle changes as key strategies to protect kidney health

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3D Printing Advances Personalised Rehabilitation Care in Chilean Public Hospital

Custom-made assistive devices reduce waiting times and improve functional independence for patients undergoing rehabilitation

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Rising Temperatures and UV Exposure Increase Skin Cancer Risk in Chile

Extreme heat and intensified solar radiation highlight the importance of daily sun protection, health experts warn

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Regular Coffee Consumption Linked to Greater Gut Microbiome Diversity, UK Expert Says

Findings highlighted by a British epidemiologist suggest coffee may support intestinal health and reduce cardiovascular risk

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Ozempic Use May Be Linked to Healthier Food Purchasing Patterns, Danish Study Finds

Research from Denmark suggests GLP-1 obesity treatments could influence everyday dietary choices beyond weight loss

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Plastic Exposure Could More Than Double Its Health Burden by 2040, Study Warns

Research published in The Lancet Planetary Health highlights growing risks in the European Union and calls for urgent cuts in plastic production

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Nipah Virus Raises Global Health Concerns Following New Cases in India

Experts warn that longer incubation periods could significantly increase the virus’s pandemic potential

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Remains Widely Undiagnosed in Spain

Smoking-related respiratory condition often goes unnoticed, with spirometry identified as the only reliable diagnostic test

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WHO Withdraws Spain’s Measles-Free Status Amid Rising Case Numbers

Global decline in vaccination coverage prompts renewed concern over endemic transmission in Spain and other European countries