Health
5.5
Autism diagnosis surge questioned: standards shift vs. real spread
Published 1 d ago2 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateAl Jazeera ARGB
HealthReportedMedium
5.7
Cancer overtakes heart disease as top cause of death in Brazil in 2025
In 2025, neoplasms became the leading cause of death in Brazil with 269,404 deaths, surpassing ischemic heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. This marks a shift in the country's mortality profile, reflecting demographic and epidemiological transitions. The data is preliminary and based on official records, but the trend is consistent with global patterns.
Score Breakdown
Mosaic Score5.7
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4
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5.4
WHO Adds Femicide to ICD, Enabling Global Tracking of Gender-Based Killings
Published 20 h ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityModeratePoder360BR
Health
5.2
Brazil's vivax malaria vaccine candidate cleared for human trials
Published 1 h ago1 sourceEvidence: Unknown
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyPoder360BR
Health
5.0
Global study: 1 in 10 cancer cases linked to infections, prevention key
Published 10 h ago2 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateCapital.grLow-rated source
Health
5.0
Colombia adopts Decennial Cancer Control Plan 2026-2035
Published 1 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateLa RepúblicaLow-rated sourceCO
Health
4.9
Annual cancer incidence in country estimated at 115,000, underreporting likely
Published 1 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateLa RepúblicaLow-rated source
Health
2.0
Brazilian biorepository aims to personalize cancer prevention in SUS
Published 4 h ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
Poder360BR
Health
2.0
Argentina launches national plan to cut heart attack deaths
Published 3 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
ClarínLow-rated sourceAR