Scientists Cure Type 1 Diabetes for a Year Without Side Effects

This revolutionary treatment cured mice of diabetes for an entire year without any noted side effects. Human trials are expected in 3 years.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 May 36 Views

Frog Mucus Could Kill Flu Viruses For Good

Scientists have discovered that the mucus oozing out of a frog's skin might be the key to defeating dozens of strains of the flu virus.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 April 38 Views

A Woman Given Months to Live From Advanced Breast Cancer is 'Cured' in World First

Judy Perkins and her doctors had given up hope before the experimental treatment at the US National Cancer Institute-2 years later, she's thriving.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 June 37 Views

Australia May Become First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer - Rate Drops From 22% to 1%

Thanks to the astonishing effectiveness of the HPV vaccine, Australia is on track to becoming the first country to eliminate cervical cancer.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 March 34 Views

Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Saves Dying Boy Who Blisters With Every Touch, May Save Others

In a world first, gene therapy was used to save a 7-year-old boy from a rare disease that caused blisters and burns on 80% of his skin.

By Tiffani Spengler

08 November 35 Views

Previously Thought Impossible, Scientists Will Soon Use Gene-Editing to Try and Stop Kidney Disease in Humans

Researchers didn't think that gene editing could be used in the kidneys – but Newcastle University scientists may have just proven them wrong.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 November 38 Views

First Parkinson's Patient to Get Unique Stem Cell Treatment Could Pave the Way for Many More by 2023

The patient has shown no adverse effects since undergoing the procedure – and if the therapy's success continues, it could be available as soon as 2023.

By Tiffani Spengler

15 November 31 Views

Ovarian Cancer 'Breakthrough' Drug Prevents Disease Returning for Years

These "unprecedented" new study results could dramatically improve the livelihood and lifespan of women suffering from ovarian cancer.

By Tiffani Spengler

31 October 33 Views

After Stem Cell Transplant, Man With MS Able to Walk and Dance for First Time in 10 Years

The treatment has completely changed Roy Palmer's life – and he is sure to appreciate every single one of his new abilities.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 October 35 Views

New Study Says That By Changing the Air We Breathe, Migraine Attacks Can Be Treated Without Medicine

Since the randomized study showed such promise amongst asthma patients, researchers will soon be conducting a much larger clinical trial.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 October 35 Views

In 'World First,' Gene Therapy Trial Restores Vision in Patients With Genetic Form of Blindness

The trial has reportedly made a "big difference" in the lives of the patients who received the groundbreaking treatment.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 October 42 Views

When Hospitals Can't Afford Equipment, Doctor Uses Discarded Shampoo Bottles to Cut Mortality by 75 Percent

This Bangladeshi doctor's ingenious device only costs $1.25 to make, but it has already saved hundreds of lives, and will save probably thousands more.

By Tiffani Spengler

23 September 41 Views

After 15 Years in a Vegetative State, Nerve Stimulation Restores Consciousness

The 20-minute surgery was shown to restore a renewed state of consciousness to a patient who had been in a vegetative state for 15 years.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 September 47 Views

Scientists Have Developed a 'Breakthrough' That May Defeat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

The breakthrough could bring dozen of old medications back into the game.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 September 39 Views

First-of-its-Kind Clinical Trial Will Try and Cure Parkinson's Disease Using 'Reprogrammed' Stem Cells

This will be the world's first clinical trial in which researchers use iPS cells to cure Parkinson's disease.

By Tiffani Spengler

31 July 37 Views