FDA Approves the First New Cystic Fibrosis Treatment in Decades
The drug, Trikafta, which was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, can be used to treat 90% of cystic fibrosis patients 12 years or older in America.
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Taking Hot Baths Regularly May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
A study looking at the benefits of hot baths found that bathing four times a week can lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and even weight.
A 'Momentous Milestone': Africa Finally Eradicates the Wild Polio Virus From its Continent, After Decades of Work
he African continent is finally free of the wild poliovirus, 24 years after Nelson Mandela helped Rotary International launch its Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign.
First Sickle Cell Patient Treated with CRISPR Gene Editing is Now Thriving One Year Later, And Able to Care For Her Kids
Victoria Gray, the first patient to be treated for Sickle Cell Disease with the gene editing technique CRISPR is thriving a year after her treatment.
Teen Invents Wristband That Could Curb Infection by Warning Users Against Touching Their Face
This 15-year-old inventor is responsible for developing the VybPro: a small bracelet that vibrates whenever the user is about to touch their face.
New Zealand Has Eradicated COVID-19 - 'Crushing' the Virus to End Social Distancing
After eradicating domestic COVID-19, New Zealand has ended all social distancing and other lockdown measures, with businesses and athletes celebrating.
Dogs Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19 Score Near-Perfect in Diagnosis of Human Sweat Samples
In a French study, detection dogs were trained to sniff out the smell of COVID-19 on the armpit sweat of infected patients—and they were near perfect.
Optimistic COVID-19 Statistics For Vast Numbers of US States Reported For May
The CDC reports large decreases in mortality rates—and hospitalizations—during April and May throughout most of the United States.
Walking, Cycling, or Taking Train to Work Instead of Driving Associated With Lower Risk of Death and Illness
The intriguing new study was conducted using data from 300,000 commuters in England and Wales over the course of 25 years.
Scientists Develop Near-Invincible New Textile Coating That Can Repel Blood, Bacteria, and Even Viruses
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have succeeded in developing a new form of reusable PPE thanks to a protective material that repels bacteria.
Breakthrough For Kenyan Scientists Who Discover Natural Microbe That Completely Stops Malaria in Mosquitoes
Kenyan scientists discovered a microbe–Microsporidia MB–inside some mosquitoes that completely protects them from malaria infection which spreads to humans.
New Intermittent Fasting Program Shown to Suppress Cancer and Metabolic Disease in Mice and Humans
This new research has outlined yet another benefit to intermittent fasting—that may arise from the time you eat, rather than what you eat.
Cannabis Oil 'Significantly' Improves the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease in Small, First-of-its-Kind Study
The groundbreaking study contradicts previous medical assumptions of treating Crohn's disease - and it could be hugely beneficial for sufferers.
Smart Watches Can Detect Illness, Diabetes, and Disease
According to a new study, your smart watch will be able to detect lyme disease, oxygen deprivation, illness, and diabetes.
'The Next Frontier in Cell Therapy' to Treat Crohn's Disease in Upcoming Clinical Trials
UK researchers have developed a treatment that uses a patient's own cells to treat their Crohn's disease - and clinical trials will begin within 6 months.
In Groundbreaking First, Doctors Say They Have Cured Several Infants of 'Bubble Boy' Disease
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new gene therapy treatment for infants born with the life-threatening "bubble boy" disease.
New Study Finds Best Material for Homemade Face Masks May Be Two Fabrics Combined
The ACS study found that tightly woven cotton sheets combined with two layers of chiffon or silk filtered out the most aerosol particles—between 80-99%.
Metal Surfaces Can Now Be Instant Bacteria Killers, Thanks to New Laser Treatment Technique
Researchers from Pursue University have come up with a simple method of turning everyday metal surfaces into bacteria-killers.
World's First Plaque-Identifying Toothpaste Significantly Reduces Inflammation Throughout the Body
Plaque HD is the world's first toothpaste that uses color-changing properties to identify plaque-and it could also help to dramatically reduce stroke risk.
Tiny Sponges in the Bloodstream Could Greatly Reduce Cancer Treatment Side Effects
The sponges could also allow doctors to take more aggressive therapeutic action against liver cancer, too.
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