Winning the Fight: Elephantiasis Cases Cut By 150 Million, the Second-Leading Cause of Disability in the World
Scientists at Lancet report that the number of infections of Lymphatic Filaraisis has fallen by 150 million in 20 years.
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Common Weed Stops the Growth of Breast Cancer Cells, Scientists in London Report
A common weed known as Arabidopsis thaliana or thale cress stopped the growth of breast cancer cells in London university lab.
Global Program Dramatically Cuts Childhood Hepatitis B Cases By 80% Worldwide-With Less Than 1% to Go
The proportion of children under five who are chronically infected with Hepatitis B has fallen to just under 1%.
Mom and Me Vs. Dementia: Looking on the Bright Side
Thomas Welcomer could focus on the bad parts of his mother struggling with dementia – or he could do the opposite.
New Report Shows Tuberculosis Deaths Have Fallen By 14% in Five Years, Saving 60 Million in the Last Two Decades
In the 2020 WHO report on tuberculosis, deaths and cases fell worldwide over the last five years, with 60 million people saved since 2000.
Myanmar Eradicates Disease That Caused Blindness in 4% of Its People-The 12th Nation To Do So
The World Health Organization reports that in the country of Myanmar, trachoma as a public health problem has been eliminated.
Tick-Borne Infection Immune to Most Antibiotics May Be Blocked Using Special 'Nanobodies'
In cells and mice, tiny molecules stop tick-spread bacteria from hijacking cells, according to new research from Ohio State.
The Doctor is a Clown?!?
Does free medical care sound like a good idea to you? How about a movie starring Robin Williams based on the true story of a doctor who for 27 years has given free medical care?
GoodRx Launches $40 Million Charitable Initiative to Provide Free Prescriptions for Many Americans Who Need It Most
GoodRx Help is a new charity that provides free prescriptions to low income Americans in 16 states who attend free clinics.
First Neonatal Wearable Could Provide Real-time Detection of Jaundice and Vital Signs
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed the first wearable devices to precisely monitor jaundice, and real-time vitals.
Man Regains Sight And Sees His Family Again After Becoming First Person Ever to Receive an Artificial Cornea
A 78-year old man becomes the first to receive an artificial cornea implant, and was afterwards immediately able to identify family and words
To Protect the Heart From Breast Cancer Treatment, Study Finds Statins Could Help
Statins may protect women's hearts from damage caused during breast cancer chemotherapy, according to a University of Toronto study.
Every Patient Treated With CRISPR Gene Therapy for Blood Diseases Continues to Thrive, More Than a Year On
CRISPR gene therapy shows promise against blood diseases–in particular, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
This Mozart Sonata Calms the Brain to Help Reduce Seizures in People With Epilepsy
Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K 448) by Mozart has been found by scientists to help against epileptic seizures.
Magic Mushrooms Show Groundbreaking Psychological Relief in Cancer Patients
80% of the patients who received a single dose of psilocybin had reduced anxiety, depression, and existential dread for up to 6 months afterwards.
FDA Grants 'Breakthrough' Status to Psilocybin Mushroom Therapy for Untreatable Depression
A therapy using psilocybin mushrooms shows promise over pre-exisiting treatments, and could be a lifesaver for patients suffering from depression, says FDA.
After 68% of Patients Were Cured of PTSD in Phase-2 Trials Clinics May Soon Offer MDMA Therapy
As researchers prepare to complete a series of phase 3 clinical trials on MDMA treatments for PTSD, patients may soon have access to the therapy in clinics.
World's First Ebola Vaccine Approved for Global Use After Saving Hundreds of Thousands During Outbreak
Now that the Ervebo vaccine has been approved by WHO and the European Commission, the vaccine can now be freely distributed on a more global basis.
Walmart Unveils Low-Priced Insulin to Diabetes Patients Who Can't Easily Afford it
Walmart launched of a version of insulin that will be cheaper for people who don't have health insurance or struggle to afford the cost.
Drug Combination Lowers Risk of Asthma Attacks By 24% 'This Represents a Paradigm Shift'
A study shows patients who used a new combination of two drugs dramatically lowered their chances of suffering an acute attack.
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