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Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed miniature 3D-printed copies of patients' arteries that can predict stroke risk with unprecedented accuracy. The breakthrough could help doctors identify who's most at risk and choose the best treatment for each person.
Wales rugby player Donna Rose has competed in two World Cups while managing borderline personality disorder. She's proving that mental health conditions don't have to stop anyone from thriving.
That heartbreaking moment when you drive away from a crying child at school drop-off doesn't mean you're failing as a parent. Clinical psychologists now say the goal isn't eliminating anxiety but helping kids move through it with simple, research-backed strategies.
Travel advisories paint Mexico with a broad brush, but this vast country deserves more nuance. Understanding regional differences helps travelers make smarter, safer decisions.
After two years of canceled celebrations due to violence, Mexico's Sinaloa state is bringing back its beloved Independence Day festival this September. Governor Yeraldine Bonilla's announcement signals a major step toward normalcy for the capital city's residents.
A new analysis shows German homeowners can save over €12,000 in 25 years by replacing gas boilers with solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps. Even with financing costs, the clean energy package beats fossil fuels.
Two retired jumbo jets in Malaysia now offer travelers the ultimate aviation experience without leaving the ground. The 1975 Avenue & Hotel transformed the planes into 18 themed suites complete with king beds, bathtubs, and living areas.
After more than three decades of service halted by the pandemic, Thai Airways will reconnect Bangkok and Auckland in 2027. The two nations also pledged to triple their trade by 2045, strengthening ties across tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
Teenage girls in rural Uganda are learning to make their own reusable sanitary pads, breaking the cycle of missed school days and shame. One skill at a time, they're teaching others and transforming their communities.
A Nairobi hospital just made medical history with East Africa's first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal, bringing cutting-edge surgical care to the region. Patients can now access safer procedures with faster recovery times without leaving the continent.
The World Health Organization has confirmed the end of polio outbreaks in five African countries after successful vaccination campaigns and enhanced surveillance stopped transmission. Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, and Uganda achieved this milestone through community commitment and rapid response systems.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo just received 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses to combat a rare strain of the virus. Half will protect frontline workers while 20,000 will help scientists learn if the existing vaccine works against this different Ebola type.
The Philippines just achieved a historic milestone, bringing 6.5 million people out of poverty between 2023 and 2025. The nation's poverty rate has dropped to a record low of 9.7%, marking one of the fastest poverty reductions in Southeast Asia.
After the 2024 Jasper wildfire, older residents discovered that healing from disaster means more than paperwork and rebuilding. A new University of Alberta podcast reveals how everyday activities helped seniors rediscover joy during their toughest recovery days.
A woman who couldn't speak or open her eyes after a devastating stroke defied a grim prognosis and walked out of the hospital 35 days later. Her recovery at Kindred Hospital Albuquerque shows what's possible when specialized care teams refuse to give up.
Adelaida arrived at a Florida hospital unable to breathe without a ventilator and too weak to stand. Just weeks later, she walked out on her own two feet and went home to her family.
Bridget Rogers survived brain cancer as a child and now helps other young patients build resilience. The New York Mets honored her mission with a surprise visit from David Wright.
Five aspiring jewelry makers just received $2,000 scholarships to pursue their passion. The MJSA Education Foundation is investing in the next generation of craftspeople keeping this art form alive.