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A heart condition once called a death sentence now has multiple FDA-approved treatments that are keeping patients alive and out of hospitals. Cardiac amyloidosis patients are being diagnosed earlier and living longer thanks to breakthrough medications approved in the past year.
Scientists discovered that dim lighting during close-up activities like reading or using phones might be fueling the global myopia crisis. The simple fix? Brighter indoor spaces could help protect eyes naturally.
French rugby player Thibaud Flament missed a major international match to support his wife during fertility treatments, sparking an important conversation about how common these journeys are. His openness is helping break the silence around a process millions quietly navigate.
Liberia's largest hospital just launched an ambitious five-year plan to build a modern medical center and trauma unit that will serve over 5.5 million people. The project addresses critical infrastructure gaps and brings hope for better healthcare access across the nation.
Starting April 1st, Namibia's government will cover full medical aid for all 119,000 civil servants, removing the monthly fees workers previously paid out of pocket. The move pairs with a presidential directive requiring all government workers, including the president herself, to use public hospitals.
Nigeria just enrolled 20 million people into health insurance and is pushing to double coverage by 2027. The government's new mandatory policy aims to end the devastating cycle where 71% of health costs push families into poverty.
Scientists have developed an mRNA therapy that protects cancer patients from painful radiation burns, a side effect that affects up to 95% of patients and can force treatment delays. The breakthrough could transform cancer care for millions.
A Philadelphia nonprofit founded by a doctor who survived a rare disease just landed $76 million to help millions of patients find treatments hiding in plain sight. Every Cure's AI tool searches thousands of existing drugs to find new uses for rare diseases that lack treatments.
Two determined moms and Yale researchers solved a medical mystery that was crippling children across Connecticut. Their discovery led to treatments that now help nearly half a million Americans recover each year.
Kenya just became one of the first countries in the world to offer a revolutionary HIV prevention drug that only requires two shots per year. The free injectable could protect millions and dramatically reduce new infections across the nation.
Scientists just pinpointed a microscopic protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily, opening doors to future treatments for devastating heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions born with or developing life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
After decades of managing HIV with complex multi-pill regimens, older patients may soon have access to a single daily pill that works just as well. A groundbreaking clinical trial shows the new treatment suppressed the virus in 96% of participants while also improving cholesterol levels.
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