FDA Approves Gene Therapy That Lets Deaf Children Hear
The FDA just approved the first treatment that can give children born deaf the ability to hear normally. Even better: the maker is giving it away for free to every child who needs it.
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Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in 90% of Deaf Children
A groundbreaking gene therapy trial in China gave hearing to 90% of deaf children who received it, with some able to hear whispers. The treatment even worked in adults, including a 32-year-old, marking a major breakthrough three years after the first injections.
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Children in China
Chinese scientists successfully treated children born deaf by delivering a missing gene directly into their inner ear cells. All patients under age 3 can now hear everyday conversations after a single treatment.
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Children Born Deaf
Two siblings born completely deaf can now hear for the first time thanks to groundbreaking gene therapy treatment. The medical breakthrough offers new hope to families facing similar childhood hearing loss diagnoses.
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing to 90% of Deaf Patients
Children born completely deaf are hearing whispers for the first time thanks to an experimental gene therapy that has shown remarkable success in the largest study of its kind. The treatment could become the first FDA-approved gene therapy for deafness within months.
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness
Children born with a specific type of genetic hearing loss can now hear their parents' voices and dance to music, thanks to the FDA's approval of the first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafness. The one-time treatment helps patients avoid cochlear implants and restores natural hearing.
Melania Trump Reunites 8 More Ukrainian Children With Families
First Lady Melania Trump announced that eight more Ukrainian children have returned home to their families, marking the third successful reunification she's helped coordinate between Russia and Ukraine. Since October, 23 displaced children have been reunited with loved ones through her diplomatic efforts.
Han Ji-min Donates $37K for Children's Day in South Korea
South Korean actor Han Ji-min donated 50 million won (approximately $37,000) to help children facing hunger and poverty worldwide. She's been showing up for street fundraisers every Children's Day since 2007.
One Shot Restores Hearing in Weeks for Deaf Patients
Ten people born deaf can now hear after a single gene therapy injection, with some improvements appearing in just one month. Children showed the most dramatic results, including one seven-year-old who began having everyday conversations with her mom.
Deaf Twin Babies Hear Mum's Voice in Australian First
Twin boys born profoundly deaf heard their mother's voice for the first time after groundbreaking same-day surgery gave them cochlear implants. The NSW government just announced $20 million in new funding to help more families access this life-changing care.
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Victorian Children's Slate and Marbles Found in London
Archaeologists in east London discovered a trove of 500-year-old children's artifacts, including a reusable slate still covered in Victorian-era scribbles and colorful marbles lost during playtime. The finds offer a rare window into the lives of impoverished children who attended a free school established in 1536.
3 Sisters Bring Books and Joy to 8,000 Indian Children
Three sisters turned their love of childhood reading into a foundation that's teaching 8,000 children across India that books mean joy, not pressure. In classrooms that once had no libraries, children now beg for story time.
UK's First All-BSL Dating Show Celebrates Deaf Culture
A groundbreaking British reality series conducted entirely in British Sign Language is challenging stereotypes and showcasing deaf relationships. Hold My Hand, hosted by deaf twins on a sign language streaming platform, is helping hearing audiences discover the vibrant culture they've been missing.
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital Opens in Tennessee
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in 90% of Deaf Patients
A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has restored hearing in 90% of people born profoundly deaf, with improvements lasting over two years. The treatment worked across ages from infants to adults, offering new hope beyond cochlear implants.
Toy Store Customers Donate £4M to Children's Hospitals
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have donated £4 million to four children's hospitals simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest pound. The 15-year partnership shows how spare change can transform lives for seriously ill children across the UK.
Survivor Shares Residential School Story in Children's Book
Shirley Horn, taken from her family at age five, worked with an Anishinaabe author to create a children's book blending truth and hope. The illustrated story preserves history while showing the resilience of children who survived Canada's residential school system.
Foundation Gives $1M to South Carolina Children's Hospital
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
Paralympic Gold Medalist Keynotes Children's Centre Gala
Jon Thurston, fresh from winning Paralympic gold in wheelchair curling, will inspire families at Five Counties Children's Centre's 50th anniversary celebration. The Dunsford athlete's story of resilience comes full circle as he addresses an organization that has supported thousands of children over five decades.
Brooks Koepka Donates $5M to Children's Hospitals, ALS Care
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
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