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India just scrapped limits on how many doctors its medical schools can train, opening the door for thousands more healthcare professionals. The move could help address the country's critical doctor shortage.
A six-year-old boy in China can finally eat normally again after doctors successfully removed a rare, egg-sized tumor from his throat. The risky three-hour surgery ended six months of difficulty eating and breathing for little Xiaoliang.
Scientists created FaceAge, an AI tool that predicts cancer outcomes by analyzing how quickly patients' faces age over time. The breakthrough could help doctors personalize treatment and improve survival rates.
A condition affecting up to 15% of women might also run in families and show up in men, researchers have discovered. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat polycystic ovary syndrome for everyone.
A WhatsApp chatbot is quietly revolutionizing women's healthcare across French-speaking Africa, answering half a million health questions where doctors are scarce. In countries where 8 out of 10 doctors work in one city, this AI is becoming a lifeline.
More than 220 trucks rolled through Tasmania in the biggest convoy ever, raising a record $48,000 for health services that help drivers stay safe on the road. The annual charity run grew to triple its original size, drawing over 2,200 cheering supporters.
Northwestern University researchers discovered that AI language models create more comprehensive cancer diagnosis reports than human physicians. The breakthrough could help doctors overwhelmed by mountains of patient paperwork focus more time on patient care.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has started construction on a groundbreaking medical school that will train 50 doctors annually starting in 2028. The school has already attracted seven top professors and signals the city's growing role as a global healthcare hub.
A botched field goal attempt on Monday Night Football triggered a seizure that saved Mark Toothaker's life. Doctors discovered a tennis ball-sized brain tumor that could have killed him if it went undetected.
A groundbreaking Chinese study involving 1,200 people has discovered concrete connections between gut bacteria and psychiatric disorders, potentially revolutionizing how doctors diagnose and treat conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The research reveals that changes in gut microbiome directly correlate with symptom severity and cognitive performance.
A new AI-powered robot is helping dermatologists catch deadly melanoma faster as patient waitlists stretch for months. SquareMind just raised $18 million to bring their full-body skin scanning platform to doctors across the U.S. and Europe.
Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at a missed field goal that he had a seizure, revealing a tennis ball-sized brain tumor doctors removed just in time. The 59-year-old Kentucky man believes the comical kick saved his life.
A simple blood test is helping doctors track how well cancer treatments work without waiting months for scans. The breakthrough could spare patients from ineffective therapies and catch recurrences earlier than ever before.
NYU is solving diseases faster by throwing out the old playbook: instead of keeping scientists in separate buildings, they're mixing engineers, doctors, and AI experts into teams focused on beating specific diseases. Early wins include a startup detecting airborne pathogens and "inverse vaccines" that could cure celiac disease and allergies.
For the first time, doctors are actively recommending that pregnant women start exercising even without prior fitness experience. New research shows beginning a workout routine during pregnancy reduces complications and supports long-term health.
Nigeria's resident doctors called off their planned nationwide strike after the government committed to paying overdue allowances and funding medical training. The agreement could improve healthcare access for millions across Africa's most populous nation.
Jovita McConnell woke from a month-long coma after doctors said she had little hope of recovery, proving her husband's faith right. Now her Washington community is hosting a 5K to fund the specialized care insurance won't cover.
Thousands of resident doctors across Nigeria have suspended their planned nationwide strike after the government agreed to restore professional allowances and clear years of unpaid wages. The breakthrough came just hours before the walkout would have crippled healthcare services for millions.
A decade after doctors said college would be impossible, Matt Beth is graduating with his doctorate from Auburn University and leading his class as student marshal. The traumatic brain injury survivor who lost his ability to speak and walk defied every medical prediction.
From a race walker making history in an event's final appearance to a rower defying doctors' orders to win bronze, these Canadian Olympic triumphs prove the greatest stories aren't always the loudest. Here are six underrated moments of grit and glory that deserve the spotlight.
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