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40% of Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Study Finds
Health & WellnessFeb 3

40% of Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Study Finds

A groundbreaking study analyzing 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings offer hope that millions of future diagnoses can be avoided through simple choices.

Nature News2 min read
Cancer Prevention: 40% of Cases Can Be Stopped Now
SolutionsFeb 5

Cancer Prevention: 40% of Cases Can Be Stopped Now

Four out of every ten cancer cases can be prevented with knowledge and technology we already have, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer researcher Dr. Pinar Uysal Onganer says the key is working together on education and early screening.

France 24 English3 min read
One-Third of Cancer Cases Preventable, Study Finds
Daily MixFeb 6

One-Third of Cancer Cases Preventable, Study Finds

A massive global study spanning 185 countries reveals that over a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings arrive as scientists celebrate a "golden age" of cancer treatment breakthroughs.

Positive News2 min read
NSW Brings 13 Extinct Species Back After 100 Years
Planet Wins2h ago

NSW Brings 13 Extinct Species Back After 100 Years

Species that vanished from Australia over a century ago are now breeding in the wild again, thanks to a groundbreaking conservation partnership. New South Wales just committed to another decade of bringing native animals back from extinction. #

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Cuts Carbon Emissions by 67%
Health & WellnessJan 21

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Cuts Carbon Emissions by 67%

A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.

Medical Xpress3 min read
One-Third of Global Cancers Can Be Prevented, Study Shows
Health & WellnessFeb 5

One-Third of Global Cancers Can Be Prevented, Study Shows

A major global study reveals that 38% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and public health action. The research analyzed 36 cancer types across 185 countries and identified clear, proven ways to reduce risk.

The Hindu2 min read
Wales Seed Bank Saves 160 Species From Extinction
Planet WinsApr 11

Wales Seed Bank Saves 160 Species From Extinction

Two conservationists are racing across Wales to collect and freeze wild plant seeds before they disappear forever. Their work has already brought extinct species back to life.

BBC Science3 min read
40% of Cancer Cases Are Preventable, WHO Study Finds
Health & WellnessFeb 4

40% of Cancer Cases Are Preventable, WHO Study Finds

A groundbreaking UN study reveals that nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes and public health measures. The findings offer concrete hope as researchers identify 30 preventable causes that governments and individuals can address today.

UN News3 min read
Uganda Rolls Out 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection
Health & WellnessJun 16

Uganda Rolls Out 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection

Uganda is expanding access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that only needs to be taken twice a year, offering nearly 100% protection. The innovation could transform HIV prevention for thousands who struggle with daily medication.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
30-Foot Crocodile Fossil Rewrites Extinction Timeline
Planet WinsMay 3

30-Foot Crocodile Fossil Rewrites Extinction Timeline

Scientists discovered a bus-sized marine crocodile in Tunisia that lived 20 million years later than its species should have gone extinct. The finding is forcing researchers to rethink what they know about ancient mass extinctions.

Google News - Science2 min read
Rwanda Tackles Preventable Hearing Loss in Children
Health & WellnessMar 4

Rwanda Tackles Preventable Hearing Loss in Children

Sixty percent of childhood hearing loss could be prevented, and Rwanda is taking action through better screening, safer listening habits, and community education. On World Hearing Day 2026, doctors and health workers are working to ensure no child loses their hearing to preventable causes.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
170+ Groups Push Merck for HIV Prevention Pill Access
Health & WellnessFeb 12

170+ Groups Push Merck for HIV Prevention Pill Access

Patient advocates from 30 countries are already calling on Merck to ensure its promising monthly HIV prevention pill reaches everyone who needs it. The treatment could revolutionize HIV prevention by replacing daily pills with a once-a-month option.

STAT News2 min read
Nigeria Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot in 2026
Health & WellnessMar 3

Nigeria Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Shot in 2026

Nigeria will introduce a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March 2026 that's 99.9% effective and costs just $40 per year. The breakthrough drug could transform HIV prevention for 1.9 million Nigerians living with the virus.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Africa Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injection
Health & WellnessApr 9

South Africa Gets Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injection

South Africa just received its first shipment of a revolutionary HIV prevention medication that requires just two shots per year. In a country where 8.15 million people live with HIV, this could transform prevention efforts.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Uganda Pilots Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot in 3 Districts
Health & WellnessApr 15

Uganda Pilots Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot in 3 Districts

Uganda is rolling out a revolutionary HIV prevention injection that only needs to be taken twice a year, starting with three districts including Kazo. The breakthrough could solve the biggest challenge with daily prevention pills: people simply forgetting to take them.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
South Africa Receives First HIV Prevention Shot Lasting Months
Health & WellnessApr 8

South Africa Receives First HIV Prevention Shot Lasting Months

South Africa just received 38,000 doses of a breakthrough HIV prevention injection that works for six months with just two shots per year. The country is the first in Africa to approve and roll out Lenacapavir, potentially transforming prevention for millions.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)3 min read
New HIV Drug Shows 100% Prevention in 8,200 Participants
Health & WellnessJun 9

New HIV Drug Shows 100% Prevention in 8,200 Participants

A twice-yearly injection called Lenacapavir prevented HIV transmission with near-perfect results across two major trials involving 8,200 people in high-risk areas. The breakthrough could transform HIV prevention by replacing daily pills with just two shots per year.

Good News Network2 min read
Merck's HIV Prevention Pill Could Cost Just $5 Per Year
SolutionsApr 7

Merck's HIV Prevention Pill Could Cost Just $5 Per Year

A promising HIV prevention pill could be manufactured for less than $5 per patient annually, making protection accessible to millions worldwide. The experimental drug shows results within 24 hours and could transform HIV prevention in low-income countries.

STAT News2 min read
Ancient Egg Fossil Shows How Mammals Survived Extinction
InnovationApr 13

Ancient Egg Fossil Shows How Mammals Survived Extinction

Scientists discovered a 252-million-year-old fossilized embryo in South Africa that proves our mammal ancestors laid eggs and reveals how they survived Earth's worst mass extinction. The find marks the first confirmed evidence of egg-laying in therapsids, the prehistoric creatures that gave rise to modern mammals.

Google: fossil discovery2 min read
Scientists Close to Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis
VideosJan 26

Scientists Close to Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers can now predict rheumatoid arthritis up to five years before symptoms appear, opening the door to preventing the painful disease entirely. Clinical trials are testing whether short treatments could stop the condition before it starts.

Medical Xpress2 min read

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