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Five liberal arts students just showed NASA how space-age health monitoring technology could save lives in mines, firehouses, and emergency rooms. Their four-month journey proves you don't need an engineering degree to launch the next big innovation in health care.
More than 5,000 residents of Uganda's Luwero District received free medical services including HIV testing, cancer screenings, and immunizations during a three-day health camp. The initiative, launched in 2024, has now reached six counties across the region.
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.
Pro golfer Brooks Koepka is directing $5 million to children's hospitals, foundations, and fellow players' charities as part of his return to the PGA Tour. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and support for causes from ALS research to limb-difference advocacy. #
Salem city councilors just unanimously approved $250,000 to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that combines housing with comprehensive addiction recovery support. The program will help people battling opioid addiction rebuild their lives with mental health care, job training, and stable housing all in one place.
After Tropical Cyclone Gezani battered Madagascar's coast, an alliance of regional and international responders is working together to rebuild damaged hospitals and protect vulnerable communities. Their coordinated response shows how neighbors and partners show up when disaster strikes.
Golf champion Brooks Koepka is giving $1 million to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation as part of his return to the PGA Tour. His total $5 million charitable pledge will support 13 organizations helping kids, families, and medical research.
Thirty-five major donor families just committed over $1 billion in two days to fund ambitious projects tackling homelessness, health care, and disease research. The Audacious Project brought them together to fund work that typically takes nonprofits years to raise money for.
New research reveals that brain injuries affect more than half of Canada's 60,000 unhoused people, but experts have created a five-part solution to break the cycle. The findings show that addressing brain injuries could be the missing piece in ending homelessness for thousands.
The FDA just approved BYSANTI, a new medication offering hope to millions of Americans living with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Built on more than a decade of proven safety data, this treatment represents a faster path to innovation in mental health care.
A clinical trial found that one dose of DMT, a natural psychedelic compound, significantly reduced depression symptoms for up to three months. The short treatment session could make mental health care more accessible for millions who don't respond to traditional antidepressants.
Young Nigerians are speaking up about what really stops them from accessing reproductive health care, and the answer isn't religion or lack of interest. Fear fueled by myths and stigma is the biggest barrier, but health advocates are fighting back with facts and compassion.
Three mothers whose sons developed schizophrenia are fighting to change a broken mental health system. Their advocacy is creating real solutions for families navigating one of healthcare's toughest challenges.
Families in northern Cayuga County no longer need to drive 45 minutes for therapy. A new practice brings comprehensive mental health services to their doorstep.
A smartphone app called Baby2Home helped new mothers experience significantly less stress, depression, and anxiety during their crucial first year of parenting. The yearlong study showed that digital support tools can transform postpartum mental health care beyond hospital walls.
Employees across the UAE will soon have access to personalized health support combining AI technology, mental health care, and precision medicine. The new program aims to transform workplace wellness from reactive treatment to preventive care.
Nigeria's private health sector, which delivers 70% of the country's health care, is getting new support to help save mothers' lives. A landmark summit brought together government, business, and financial leaders to unlock funding and expand access to maternal care across the country.
Shanghai lawmakers are pushing for stronger protections for gig workers, longer paternity leave, and better health care oversight. The proposals could shape national policy across China.
The World Health Organization just released the first comprehensive guide to integrate mental health support into treatment for neglected tropical diseases, which affect over one billion people worldwide. This groundbreaking package tackles the depression, anxiety, and stigma that plague patients but have been ignored for too long.
Two community-driven organizations are breaking down barriers to healthcare and essential services using text-based mental health support and AI voice technology. Their work is helping mothers access mental health care and families enroll in life-saving programs without needing internet or paperwork.
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