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Four astronauts just returned from the first crewed Moon mission in 54 years, and NASA needs help analyzing the groundbreaking health data they collected. The space agency is offering $25,000 to researchers who can crack the challenge of studying how deep space affects the human body.
Japan is removing decades-old restrictions that prevented people who lived in Europe from donating organs, opening the door for thousands of potential lifesaving donors. The change comes after health data showed the risk from mad cow disease has effectively disappeared.
Singapore is building one of the world's most comprehensive health databases by analyzing proteins in 10,000 residents' blood, combining cutting-edge technologies to understand how Asian genetics influence disease. The groundbreaking study could transform how doctors predict and treat conditions from heart disease to vision problems.
Three African startups just landed $200,000 each from an investment program designed to support founders traditionally locked out of venture capital. The investments span Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria, tackling food supply, legal tech, and health data challenges.
Your fitness tracker could soon warn you about diabetes years before a blood test would catch it. Scientists discovered that everyday health data reveals hidden signs of insulin resistance that traditional testing completely misses.
People with long Covid, POTS, and other chronic conditions are using fitness trackers to avoid debilitating crashes and reclaim their lives. After three years of tracking her health data, one journalist went from bedridden episodes to living crash-free.
Federal health officials want to treat patient health data like a public utility, similar to electricity or water. The approach could speed up medical research while giving patients more control over their own information.
African nations are standing firm on protecting their health data, and the continent's top health agency is supporting their right to say no to deals that compromise sovereignty. Zimbabwe and Zambia rejected US health agreements worth over $1.3 billion combined over transparency concerns.
India's massive health data and Singapore's AI expertise are joining forces to make healthcare technology more affordable and accessible worldwide. Amazon Web Services says this partnership could level the playing field for global medical innovation.
Half a million Britons who volunteered for a groundbreaking health study two decades ago can finally help researchers solve medical mysteries. After years of bureaucratic delays, their complete medical records are now accessible to scientists studying diseases and aging.
A new study reveals that everyday Londoners in 1665 used weekly death reports to make life-saving decisions during the Great Plague, creating the blueprint for modern public health data. Samuel Pepys' famous diary shows how people navigated a deadly outbreak centuries before modern medicine.
After losing classmates to suicide, two Niagara Falls teens are connecting environmental health data to mental wellness and demanding better air quality monitoring. Their advocacy is bringing attention to how cleaner air could help their community heal.
When dozens of CDC health databases stopped updating, states and medical groups created their own networks to protect public health. Regional alliances are now tracking disease data and maintaining vaccine recommendations independently.
A new digital platform in Sweden is making it easier for patients to share their health data for rare disease research, with over 5,000 people now registered to help scientists find answers. When patients feel informed and involved, their willingness to contribute soars to 94%.
A homegrown digital system in Assam transformed fragmented health data into a unified platform serving millions. The result: maternal deaths cut nearly in half and 100% digital payments to community health workers.
Nearly 10,000 people who've been studied since before they were born are now turning 60, giving scientists an unprecedented window into what creates a healthy life. The Northern Finland Birth Cohort is combining six decades of health data with cutting-edge digital tools to unlock the secrets of aging well.
Doctors waste hours hunting for patient records across disconnected systems, but a new focus on organizing healthcare data promises to restore what matters most: time with patients. AI can help, but only after we fix the messy foundation it runs on.
Men fighting advanced prostate cancer now have clearer guidance on which treatment works best when their disease returns. A major study found that sticking with a proven therapy can add precious months to survival.