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A Swedish researcher invented "bixonimania," a completely made-up medical condition, and watched it spread through popular AI chatbots as legitimate medical advice. Her experiment reveals serious problems with how millions trust AI for health guidance.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
The billionaire who started Dell computers in a UT Austin dorm room just made one of the largest gifts in American higher education history. Michael and Susan Dell donated $750 million to build new medical research centers and support students at his alma mater.
A Northeast medical school transformed its computing infrastructure to help over 1,000 researchers tackle critical health challenges faster. The upgrade means scientists can now focus on discovering cures instead of fighting with outdated technology. #
A Nashville family transformed their annual Kentucky Derby party into a powerful fundraiser after their daughter was diagnosed with an incurable nerve disease. Last year alone, they raised $75,000 for research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
An Indian wellness company just put $6 million toward making ancient Ayurvedic medicine meet modern clinical standards. The fund will support researchers and startups testing traditional remedies with the rigor of contemporary science.
Ten robots at Tokyo University conduct complex medical experiments around the clock without any human supervision. This fully automated lab could slash drug development time from decades to years.
Over 60% of U.S. voters now strongly support making psychedelics easier to study for medical use, a 14-point jump from 2023. The shift reflects growing public curiosity about therapeutic benefits of substances like psilocybin and MDMA.
The US government just made it significantly easier for patients to access medical marijuana by reclassifying cannabis from a dangerous drug to one with moderate to low addiction potential. This historic shift opens doors for more research and empowers doctors to prescribe treatments that were previously restricted.
A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.
Hundreds gathered on Peoria's Riverfront this weekend to show people living with MS they're not alone. The community fundraiser aims to bring in $100,000 for research into the hard-to-diagnose disease.
The late Doddie Weir's foundation has surpassed £2 million in fundraising for motor neurone disease research, driven by a grueling 750-mile cycling challenge. His widow Kathy says the growing support proves his legacy is "driving real progress" toward a cure.
Global medical technology leader Mindray has launched its Singapore innovation hub, partnering with top universities and research agencies to accelerate breakthroughs in medical AI, robotics, and diagnostics. The collaboration promises to transform healthcare delivery across the region.
Congress just approved a landmark healthcare deal that boosts funding for medical research and reforms drug pricing practices. The bipartisan agreement promises to strengthen America's scientific institutions and make prescription medications more affordable.
Southern Italy just gained its biggest pediatric research hospital after Santobono Pausilipon joined the nation's elite network of scientific medical institutes. The milestone brings specialized childhood disease research and treatment to a region that's needed it for decades.
One of America's largest monkey research facilities is considering an unprecedented transition to a sanctuary, potentially reshaping how we approach animal welfare and medical science. The Oregon National Primate Research Center's decision has sparked both celebration and serious scientific debate.
Years of relentless fundraising by an Australian family living with neurofibromatosis has led to a breakthrough discovery that could transform treatment into something as simple as diet changes or probiotics. Melbourne researchers found crucial gut bacteria differences in NF1 patients, opening doors to affordable therapies for cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
Andrew Viterbi, the tech pioneer who helped create modern wireless communication, just invested $5 million to supercharge artificial intelligence research that could transform how we fight disease. The gift creates a permanent leadership position at one of America's top medical research centers.
Scientists have created DEGU, an AI tool that makes genetic research 10 times faster and cheaper while delivering more accurate predictions. The breakthrough could accelerate lifesaving medical discoveries by helping researchers avoid expensive dead-end experiments. #
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