Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
119 results for "new treatment"
President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research into psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, directing $50 million to state programs. Veterans and advocacy groups hope the move could unlock new treatments for PTSD and depression.
Two elderly healers in India's remote forests have been using a five-plant formula for decadesāand scientists just discovered it kills cancer cells in the lab. Researchers are now studying how this traditional Konyak remedy could lead to new treatments.
Scientists discovered how a naturally occurring hormone called FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by speeding up metabolism instead of suppressing hunger. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for weight loss and liver disease with fewer side effects.
After hiding her Parkinson's diagnosis for over a decade, Rebecca King-Crews is celebrating a medical breakthrough that's giving her back the life she thought she'd lost. The non-invasive procedure that helped her write again could change treatment for millions.
Scientists at the University of Chicago discovered a direct pathway from the lungs to the brain that may finally explain why smoking increases dementia risk. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments that protect the brain from smoking-related damage.
Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
After 20 years without new treatments, the FDA approved Avlayah, the first therapy designed to treat both physical and neurological symptoms of Hunter syndrome. The breakthrough offers hope to families battling this rare disease that causes progressive organ damage and early death.
After being told his stage 4 kidney cancer had no cure, Roberto Gonzalez found hope at UT MD Anderson with a treatment combination that's shrinking his tumors. The 58-year-old Texan is back to fishing, camping, and enjoying life while his cancer responds to targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
A breakthrough pill for pancreatic cancer almost doubled survival time and cut death risk by 60% in a major trial. Revolution Medicines plans to seek fast-track FDA approval for patients who desperately need new treatment options.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered how a protein mutation can clear cellular traffic jams in brain cells affected by Parkinson's disease. The finding could unlock new treatments for millions living with the condition.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University just cracked a puzzle that's stumped cancer researchers for years: why pancreatic cancer fights off immunotherapy. The discovery could finally give patients new treatment options.
A groundbreaking clinical trial has just given Japanese patients with an aggressive form of lymphoma a powerful new treatment option. The SUNMO trial results convinced Japan's health ministry to approve the therapy as a new standard of care.
University of Virginia scientists created AI tools that design drugs while treating proteins as flexible, living structures instead of frozen snapshots. This breakthrough could slash the 90% failure rate in drug development and bring new treatments to patients faster.
A Colorado scientist's decade of detective work just gave hope to families battling Blau syndrome, a genetic disease affecting fewer than 1,000 Americans. Two patients are already seeing remarkable results.
Scientists discovered that semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, can rebuild damaged cartilage in people with arthritis even without weight loss. The breakthrough hints at a powerful new treatment for millions suffering from joint pain.
A University of Kentucky scientist is turning Lyme disease bacteria against itself in a promising new treatment approach. The breakthrough comes as tick-borne illnesses have jumped 128% nationwide since 2020.
Scientists are using tiny lab-grown brain models called organoids to solve mysteries about how our incredible brains develop. These breakthrough tools could lead to new treatments for autism, schizophrenia, and other brain conditions.
Scientists at MIT identified a gene mutation that causes the brain to get stuck on outdated beliefs and successfully reversed the effect in mice. The discovery opens promising new treatment paths for cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia patients.
Scientists found that support cells called astrocytes actually control when you feel full after eating. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for obesity and eating disorders.
Showing 20 of 119