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A doctor who started exercising to avoid his family's heart disease history discovered he was also protecting himself from cancer. His decades-long fitness journey reveals a powerful two-for-one health benefit.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.
World leaders gathered in France on World Health Day to announce concrete actions that connect human, animal, and environmental health to stop disease outbreaks before they start. The summit introduced four major initiatives, including plans to eliminate rabies by 2030 and coordinate global response to avian flu threats.
German researchers discovered a receptor that could reverse bone loss in millions of osteoporosis patients. The compound strengthens both bones and muscles in aging adults.
A French health expert says artificial intelligence technologies available today could have prevented thousands of COVID-19 deaths if they'd existed during the pandemic. Global health leaders are now meeting in France to explore how AI can protect future generations.
Tanzania is ramping up its battle against drug-resistant diseases by bringing together health, agriculture, and environmental agencies under one coordinated plan. The country is investing in public education and smarter medicine use to protect its people from a growing global threat.
Singapore just launched a $37.9 million program using AI and robotics to help people age healthier, from predicting fracture risk in seconds to preventing falls before they happen. The initiative targets three critical areas: bone health, mental wellness, and stroke recovery.
Science confirms that lifting weights in your 60s and beyond keeps you strong enough to climb stairs, carry groceries, and live independently for years to come. Even if you've never touched a dumbbell, it's never too late to start building muscle and protecting your bones.
Scientists discovered that a common osteoporosis drug might eliminate chronic back pain by blocking pain nerves from growing into damaged spine tissue. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions who suffer daily.
Scientists discovered that a common bone hormone can ease chronic back pain by stopping pain-sensing nerves from growing into damaged spine areas. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that target the root cause of pain, not just symptoms.
In Uganda, where one healthcare provider serves 25,000 people, pharmacists are stepping up as frontline heroes in patient care. Their expanded role is transforming how communities access vital health support and medication guidance.
Researchers discovered a receptor that could rebuild weakened bones in people with osteoporosis, not just slow the disease. Early tests show the treatment dramatically strengthened bones in mice, offering hope for millions suffering painful fractures.
German and Chinese researchers identified a cell receptor that strengthens bones in mice, potentially offering the first way to reverse osteoporosis rather than just slow it. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions living with weakened bones.
Global investor Dale W. Wood just made his second record-breaking charity donation in weeks, this time giving £1 million to help beat osteoporosis across the UK. The gift to the Royal Osteoporosis Society will fund AI tools and early diagnosis programs to prevent thousands of avoidable fractures.
Scientists at NYU Langone Health discovered small plastic fragments in most prostate cancer tumors they examined, with cancerous tissue containing twice as much plastic as healthy tissue. While the finding doesn't prove microplastics cause cancer, it highlights a potential health concern and the need for more research.
Scientists discovered striking genetic similarities between cat and human cancers that could lead to life-saving treatments for both species. The breakthrough creates a powerful new path for developing cancer therapies.
Scientists in China developed a targeted nanotherapy that reduced bone cancer tumors by 94% while relieving pain and restoring damaged bone in mice. The breakthrough treatment disrupts the dangerous communication between tumors and nerves that fuels both cancer growth and chronic pain.
Researchers discovered how bones detect movement and stay strong, opening the door to drugs that could protect fragile bones in people unable to exercise. The breakthrough could help millions facing osteoporosis and age-related bone loss.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face higher fracture rates, yet bone health has been overlooked until now. A groundbreaking study co-led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers is changing that by listening to what communities actually need.