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Researchers in South Africa are using social media to protect a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection from misinformation before false claims can take hold. Their proactive approach could help ensure more people benefit from the twice-yearly injection that could change the course of the epidemic.
Lori Grijalva couldn't move her right side after a stroke at 64. Today, she's back on the competition platform winning gold medals and teaching others to recognize warning signs.
Scientists found practical ways to get kids moving more during the school day without adding sports programs. Simple changes like standing to answer questions cut obesity measures by 8% and boosted brain power.
A new campaign across 20 countries is training adults who work with children to spot warning signs of abuse early, before kids feel forced to run away. Launched on International Missing Children's Day, it empowers teachers, coaches, and neighbors to trust their instincts when something feels wrong.
More than 5 million veterans lost money to scammers in 2024, but a growing network of advocates, tech experts, and fellow veterans is fighting back with free tools and education. New resources are helping service members protect their benefits and personal information from fraudsters who exploit military records.
Three Nigerian states are using digital monitoring, early warning systems, and proactive evacuations to protect hundreds of thousands of people from seasonal flooding. It's a powerful shift from reacting to disasters to preventing them.
A one-time gene-editing treatment slashed bad cholesterol by 62% in early human trials, offering hope for millions who struggle with heart disease prevention. Eli Lilly's breakthrough therapy showed no serious side effects in the study.
Scientists at UC Riverside discovered that compounds in cannabis beyond THC may help explain why regular users often have lower body weight and diabetes risk. The finding could lead to new treatments that offer metabolic benefits without intoxication.
Ghana's health officials say the country is fully prepared to respond to potential Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks after inspecting key facilities and training medical teams. The West African nation is drawing on lessons from COVID-19 and previous disease preparedness to protect its people.
Scientists in South Africa are on the brink of developing the world's first effective tuberculosis vaccine for adolescents and adults, a breakthrough that could prevent 76 million infections globally. African leaders visited the groundbreaking research site and called for urgent investment to prepare the continent for mass vaccine rollout.
The Gates Foundation just committed $15 million to help stop an Ebola outbreak spreading between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The emergency funding will support rapid response teams, cross-border surveillance, and frontline health workers racing to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Nigeria's Deep Blue Project has eliminated piracy in its territorial waters since 2021 and cut Gulf of Guinea incidents by 70%. Now the government is expanding this proven security program to protect even more vulnerable coastal areas.
Scientists are testing vaccines that could stop cancer before it starts, marking a shift from treatment to prevention. The breakthrough builds on 15 years of immune therapy progress that's already saved thousands of lives.
Thailand is showing the world how proactive public health works, implementing comprehensive monitoring systems to keep residents and visitors safe amid a Central African outbreak. Ten travelers are already under careful observation, and new protective measures are expanding daily.
Breakthrough vaccines and treatments are dramatically reducing HPV-related cancers that affect millions worldwide. Scientists now have powerful new tools to prevent and treat cervical, throat, and other cancers caused by the virus.
Childhood cancer survivors face lasting hearing damage from treatments, but a groundbreaking international webinar is bringing together doctors, researchers, and survivors to change that. This June, the world's leading experts will share prevention strategies that could protect thousands of young patients.
When a mysterious illness struck passengers on a cruise ship thousands of miles from South Africa, local scientists cracked the case in just one day. Their rapid identification of hantavirus through global cooperation prevented what could have been a dangerous outbreak at sea.
Ghana's Institute of Architects arrested a suspect using a stolen architect's credentials to illegally approve building designs. The nationwide crackdown aims to protect public safety and hold unlicensed practitioners accountable.
Kerala's new government is launching a major anti-drug operation starting June 1st, timed with school reopenings to protect students from traffickers. The initiative also promises to transform police stations into welcoming community service centers.
After losing her parents' and sister's homes in the Eaton Fire, Toni Bailey-Raines is leading volunteers to clear overgrown weeds from 200+ burned lots before fire season hits. What started as one woman with a lawnmower has become a movement preventing the next disaster.
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