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A 24-year-old woman with vanishing bone disease now walks without crutches after Israeli surgeons used 3D-printed implants to lengthen her leg by eight centimeters. The groundbreaking procedure replaced her missing hip and thigh bone, restoring mobility she never thought possible.
Of the 40 million people living with HIV globally, 32.1 million are now on life-saving treatment and thriving. This remarkable progress shows what's possible when the world commits to keeping its promises.
Vitomir Maričić shattered the world record for breath-holding by nearly five minutes, staying submerged for an incredible 29 minutes and 3 seconds. The Croatian freediver used his record-breaking feat to raise awareness for ocean conservation.
After decades of pioneering global HIV response, the UK faces a critical choice: maintain its leadership in the fight that could end AIDS within six years, or risk undoing progress that has saved 70 million lives.
NASA astronauts witnessed something no human has ever seen before: bright flashes from meteoroids hitting the far side of the moon with their own eyes. These rare observations are helping scientists design safer lunar habitats for future explorers.
Namibia just fast-tracked approval of a groundbreaking HIV prevention medication that only requires two shots per year instead of daily pills. The country joins South Africa and Zambia as African pioneers making this next-generation protection available to their citizens.
Scientists discover that making music changes brain structure so powerfully it can reduce pain perception and delay age-related diseases. From Parkinson's choirs in Ireland to pain labs in Denmark, the evidence is clear: your brain on music is healthier.
Scientists discovered that playing an instrument or singing regularly strengthens your brain against aging and disease. Musicians even experience less physical pain than non-musicians.
When U.S. aid cuts ended his $50 monthly salary, Harerimana Ismail kept showing up to help HIV-positive children in Uganda. His dedication, and that of others like him, helped prevent a predicted collapse in global HIV treatment.
On March 19, skywatchers can spot one of the youngest visible moon crescents of the year alongside brilliant Venus in the western sky. This stunning celestial pairing offers a rare chance to see the moon less than 24 hours after its new phase. #
Nigeria will receive nearly 180,000 doses of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that requires just two injections per year instead of daily pills. The country is among nine nations worldwide launching the treatment simultaneously, a first in the fight against HIV.
Kenya just became one of the first countries in the world to offer a revolutionary HIV prevention drug that only requires two shots per year. The free injectable could protect millions and dramatically reduce new infections across the nation.
A twice-yearly injection prevented every single HIV infection in a major clinical trial, offering new hope for Nigeria's 1.9 million people living with HIV. The challenge now is making this breakthrough affordable and accessible to those who need it most.