Medicine
From advancements in the fight against malaria to new cancer treatments, to novel medical technologies, find all positive news about incredible medical breakthroughs and life-saving technology from all corners of the globe.
Australia makes history as the first country to permit psychedelic-assisted therapy
Earlier this year, The Optimist Daily published an article praising Australia for becoming the first nation to acknowledge the benefits of psychedelics as medicine. Now, this recognition has been taken a step further. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia granted authorization Read More...
New York Governor protects transgender youth’s right to transition-related care
New York Governor Kathy Hochul took an important step toward preserving the rights of transgender adolescents on Sunday, June 25th, by signing legislation to protect their access to transition-related medical treatment. The new law not only prevents New York courts from enforcing regulations from Read More...
Shopping cart handles are an unexpected ally in the fight against heart arrhythmia
Liverpool John Moores University researchers fitted a device into the handles of shopping trolleys to monitor for atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart arrhythmia related to an increased risk of stroke. This novel method allows people to monitor their cardiac rhythm while doing their normal Read More...
Netherlands launches free sun protection campaign to promote sun safety
The Netherlands is taking proactive steps to combat the worrisome rise in skin cancer incidences by offering free sun protection to its inhabitants. Recognizing the importance of ensuring that everyone has free and easy access to sun cream, the government launched a statewide drive to place sun Read More...
Sea cucumbers: The slimy superfood that fights diabetes
Inhabitants of Asian countries have long recognized the sea cucumber's extraordinary health advantages. The medicinal benefits of these gelatinous underwater dwellers certainly sparked our interest. Now, researchers from the University of South Australia discovered that sea cucumbers may Read More...
Microparticle therapy shows promise in reversing multiple sclerosis
A pioneering study demonstrated a novel microparticle therapy's ability to reverse nerve cell damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice. This ground-breaking medication not only opens up new avenues for treating MS, but it also has promise for treating other autoimmune diseases such as Read More...
In Africa, a novel and affordable meningitis vaccine shows promise
The Serum Institute of India and global health organization Path successfully tested a highly effective and affordable meningitis vaccine in Africa, in a ground-breaking development. The NmCV-5 vaccine has the ability to protect against the five primary meningococcal disease strains found in Read More...
Potential antidote for fatal toxin in world's most poisonous mushroom discovered
A collaboration between Chinese and Australian researchers made a significant breakthrough in the fight against the death cap mushroom, the most poisonous mushroom known to mankind. The toxic fungus, scientifically known as Amanita phalloides, is responsible for the vast majority of Read More...
Non-contact boxing could slow early Parkinson's disease and improve quality of life
Good news for all the aspiring boxers out there – a study in the PM&R revealed that non-contact boxing can help slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease in its early stages. Not only that, but the study also found that boxing can improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of Read More...
Tobacco use in the US continues to decline: Here's why
It’s no secret that cigarette smoking increases an individual’s risk for lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke; it has long been understood as the greatest cause of preventable death. That’s why we’re happy to share that, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control Read More...