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.
Young adults are the driving force behind hopeful future for a smoke-free America
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Smoking in America is steadily declining, and young adults are at the forefront of this health transformation. A recent study by scientists at the University of California San Diego shows that younger generations are quitting cigarettes faster than ever Read More...
Scientists use mRNA to expose hidden HIV in breakthrough step toward cure
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A team of scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne made a significant stride in the decades-long search for a cure for HIV. The researchers have developed a novel method for exposing hidden HIV within white blood cells Read More...
Record-breaking donation launches global hub for endometriosis research in Sydney
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A transformative $50 million [AUD] donation to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) is set to establish the world's largest endometriosis research institute. Named the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI), the initiative will focus on faster Read More...
The fungi on your face might be brewing the next great antibiotic
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the ongoing search for new antibiotics, researchers may have found an unlikely ally: the fungi quietly snacking on our skin oils. According to a new study led by scientists at the University of Oregon, a common yeast called Malassezia, known more for Read More...
Emergency contraception just got a lot more convenient
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you can grab a wireless phone charger and a pack of gum at 2 a.m., why not emergency contraception too? That’s the question Cadence, an Oakland-based health company, is answering with its no-nonsense product: the Morning After Pill. The company has Read More...
Poland expands free health screenings to adults aged 20 and up
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Poland is taking a major step toward preventive healthcare with the launch of a free nationwide screening program for adults aged 20 and older. Known as Moje Zdrowie ("My Health"), the initiative aims to promote early detection of potential health issues and Read More...
Twice-daily pill offers hope for patients in England and Wales with advanced breast cancer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Thousands of women facing advanced breast cancer in England and Wales are set to gain access to a much-anticipated new treatment — a twice-daily pill that could help slow the spread of the disease and offer precious time. The medication, called capivasertib Read More...
New vagus nerve stimulation treatment shows 100 percent PTSD recovery in early trial
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For millions of people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), effective treatments can be elusive, and full recovery often feels out of reach. But a promising new therapy developed by researchers in Texas could be changing that narrative—by Read More...
Diabetes deaths decline post-pandemic, marking hopeful progress in U.S. health trends
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After a sharp rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, diabetes-related deaths in the United States are beginning to fall again, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The figures suggest a return to a more Read More...
Meet the man who took 200 snake bites so science could strike back
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tim Friede has been bitten by venomous snakes around 200 times and lives to tell the tale. No, not by accident, but on purpose. By cobras, black mambas, kraits, taipans — you name it. He didn’t do it for shock value, though his story is jaw-dropping. He Read More...