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.
Drinking gold nanocrystal elixir shows promise in MS and Parkinson's trials
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern (UT Southwestern) Medical Center are making progress against neurodegenerative disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease (PD) using CNM-Au8, a concentrated solution of gold Read More...
7 states secure abortion rights as voters push back against restrictive measures
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As abortion rights remain a hotly debated issue in the United States, voters in ten states recently had the opportunity to change reproductive freedoms at the state level. More than two years after the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade, which Read More...
Research reveals that ADHD may have given us an evolutionary edge
In an unexpected twist, features formerly associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are now being studied via an evolutionary lens. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals that qualities such as distractibility and impulsivity, commonly regarded as adverse Read More...
AI to the rescue: how technology slashes stillbirths and saves lives in Malawi
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When Ellen Kaphamtengo, 18, experienced intense stomach pain late in her pregnancy, she trusted her intuition. With her mother's help, she boarded a motorcycle taxi and traveled to the Area 25 Health Centre in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe. It was a false Read More...
HPV vaccination shows promise in reducing cervical cancer deaths among young women
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cervical cancer fatalities among young women in the United States have dropped dramatically, marking a significant public health breakthrough. A new study, published in JAMA on the 27th of November, found that mortality rates for women under the age of 25 Read More...
How gut health could revolutionize stroke recovery
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The adage "trust your gut" may be truer than we realize, particularly when it comes to stroke rehabilitation. Scientists at Texas A&M University have discovered an unexpected link between gut health and brain function, suggesting how addressing the Read More...
Investigating when our bodies change the fastest and why it matters
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Aging might seem like a slow, steady march, but science suggests otherwise. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, "When did I get older overnight?", there’s a good chance you weren’t imagining it. Researchers have found that human aging Read More...
A new CAR T-cell therapy for lupus brings hope for a cure
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new and promising treatment for lupus could mean the end of lifetime medication for patients suffering from the chronic autoimmune illness. CAR T-cell therapy is a novel approach that genetically changes a patient's immune cells to target and combat the Read More...
Medicaid expands to cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans in 4 states
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a historic move toward culturally inclusive healthcare, Medicaid will now fund traditional healing treatments for Native Americans in four states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon. This new pilot program will allow Medicaid to cover Indigenous Read More...
Sound wave device provides one-hour blood test results with a single finger prick
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Blood tests are an important diagnostic tool for diagnosing disorders and monitoring health, but the procedure is not enjoyable; It is typically painful and time-consuming. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder invented a novel handheld gadget Read More...