Trinity Peterson-Mayes: 2-time Cancer survivor nearly dies after eating friend’s food
A 24-year-old American woman and two-time cancer survivor is recovering after a rare foodborne illness left her temporarily paralyzed following a meal with friends
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Playing Chess May Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Five Years, Study Finds
An article published in a recent neurology study reveals that playing chess and tracing countries on a globe regularly can even delay Alzheimer’s by five years.Scientists found that elderly people who were consistently mentally active and played stimulating games, such…
Libya Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem – WHO
In a historic victory for North African public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially validated today that Libya has eliminated trachoma (a neglected tropical disease that causes blindness). Libya is now the 10th country in its region to wipe out a major neglected disease.
Ghana & Korea: Landmark “Phage Therapy” Deal Signed
The West Africa Centre for Innovative Research (WAFCIRC) in Kumasi signed a historic deal with South Korea’s MicrobiotiX. They will begin clinical trials in Ghana using viruses (bacteriophages) to kill "superbugs" that have become resistant to standard antibiotics.
UNICEF: 200 Million Children Need Aid in 2026
UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a "perfect storm" of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic instability as the primary drivers of this historic crisis.
WHO Says Nearly Half of People With Cataracts Lack Access to Simple Sight-Restoring Surgery
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a major report today stating that nearly half of the 94 million people suffering from cataract blindness worldwide lack access to simple, 15-minute restorative surgeries. The agency is calling on governments to integrate eye care into primary health systems to end avoidable blindness.
Global Cholera Vaccine Supply Recovers, Allowing Preventive Campaigns to Resume
The WHO and UNICEF say global cholera vaccine supplies have stabilized, ending a three-year shortage that forced countries to abandon prevention and focus only on emergency outbreak response.
Breakthrough Treatment Offers First Real Progress Against Huntington’s
In a major medical breakthrough, researchers say a new gene therapy trial has delivered results that could change what was thought possible for Huntington’s disease, a genetic brain disorder that has long been considered untreatable. The trial, led by scientists…
