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Experimental Type 1 Diabetes Drug Shields Pancreas Cells from the Usual Crippling Immune System Attack
Scientists at Johns Hopkins say that an experimental antibody drug appears to prevent and reverse the onset of type 1 diabetes in mice—and often...
Good News in History, May 7
18 years ago today, at the final match of Arsenal's home stadium of Highbury, their star forward Thierry Henry scored a hattrick against Wigan...
Ape Treating His Wound Using Medicinal Plant is a World First for a Wild Animal
Even though there is evidence of certain self-medication behaviors in animals, so far it has never been known that animals treat their wounds with...
Analysis Strongly Supports Turmeric Supplementation to Improve Arthritis and Osteopenia
In a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, was found to improve mobility and stiffness in those suffering from...
Patients Could Avoid Thyroid Surgery With New Minimally Invasive Procedure
A new study this week shows that patients could avoid thyroid cancer surgery with a minimally invasive procedure that could be used for this...
Good News in History, April 2
40 years ago today, Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian ever launched into space when he rode aboard the Interkosmos Soyuz T-11 to the...
Kombucha Can Mimic the Effects of Fasting in the Body, According to a Study
The microbes in the fizzy, fermented drink called kombucha, make several changes to the way fat is metabolized in the gut and intestines that...
Woman Given New 3D-Printed Windpipe in World First
A biotech company has established a stunning milestone for prosthetics as their firm became the first and only one in the world to produce...
Keep Out All the Christmas Spices – They’re Powerful Antioxidants Known as ‘Nutraceuticals’
Reprinted with permission and alterations from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering world news, conflicts, travel stories, conservation, and science news.
The smells of...
CAR-T Cell Therapy Achieves Near-Complete Tumor Regression in Brain Cancer After Five Days
Clinical trials for a novel treatment for patients with glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer, have shown rapid success, with some patients experiencing...
Vet Student Takes Neglected Golden Retriever on Weight Loss Journey, Thousands Flock to Insta to Watch
Despite the challenge and schedules of veterinary school, a 24-year-old woman in California is fostering a very overweight dog to the tears and delight...
Legally Blind Texas Student Defies Odds, Gets Accepted into Veterinarian School: ‘Anything is possible’
Faith Snapp had always grown up around animals; and though she couldn't see them, she "always loved them."
Now, she's on the road to becoming...
Wasabi Can Be Used as Ecofriendly Preservation Tool for the Ancient Knowledge Contained on Papyrus
Papyrus was the premier writing material of the ancients, and an international team of researchers has discovered that wasabi, the spicy green goop you...
New Cheap, Non-Invasive Test For Oral Cancer Tackles Difficult-to-Diagnose Disease–With Results in 30 Minutes
A new cheap, non-invasive test for oral cancer which could potentially save millions of lives has been developed.
Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are...
Baby ‘Completely Paralyzed’ by Rare Toxin was Saved After Remedy Found 5,000 Miles Away
A baby left completely paralyzed after being diagnosed with botulism was saved by a remedy found thousands of miles away in the US.
The parents...
These Twins Are Thriving 10 Years After Open Heart Surgery at Queensland Children’s Hospital
It's never a bad time to take a moment and thank our lucky stars for pediatric medicine. These beautiful twin boys were each born...
New York Medical School Surprises Students with Free Tuition in Perpetuity After $1Billion Gift–WATCH
When a woman was left an inheritance of $1 billion from her late husband, she used it to pay forward the tuition of students...
Good News in History, February 28
2,226 years ago today, the Gaozu Emperor (given name Liu Bang) claimed the Mandate of Heaven and established the Han Dynasty—one of the three...
Scientists Find Potential Universal Anti-Venom to Treat Snakebites, from Kraits to King Cobras.
By screening billions of human antibodies, scientists may have taken the first steps towards developing a universal antivenom for snakebites. Their screen identified one...
FDA Approves New Drug for A Timeless Illness–Frostbite–to Save Fingers and Toes from Amputation
It's not a cure for ALS or cancer, but the pharmacists who just developed a "game-changer" treatment for frostbite deserve plenty of congratulations nonetheless.
On...