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1 / 1A new class of antibiotics has been identified by McMaster University researcher

Health Canada

18. April 2025

New Molecule Fights Antibiotics Resistance

As old drugs become increasingly resistant to bacteria, a new molecule could be the answer to creating a novel class of antibiotics, thus helping to save millions of people from antibiotic-resistant infections.

Health The World

16. April 2025

More Lives Saved for Children Under 5

The under-five mortality rate has fallen by more than 50% since 2000, proving that decades of investment and concerted efforts have paid off, and more than 90 countries have reduced their U5MR by at least two-thirds from 1990 levels.

Human cells imaged using Cell Painting. Cell nuclei are shown in blue, actin filaments in yellow, the endoplasmic reticulum in magenta, golgi bodies in cyan, and mitochondria in green.

Technology United States

12. April 2025

Advanced Tech Helps Scientists Learn More About Genes

A new genome-wide visualization approach is helping scientists study a wider variety of cell types.

Nerve cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells have the potential to reverse paralysis

Health Japan

8. April 2025

Paralyzed Man Stands on His Own, Thanks to Reprogrammed Stem Cells

After being injected with reprogrammed neural stem cells as part of a first-of-its-kind trial, a Japanese man paralyzed from a spinal-cord injury was able to stand on his own, giving hope to millions of people who are living with the condition.

Health Nepal

4. April 2025

Cancer Vaccine Campaign to Protect a Maximum of Girls

A nationwide human papillomavirus vaccination campaign is underway, helping to protect more than a million Nepalese girls aged 10 to 14 against cervical cancer, thus giving this generation a healthier future.

Environment Germany

3. April 2025

A Breath of Fresh Air for This Country (Literally!)

For the first time, 2024 saw Germany in compliance with air pollutant limit standards set by the European Union.

Health Ukraine

2. April 2025

Pop-Up Clinics Provide Relief to War-Torn Country

Across Ukraine, 29 modular clinics have been set up over the past two years, providing essential care to 50,000 patients despite the ongoing challenges of the war.

Chief Ebrima, his three wives, and children during the house-to-house recall of Paracetamol syrup and other drugs amidst the acute kidney injury (AKI) outbreak response, fostering community awareness and safety.

Health The World

30. March 2025

Donors Join Hands to Better Healthcare Everywhere

Generous donors are ensuring that the World Health Organization has the necessary tools to help improve healthcare facilities around the world.

Health The World

19. March 2025

Closing the Gap: Free Care for Young, Poor Cancer Patients

As we work toward closing the gap in cancer care access, the World Health Organization has announced that six countries will receive free cancer medicines for children.

Health USA

14. March 2025

New – and Cheaper – Treatment Against Sickle Cell Disease

Two independent papers praised the new bone marrow transplant method to cure sickle cell disease, a more accessible and less costly procedure than recently approved gene therapies.