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Health USA28. February 2020New Powerful Antibiotic Drug Would Not Have Been Found Without Artificial Intelligence
Using a machine-learning algorithm, MIT researchers have identified a powerful new antibiotic drug called halicin, which is able to prevent the development of many types of bacteria that are resistant to treatment, including E. coli.
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Health Chile22. February 2020New Food Laws (for Example Labels on Packages) Make Chileans Turn Away from Sugar and Fat
Chile recently implemented groundbreaking regulations on unhealthy foods, and within the first 18 months, the nation saw a drop of nearly 25 percent in the consumption of sugary drinks!
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Health China14. February 2020Will Artificial Intelligence Find a Cure Against the Coronavirus?
The new coronavirus 2019 first became public at the end of last year in Wuhan, China. Ever since, scientists have been working on a drug that could keep the virus under control – and many are looking into artificial intelligence for help.
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Health Togo6. February 2020African Leaders Take Up Fight Against Fake Drugs, Try to Save Many Children’s Lives
Fake versions of medicines are commonly sold in Africa, claiming the lives of 120,000 children each year. To end this malpractice, the continent’s leaders are now collaborating on an initiative that criminalizes the trafficking of such falsified drugs.
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Health India20. January 2020Bitten by a Cobra? Soon They Will Rescue You With Anti-Venom Made From Genetic Engineering
Modern genetics is paving the way to more efficient, animal-friendly snakebite antivenom. Researchers have been using the genome of the India cobra – one of the most dangerous snakes in the world – to lay foundations for producing the perfect antidote to the poisonous venom.
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Health USA16. January 2020U.S. Sees Largest Cancer Death Rate Drop Ever Reported in a Year
Groundbreaking cancer treatments and reduced smoking rates have led to a 29% decline in cancer mortality since 1991 – saving around 2.9 million lives today in comparison with the mortality rate staying constant.
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Society Japan15. January 2020Dream Comes True For Oldest Person in the World as She Turns 117
Japan is home to the world’s oldest population, with more than 71,000 centenarians. The nation is also home to the oldest living person in the world: Kane Tanaka, who just celebrated her 117th birthday this month.
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