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Health Chile

22. February 2020

New 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 China

14. February 2020

Will 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 USA

7. February 2020

Researchers Discover New Protein, in Likely Breakthrough Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers in the United States have identified a new gene and associated protein in a groundbreaking discovery that may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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Health Togo

6. February 2020

African 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.

Technology

Technology Jordan

23. January 2020

3D-Printer Makes New Arms and Hands for War Victims – Cheaper and Better

A Reconstructive Surgery Hospital in Amman, Jordan is now providing victims of war with prosthetic arms and hands – manufactured by a 3D printer.

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Health India

20. January 2020

Bitten 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.

Society

Society USA

17. January 2020

Now They Made “Pork” from Plants – and It Tastes Like the Real Thing

Impossible Foods, a company known for its plant-based beef, has recently unveiled a new meat alternative to look out for: the vegan Impossible Pork.

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Health USA

16. January 2020

U.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 Japan

15. January 2020

Dream 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.

Heroes

Heroes Mexico

9. January 2020

“Next Please”: Cuban Asylum Seeker Is the Sole Doctor at Mexico-USA Border

At a pop-up clinic in an encampment connecting the Mexican city of Matamaros to the United States, a Cuban asylum seeker became the area’s first – and only – full-time doctor.