Medicine
From advancements in the fight against malaria to new cancer treatments, to novel medical technologies, find all positive news about incredible medical breakthroughs and life-saving technology from all corners of the globe.
Gut bacteria have nutrient-sharing ‘sex’
Keeping with the theme of love and intimacy this Valentine’s Day, we’re delighted to share this recent sexy tidbit about something typically quite unsexy -- gut bacteria! Some bacteria reproduce asexually. Others do it the old-fashioned way with a partner, but apparently, reproduction Read More...
Man with severed spine walks again thanks to new implant
In 2020, scientists created a device that gives paralyzed people the ability to speak via brain signals. This time, they’ve one-upped themselves, creating technology that has allowed a man with a completely severed spinal cord to walk and swim again! This breakthrough study, published in Read More...
This 'everlasting bubble' could inspire future medicines
Bubbles spark human fascination, with children and adults everywhere becoming enamored when they see one of these fleeting structures. This interest also spreads into environmental studies, with bubbles being recruited to help clear the world’s rivers and canals, and also in the physics realm. Read More...
Genetically atlasing the human brain helps understand its shape
The human brain is a wonderfully complex supercomputer. Therefore, science still has a long way to go to fully understand its mysterious ways. Though, a genetic study, published in Science, has brought us one step closer to figuring out what is going on in regards to how the brain is Read More...
New Covid test gives results comparable to PCR test in just 5 minutes
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have conducted a study investigating a new prototype breathalyzer test that detects a Covid infection through changes in your chemical “breath print”. To use the breathalyzer, the user breathes into a single-use tube for Read More...
Canadian doctors are now prescribing patients "time in nature"
Here at The Optimist Daily, we’ve shared countless stories on the benefits of spending time in nature on many levels—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Well, health care providers in four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario) are taking these findings Read More...
This insulin patch sticks on the inside of your cheek
According to the CDC, around six million people use insulin to help control their blood sugar in the fight against diabetes. This tedious task of injecting yourself multiple times a day is less than pleasant. Therefore, many research groups globally are looking at better ways to manage this Read More...
Genetic study opens new hope for acne treatment
With the rise of maskne, many more of us have had to deal with the skin disease that is acne. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 50 million people have acne in the US. Caused by a disorder of the sebaceous glands, the condition causes breakouts, irritation, and scarring as well Read More...
MINIMA therapy could be a game changer for non-invasive cancer treatment
A brilliant group of researchers at University College London (UCL) have figured out a novel way to use MRI scanners. MRI scanners are conventionally used as an essential tool in the detection of diseases, but now, this equipment could potentially be the key to destroying cancer tumors without Read More...
Bid dry itchy eyes goodbye with regular exercise
There are plenty of reasons to practice regular exercise, but in case you’re still not convinced, scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada have discovered one more: ocular health. The new study focuses on what’s known as tear film, the protective layer that stops dust, dirt, and Read More...