Technology
Tag · Health
Stories tagged “health”
10 stories on The Good Press tagged with this topic.
News
Connecticut Erases $6.5M in Medical Debt for 97,000 Residents
A state program partnering with Undue Medical Debt has wiped clean roughly $6.5 million in old hospital bills for Connecticuters earning at or near the federal poverty line.
Science
Common Vitamin B3 Found to Shut Down Key Genetic Driver of Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers have identified microRNA-93 as a central genetic driver of fatty liver disease and discovered that niacin — ordinary vitamin B3 — can effectively neutralize it, opening the door to a safe, widely available treatment for a condition affecting 30% of people worldwide.
News
Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas to Eliminate Leprosy
The World Health Organization has officially verified Chile as the first country in the Americas — and second globally — to eliminate leprosy, marking over 30 years without a locally transmitted case.
Human Achievements
From Asthma Patient to International Squash Champion: The Inspiring Journey of Surbhi Misra
Told as a child that she might never play sports, Surbhi Misra turned a doctor's prescription for physical activity into a career that took her to the Commonwealth Games — and now she's building the next generation of Indian squash.
News
US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop to 72,000 — the Largest Sustained Decline in Two Decades
After years of relentless escalation that peaked at 110,000 deaths in 2023, US drug overdose fatalities have fallen to approximately 72,000 — a 35% decline driven by naloxone distribution, expanded treatment access, and data-driven public health strategies.
News
Libya Eliminates Trachoma, Protecting Future Generations from Preventable Blindness
The WHO has validated Libya as the 28th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem — a landmark victory achieved despite years of political instability.
Science
Coffee Slows Brain Aging, 130,000-Person Study Finds
Moderate coffee consumption is linked to slower brain aging and lower dementia risk, according to one of the largest studies of its kind.
Science
Exercise Physically Rewires the Brain, Landmark Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study published in Neuron shows that repeated exercise strengthens neural wiring in the brain, making certain neurons quicker to activate and boosting endurance.
Science
AI Breakthrough Helps Detect Cancer Five Years Earlier Than Traditional Methods
A new AI system developed by researchers can identify cancer biomarkers years before symptoms appear.