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Science
Scientists Revive a Last-Resort Antibiotic Against Superbugs
Instead of developing an entirely new antibiotic, researchers paired vancomycin with a compound that restores its power against resistant bacteria.
Technology
New Gene Test Could Spare Two-Thirds of Breast Cancer Patients from Chemo
A 4,000-person international trial of the Prosigna genomic test found that most early breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy with no loss in five-year survival.
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.
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.