Magic Johnson, the former NBA superstar, has been living with HIV for 33 years. Back in the day, when he was just 31, he had to walk away from basketball, a sport he loved. His peers' reactions and the initial hardships weren't easy. But today, on World AIDS Day, he shared some great news. He credits medical advances and the amazing work done in the HIV/AIDS communit...
Hepatitis C is a sneaky virus that's causing a lot of trouble in the US. In 2019 alone, it led to about 15, 000 deaths and racked up a whopping $7 billion in healthcare costs. Even though we saw a drop in infections before 2010, the numbers are climbing again. It's not just about the medical advancements we've made; where you live and how easy it is to get healthcare...
Ever imagine how the world's first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby came to be? It was 1978, and the breakthrough occurred with Louise Brown. Her parents couldn't conceive naturally, so doctors took a clever approach called "natural cycle IVF. " This meant working with the mother's natural hormone cycles. Back then, IVF was a new game with lots of trial and error. ...
Meet the new Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry! David Baker, a US biochemist, and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have just been honored for their incredible work on proteins. They've each received half of the Swedish Krona (SEK 11mn, $1.06mn) prize for pushing the boundaries of protein science. Baker, from the University of Washington, has done amazi...
As the world of safe sex continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly clear that teens are redefining what it means to prioritize their health. Gone are the days of fear-mongering condom ads, replaced by a more nuanced approach that focuses on personal choice and empowerment. But what's driving this shift, and how can we support younger generations as they navigat...