Researchers have discovered a method to transform blood types A and B into universal donor blood type 0. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Life expectancy increased by 6 years
Life expectancy has increased by six years since 1991, a study of the University of Washington finds. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: A study has shown that a vegan diet is healthier than a meat-based diet.
A research conducted on twins revealed that a vegan diet can significantly improve cardiovascular health in as little as eight weeks, resulting in lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol and insulin and weight loss as a result.
What's right: Groundbreaking test for breast cancer screening
A saliva test has shown promising results in detecting breast cancer. In a test phase, the testing device accurately made the distinction between healthy breast tissue, early breast cancer and advanced breast cancer.
What's right: Groundbreaking treatment predicts chemoresistance
Being able to predict chemo resistance will save valuable time in the fight against cancer and help doctors move on to a therapy that is more likely to treat a patient.
What's right: World Record for 40 years life with a donor heart
A 57-year old Dutchman has made it into the World Records book thanks to having outlived anyone else with his donor heart of 40 years.
What's Right: Improving access to therapy with AI
In the UK, the National Health Fund has tested a tool to improve access to therapy. The result: AI can improve access, particularly for minorities. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Voices Matter: The multiple transitions of Iryna Sagaidak
Iryna Sagaidak in her life has made several transitions. She went from being a scientist to teaching mindful movement. On Voices Matter, she explains how she has progressed during this journey and what mindfulness means to her.
Voices Matter: Caring for a child with Diabetes Type 1
Six years ago, Stéphanie Ravat's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Since this day, the disease has dominated the daily live of the family as her daughter needed constant care. On Voices Matter, Stéphanie explains why she sees the urgent need for more leave for parents of sick children.
Challenges for the elderly: Learning English at the senior club
At the English class for seniors at the senior club Beim Kiosk in Schifflange, learning English is one part of the deal, staying active and being together the more important one. For our third and last episode of this week's Local Matters on the risk of loneliness for elderly people, we took the microphone and participated at the English class for seniors.
Voices Matter: Brigitta's struggle with Long Covid
For more than two years, Brigitta Best has been suffering from Long Covid. On Voices Matter, she tells how the illness has impacted her health and her life.
Euthanasia: Improving access to assisted suicide
Since 2009, euthanasia has been legal in Luxembourg. Access however still needs to be improved. The government has recently set up an action plan. Raising awareness about the rights and procedures is the main aim.
Inclusion at the workplace: What needs to improve according to the OGBL
"People with disabilities have the recurrent need for job counseling, not only for a limited period, but time and time again during their whole career." Such an offer however doesn't exist yet in Luxembourg, Joel Delvaux, responsible for workers with disabilities at OGBL, says.
in our interview, Joel talks about the needs that workers with disabilities have, and about what has to be done to improve their chances on the work market.
Wellness Industry: Interview with a lifecoach
Benjamin George Coles spoke to life coach Lyndsay Whitby about the purposes and practicalities of his profession. This is the third and final episode in this week's Local Matters series on the wellness industry here in Luxembourg,
Wellness Industry: Breath as a tool for health
How can breathing make you more relaxed or on the contrary, pump energy into your body and brain? How can breathing techniques help to overcome traumatic experiences? On Local Matters, Benjamin George Coles interviews Anna, a breathwork facilitator working in Luxembourg and Berlin.
Wellness industry: The essence of yoga
On Local Matters, Ben George Coles interviews Tristen Declef, a yoga instructor at Yogaloft in Limpertsberg, about her practice. This is the first part of this week’s Local Matters on the wellness industry.
Voices Matter: Julia Zhang's journey to Mount Everest
One time, Julia Zhang nearly lost her life while mountain climbing. Another time, climbing saved her life. On Voices Matter, Julia tells us about her upcoming excursion to Mount Everest. We talk about how mountain climbing has become an important part of her life and why she is so passionate about it.
Giving birth: Photography for parents of stillborn babies
With her association Stärekanner, photographer Martine Pinnel creates memories for parents of stillborn babies. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains the why and the how. This is our last episode of this week's Local Matters on giving birth.
Giving birth: Interview with doula Natascha
What is a Doula and what’s the difference to a midwife? In our interview on Local Matters, Natascha tells us about her work. As a Doula, she accompanies women before and during giving birth.
Giving birth in a private birth centre
Why do women want to give births outside of the hospital? In our interview on Local Matters, Anne-Laure Metzler tells us about their lobbying activities. As a member of the association Gebuertshaus Letzebuerg Asbl, she advocates for a new legislation to allow births to be performed in private birth centres.