In a remarkable leap for dental science, researchers have successfully grown human teeth in a laboratory setting for the first time. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What's Right: "Social Prescribing" instead of Medicine
A new EU research initiative, Social Prescribing EU, is exploring how non-medical support like art classes and fitness groups can improve health, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connections for vulnerable groups.
What's right: Watch videos to strengthen your immune system
Researchers at the University of Hamburg discovered that watching videos of people sneezing or coughing can boost the immune system. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Fighting childhood obesity
The UK bans junk food ads on TV before 9 pm and online anytime from 2025, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.
What's right: Weekend workout is sufficient
A German study shows that exercising only on weekends is just as good as exercising daily. All the "Weekend Warriors" here can get rid of the bad conscience thanks to cardiologists of the centre for cardiovascular research in Hamburg. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's Right: How thick is your tongue?
Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that diagnoses diseases by analyzing the color, shape, and thickness of the tongue to diagnose conditions such as diabetes, COVID-19, and anemia. Initial tests show an impressive accuracy rate of 96.7%. The technology could make medical diagnosis more accessible.
What's Right: School hours adapting to students' rhythm
In Denmark, 20 schools have introduced later start times to improve student well-being and learning outcomes, following scientific recommendations. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".
What's Right: Tax reduces sugar consumption
In the United Kingdom, a study has found that sugar consumption from soft drinks among children reduced by half in the three years. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's Right: Hope for migraine patients
Scientists have found out how migraine is triggered. The findings could lead to new migraine medications, offering hope for patients unresponsive to existing therapies. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's right: soon universal donor blood?
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.