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AI is helping doctors diagnose cancer, heart defects faster than ever before

New AI breakthroughs are changing the accuracy and speed of diagnosis and treatment plans for patients around the world.
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People with Down syndrome are living longer than ever — and programs are growing to support their care

Although challenges in care persist, new clinics are addressing evolving health care needs of adults with Down syndrome, including early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's.
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Good News This Week: March 2, 2024 - Park, Trees, & Free Tuition

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A new study found the shift to EVs could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks

For the millions of children who live near highways, transitioning to zero-emission vehicles will improve their health — and the planet's too.
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Upcoming Foo Fighters one-night concert aims to raise awareness for affordable healthcare access

Foo Fighters will headline a benefit concert in Washington, D.C. on March 5, working with Power to the Patients to promote equitable access to healthcare.
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Check out the TikTok-viral tech that makes texting 911 more accessible

Gabriella Wong's viral speech highlights how outdated the American 911 emergency system is and how it can be changed with a groundbreaking new app.
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Olivia Rodrigo launches reproductive rights initiative alongside Guts World Tour

On the first night of her Guts World Tour, Olivia Rodrigo announced the Fund 4 Good, an initiative that will support the rights of women and girls.
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Good News This Week: February 24, 2024 - Rhinos, Space, & Transplants

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John & Hank Green's 'Project for Awesome' has raised a total of $23M for charity

YouTubers and “Nerdfighters” have raised more than $23 million to make a difference and “decrease world suck.”
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Hank & John Green's 'Project for Awesome' raises $3.5M for charity, breaks record

Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has become a cornerstone of their online community. 
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TikTok creator reacts to new study on transgender joy amid hardship: 'We're out there alive and happy'

The National Center for Transgender Equality surveyed 92,000 trans individuals and their study shows that 94% of respondents are happier than ever post-transition.
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Good News This Week: February 10, 2024 - AI, Laundry, & the Super Bowl

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