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Left: John Green looks surprised in a vlogbrothers video; Right: the CDC's TB Elimination Champion logo

CDC honors John Green for his efforts to eliminate tuberculosis

Author John Green has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as a Tuberculosis Elimination Champion.
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An illustration of a woman in a yellow stress on the Met Gala steps

The Met Gala isn't wheelchair accessible; a new activist campaign pressures Anna Wintour, Zendaya to reimagine the event

Two disability justice activists are calling on Anna Wintour and other famous hosts to make the Met Gala wheelchair accessible.
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Left: The Teal Wand; Right: Serena Williams and Alison Rapaport Stillman

This new at-home cervical cancer test aims to replace traditional pap smears — and it’s backed by Serena Williams

With promising trial results and pending FDA approval, the Teal Wand aims to empower women with greater control over their health care.
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A photo collage consisting of a close-up shot of a scientist holding up 3D-printed human skin, a MakeNukesHistory.org outdoor ad related to the Oppenheimer movie, a portrait shot of the 2024 Paris Olympics mascot, a shot of a ship named 'Open Arms', and a close-up shot of Yeezy Foam Runners

Good News This Week: March 16, 2024 - Shoes, Birds, & Lanternflies

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Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal sit beside each other in a hospital room, wearing surgical gowns; Rhett in a wheelchair and Link laying in bed

YouTubers Rhett & Link (hilariously) got colonoscopies together to educate fans about colon cancer

"Good Mythical Morning" hosts Rhett and Link were their comedic selves as they underwent the procedure for the sake of colon cancer awareness.
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Split-screen images of a young woman with Down syndrome; on the left, she sits at a bar smiling with subtitles: "So you don't serve me a Margarita." On the right, she looks at the camera with subtitles: "Your assumption becomes reality."

Viral 'Assume That I Can' Down syndrome PSA fiercely punches back against harmful misconceptions

The “Assume That I Can” video campaign — starring Madison Tevlin — is challenging outdated stereotypes about Down syndrome ahead of World Down Syndrome Day.
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John Green smiling next to TB under microscope

John Green announces $1M annual donation to fight his (least) favorite disease

YouTuber and author John Green has just announced a major investment in the fight to end tuberculosis in the Philippines.
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A photo collage of a portrait shot of a parrot, the side of the front part of a school bus, an image of the back of a birth control packaging box, two medical images of a brain, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: March 9, 2024 - Grannies, Parrots, & Buses

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A scientist works at a 3D printer in a lab at Penn State

In historic first, scientists successfully 3D-print human skin tissue into open wounds

Penn State scientists may have unlocked a new frontier in bioprinting for reconstructive surgeries.
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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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A line graph shows an increasing life expectancy for people with Down syndrome

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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