A new non-surgical treatment halved knee pain in osteoarthritis patients over 12 months, offering an alternative to surgery for millions suffering from cartilage degeneration. The procedure addresses a major clinical need, as knee osteoarthritis affects roughly 10% of men and 13% of women globally.
ScienceAlert · Sunday, 5 July 2026
Osteoarthritis in the knees can be very painful and very hard to treat.
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Volunteer physicians in La Guaira rapidly repurposed a fast-food restaurant to provide medical care following a seismic event, extending healthcare access when conventional facilities were unavailable. The improvised clinic demonstrates community resilience and medical innovation in resource-constrained conditions.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court issued comprehensive anti-harassment guidelines for educational institutions and upheld strict penalties against a headmistress who failed to protect female teachers from sexual harassment. The ruling requires all schools to adopt internal harassment policies, establish independent complaint mechanisms, and display codes of conduct across the country.
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Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell to its lowest level in ten years, reflecting strengthened enforcement against illegal logging and forest clearing. The milestone supports Lula's commitment to eliminate illegal deforestation by 2030, with implications for global climate and biodiversity.
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