health technologies

Katherine Luzuriaga in lab coat and blue rubber gloves holding pipette (Courtesy of UMass Chan Medical School)

Asian American scientists who imagined a healthier world

Discoveries of Asian American researchers have contributed to advances that treat HIV/AIDS and protect millions from viruses like COVID-19.
Girls wearing headscarves playing in a playground (© Jessie Wardarski/AP)

Minnesota boasts diverse population, healthy environment

Learn more about Minnesota, a U.S. Midwestern state that is bidding to host the 2027 world's Specialised Expo.
Baby receiving inoculation as its mother holds it (© Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images)

Vaccines advance the fight against malaria

Child deaths from malaria have fallen 10% in parts of Africa where a new vaccine is used. Learn more about recent successes against malaria.
Illustration of ladder-like structure with portion lit up (© Promega Corporation)

How NASA helps fight cancer

Learn how NASA's efforts to improve its space program lead to innovations that make for a safer and healthier world.
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Turning COVID-19 vaccine technology against cancer

New vaccines protect people from COVID-19. Now U.S. researchers are bringing the technology to the fight against cancer.
Person wearing device extending from side of head to nose (© John Locher/AP)

The latest medical gadgets at U.S. tech show

Innovators from around the world gathered in Las Vegas to attend CES 2023. Check out some of the latest medical technologies.
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Inventions of 2022

Several U.S. companies released inventions during 2022 with a mission to help others or improve the environment.
Child drinking water from glass held by woman (Courtesy of Tigre.Paris/Drinkwell)

U.S. company delivers clean water in Bangladesh

Drinkwell is honored with the 2022 Award for Corporate Excellence for its creative way to provide clean water with little waste.
Woman leaning over laptop as man watches (Courtesy of Lynia Huang)

AWE alumna’s app expands mental health care access

Lynia Huang created an app that uses artificial intelligence to help users diagnose and treat depression. Read more about her innovation.