Health Technologies
Inventive COVID-19 mask designs come from U.S. universities
University researchers have created color-changing COVID-19 sensors, face mask designs for easier breathing and new tests to detect coronavirus.
Advances spark record-breaking drop in U.S. cancer death rate
New therapies in the United States bring progress in fighting cancer and a drop in U.S. cancer death rates, says the American Cancer Society.
United States and India partner on vaccine research
The U.S. and India are working together to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine. The two countries have a long history of partnering on health care.
U.S. embassies partner for COVID-19 economic recovery
U.S. embassies worked with Garage48 and Startup Wise Guys to host a worldwide coding event aimed at app development to address COVID-19 recovery.
Donations from U.S. COVID-19 survivors support future treatments
The U.S. military has collected more than 10,000 units of blood plasma from U.S. donors who survived COVID-19 to support future treatments.
China’s air pollution harms its citizens and the world
China is the world leader in mercury and greenhouse gas emissions, posing significant risks to China's citizens and the environment.
New U.S. air-quality app helps users avoid pollution
A new U.S. air-quality app provides users around the world with information to reduce their exposure to harmful air pollution.
U.S. supports Indo-Pacific partners in COVID-19 fight
The United States is working with India and Bangladesh to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific and fight the new coronavirus.
U.S. moves closer to safe, effective coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government is supporting innovators' efforts to quickly develop a vaccine for COVID-19. Learn more about progress toward a vaccine.