'I could never hear on my left side - until I got a prosthetic ear'
A 74-year-old man has been fitted with a prosthetic ear that has improved his hearing. The prosthetic was designed to address a rare condition he was born with in which one external ear is underdeveloped or missing. This improvement may enhance the man's quality of life.
Why it's good news: This good news highlights the potential for technology and medical innovation to improve the lives of people living with disabilities.
The health section covers stories about medical progress, recovery, and wellbeing. We look for genuine advances: new therapies clearing regulatory hurdles, diseases being eradicated in specific regions, communities improving public health outcomes through evidence-based programs. Celebrity wellness trends and supplement marketing do not make the cut.
The morning letter delivers the day's best positive headlines before the rest of the internet gets loud. Free, no tracking, one click to leave.
Get the morning letter →
Regular physical activity can improve deep sleep quality. Research shows that even short periods of moderate to vigorous…
Most news feeds won't give you another one. Our morning letter will: one email at sunrise with the day's best good news.
Start tomorrow morning →