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Teenager's Life Saved By Trip To Dentist

Anna Campbell, 15, was unaware she had dangerously high blood pressure until she had a tooth out under general anaesthetic. Doctors discovered the schoolgirl suffered from a rare condition called coarctation of the main aortic artery.

Salon Announces Hair for Hope - Free Cuts for People Who've Lost Jobs

Dawn Renee Salon & Day Spa is teaming up with SHELTER, inc of Contra Costa County to offer free haircuts to Contra Costa County residents who have lost their homes and jobs due to the troubling economy. On Monday, April 6th, from 9 am to 6 pm, Dawn Renee Salon and Day Spa will open its doors to dozens of displaced residents and offer hair cuts, shampoos, child care, donated food and donated toiletries.

Revolutionary Water Filtration System Designed to Save Lives

Inventor and water-treatment expert Michael Pritchard was inspired after the devastating Asian tsunami and hurricane Katrina, which left so many without clean drinking water, to develop the Lifesaver bottle, a revolutionary water-filtration method could drastically reduce the suffering worldwide due to the lack of access to clean water.

Report: Top 7 Good News Trends for the Environment

I asked one question to leading environmentalists who are usually keen to point out what is wrong with the environment: What is the good news in the last dozen years for planet Earth? The #1 Good News Trend is action on Global Warming.

Online Therapy: A New Way to Get Help

On-line therapy is one of the newest trends in mental healthcare. Although many clients still choose the face-to-face approach, on-line counseling has become an important option for some clients in certain situations. It is not intended for serious mental health issues or illnesses requiring medication, but it can be successful in helping people through difficult life issues like divorce or interpersonal conflict.

Invest in Microloans: Aid the Poor and Earn 3-6 Percent Interest

For two years now, savers have had a tough slog. Rock-bottom interest rates have meant nominal returns for anyone holding extra cash. But those who want to do some good in the world have actually done better than their peers – a lot better in some cases, generating enviable returns as high as 6 percent by funding Microloans.