Boy Can't Help But Dance After Ringing Special Bell Signifying End of Treatment
Jimmy Spagnolo did a big happy dance after ringing a special bell at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh signifying he was done with chemo.
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Internet Strangers Use Piano Fragments to Piece Together Song for Dad With Dementia
This woman's father knew only one song on the piano, but with dementia, he'd forgotten the tune – until the Reddit internet community stepped in.
This Man is Designing an App That Can Detect Toxins in Drinking Water
With a simple, but accurate user-friendly design, this app has the potential to save millions of lives by identifying fluoride and salinity in water.
Breakthrough Study: Knowingly Taking Placebo Pills Eases Pain
According to this groundbreaking research, patients who knowingly took placebo pills for chronic back pain felt 30% less pain than those who didn't.
London Subway Now Catering to Those With Hidden Ailments
Starting in spring 2017, people with invisible disabilities can apply for special badges that will ask their fellow passengers for a seat.
Baby Receives Rare Lifeline After Being Put on Transplant List
Daniel was given months to live – and with thousands of children not being able to survive long enough to find a donor, he was given a rare second chance.
The Most Impressive Health and Wellness Developments of 2016
2016 has been a chaotic year – but that doesn't mean that we haven't made groundbreaking new strides in health and medicine.
"Spiking" Water Supply With Cleansing Agent Could Prevent Multitude of Diseases
This super protein may be able to stop outbreak-causing bacterial diseases that are transmittable through drinking water.
New Drug Inspires Hope For Alzheimer's Cure
After a year of treatment, 165 patients with early onset Alzheimer's showed dramatic improvement in memory and health.
Sri Lanka Has Been Declared Malaria-Free
Deadly diseases: look out! More and more innovative treatments are on the way to cure the world of debilitating illness.
12-Year-old Creates First App to Help Alzheimer's Patients Keep Track of Things
Seeing her grandma's struggles with Alzheimer's, Emma Yang dreamed up a one-of-a-kind app that is ‘just what the doctor ordered' for dementia patients.
Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Ten Years Before Symptoms Show
Though this figurative 'smoke detector' for cancer will be as simple as a finger prick, it has the potential to save thousands of lives.
Study Says We May Already Have The Cure For Zika
The media has been abuzz about Zika spreading outside of South America, but this team of researchers found FDA-approved drugs that could combat the virus.
Angel Donor Offers to Match 100K to Give Research into Rare Disease a Big Boost
An anonymous guardian angel is giving a huge financial boost to finding a cure for two best friends fighting an incredibly rare disease.
AIDS is No Longer the Leading Cause of Death in Africa
Africa has witnessed a 24% decrease in AIDS/HIV related deaths since 2010 – and world health officials expect that number to continue falling.
Burger King Drive-thru Worker Goes Viral After Helping Diabetic Woman
When Rebecca Boening was struggling to cope with her low blood sugar, a compassionate drive-thru worker came to her rescue.
New Drug Could Offer First Treatment For Irreversible Huntington's Disease
The terrible neurodegenerative disease currently has no cure - but this groundbreaking treatment inspires great hope for the future.
Maker of OFF! Donates $15M and Cuts Price to Help People Avoid Zika Virus
The makers of one of the world's most popular mosquito repellents is slashing prices and donating millions of dollars to help people battle the Zika virus.
Breakthrough Device Heals Organs and Skin with a Single Touch
Scientists who were regenerating vascular cells, nerve cells, and brain cells at the touch of a button had a 98% success rate.
For the First Time Ever, US Scientists Have 'Corrected' Genetic Code for Heart Condition
In a nationwide first, researchers have effectively corrected the genetic code that causes a heart disease in human embryos.
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