Regularly Eating Chocolate Actually Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Problems
A chocolate bar (or two) might be just what the doctor ordered.
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M.S. Patients Enjoy a Day of Cycling (WATCH)
Two strangers with Multiple Sclerosis met in a Seattle park to do something they thought they'd ever do again: Ride a bike.
South African Child 'Virtually Cured' of HIV After 1 Year of Treatment
The child has only received one year of anti-HIV therapy in his life - and now, eight years later, he is "virtually cured".
How a Woman's Hair Appointment Possibly Saved Her Life
Eileen Korey is devoted to her talented hairstylist — now she owes her life to the salon worker who urged her to see a doctor immediately.
Grandma Carries Disabled Granddaughter Over Mountains to School for 3 Years
Every day for the last three years, Xiang Yuncui has carried her disabled granddaughter over mountain roads to a Chinese school 3 miles away (5km) -- a grueling two hour trip each way.
Kid with Brain Cancer Holds Halloween Costume Drive
When 6-year-old Nico Castro heard he would be able to go trick-or-treating because of a break in his treatment he was delighted, but he felt badly for the kids who were too sick to join him so he started a costume drive.
Here's Your Antidote to Current Events: Positive News About 10 Death Rates That Keep Going Down
While the media today might cause you to believe that we're surrounded by only bad news, these positive trends will convince you many things are improving.
New Cancer Drug is So Effective Against Tumors, the FDA Approved It Immediately
This groundbreaking new drug can treat cancers of any region in the body – so long as they all have the same bio-markers.
Women Recovering From Eating Disorders Can Receive Free Fitted Clothes, Thanks to Former Patient
A woman who suffered with an eating disorder knows what it's like to always buy clothes that fit – so she started the Garment Project to help others.
Virus That Caused a State of Emergency in Brazil is Now Cut by 95%
The Brazilian government has announced that the Zika virus is no longer a public health crises.
Scientists Cure Type 1 Diabetes for a Year Without Side Effects
This revolutionary treatment cured mice of diabetes for an entire year without any noted side effects. Human trials are expected in 3 years.
World's First Malaria Vaccine to Help Prevent Deaths in 3 African Countries
Starting in 2018, this vaccine could save thousands of lives throughout Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi.
Frog Mucus Could Kill Flu Viruses For Good
Scientists have discovered that the mucus oozing out of a frog's skin might be the key to defeating dozens of strains of the flu virus.
Drinking Baking Soda Could Be Cheap, Safe Way to Combat Autoimmune Disease, Says Scientists
The researchers found that humans who drank baking soda solution for two weeks experienced reduced inflammation for as many as four hours at a time.
California Becomes First State to Feed Chronically Ill With Specially Prescribed Meals
The "Food is Medicine" initiative launched in California, making it the first state to have a pilot program that will use food to help treat chronically ill patients.
This One Peptide Could Treat MS, Alzheimer's, Crohn's, and More
After observing the drug's efficacy against a multitude of currently incurable diseases, this scientist wants "to do everything possible" to make his drug a widespread treatment.
Woman Flies Around the World to Adopt 4 Orphans With Same Genetic Disorder As Her
Kristi Smith did not want to endure the heartache of attempting to have her own biological kids – so instead, she adopted four boys with the same disorder as her.
Watch the Moment When ALS Patient Who Inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge Speaks With His Voice Again
Project Revoice is recreating the voices of ALS patients – such as Pat Quinn – so they can embrace the familiarity of their own voices, after the disease takes their vocal chords.
Toddler Wakes Up Right When Parents Agree to Remove Life Support, Doctors Call it Easter Miracle
Dylan's parents were about to unplug their toddler from life support – but then they all witnessed what doctors called an Easter miracle.
Australia May Become First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer - Rate Drops From 22% to 1%
Thanks to the astonishing effectiveness of the HPV vaccine, Australia is on track to becoming the first country to eliminate cervical cancer.
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