Teen Can Return to School After Undergoing Free Surgery to Correct Her Extreme Bow-Leggedness
Valerie can now walk, run, and confidently return to school since a nonprofit team from Mercy Ships has fixed her extremely bowed legs.
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Scientist Who Helped Develop Breakthrough Ovarian Cancer Treatment Donates All $1.2 Million in Profits
Despite living a "modest" lifestyle, this college professor used all of her profits from developing the Rubraca drug to launch a charity for people in need.
Uphill Battle With Cancer Leads Man to Climb Tallest Peaks-with One Lung
After beating cancer twice as a boy, climbing the world's tallest peaks with one lung required a lot of hope-now he gives it to others as he guides them upward.
68-Year-old With Alzheimer's Staves Off the Disease by Climbing the Same Mountain Every Day
It has been fifty years since Sion Jair first started his daily hiking routine to deal with his health issues – and he estimates that he has climbed the mountain over 5,000 times ever since.
Nike Designs New Sneakers Specifically for Nurses and Doctors Who Have to Stay On Their Feet All Day
Not only do the shoes have spill-proof surfaces and extra traction, they also have been designed with additional comfort and support in mind.
14 of the Largest US Hospitals and Health Systems Are Investing $700 Million into Affordable Housing
The Healthcare Alliance Network hopes that by investing in communities, they will help close the economic gap that leads to the nation's health problems.
Michael Jordan Opens First of Two Clinics for Uninsured and Underprivileged People
The clinics in Charlotte will provide primary and preventative care to underserved and uninsured residents in the lower-income area of the city.
Handheld Device Can 'Sniff' Your Food and Detect Trace Amounts of Deadly Allergens in Just 30 Seconds
Once the device is commercially available within the next few years, scientists will be selling the devices for just $150 a pop.
Diabetes Breakthrough: Scientists Coax Human Stem Cells Into Making Insulin
Since his infant son Sam was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 23 years ago, Harvard scientist Doug Melton has dedicated his career to finding a cure for the disease. Today he announced that he and his colleagues have taken a giant leap forward, for the first time producing massive quantities of human insulin-producing beta cells.
Encouraging Stem Cell Research Published
Researchers in America have reported encouraging results from a trial treating people with MS with stem cells derived from their bone marrow.
Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplements Are Good for Health: Benefitting Hair, Skin, Joints, and Muscles
Studies show that hydrolyzed collagen supplements can be good for everything from bones to hair to joints to the skin. That's good news.
Dreading a Dark Winter Lockdown? Think Like a Norwegian
WS looks to Norway to see how their traditions of coping with long cold winters can help Americans in states facing second lockdowns.
Model Village for Alzheimer's Patients in France Makes Residents Feel Like They're Still Independent
Near the French city of Dax, a village has been created with the specific needs of its 105 residents-all of whom suffer from Alzheimer's.
Could Electromagnetic Fields Treat Diabetes? These Scientists Think So
University of Iowa researchers may have discovered a safe new way to manage blood sugar non-invasively, using electromagnetic field therapy.
The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says
High-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in seniors, according to a new study from Norway.
Planting Handful of Seeds in a Bare Yard Could Reduce Stress Levels As Much As 8 Mindfulness Sessions
A University of Sheffield study has found that having just a little bit of greenery in a front yard can boost mental health significantly.
The 10 Healthiest Communities For Well-Being in America (Colorado Nabbed 6 of the Top 10 Spots)
Los Alamos County, New Mexico, was named the healthiest community in America in Top rankings from US News, with Colorado taking 6 of 10 spots.
Stress Keeping You Up Past Your Bedtime? 10 Simple, Science-backed Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Better sleep can be a key component to managing stress and anxiety. Good News Network produces 10 tips for sleep based on the latest science.
Bone Broth Strengthens Immunity, Body, and Joints, And You Don't Need To Spend A Bunch To Make It
There may not be much of a difference between cooking stock and health food store bone broth, and you can easily make your own.
Losing the COVID 19-Pounds (of Weight Gain): Slimming Strategies for Post-Lockdown Renewal
With coronavirus lockdowns still in affect across the world, here's WS's guide to 9 health and fitness tips for losing the "Covid 19 (lbs)."
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