Southwest Employee Becomes Girl's Buddy During In-Flight Panic Attacks
When a little girl with diabetes had a panic attack onboard a flight, threatening her blood sugar level, this flight attendant went above and beyond.
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These "Bad" Habits May Have Surprising Health Benefits for Kids
It turns out some habits parents try to break in their kids are actually good for their health, says to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Head Off Allergies: Expose Kids to Pets and Dirt Early
If you are a mom or dad, and feel guilty about not cleaning your house often enough, relax. You've been doing the best thing for your kids' health!
Paraplegics Regaining Muscle Control Thanks to Virtual Reality Therapy
After a year of treatment, twelve paraplegic patients have been reclassified to only "partially paralyzed".
You'll Love How Leeza Gibbons Spent Her $700K Winnings From Celebrity Apprentice
Television host Leeza Gibbons has used her $700,000 in reality TV show winnings to give back to a critical group of people often forgotten by society.
How to Give $2 Million in Free Dental Care to Veterans Without Insurance (WATCH)
A nationwide chain of dental offices is putting smiles on the faces of thousands of veterans who don't have dental insurance, providing millions in free care.
Pasta, Please! In Moderation it Can Help Keep Weight Down Says Large Study
A new study shows people who eat moderate portions of pasta with a healthy diet tend to have a slimmer waist and lower body-mass index.
Pills Made Especially for Girl's Rare Cancer Completely Eliminate Tumors
When a little girl's cancer grew resistant to conventional treatments, doctors created a "precision medicine" pill that wiped out her tumors in two months.
This Wristband Will Tell You When to Stop Drinking
This wearable alcohol monitor gives you a second-by-second read out of how much you're drinking and tells you when it's time to stop.
This is an Invitation For You to #LiveLove No Matter What
It's not hard to be a positive influence for everyone in your life if you simply choose to #LiveLove.
Cancer-causing Air Pollution Drops More Than Half in LA
The average risk of developing cancer as a result of pollution found in the Los Angeles area has dropped by more than 50 percent, a result of decades-long improvement programs, according to a new report.
$600K Awarded to Mobile Tech Innovators Helping Others With Water and Health
Whether it's fixing broken sanitation systems or diagnosing heart trouble, the 2015 Wireless Innovation winners are using mobile tech in extraordinary ways.
New Muppet Brings Autism Awareness to Sesame Street
Sesame Street introduces its first Muppet with autism to help kids relate to others who are a little different.
Rescued Pit Bull Named TatorTot Saves Boy 4 Days After Adoption
Christi Smith saved a pit bull pup from certain death at the hands of Animal Control. Four days later, the dog repaid her by saving her son's life. The rambunctious dog was hours away from being euthanized, but Christi had her doubts about adopting this untrained 9-month-old mixed breed. She ultimately decided to foster the dog, changed his name from Gator, and tried to housebreak it while finding someone else to adopt it. Her misgivings completely evaporated on the fourth day.
Philippine Teen Discovers Powerful Natural Poison Against Zika Bugs
A Philippine teenager discovered a natural solution for killing the larvae of the mosquito responsible for spreading the zika virus.
Brazil Rights a Wrong, Devotes Military Plane to Organ Transplants
After public outcry following a media investigation, Brazil's interim President instructed the Air Force to provide a plane exclusively for transporting organs.
After Matching on Tinder, She Learns She's a Perfect Match for Transplant
This woman surprised her girlfriend who she met on Tinder with news that she's also a perfect match for her partner's kidney transplant.
Let the Sunshine In: New Sunscreen Compound Protects Cells From UVA Damage
This UK discovery blocks cancer-causing UVA radiation by working inside skin cells, preventing damage by gripping the cells in a protective shield.
Dirt and Germs Are Good, Most Hand Sanitizers, Bad
The lack of germs and dirt in a child's environment and over-washing may be linked to the formation of severe illnesses -- even diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Scientists believe that our bodies use the germs to create a healthy immune system.
Young Entrepreneur's Simple Button Keeps People With Dementia From Wandering Off
After watching her mom care for people with dementia, she was inspired to create a simple device that would keep people safe-and her mom, less worried.
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