'Landmark' Mosquito Trial Eliminates 80% of Invasive Species Carrying Disease in Australia
In addition to possibly preventing millions of diseases worldwide, the technique could also bring balance to dozens of ecosystems.
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Two US States Have Become the First to Require Mental Health Education in School
One of the bills was developed, researched and presented by high school students, too.
Town's Compassionate Approach Cuts Rates of Overdose by More Than Half - State to Adopt It
In less than a year since they implemented their "compassion-based" followup initiative, this town is experiencing fewer overdoses than ever.
Turkey Announces They Are Setting Aside a Ton of Money to Make Cancer Treatments Free
"A cancer patient will not pay any extra fee as the state will cover it all," says the Minister for Labor and Social Security.
Basement Inventor Uses Long-buried Device to Help Neighbor Breathe During Power Outage
This man's contraption had been sitting around for years without being turned on – but thankfully, it ran like a charm during a neighbor's hour of need.
Jimmy Carter Delivers a New Clinic to Small Town That Has Been Without a Physician
The new clinic will provide vital mental and physical healthcare options to members of this small Georgian community.
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to Cancer Patients Headed to Medical Appointments
These cancer patients will no longer have to worry about finding transportation to their medical appointments.
Smile! Thousands of Veterans Given Dental Care Free of Charge
Since most veterans don't have dental care, this organization's free "Day of Service" was pretty emotional for a lot of its patients.
Maternal Survival Rates Are Soaring to New Highs - and Part of it is Thanks to Folk Songs
More women and infants are surviving pregnancy thanks to a host of preventative measures, the most interesting of which is folk songs.
Dairy Company Rearranges Entire District Truck Schedule So Their Biggest Fan Could Get to Bed On Time
One of the world's biggest exporters of dairy products just rearranged their truck schedule so an exhausted family could get a good night's sleep.
Years After Dog Dies, Nurse Starts Collecting Pacemakers From Human Patients to Give to Pets in Need
Dozens of pets are benefiting from one woman's clever recycling program between the hospital where she works and a nearby veterinary school.
These Are Some of the Most Amusingly Bizarre Excuses People Have Used to Avoid the Gym
If you have ever felt guilty about avoiding the gym, you can take comfort in knowing that people have used some pretty bizarre excuses to avoid exercising.
Despite Having to Wear a Stoma Bag, This Woman Determinedly Trains and Competes as MMA Fighter
This woman has undergone 38 bowel surgeries for her Crohn's disease, but that hasn't stopped her from kicking butt in the ring.
One of First UK Patients to Undergo This Surgery is 82 Years Old - and He Did It to Walk With His Wife Once More
Neil Shuttleworth is one of the first people in the UK to undergo this ankle surgery - and he did it so he could walk arm-in-arm with his wife once more.
That's 'Sew' Smart! Scientists Develop New Threads That Change Color When Harmful Gases Are in the Air
These color-changing fabrics could be a lifesaver for health, safety, military, or rescue workers who work in close proximity to harmful gases.
Counties With More Trees and Shrubs Spend Less on Medicare, Study Finds
An intriguing new study from the University of Illinois has linked trees and shrubland to reduced county-wide healthcare costs.
Instead of Depressing News, Here Are 5 Big, BIG Reasons to Applaud Humanity
Are you tired of seeing gloom and doom on your news feed? Then here are five stories to restore your faith in humanity.
Plus-Sized Yogi Can Rock Any Pose, Inspire Anyone to Love Their Body
Dana was overweight and depressed–until she found yoga. Today the plus-size yogi can rock any pose and, at the same time, inspire 128K fans on social media.
Muslim Doctors Use Ohio Mosque to Open First Free Clinic in the Region - and It's Open to Everyone
This free clinic may be run by Muslim doctors, but they are opening their doors to uninsured patients from all religions and walks of life.
Why Smiling Is Good for You - and Five Photos That Guarantee Grins on World Happiness Day
Never underestimate the power and impact of one simple facial gesture: your smile-the movement can create happy feelings-even when you're not feeling happy.
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