New Nasal Spray is Simple Treatment for Overdoses, Could Save Thousands
The U.S. FDA approved a cheap, easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses the effects of a drug overdose — and could save thousands of lives.
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The Future of Vaccines May be as Simple as Putting on a Band-Aid
A vaccine patch eliminates the pain of needles and makes vaccination programs easier to run in the developing world.
Teen Wins Intel Prize for Keeping Airborne Germs From Spreading on Planes
A high school junior just invented a way to keep germs from spreading on airline flights.
A Simple Iron Fish is Helping Hundreds in Cambodia by Tackling Anemia
A Canadian scientist came up with an innovative and simple way to cure people of anemia in Cambodia.
Adorable Moment Deaf Baby Hears for First Time (WATCH)
Lachlan Lever was just seven-weeks-old when doctors fitted his ear with a hearing aid. Without the device he would never have heard his parents' voices. From tears to smiles, this video captured the magical moment when he could hear for the first
Deaf Girl Adopted From China Hears Mother for the First Time
Thanks to a cochlear implant, a 5-year-old hearing impaired girl adopted from China was able to hear her mother's voice for the first time.
3D Printed Devices Save Three Babies' Lives
Successful 3D printed medical devices give hope to kids born with a life-threatening disease.
Disease That Causes Birth Defects Eliminated From Western Hemisphere
A disease that once caused thousands of birth defects every year has been wiped out in most of the Western Hemisphere.
German Shepherds Do Better Than Lab Tests in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A pair of German shepherds were more than 90% accurate in identifying prostate cancer and outperformed, by a mile, the best lab machines in the world.
John Malkovich Helps Save Man's Life on Toronto Street
An elderly American couple visiting Toronto have turned into actor John Malkovich's biggest fans. The Ohio senior was saved from severe bleeding when the acclaimed actor, on the sidewalk at the right time, used his own scarf to tie around the man's neck to cover the wound.
You May Be Reducing Your Alzheimer's Risk Already With Everyday Habits
A new study finds links between various lifestyle choices and habits you may be already employing that could reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.
Surgeon Treats 100,000 Patients Unable to Pay for Health Care
This doctor found a way to pay for his patient's treatment when they couldn't or their insurance wouldn't.
After $750 Price Hike Per Pill, Rival Drug Company Offers $1 Alternative
Did you hear about the pharmaceutical CEO who bought the rights to a drug and jacked up the price 5000%? Well, guess who just came to the rescue?
Sharp Decline in US Breast Cancer Cases
A new analysis of breast cancer rates in American women released this week revealed a startling decline in the disease.
Aussie Skin Cancer Trial a Success
A new treatment for skin cancer made from the sap of a common garden weed has proven effective on 71 percent of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) clearing up the most common type of skin cancer in just two applications on two consecutive days.
Man Recovered From Parkinson's Uses Holistic Regimen
Severely dissatisfied with western medical treatment for his Parkinson's disease, John decided to pursue other methods and with the aid of homeopathy, alternative therapies, counseling, meditation and spiritual development, he was completely symptom-free within four years.
Diet May Cut Risk of Alzheimer's by 50% (Long-term Study of 900 Seniors)
A hybrid version of the Mediterranean diet, nicknamed MIND, could lower a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 50%.
The Link Between Violence and What We Eat
There is a striking correlation between violence and nutrients in the diet. A clinical trial at the US government's National Institutes for Health and earlier studies involving people with violent records found that those given supplements have been able for the first time to control their anger and aggression.
Omega-3 Fish Oil Better ADHD Treatment
OMEGA-3 fish oil can be more effective than stimulant drugs like Ritalin commonly prescribed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.
Gates Foundation Gives $23M to Fight HIV in India
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that it will be investing $23 million over the next three years to enhance management of India’s HIV prevention response.
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