Phone App Finds CPR-Trained Folks Nearby Before Expert Help Arrives
This phone app alerts CPR-trained people within 500 yards if someone goes into cardiac arrest, speeding help to the victim before professionals arrive.
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Peanuts May Lower Your Risk of Dying From Cancer, Diabetes & Heart Disease
New study shows nuts and peanuts may protect against several major causes of death, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Infographic: Top 6 Yoga Poses for Back Pain
Because September is National Yoga Month, we are updating a previous story with a handy downloadable infographic to illustrate the 6 best yoga poses for back pain for easy reference. With just a few moves, you can bring your legs, hips and spine into proper alignment, and release tension and pain.
Woman Keeps Hair During Chemo Thanks to New "Cooling" Cap
Thanks to a new "cooling" cap, which is still in clinical trials, Donna was able to keep her full head of hair while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Man Flies 1200 Miles to Donate Stem Cells to Save 7-year-old Girl
A 44-year-old stranger from Dubai traveled all the way to Gujarat, India to donate his stem cells to a seven-year-old, becoming her knight in shining armor.
Great Natural Remedies: 16 Herbs for Your Medicine Cabinet
Scientific studies come and go. But there is evidence that accumulates slowly over many years that support, sometimes ancient, claims that herbs can provide medicinal help for ailments such as stomach upset, hot flashes, depression, nausea and indigestion. The weight of the evidence clearly shows that these 16 herbs, some of which are already in your kitchen, are safe (with certain caveats) and effective, and deserve a place in your medicine cabinet.
Australian Researchers Discover New Treatment Options for Pancreatic Cancer
While many advances have been made in other types of cancer, pancreatic cancer remains largely incurable. New research from Australia offers new hope to change this.
'Drones for Good' Offers Flying Ambulance Toolkit
Every year a million people suffer from cardiac arrest in Europe and face a mere 8% survival rate due to slow response times of emergency services. Alec Momont seeks to improve existing emergency infrastructure with a network of drones capable of saving lives. His drone can speed to a location within 1 minute, when it would take an ambulance ten.
Hooters Waitress Gives Kidney to Customer She Barely Knew
A waitress delivered hope for a longer, healthier life to a customer she barely knew by donated a kidney to him.
Billionaire Driver Asks Directions, Donates $20,000 for Woman's Kidney Fund
Santa Barbara resident Jennifer Vasilakos was in the neighborhood handing out flyers and raising funds when a driver stopped to ask for directions. She never guessed the man asking for help was Beanie Baby billionaire Ty Warner – until he promised to send her a $20,000 check to cover the cost of her kidney treatment. The fellow Santa Barbaran heard her heart-wrenching story, he knew he wanted to help.
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Drop Artificial Ingredients
Fast food restaurants race to embrace more natural ingredients on their menus.
World's First Blood Test To Diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare was unveiled that could help millions of people to avoid years of invasive tests, unpredictable pain and misdiagnosis.
This Fancy Old Lady Is Crushing it At the Gym
If you're one of those people who needs a little extra motivation when it comes to dragging yourself to the gym, just take a look at this lady.
It's Official: Liberia Is Ebola-Free
The World Health Organization officially declared an end to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia.
Built by Quarterback Tim Tebow, Children's Hospital in Asia Opens
Tim Tebow scores a big win for sick kids on the other side of the world.
100-Year-olds Say a Positive Attitude is the Secret to Longevity
60 percent of Americans who've reached their 100th birthday say they do not "feel old," and most point to positivity as the key to a long and happy life.
Eating More Cheese May Explain Healthier Hearts in France
A small Danish study that looked at diets rich in cheese found some yummy results.
Chipotle Stopped Serving Genetically Altered Food
On Monday, Chipotle Mexican Grill became the first major American restaurant chain to swear off the use of any genetically engineered ingredients.
Crippled for 30 Years by Misdiagnosis, Woman Walks Again
A woman crippled for 30 years with what she thought was cerebral palsy is now walking and active thanks to a single pill.
French Firm Announces Multiple Sclerosis Drug Breakthrough
A biotech company announced Phase III trial results for a drug that led to a "significant improvement" for some of the Multiple Sclerosis sufferers studied.
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