South African Child 'Virtually Cured' of HIV After 1 Year of Treatment
The child has only received one year of anti-HIV therapy in his life - and now, eight years later, he is "virtually cured".
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In a 'World First', Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned Toddler
This may be the first ever recorded case of "healing" brain damage.
How a Woman's Hair Appointment Possibly Saved Her Life
Eileen Korey is devoted to her talented hairstylist — now she owes her life to the salon worker who urged her to see a doctor immediately.
Tribe Donates 200 Defibrillators to Law Enforcement: "It's about saving lives"
Every single patrol car in King County is now equipped with an AED - and it's all thanks to the Snoqualmie Tribe.
New Migraine Treatments Show Promise
There are few treatments available for the millions of people who suffer from migraines. New early-stage research now offers hope. Two new drugs may prevent migraines by blocking a protein.
Digital Nurse Combats the 'Fake News' People Get When They Google Their Cancer Diagnosis
Ellen McPake is making sure that no more patients fall victim to "bogus" online cancer myths and treatments.
MIT is Developing Color-Changing Tattoos that Can Monitor Your Diabetes in Real Time
Instead of using traditional ink, these researchers are using biosensors to monitor the body's glucose, sodium, and alkali levels.
Doctor Stuns With Extraordinary Singing Voice Between Surgeries: 'Music is Medicine'
Dr. Francois sings in the hospital whenever he can because he believes that music can uplift his patients and his medical staff, too.
Drug to Reverse a Loved One's Heroin Overdose Now Readily Available on Walgreens Shelves
The Narcan nasal spray can now be purchased without an individual prescription in over 8,000 Walgreens stores nationwide.
This Doctor Broke The Law To Engineer a Better Nursing Home, And the Death Rate Plummeted
It only took one physician's hunch to create a whole new way of caring for our seniors worldwide—and the results are dramatic.
Here's Your Antidote to Current Events: Positive News About 10 Death Rates That Keep Going Down
While the media today might cause you to believe that we're surrounded by only bad news, these positive trends will convince you many things are improving.
Miracle Dog Honored for Bringing Owner Out of Coma
After Andy Szasz came down with a bad bout of pneumonia, he was put into a medically induced coma – and Teddy is credited for waking him up.
MP3 Players as Stethoscopes?
MP3 digital recorders provide better sound quality than even the most advanced stethoscopes and may be the doctor's choice for exams in the near future
Pill Bottle Timers Could Put a Lid on Opioid Abuse
These prescription pill bottles, which feature built-in stopwatches, could deter possible opioid addiction and misuse in households.
Thanks to Publicized Story of Late 4-Year-old, Toddler is Saved From "Dry Drowning"
The death of a 4-year-old Texas boy from "dry drowning" has essentially saved the life of another child all the way in Colorado.
New Cancer Drug is So Effective Against Tumors, the FDA Approved It Immediately
This groundbreaking new drug can treat cancers of any region in the body – so long as they all have the same bio-markers.
Did You Know Breathing Deeply Can Boost Your Empathy?
This new study shows that people who are more aware of their bodies are more empathetic of others.
This T-Shirt Monitors the Asthma Patient's Breathing Without Any Wires
This "smart shirt" can be used to diagnose or monitor anyone struggling with asthma, sleep apnea, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Hairstylist Pays Tribute to Exhausted Nurse Who Fell Asleep in Chair
A Kentucky stylist was touched by all the hard work her client provides at the local hospital – so she made a heart-warming Facebook post to honor her.
Student Saves Man's Life Minutes Before Interviewing to be Paramedic
Wil Stewart was waiting to interview for a paramedic internship when a coffee shop customer gave him the chance to prove his value as a lifesaver.
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