Metal Brought to Earth by Asteroid That Wiped Out Dinosaurs Could Be Harmless Cure for Cancer
This rare material was brought to Earth by the massive asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 millions years ago – and now, it could cure cancer.
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Doctor Builds Makeshift Device To Save Baby's Life on Airline Flight
Flying over the middle of the Atlantic, a doctor thinking on his feet quickly built a medical device that saved a baby girl's life.
New Device Gives Early Warning of Asthma Attack in Kids
Feeling helpless during an asthma attack is what led Matt Fischer to develop a device that seeks to provide families with control over the disorder–until there's a cure.
Asthma Could Be Cured Within 5 Years With This New Breakthrough
Scientists think they may have a cure for asthma, now that they've discovered a "switch" that can turn off the condition, and thus, the symptoms.
Region of the Americas Finally Declared Measles-Free
Thanks to mass vaccination efforts in South and North America, measles has been eliminated from the region for good.
Devoted Pharmacist Hops on Snowmobile to Deliver Medications to Snowed-in Patients
This dedicated pharmacist was not about to let her customers go without their essential daily medications – so she hopped on her snowmobile.
Unvaccinated Women Are Still Benefiting from the HPV Vaccine, Study Shows
Thanks to "herd protection", fewer and fewer women are being infected with these four strains of HPV linked to cervical cancer.
Seven Years After Undergoing Experimental MS Treatment, Woman is Still Experiencing No Symptoms
This young mother from Anchorage, Alaska is still thriving after undergoing an experimental stem cell therapy seven years ago.
Hospital 'Bouncer' Nurses Are Saving Lives By Dramatically Cutting Down on Hospital Waiting Times
These nurses specialize in assessing patients before they even get to the receptionist - and it has already had a dramatic impact on wait times.
FDA Approves World's First Device That Could Save Thousands of Preemies From Common Heart Condition
This is the world's first device that has been designed to save thousands of premature babies from a common heart problem.
'Game-Changing' Approval of Liver Transplant Procedure Expected to Halve the Waiting List
After its successful assessment and approval, this "ground-breaking" procedure is expected to halve the amount of people waiting for liver transplants.
Girl Who Could Die From Any Strong Smell is Saved by a Specially-Trained Dog
This teenager has been given a new lease on life thanks to a 3-year-old pup who has been trained to help with her condition.
US Cancer Death Rate Has Fallen by 27% in 25 Years - Study
This new report shows that millions of people have lived longer and fuller lives thanks to a steadily declining cancer death rate.
Blue Light Reduces Blood Pressure, Just as Effectively as Medication - UK Study
A new UK study shows that blue light can dramatically reduce blood pressure, and in turn lead to improved cardiovascular health.
Virtual Reality Therapy Could Be the New Treatment for Your Reoccurring Nightmares
If your livelihood has ever been negatively affected by reoccurring nightmares, this pilot study might offer hope for a treatment.
Nigerian 'Angel' Has Secretly Been Paying for the Hospital Bills of Poor and Uninsured Patients
By paying off the medical bills of total strangers, this businessman has secured the release of hundreds of Nigerian hospital patients.
Brain-Dead Mom Wakes Up Minutes After Being Taken Off Life Support; Four Months Later, She's Fighting Fit
This "miracle lady" has made a full recovery after her family made the heartbreaking decision to take her off of life support in August.
Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins Pay $2 Million to Bring Hundreds of Therapy Dogs into Children's Hospitals
Hospital dogs offer a huge amount of physical and emotional relief to young patients - which is why these food companies are paying to provide more of them.
Researchers Develop Cheap, 10-Minute Test That Can Detect Cancer Anywhere in the Body
The simple, inexpensive tool could save thousands of lives by increasing the odds of early cancer detection.
Scientists Develop Molecule That Can Finally Help Stop Arthritis From Wearing Down Joints
Though we have drugs that can alleviate arthritis-related pain, we don't currently have any treatments for reversing the joint deterioration.
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