Teen Once Declared Brain Dead Now Graduating From High School
Doctors had once counted her out, but next week, this teen will be walking alongside her graduating classmates to get her high school diploma.
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Young Woman is Proof That Trusting Your Heart Can Save Your Life
For years, doctors dismissed complaints that she was dizzy, tired, and weak, but she never stopped trusting her heart, insisting something was wrong.
'Cure' for Arthritis is Near: New Breakthrough With Stem Cells
A cure for arthritis may be coming soon thanks to a breakthrough in stem cell research from the University of Manchester.
3 Steps to Heal Any Kind of 'Dark Night of the Soul'
Dr. Rajiv Parti, MD has written a book detailing his journey of overcoming personal injury, cancer and a dependence on pain medications to emerge as an alternative medicine advocate and crusader for wellness. I experienced my own ‘Dark Night of the Soul' when I was hit with prostrate cancer, surgical complications (life-threatening sepsis), chronic pain, depression and, finally, a dependence on pain medications. I had to sell my house and quit my job, all while feeling my marriage teetering and my health suffering. Healing from my ‘dark night of the soul' was not easy, but I succeeded.
Man Hitchhikes Across Canada in Only His Underwear Raising $30K for Testicular Cancer
People have bicycled, walked, even roller-bladed across Canada for charity. But Mark McIntyre is likely the only one who has ever hitch-hiked across Canada wearing nothing but his underwear and a smile. As a testicular cancer survivor, he teamed up with an underwear manufacturer that agreed to donate $20,000 for men's cancer research. He also wants to educate men on how to check themselves regularly, like women do.
25 Percent Drop in Stroke Rate for Americans
Fewer Americans are having strokes and those who do have a lower risk of dying from them finds a new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins. The study found a 24 percent overall decline in first-time strokes in each of the last two decades, especially among people 65 and older.
Rate of Uninsured Hits New Low as More Americans Get Health Coverage
A recent survey shows the percentage of American adults without health insurance hit a low of 11.4%, according to the latest quarterly Gallup poll.
Marathon 18-Patient Kidney Swap Saves Nine People
Nine patients received new kidneys from nine living donors in a record-setting, 36-hour transplant session in San Francisco using two hospitals.
Fewer Kids Dying From Leukemia, Study Shows
Kids with one type of leukemia are living longer than they used to, most likely thanks to new drug combinations that mean fewer patients are relapsing after a first round of treatment.
Powerful New Painkiller With No Apparent Side Effects or Addictive Qualities
A powerful new painkiller with no apparent side effects or addictive qualities, may now be only a year or two from the consumer market. Phase II Clinical trials are currently underway in England and Canada.
Experiment Moves Past Stem Cells, Advancing Brain Treatment
In a breakthrough that has positive implications for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, researchers have transformed ordinary mouse skin cells directly into neurons, bypassing the need for stem cells and greatly speeding up the field of regenerative medicine.
Cancer Rates Dropping; First Time in History
The chances of getting cancer are declining... and the chances of dying of cancer are declining even faster, reported researchers at a news conference on March 12. And a new study showed that long-term Vitamin E supplements substantially reduced the chances of getting prostate cancer
New Cancer Treatment Destroys Non Targeted Tumors Using Immune System
For more than a century, scientists have been attempting to harness the immune system to fight cancer -- trying to get the antibodies and cells that protect us from viruses and bacteria to kill diseased cells. Recently, a tantalizing success was repeated in multiple melanoma patients.
War Amputee Flashes New Limbs After Historic Double Arm Transplant
A quadruple-amputee GI from Staten Island proudly showed off his two newly transplanted arms yesterday by using them to push his wheelchair into a press conference — then vowed to drive a car again. "The arms feel great!" said beaming Iraq War vet Brendan Marrocco, as he displayed his new limbs at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where he underwent the extraordinary double transplant Dec. 18.
FDA Connects Desperate Patients With Experimental Drugs
A little-known FDA program called compassionate use is giving seriously ill people a path to obtaining drugs that are still in testing.
Addicted to Drugs, Yet the Greatest American Surgeon Ever
The most renown American surgeon was born 160 years ago on September 22. Dr. William Halsted introduced the idea of washing hands and sterile instruments, the concept of anesthesia during surgery. The amazing part is that the majority of Halsted's stunning accomplishments were achieved while addicted to cocaine and morphine. A new film documents the work of this medical genius.
British Celebrate Their Health Care System in Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics included a visual narrative, highlighting the many accomplishments of the British people over many centuries. The story included a segment celebrating the National Health Service. Created in 1946 in the wake of the devastation left by the bombing of London in WWII, the British take a particular pride in their system of medicine
Family Surrenders Pet to be Euthanized But Tearful Goodbye Moves Vet to do Surgery for Free
After their beloved dog fell on a spike, and home remedies only prolonged its suffering, the family decided to surrender the pet to the SPCA to be put down. In a final goodbye, the family's father looked into Kayla's eyes, apologizing for being too poor to care for her and begging the dog to forgive him for his shortcomings. After the family began coming to terms with their loss, two weeks later, they received the surprise of a lifetime.
Doctor's Orders: 20 Minutes Of Meditation Twice a Day
Integrative medicine programs are including prescriptions for meditation coming from doctors at hospitals and clinics across the country.
'Solar Suitcase' Saving Moms, Babies During Childbirth
In some African countries, a lack of reliable electricity is to blame for hundreds of deaths each year during childbirth. Dr. Laura Stachel witnessed this tragic truth during a trip to Nigeria five years ago and with the help of her husband, a solar energy educator, started delivering a solution: solar energy in a suitcase.
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