Gene Therapy Could Save Thousands of Dogs from Muscle-wasting Disease
Scientists have been struggling for years to find suitable treatments for genetic muscle diseases – but not any more thanks to this groundbreaking therapy.
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Boy Can't Help But Dance After Ringing Special Bell Signifying End of Treatment
Jimmy Spagnolo did a big happy dance after ringing a special bell at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh signifying he was done with chemo.
Anonymous Tip Saves Olympic Swimmer From Skin Cancer
Olympic swimmer Mackenzie "Mack" Horton posted a thank you this week to an anonymous guardian angel who told him to get a mole on his chest checked out.
Flexible Bioglass Bandages Will Heal Injuries Like Never Before
This revolutionary material is flexible enough to fit on any curvature of the body while absorbing blood and regenerating the damaged tissues.
'Naked' Penguin is Warmer After This Special Wetsuit was Created
Adelie the penguin was too cold without her feathers to keep her warm - so specialists made her a sweet wetsuit to mimic her natural coat.
Painless 'Smart Patch' Delivers Insulin to Diabetics Without Needles
Scientists have developed a patch that monitors glucose levels in the bloodstream and distributes insulin when necessary, eliminating the use of needles.
Brain Cancer Patient Given Months to Live Improves With Malaria Drug
26-year-old Lisa Rosendahl was given 12 months to live because of her aggressive brain cancer – until she was given a treatment for malaria instead.
Scientists Speed Up Muscle Repair, Which Could Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Beyond its application for injured athletes or seniors in nursing home, this treatment could work wonders for those struggling with muscular dystrophy.
The Most Impressive Health and Wellness Developments of 2016
2016 has been a chaotic year – but that doesn't mean that we haven't made groundbreaking new strides in health and medicine.
"Spiking" Water Supply With Cleansing Agent Could Prevent Multitude of Diseases
This super protein may be able to stop outbreak-causing bacterial diseases that are transmittable through drinking water.
Most Complete Study to Date Says Marijuana Can Treat Addiction, Mental Health
Though research has supported the medicinal use of marijuana in the past, this University of British Colombia study confirmed what we've always known.
Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Ten Years Before Symptoms Show
Though this figurative 'smoke detector' for cancer will be as simple as a finger prick, it has the potential to save thousands of lives.
Veterans Treated by Community Health Centers Increases by 43%
Over 1,500 Veteran Association approved community health center locations help improve access to care for veterans across the country.
Diabetes Drug 'Significantly Reverses Memory Loss' in Mice With Alzheimer's
The groundbreaking treatment doesn't just treat type 2 diabetes - it can also be developed into an effective treatment for Alzheimer's.
New Drug Could Offer First Treatment For Irreversible Huntington's Disease
The terrible neurodegenerative disease currently has no cure - but this groundbreaking treatment inspires great hope for the future.
Scientists Activate Stem Cells to Make Hair Grow
Anyone who struggles with baldness – whether it's because of alopecia, chemotherapy, age, or stress – might soon have access to a full head of hair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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