Teen Successfully "Cured" of Sickle Cell Disease in World First
Thanks to a revolutionary gene-editing therapy, this teen no longer needs a monthly blood transfusion in order to survive.
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New Stem Cell Therapy Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients
With modern techniques using a patient's own cells, there is finally a treatment for those with heart failure.
Alzheimer's Gene is Neutralized in Human Brain Cells for the First Time
Instead of experimenting on mice, researchers went straight to testing on human cells – and their studies have been proven successful in halting Alzheimer's in its tracks.
Hundreds of Strangers Rally One Morning to Grant 4-Year-old Cancer Survivor's Birthday Wish for '100 Bumblebees'
People traveled for many miles just so they could give Whitaker Weinburger a birthday surprise that he will never forget-a mile-long rainbow of yellow.
Police Officer Helps to Shave Homeless Man's Face in the Rain After Seeing Him Struggle Without a Mirror
When this compassionate Detroit police officer saw a homeless man struggling to shave his face in the rain, he did not hesitate to offer a helping hand.
In World's First Telethon to Fight Climate Crisis, Denmark Raises Millions to Plant Trees
Over the course of just two and a half hours, the event raised enough money to plant 914,233 trees across the European country.
After University Starts Selling Bullied Boy's Homemade T-Shirt Design, 16,000 Buyers Crash Their Website
After a creative elementary school student was bullied for his homemade university t-shirt, more than 16,000 people bought his design.
When Crying Student Boarded Bus for First Day of School, the Driver Held His Hand On the Way There
This is the heartwarming moment that a school bus driver helped an anxious kindergartner turn his first-day jitters into excitement.
Chance Encounter Leads High Schoolers to 3D-Print Dozens of Free Prosthetics for Kids Around the World
These students have made more than 75 prosthetics for children in need—and they even started an after-school club so they could make even more.
Stranded Family is Rescued Thanks to Dad Sending Creative SOS Message Down River
A resourceful California father is being hailed for using his water bottle to save his family after they had become stranded atop a 40-foot waterfall.
Seniors Celebrate Grandson's Birthday By Dressing as His Favorite Movie Characters-and the Results Are Adorable
Despite never having seen the film, these doting seniors were more than happy to dress up as Carl and Ellie for their great-grandson's birthday.
Someone Left a Note Written From the Perspective of a Retiring Utility Pole-and It's Weirdly Heartwarming
This utility pole is set to be retired by the end of the month-so an person took it upon themselves to write the pole's goodbye letter to the community.