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Man Paralyzed from the Neck Down from Rare Disease Makes Incredible Recovery, Now Back at the Gym
A man who was paralyzed from the neck down has made an incredible recovery and is back in the gym just six months after...
Check Out the 21 Winners of GNN’s 25th Anniversary Book Giveaway for Mental Health Providers
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read...
Revolutionary Jab that Could Repair Spinal Cord Injuries Developed by Scientists
A revolutionary treatment that could repair spinal cord injuries has been developed by scientists which regrew nerves in paralyzed mice within three months.
The medication...
Evidence of Amputation in Prehistoric Times Shows Patient Surviving for a Decade–Proves Medical Expertise Existed
A child that lived in Borneo 31,000 years ago had its left foot amputated and survived for up to nearly a decade.
It is the...
Movement in Paralyzed Arms is Restored by ‘Zapping’ Spinal Cords With Electrical Stimulation
Arm and hand movements have been restored in paralyzed primates when researchers 'zapped' their spinal cord.
Rather than designing new, sophisticated equipment, electrical stimulation was...
Watch the Moment a Lost Panther Kitten is Reunited With Mother, Thanks to Florida Wildlife Officials
A six-month-old Florida panther kitten is now mewling for joy having been reunited with its mother after determined conservation work.
After the Florida Wildlife Commission...
New Dimension for Coral Restoration: 3-D Printed Reefs Recreate Natural Diversity
An innovation interface tailors 3D-printed reefs to their marine environment and may curb reef devastation plaguing global coral ecosystems.
In a new paper, researchers from four...
How You Think About Your Pain Can Make it Worse – But New Reprocessing Treatment Offers Cure
Could thinking about chronic pain differently succeed in dispelling it when all other treatments have failed? While statements like "mind over matter" or "it's...
Homeless Dog That Comforted Troops is Being Transported to America to Live With One of the Soldiers
A homeless dog that brought comfort to U.S. soldiers overseas will now get a chance to live the cozy life in America with one...
‘Exciting’ Head-Tongue Controller Lets Paralyzed Patients Operate Smart Phones And Drive Wheelchairs
A new controller that works using head and tongue movements is one of the only options for patients with paralysis to not only control...
Video-Game-Based Stroke Therapy is as Effective as In-Person Rehab
After a stroke, patients may lose feeling in an arm or experience weakness and reduced movement that limits their ability to complete basic daily...
First Time Someone With Cut Spinal Cord is Able to Walk Freely, Thanks to New Swiss Technology
Michel Roccati was paralyzed in a motorbike accident which completely severed his spinal cord. Unlike some other forms of paralysis, there's no therapy for...
Nurse Rescues Her Patient’s Dog From a Shelter After Getting a Heart-Felt Phone Call
“With loyalty, I will endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.”
Every...
The Most Stunning Moments For Animals in 2021 Will Make You Cheer – and Love Them Even More
While media outlets talk about the "Age of Extinction" for species, they never seem to include the multitude of good news—and there was a...
Scientists Discover Baby Seals Can Change Their Tone of Voice – And Mimic Sounds Like Parrots
Seals are one of the very few mammals to change the tone of their voices, allowing them to mimic humans like a parrot, scientists...
First-of-its-Kind Commencement Inside Prison Celebrates 25 Inmates That Earned Bachelor’s Degrees Behind Bars
On a prison yard 70 miles away from Cal State LA’s campus, the university celebrated its newest graduates.
25 incarcerated men received bachelor’s degrees during...
Prison Inmates Learned to Quilt and Now Make Amazing Personalized Gifts for Foster Care Children (LOOK)
While quilting bees generally conjure images of grandmas piecing together scraps of fabric to create family heirlooms for future generations, crafting the colorful, cozy...
They Brought Scouting to 10,000 Afghan Kids – And Just Got Permission to Continue By the Taliban
In times of war and crisis, it's important to remember that for every story of loss and tragedy, there is a story of courage...
Chemists Find Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s That Protects Brain Cells From Amyloid Plaque
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are diseases of the brain in which gradual degeneration of neurons leads to loss of speech, memory, and thinking.
Existing remedies are...
Sweat Could Power Smart Watches and Activity Trackers in the Future – Researchers Develop New Technology
Wearable electronic devices are great tools for health monitoring, but it has been difficult to find convenient power sources for them.
Now, a group of...