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Sir Captain Tom Moore is ‘Over-Awed’ After Being Officially Knighted for His $40M Fundraiser
The WWII veteran was nominated for the knighthood by Prime Minister Boris Johnson—and it was officially approved by the Queen of England this week.
As Coal Usage Declines, New Study Finds Dramatic Decrease in Asthma Symptoms and Hospitalizations
According to research conducted around four coal-powered plants in Louisville, Kentucky, retiring coal has a noticeable effect on people's health.
These Gorgeous Glass Memorials Are Custom-Made With the Ashes of People’s Loved Ones
These stunning memorial sculptures aren't just made from glass—they're also made from the cremated ashes of deceased loved ones.
Parkinson’s Patients Experience Significant Reduction in Tremors Thanks to Ultrasound Procedure
Not only was the procedure found to be safe and well-tolerated, it was also shown to dramatically improve the patients' quality of life.
Dozens of People Volunteer to Entertain Lonely Shelter Pets for the Holidays–Maybe You Can Do It For Thanksgiving
When a shelter asked local Virginians to give their shelter animals a temporary home for the holidays, 92 different hosts stepped up to the plate.
Woman Reunited With Last Text Messages From Late Father Thanks to Diver Who Found Her Long-Lost Phone
It has been one year since Erica Bennett lost her phone—but thanks to an eagle-eyed diver, she can finally read use it to read the last texts from her dad.
Thanks to Student’s Hunch, Seniors With Dementia Are ‘Coming Alive’ Again With the ‘Magic’ of Virtual Reality
The technology was shown to greatly decrease symptoms of depression and isolation in seniors suffering from dementia in more than 100 nursing communities.
Deaf Teen Thanks Flight Attendant for Handwritten Note That ‘Meant the World’ to Her During Her First Flight Alone
A compassionate flight attendant is being praised for her small act of kindness towards an anxious teen who was flying solo for the first time.
Comcast Representative Saves Man From a Stroke Moments After He Dialed the Customer Service Line
This 65-year-old man may not have survived a recent stroke if it had not been for a Comcast representative who he had called only moments before.
Collapsed 73-Year-old Man Rescued From the Desert Thanks to Miraculous Appearance of a Cyclist
Gregory Randolph was near death with one of his dogs by his side when he was miraculously saved thanks to a cyclist who happened...
This Compound in Tomato Skins Could Ward Off Diabetes, According to Scientists
The research team is one the first to link the compound to improved insulin production – and they are now working on making it into a feasible treatment.
Lower Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Vaccinated Against ‘Stomach Flu’ Virus
In the study, over 1.5 million children who received the free vaccine were far less likely to develop type 1 diabetes later in life.
Another Study Shows How Flickering Lights Can Slow (And Maybe Even Reverse) Alzheimer’s Symptoms
This MIT researcher has published another study that further explains how and why flickering lights could be a non-pharmaceutical dementia treatment.
5-Year-old Girl is Now Cancer-Free Thanks to a Routine Dental Checkup 18 Months Ago
If Hunter Rose had not gotten the early treatment that she needed for her stage four neuroblastoma, she may not have survived the aggressive cancer.
Boy is Cured of Aggressive Cancer Thanks to Stem Cell Treatment Using Donated Umbilical Cord
This youngster had cancer in 70% of his body when doctors finally resorted to a stem cell treatment that used a donated umbilical cord from Texas.
Diabetes Patients May Soon Be Able to Say Goodbye to Needles, Thanks to These Capsules From MIT
Insulin shots may soon be a thing of the past now that MIT researchers have developed an oral capsule to deliver insulin.
Thanks to Journalistic Investigation, Thousands of Teachers Will Be Relieved of Their Debt
For years, hardworking American teachers have fallen pray to a convoluted federal program that resulted in thousands of dollars worth of grants being converted...
Scientist Makes Bioplastic Out of Discarded Olive Pits Thanks to Her Dad’s Strange Eating Habits
After she watched her father eat olive pits, this Turkish scientist has created an ingenious biodegradable alternative to plastic.
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.
Stuck in Airport for 7 Months, Refugee is Finally Given a Home Half a World Away Thanks to Canadian Stranger
After being forced to live in an airport for seven months, this man was finally given a home thanks to a Canadian woman who saw his Twitter videos.