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Sarah Phillips, 16, Records Amazing Tribute to Raise Money for Cervical Cancer Cure
16-year-old Sarah Phillips recorded Paolo Nutini's "Autumn" on her cell phone in tribute to her mother, Debbie, who died of cervical cancer the next day. Read More
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After Tragedy, Athlete Couple Regain Hope Through Ironman Triathlon Race
When Lawrence Fong suffered an extreme head injury, only his wife Beth's support got him through. Now, his support has helped her to complete the Ironman Triathlon. Read More
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Hospital Housekeeper Cora Stetson Helps Children Heal
Cora Stetson, a cleaner at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati, does more than clean: she helps sick kids get well. Read More
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New Findings on Aging Health Issues Could Lead to Man-Made Fountain of Youth
Aging can lead to health issues like wrinkles, arthritis, and heart problems. But a new study has found the cause of the "cellular death" responsible, which could lead to many anti-aging breakthroughs in the coming years. Read More
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iPhone App Unlocks World of Communication for People with Disabilities
Thanks to an iPhone app called Proloquo2go, people with autism and developmental disabilities are able to easily communicate with others through text-to-speech technology. Read More
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Pledges $10 Billion to Fund Vaccines in Developing Countries
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a pledge of $10 billion to fund vaccines for children in developing countries. Read More
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Survivor Discovered 15 Days After Haiti Earthquake
15 days after the earthquake in Haiti killed thousands, a teenage girl was discovered alive in rubble. Read More
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Autistic Boy Wylie Malek Is Elephant Whisperer
Though 10-year-old Wylie Malek has difficulty relating to people, he's formed a strong bond with elephants - and even gotten a job out of it. Read More
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7 Free and Super-Cheap Ways to Have Fun with Your Family
From Divine Caroline, here are some wonderful ideas that can help you save money, get back to the basics, and relax with your kids. Read More
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Doctors Claude and Yolene Surena Treat Earthquake Victims in Their Home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haitian doctor couple Claude and Yolene Surena have turned their own home into a makeshift clinic, treating more than 300 patients. Read More
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