News & Features Archive

• October 06 2010

  When Time Is Critical, ICEDOTs Can Save Lives

  A tiny button known as an ICEDOT can provide instant access to medical details when time is of the essence. Read More

• September 22 2010

  “Lazarus Tot” Gore Otteson Revived with Therapeutic Cooling

  Toddler Gore Otteson wasn't breathing when he was found face-down in an irrigation ditch, but an experimental cooling technique brought him back to life. Read More

• September 16 2010

  “Sleep Switch” Discovery Could Lead to Insomnia Cure

  A new analysis of how we fall asleep could lead to new innovations to treat people with sleep disorders. Read More

• September 06 2010

  MEDCottage’s Granny Pods Help Families Keep Elderly Just Close Enough

  MEDCottage's mobile housing units for the elderly offer an in-between solution for families. Read More

• September 02 2010

  Five Surprising Ways to Live Longer

  Increase your longevity with these surprising tips. Read More

• September 01 2010

  Good News, High School Athletes: Muscles Can Remember Their Former Strength

  Were you a jock in high school? A new study says your body can easily recover its former strength. Read More

• August 30 2010

  Eating Pecans Can Protect Your Brain from ALS

  A recent study found that a diet rich in pecans can protect against amyotropic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Read More

• August 27 2010

  Six Tips for Staying Positive When You’re Unemployed

  Being out of work can lead to depression and negative feelings. Here are some tips for keeping an upbeat mood. Read More

• August 18 2010

  “Apps for Healthy Kids” Fights Childhood Obesity with Online Games

  The new government-sponsored contest Apps for Healthy Kids has sparked the creation of innovative health-focused games. Here are some of our favorites. Read More

• July 21 2010

  Grow Your Own Food: 10 Easy Vegetables and Herbs for Your Garden

  Growing your own produce can be easy and cost-effective. Here are some crops to plant in your backyard garden. Read More

• July 12 2010

  Why Water Helps Weight Loss (and Prevents Fainting, Too!)

  New studies have found that drinking water can promote weight loss, and may prevent you from fainting after giving blood. Read More

• July 06 2010

  How to Keep Cool without Air Conditioning in a Heat Wave

  Check out nine great tips on staying cool in hot summer weather. Read More

• July 05 2010

  Terminally Ill 5-Year-Old Leo Haines Wows Art World

  Leo Haines, a five-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and terminal pulmonary vein stenosis, has just shown his first art exhibit, with all proceeds going to his local hospital. Read More

• July 04 2010

  Donnie Fritts Loses Face to Cancer, Finds Hope

  7 years after much of his face was surgically removed, Donnie Fritts shares the story of what gives him hope. Read More

• June 27 2010

  Oscar the Cat Walks with Bionic Feet

  An English cat named Oscar can walk again after a surgery to give him bionic metal pegs, which show huge promise for human amputees. Read More

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