News & Features Archive

• October 26 2010

  Pig-Powered Cure for Diabetes Could Be Coming Soon

  A permanent cure for diabetes, involving pig cells, could be on the horizon. Read More

• October 21 2010

  Make-A-Wish Patient Grants Wish to Family Who Lost Child

  A.J. Basila had died before he could receive a wish from the Make-a-Wish Foundation. So another patient, Megan Millman, gave her wish to his family. Read More

• October 20 2010

  Dying Girl Treated to $2,000 Toy Shopping Spree

  Kathleen Edward, a seven-year-old girl with Huntington's Disease, was cruelly taunted by neighbors. But well-wishers made up for it by treating her to a $2,000 toy shopping spree. Read More

• October 18 2010

  5 Ways to Keep Your Cool at the Office

  How can you deal with annoying bosses and co-workers? Follow these steps to stay calm. Read More

• October 14 2010

  Dan Cummings, Formerly Paralyzed, Walks a Mile

  Dan Cummings, who was paralyzed in an accident, just walked a mile to support his non-profit Journey Forward. Read More

• October 13 2010

  Scientists Could Grow New Organs from Patients’ Own Cells

  New technology could allow people in need of new organs to grow their own replacement body parts. Read More

• October 11 2010

  Boy Born Without Ears Receives Gift of Sound

  Diego Neumaier Ortiz, a 12-year-old boy born with deformed ears, can finally hear, thanks to a doctor's gift. Read More

• October 08 2010

  Speech Patterns Reveal the Quality of a Relationship

  According to a new study, analyzing the language patterns of a couple's communication can reveal the quality of their relationship. Read More

• 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

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