After the kidney that Julie Robson's father donated to her, she was lucky enough to receive another donated kidney from her mother. More »
Though you'd like to steer clear of swine flu, viruses aren't all bad: some can be used to create batteries. More »
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An ad agency in Colombia has created pro bono TV commercials in an effort to convince guerrilla rebels to disband—and it seems to be working. More »
According to a new study, a newborn baby's very first cry has the accent of his mother's language. More »
Juan Manuel Pineda has been through so much trauma it could make you cry just thinking about it. But thanks to some generous strangers, his luck has turned for the better, and he recently achieved his dream of performing in a rock show onstage. More »
Think houseplants are boring? Not these four: according to a new study, they could save your life. More »
A non-profit group of LA cyclists is trying to shut down the streets to cars once a week, allowing people to reclaim the streets. More »
After getting dumped just before her wedding, a would-be bride turned her reception into a celebration for seniors at an assisted living facility, More »
The new Tele Scouter glasses could make overseas trips easier by instantly translating words and broadcasting them into your retinas. More »
Through the Federation of Black Cowboys, black teens have the opportunity to ride horses and learn about black heroes of the Wild West on a ranch in the middle of New York City. More »
You've probably heard all about the benefits of Vitamin D - but here's a primer on how your pets are helping your health, too. More »
Ice cream may not seem like the most likely candidate for a medical application, but it only stands to reason: if a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, wouldn’t a bowl of ice cream do the trick even better? More »
According to a recent study, being in a clean-smelling environment can put everyone on their best behavior. More »
Learn about Andrea Ivory, a breast cancer survivor who created a nonprofit dedicated to helping low income women prevent and treat breast cancer. More »