A new vaccine developed by Rice University's Vincent Tuohy may have the potential to prevent breast cancer in humans. More »
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According to a survey of 35,000 people around the world, access to communication technology was a main factor in increasing happiness. More »
We won't deny that times are tough -- but at the same time, our current economic hardships are helping people to become more compassionate to those around them than ever before. Here are five inspiring stories that have come out of the recession. More »
From Divine Caroline, here's a great essay on ways a mom can treat herself right on Mother's Day this Sunday. More »
Spending time in nature can make you feel better -- and all it takes is five minutes a day. More »
A group of students from Rice University have created a manually powered device to diagnose anemia from a salad spinner and other household items. More »
Amy Palmiero-Winters, a runner who uses a prosthetic leg, has become the first American amputee to make the U.S. national track team. More »
When Miriam Starobin realized her best friend Allyson Golden was choking on her gum, she used the Heimlich maneuver, which she'd learned from an episode of Spongebob Squarepants. More »
Mary Coffey, a woman from Dallas, Texas with congestive heart failure had one last wish: to dance the Tennessee Waltz. A group of caring people made it happen. More »
According to a new study, handling money (even if it's not your own) can lessen both physical and emotional pain. More »
An innovative non-profit program in Chicago called Memory Bridge connects at-risk teens with dementia patients, giving both groups a chance to learn. More »
Danielle Zurovcik, a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has developed a $3 device that can speed injuries' healing time, which she tested out in Haiti. More »
These five incredible achievers are all on the autism spectrum. Learn their stories and see them in action. More »