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 »
Learn about Andrea Ivory, a breast cancer survivor who created a nonprofit dedicated to helping low income women prevent and treat breast cancer. More »
The inventor of the Segway has come up with a revolutionary invention that could provide access to clean water for millions of people. More »
A non-profit group called Clean the World is sending slightly used bars of soap overseas to save lives in developing countries. More »
Feel the need to scream? Go ahead: it's an ancient form of Chinese medicine. More »
In New Orleans, a group of doctors and volunteer organizers realize that the local musicians have given so much to the city—so why not give something back to them? More »
After school, 16-year-old Akrit Jaswal spends time on his favorite hobby: trying to find a cure for cancer. More »
English teacher George Ariffe made such an impression on one of his students 49 years ago that when Ariffe had a stroke, the student helped nurse his teacher back to health by reading him his favorite poems. More »
As many of us know, the Internet can often contribute towards our lack of sleep—but thanks to some innovative and cheap new courses, it can also provide a cure. More »
A new medical development inspired by an aquatic worm could replace the need for metal plates and screws in setting some types of broken bones. More »
Chris Stewart was almost decapitated two years ago in a horrific racing crash, but now he's back behind the wheel. More »
A recent study found that for women who were focused on weight loss, seeing a photograph of a high calorie dessert could actually help them stick to their commitment. More »
If you're one of the lucky few who can cope with going to bed at midnight and waking at six with no ill effects, there may be a medical explanation: scientists have recently discovered a rare gene called DEC2, whose carriers are able to cope with less sleep than the average person. More »
While any baby's first birthday is a cause for celebration, this ceremony is an extra-special case: born 11 weeks ahead of schedule and weighing just two pounds, no one had expected the premature infant to survive. More »