Stem Cells May Cure Deafness in a Decade
Stefan Heller’s dream is to someday find a cure for deafness. »
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
Chip to help blind see due in two years
A miracle implant that restores partial sight to the blind could be available in just two years. »
Heroes did what was needed
They’re ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. »
Promising pill could be weight loss breakthrough
Millions of Americans want to lose weight, but many can’t afford the pills or programs designed to help. »
Wallet rescue prompts woman to ‘pay it forward’
On Jan. 26, at about 5 p.m. at Cody’s Roadhouse Grill in Bradenton, a very nice lady turned my wallet over to the waitstaff. I had left it in the restroom. I didn’t get to meet her and thank her, so I’d like to do that now. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I have 10 good deeds to do to pay it forward. Thank you again. – Susan Bondy, Bradenton »
Mail carrier hailed as hero
Ray Boes received a hero’s welcome at work. »
3 miracles: Sledder rescued after being buried in avalanche
That’s what Mark Hoffman of Clyde Park says saved the life of his son after the 15-year-old was buried under an avalanche for 20 minutes on Sunday. »
Boy, 12, rescued from icy pond by veteran
Quick action by firefighters, and a boy’s winter jacket that expanded like a “flotation device,” may have kept a winter accident from turning into a tragedy yesterday in a small pond off Elbo Lane in Mount Laurel. »
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
Mouth-to-snout CPR saves dog
Tending to a dying dog on his team may have derailed Aaron Burmeister’s dream of winning this year’s Yukon Quest race. »
14-year-old boy cured of congenital disorder by rare surgery
The doctors at Satguru Pratrap Singh Apollo Hospitals have claimed to successfully operate upon a 14-years-old patient, who suffered from disorder of congenital constipation through rare advanced laparoscopic surgery. »
Alzheimer’s cure may only be five years away
Brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s could be cured with drugs in as little as five years’ time, according to scientists. »
Man helps car crash victims, falls from overpass – survives
“A lot of things go through my mind but I know God was there.” »
Science Finds New Ways to Regrow Fingers
Researchers are trying to find ways to regrow fingers — and someday, even limbs — with tricks that sound like magic spells from a Harry Potter novel. »
Seven children rescued from fire
Authorities say seven children were rescued after a fire broke out in their Jacksonville home. »
Class ring lost in Hawaii returned to Pa. man 20 years later
If you lose your class ring swimming in the Pacific Ocean, the odds of finding it aren’t exactly high – especially more than 20 years later. »
Honors bestowed on those who make a difference
A number of Woodland police officers were awarded Thursday for their leadership, volunteerism and dedication to the WPD. »
Doing well: the 1lb 8oz baby saved by Viagra
A desperately-ill baby was given Viagra by doctors in a last attempt to save his life. »
Mountain rescue saves baby from snow
In a tale sure to warm even the coldest of hearts, a team of mountain rescuers saved an eight-week-old baby’s life after a freak snow storm trapped both mum and tot in their car. »
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Quick-thinking neighbor saves dog
A quick-thinking neighbor helped pull a Labrador Retriever out of a pond on Saturday afternoon. »
Older and wiser, couple reunited after nearly 10 years apart
When Frederick Thrower saw Charlonda Mathis at a San Antonio military-base hangout, he decided he needed a plan to get her to notice him. »
Hero, again
Chuck Carbonell says he just happened to be in right place at the right time. »
Family says medical miracle helped their children walk again
It’s heartbreaking news hearing that your children will never walk. »
Reunited with her treasures
Medals and jewellery with great sentimental value have been returned to their delighted owner more than a year after they were stolen. »
Hero officers to get top lifesaving award
Two hero policemen who braved stormy seas in the middle of the night to dramatically rescue a drowning woman are to receive top lifesaving awards. »
Hero cops honoured
A dozen people were rescued from a burning vessel last June. now the two officers who brought them to safety are receiving commendations. »
Neighbors rescue elderly woman, son from burning home
Next-door neighbors came to the rescue of an elderly woman and her son who were inside a burning home. »
Husband rescues trapped wife from burning home
An Ossipee (New Hampshire) man turned into a lifesaver during the weekend, when he rescued his trapped wife from their burning home. »
Bus driver rescues toddler
A school bus driver starting her regular route rescued a 2-year-old boy who was walking in the middle of the street just southwest of Austin, a school district official said. »
Houston doctor performing miracles
The Texas Medical Center is no stranger to medical miracles. Even so, a therapy who’s being used to bring patients from the brink of brain death to full recovery is getting a lot of attention. »
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
Good Samaritan Plucks Dog From Freezing Waters
A man is called a hero after diving into frigid waters to save a family’s dog that broke through thin ice on Lake Braddock in Annandale Wednesday morning. »
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Horrendously Injured Dog Survives, Heals
23,000 Volt Hits Crane
3 y.o. Child & 2 Adults Rescued
Volunteers Dig Half Mile Long Path: Horses Rescued
Hero Saves Woman; Anonymous Donor Pays His Medical Bill
Miracle Twins Survive Rare Condition
2 Year Old Survives 18 Minutes Drowning
Toddler Survives 3 Story Hotel Window Fall
Loving Family Rescues Abandoned Dog
We Married 35 Years After We Split Up
After Amnesia Couple Falls In Love Again
Married 80 Years And Still In Love
Teen Hero Uses Body To Shield Kid From Bullets
Adopted son finds birth mom at his workplace
5 yo dressed as Spiderman saves baby from blaze
Homeless Hero Lifts Car to Save Girl
Man Who Reunited Woman With Dog Surfaces
Parrot Saves Girl From Choking To Death
