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A renowned Indian doctor who has saved countless lives from rabies just earned a seat at one of the world's most important health committees. Dr. Omesh Bharti will help shape global strategies to fight diseases that affect over a billion people.
A doctor who started exercising to avoid his family's heart disease history discovered he was also protecting himself from cancer. His decades-long fitness journey reveals a powerful two-for-one health benefit.
A paralyzed doctor who couldn't breathe on his own made a miraculous recovery from an autoimmune disease so rare he was only the 17th documented case worldwide. Now he's raising awareness and funds for the aqua therapy that saved him.
A Singapore doctor who spent years bringing Christmas joy to nursing home residents left behind a $2 million gift that will help vulnerable families for generations. Dr. Ong Yong Wan's donation created the first endowment fund for Methodist Welfare Services, turning a lifetime of generosity into lasting impact.
Two missing 1960s episodes of the beloved sci-fi series turned up in film cans wrapped in plastic bags. The discovery brings hope that more of the 95 still-missing episodes might be waiting to be found.
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers who survived a shootout and the military veteran doctor who rushed to save them received the state's highest honors. Their story of courage and community support shows the power of service in action.
A Philadelphia nonprofit founded by a doctor who survived a rare disease just landed $76 million to help millions of patients find treatments hiding in plain sight. Every Cure's AI tool searches thousands of existing drugs to find new uses for rare diseases that lack treatments.
A Thai doctor who spoke out about COVID vaccine shortages can still run for parliament after election officials confirmed his candidacy remains valid. The People's Party is standing by Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit as he fights a dismissal many say is politically motivated.
A Massachusetts obesity doctor who weighed 306 pounds transformed his health after his sister's terminal cancer diagnosis inspired him to show up for her children. He reversed diabetes, sleep apnea, and four other conditions in 18 months.
Dr. Jesus Ruiz arrived in the U.S. from Mexico at age 9 without documentation and became a family physician serving Spanish-speaking patients in a rural maternity care desert. His personal experience helps him understand exactly what his patients face when navigating healthcare systems.
Hundreds of families dressed as Ghostbusters, medieval knights, and Sonic villains filled a Darwin library for Geektacular, proving geek culture has never been more welcoming. From esports businesses to three generations bonding over Doctor Who, the community celebrated that being a geek is finally cool.