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Stroke care just took its biggest leap forward in a decade, with new guidelines expanding who can receive advanced treatments and offering the first-ever recommendations for treating strokes in children. Nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year, making this update potentially life-changing for thousands of families.
A Boston doctor has discovered that only 1% of volunteers have the right gut bacteria to donate stool for a life-saving transplant treatment. Some rare super donors have now contributed over 100 samples to help patients with dangerous infections.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
Big Brother Naija winner Laycon credits his 2020 victory with saving his mother's life, revealing she was critically ill during filming. The prize money funded life-saving medical treatment that transformed his family's future.
A Southampton couple donated £6,000 to cardiac charity Heartbeat after receiving life-saving heart failure treatment. The gift will help renovate the hospital unit that saved Kay Butterworth's life.
A school nurse's quick thinking during a half-marathon saved a fellow runner's life, and the man she rescued showed up to thank her in person. Heather Alford's story reminds us that heroes walk among us every day.
When a man collapsed on a Naples padel court, off-duty nurse Natascia Maraniello rushed in with CPR and a defibrillator to save his life. Her quick thinking and years of training turned a medical emergency into a rescue story.
Colleen Schnaekel, a nurse at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, got to meet retired Pennsylvania State Trooper Jim Ruff face-to-face after helping save his life when he went into cardiac arrest. Their emotional reunion celebrates the power of quick thinking and compassionate care. #
A 69-year-old former Long Island firefighter survived cardiac arrest thanks to quick-thinking bystanders who performed CPR. Months later, he returned to thank his heroes and promote life-saving training.
When Lynn Collyar collapsed during a half marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee, complete strangers dropped everything to save his life. Eight minutes of CPR from bystanders, including nurse practitioner Theresa McGuire, kept the 69-year-old alive until paramedics arrived. #
A volunteer delivery driver noticed something was wrong when an elderly woman didn't answer her door for a routine delivery. His decision to call for help saved her life.
A California woman will meet the Scottish stranger whose stem cells saved her life during a magical Disney race weekend. Abby Hudak and Lewis Haggerty will run side by side just two years after his donation gave her a second chance.
When Jeannie Cunningham collapsed during a hockey game in Las Vegas, an off-duty nurse jumped into action with CPR that saved her life. The two strangers have now formed a lasting friendship through one incredible moment.
Tennessee lawmakers just passed a bill to expand biomarker testing coverage, a breakthrough that helps doctors find the right cancer treatment the first time. One lung cancer survivor says the test saved his life.
When a 63-year-old woman suffered cardiac arrest on a remote island, the Indian Coast Guard transformed their aircraft into an airborne intensive care unit and raced against time. The daring three-hour medical evacuation saved her life.
When a Detroit Good Samaritan heard gunshots, he didn't run away—he ran toward a wounded teenager who desperately needed help. His split-second decision to act may have saved a young life.
A quick-thinking passerby and a San Mateo officer equipped with an AED brought a man in cardiac arrest back to life on a trail at Coyote Point. The rescue showcases how emergency equipment in every patrol car can mean the difference between life and death.
Rwanda will begin exporting surplus blood plasma by year's end, transforming 95% of plasma that once went to waste into life-saving treatments. The breakthrough means discarded donations will now save lives worldwide while generating revenue for the country's healthcare system.
Researchers have solved a 200-year botanical mystery by mapping how cinchona trees naturally produce quinine, the crucial antimalarial compound that saves millions of lives. This breakthrough could lead to better, more accessible malaria treatments for people in need.
When a patient collapsed from cardiac arrest outside a hospital in Shanxi, China, a nurse jumped onto a moving gurney and performed continuous chest compressions until the patient was stable. Her quick thinking and dedication saved a life.
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