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Almost 20,000 North Carolinians learned lifesaving CPR skills in a single day as part of a world record attempt and medical research trial. The mass training could help save thousands of lives from cardiac arrest, America's leading cause of death.
North Carolina just trained 30,000 people in lifesaving CPR in a single day, smashing India's previous world record while giving communities the power to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
Carnegie Mellon's new Robotics Innovation Center is creating autonomous drones and tiny robots that could revolutionize search-and-rescue missions after disasters. These innovations will help save lives without putting human rescuers in danger.
Firefighters in Natrona County, Wyoming, just completed intensive ice rescue training, plunging into freezing water to master lifesaving skills. They're now ready to save lives when winter emergencies strike.
Toyota's 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid can keep a house running for nearly a week during power outages, but American buyers won't get this lifesaving feature. The Japan-spec SUV offers emergency backup power that could transform how families prepare for disasters.
Duke Health is attempting to break the world record by teaching 30,000 people hands-only CPR in a single day. The massive training event could help save countless lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
A Dallas Baptist University student jumped into action when a stranger suffered an asthma attack, performing CPR that saved his life. Emma Dilley's quick thinking turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
Scientists have created DEGU, an AI tool that makes genetic research 10 times faster and cheaper while delivering more accurate predictions. The breakthrough could accelerate lifesaving medical discoveries by helping researchers avoid expensive dead-end experiments. #
After navigating a dangerous detour around conflict zones, UN trucks loaded with food, medicine, and supplies finally reached two isolated cities in Sudan. More than 130,000 people who've been largely cut off from help for over two years are now receiving lifesaving aid.
Scientists in China have discovered how to turn a single stem cell into 14 million powerful cancer fighters, potentially making lifesaving treatment available to thousands more patients. The breakthrough slashes costs and could transform how we treat leukemia and other cancers.
When a 75-year-old man stopped breathing mid-flight from Ethiopia to Israel, veteran nurse Avivit Eliyahu turned years of training into a lifesaving moment. Her quick thinking and hands-on skills brought him back from the brink.
A Stony Brook University professor is using light and titanium to transform simple molecules into complex compounds that could become lifesaving medicines. His breakthrough approach makes chemistry more sustainable while expanding what's possible in drug development.
A young girl's quick thinking and surf club training prevented a holiday tragedy when she rescued a preschooler heading into deep water. Her story highlights why water safety skills matter for every Kiwi kid.
Seven brothers and sisters in Jerusalem all volunteer as emergency medics, responding to crises together and supporting each other through the hardest calls. The Farkash family has turned lifesaving into a multigenerational mission.
Hundreds of surfers and swimmers made history on Valentine's Day with Australia's first regional pride paddle out in Port Macquarie. The celebration brought together lifesavers, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people with disabilities to form a giant heart on the beach before hitting the waves.
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
Cancer survivors rang bells and shared stories as Marco Island's Imagination Ball combined timeless elegance with lifesaving purpose. The American Cancer Society fundraiser brought the community together to support research that could one day end cancer diagnoses.
African researchers are transforming global HIV care through a groundbreaking four-country study that's helping millions stay healthy when standard treatments stop working. The Ndovu Study is creating lifesaving solutions for drug resistance that will reshape treatment guidelines worldwide.
A remote hospital in Ghana's Savannah Region is getting the lifesaving equipment it desperately needs. The partnership could transform healthcare access for thousands battling chronic diseases.
An off-duty nurse jumped into action when a fellow restaurant guest began choking on steak during what was supposed to be a relaxing holiday meal with her son. Roxanna Macculloch's quick thinking at the Oban restaurant turned a terrifying moment into a lifesaving victory. ---
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