Good News Notes : “The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become a haven for a rare species of endangered eagles, a study has found. The study, published in the journal Restoration Ecology, found that although Greater Spotted Eagles were completely extinct in Western Europe before the nuclear disaster in 1986, they have now colonized the exclusion zone and…
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Webs of molecular fibers kill cancer cells from the inside out
Good News Notes: “Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have demonstrated an intriguing new way to fight cancer by introducing molecular fibers into cells. While harmless to healthy cells, once these fibers encounter the specific environment of cancer cells they assemble into webs, activating the tumor’s self-destruct sequence. Currently, our best weapons against cancer are…
Best Life: Doctors use tissue from thigh to replace woman’s tongue
Good News Notes: “This year, more than 53,000 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an oral cancer. Removing these types of cancers can affect how patients breathe, swallow, and talk. But, with a lot of practice, anything is possible. For Cynthia Zamora, simply being able to talk is nothing short of miraculous. Three…
Arkansas firefighter’s life saved after car crash leads doctors to shocking discovery
Good News Notes: “”After being taken to two hospitals, doctors revealed the true cause of his dizziness: Three malignant tumors were found on his brain and another on his kidney.”Last month, a Faulkner County firefighter was rear-ended while he was at a stop waiting to merge. Little did he know the unfortunate crash would save…
‘A very good boy’: Cancer survivor dog will promote animal health in $6 million Super Bowl ad
Good News Notes: “David MacNeil, the CEO who spent millions on a Super Bowl ad with his dog Scout, says he hopes the pricey spot will save lives instead of just sell products. After Scout collapsed from an uncommon heart tumor last summer, MacNeil was given heartbreaking news. The golden retriever was diagnosed with cancer,…
Former Soap Star Eddie Alderson Has Amazing Health Update
Good News Notes: “Eddie Alderson, who grew up before our eyes playing Matthew Buchanan on One Life to Live, began his battle with cancer in late 2016 and his motto ever since has been ‘No Surrender.’” “The young actor proves once again that motto is one that sticks as he has a new report on…
Breast cancer survivor says fitness was key to her recovery
Good News Notes: “Donna Hopkins has survived breast cancertwice and lost part of her left leg due to an unrelated blood clot. But none of those trials has slowed her down. In fact, this lifelong athlete went on to become a competitive rower — and now she’s even thinking about trying ice hockey.” “I tell…
NKY community rallying around 7-year-old with brain tumor
Good News Notes: “The community of Wilder, Kentucky is rallying around a 7-year-old girl who is battling an aggressive brain tumor.” “Aiyana Wallace’s family told FOX19 NOW they first noticed a change in how she was walking. Her lazy eye also got worse, so they took her to the doctor.” “Aiyana’s family says she has…
Girl Celebrates End of Radiation Treatment Dressed as Stormtrooper
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