Archive:

April 2015

Brain mapping sheds light on sight

"It may be possible to successfully teach blind people to 'see with sounds.'"

Paying it forward

Allison Wilbur gives up birthday gifts to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

Patient Story

Day in the life of Rex

'I've had people tell me their kid hasn't smiled for three weeks. The dog shows up and they're aglow.'

Bone-building drug strengthens hips, spines of frail women

But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population.

Patient Story

Transplant brothers share more than friendship

Longtime friends share gift of life from the same donor.

Rx spending jumps to $374 billion

"Blockbuster" drugs drive 13 percent increase in spending at the pharmacy.

Not interested in school? Maybe they’re born that way

Study suggests genetics contribute to a student's lack of motivation.

Recalls of ice cream, hummus spur listeria warnings

CDC makes recommendations for keeping you and your family healthy.

Volunteers are number one

Let's celebrate our volunteers.

Doing good is good for your health

Studies show how the volunteerism spirit and activity can keep you in top physical and emotional health.

Uninsured numbers plummet

Racial disparities in health care are also improving under Affordable Care Act regulations.

More children surviving cancer, but effects are long-lasting

'We really haven't done our job unless they survive and thrive.'