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Columbia neuroscientists have identified a genetic mutation that fends off Alzheimer’s in people at high risk and could lead to a new way to protect people from the disease.
Source: Newly Found Genetic Variant Defends Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Sounds promising!
Researchers unveiled images of the brain from the world’s most powerful MRI, which could lead to breakthroughs in treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Fascinating.
When Lou Coulon came in for her shift as a nurse in the endoscopy unit on a cold day in February, she had no idea she would be leaving without her shoes.
Source: ‘The soles were torn up’: Nurse gives the shoes off her own feet to patient in need
Simple, yet meaningful.
This woman is a real-life superhero whose blood has saved countless lives!
Source: 81-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Most Blood Donated in a Lifetime
Wow!
A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.
Source: Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs
How cool.
The 8-year-old rescue dog, who was once deemed too friendly to sniff out drugs, found the body of the earthquake’s 13th victim.
Source: Roger, a Failed Drug Dog, Becomes a Hero of Taiwan’s Quake Response (gift link)
Good boy…
PET scans can examine entire bowel before and during treatment, avoiding risks associated with taking tissue samples
Source: UK researchers find way of diagnosing bowel cancer without biopsies
Very cool.
Kristian and Kim Santos got engaged after meeting at a college hip-hop class. A video of Kristian and his groomsmen went viral at the wedding after they put on a surprise dance. NBC News’ Kate Snow speaks to the couple and the wedding party about the behind-the-scenes planning.
Source: Groomsmen spend months preparing for surprise wedding dance
Fun. (The video’s pretty cute.)
An Olathe freshman’s research on Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer is being recognized for its important new insights into the diseases.
Source: Olathe North freshman, Mahi Kohli, recognized for her research on Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer
Wow!
Breast cancer survivor Angelica May rang the bell at a hospital to mark the end of chemo treatments. Her boyfriend then proposed to her.
Source: ‘I got my life back’: Breast cancer survivor celebrates end of chemo, surprise proposal
Lovely.