Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a way of more efficiently and effectively recycling polymers.
Source: UA Engineer Pioneers New Process for Recycling Plastics
Progress.
‘Heroic’ retired police dog saves man’s life on birthday walk
A retired police dog who was named a ‘hero’ after saving a man’s life while out on a birthday walk has been honoured with an award
Source: ‘Heroic’ retired police dog saves man’s life on birthday walk
Well done.
3 heroic teens ring in the new year by saving sleeping couple from fire
Three teenage boys on their way home from New Year’s Eve celebrations sprang into action to rescue a couple from a devastating fire.
Source: 3 heroic teens ring in the new year by saving sleeping couple from fire
Wow!
Cancer-sniffing canines and artificial intelligence successfully detect disease in breakthrough breath test
Cancer-sniffing dogs get the support of artificial intelligence in this new study.
Very cool combo.
Thinking Positively About Aging Extends Life More than Exercise and Not Smoking
Thinking positively about getting older extends one’s life by seven-and-one half years, which is more than the longevity gained from low blood pressure or low cholesterol or by maintaining a healthy weight, abstaining from smoking and exercising regularly, a study by a Yale researcher has found.
Source: Thinking Positively About Aging Extends Life More than Exercise and Not Smoking
Whoo hoo!
HIV/AIDS-centered One Heartland camp in Willow River, Minn., is for sale
That there’s no longer a need for the camp’s original purpose “is the greatest story that I ever could have imagined.”
Source: HIV/AIDS-centered One Heartland camp in Willow River, Minn., is for sale
This story represents so many good things.
Ebola: how a vaccine turned a terrifying virus into a preventable disease
Sierra Leone was one of three countries ravaged by the Ebola epidemic 10 years ago. A national vaccine campaign is a big step towards preventing future outbreaks.
Source: Ebola: how a vaccine turned a terrifying virus into a preventable disease
Vaccines remain a modern miracle.
Jimmy Carter took on the awful Guinea worm when no one else would — and he triumphed
One of his lasting legacies will be how he championed the cause of global health.
Source: Jimmy Carter took on the awful Guinea worm when no one else would — and he triumphed
Respect.
When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health
Research suggests that when we make acts of kindness a habit, it’s also good for our health.
Source: When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health
Keep it up! 
Man provides Christmas miracle, replacing woman’s stolen gifts
One man from Roaring River, North Carolina, is proving that it’s never too late for a Christmas miracle.
Source: Man provides Christmas miracle, replacing woman’s stolen gifts
Nice.