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In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Sandy the Occupy movement has stepped up to help save the day. read the story

As head of the Heart Failure Clinic, Dr. Hastings saves lives by doing it all: he treats heart failure patients and cardiac transplant patients in the clinic and the hospital, performs cardiovascular surgery and diagnostic tests, implants pacemakers, prescribes live-saving medications, and, most importantly, maintains a positive attitude about his patents’ potential to live fulfilling lives despite their diagnosis. read the story

Ismail Tsieprati cannot speak aloud, yet he refuses to be silenced.  Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig’s disease) over 25 years ago, he can no longer walk, talk, move, or even breathe on his own; but he hasn’t… read the story

One of the brightest sources of hope on the global horizon is the recent startling democratization of Burma led by a Nobel Peace Prize winner who says you can call her “Suu.” read the story

How music has helped this teen overcome his disabilities. read the story

Last year, nearly 1.5 million new cases of cancer were expected to be diagnosed according to the American Cancer Society, with 559,650 people expected to die from the disease. Cancer is a mystifying, unfair, and growing epidemic. Even with the… read the story

Southern California-based organization “Music to Heal” believes in the power of music therapy. read the story

In a huge victory for the Plain Language Movement – (What?! You’ve never heard of the Plain Language Movement?!) – every U.S. federal agency will now be legally mandated to communicate to the public (us) in “clear, concise, and well-organized”… read the story