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The body of 8-year-old Gideon, Robert F. Kennedy’s great-grandson, has been found – rest in peace

The body of Gideon McKean, great-grandson of former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, has been found six days after he and his mother were last sighted alive. Searchers looking for the pair, who were last seen ...

Healthcare workers tape photos of themselves on PPE to comfort patients

While wearing a mask, face shield, and other protective clothing keeps healthcare workers safe from the coronavirus, it does little to comfort the patients they are treating. When a patient is alone and ill at ...

College student creates special face mask for deaf and hard of hearing community

As soon as it became apparent that there was a shortage of personal protective equipment, people started getting creative and made their own PPE with whatever they could find around their homes. Ashley Lawrence, 21, ...

World War II hero celebrates 107th birthday alone because no one’s allowed to visit care home – let’s wish him a great one

In some way, shape of form, the coronavirus pandemic has touched all of our lives. Even those who haven’t gotten sick have had to adapt their lives to help measures put in place to slow ...

Disney World lights up Cinderella’s Castle in blue – moving tribute to thank health care workers

Thousands of doctors and nurses are currently doing their utmost to save lives during the corona pandemic. These heroes have not always received the praise they deserve, but in recent weeks the tributes have flowed ...

96-year-old sews 150 masks for staff at her senior home and family members in medical field

Recently we have seen an uptick in the number of people who have stepped up and lent a hand to others in their communities. Whether it be a Boy Scout helping healthcare workers or restaurant ...

6-year-old boy receives new heart after 4 years on the transplant list

According to the American Heart Association, the average time wait time for a heart transplant varies based on a number of factors, but one thing is for sure it is not a quick process. For ...

‘Miracle baby’ born without most of his brain defied all odds – tragic update

It may all seem a bit unreal, but everything about little Jaxon Buell’s moving story is as real as can be. The child, famously known as ‘Jaxon Strong’, was born in 2014 with a rare, extreme birth ...

Boy Scout 3-D prints over 1,200 ‘ear guards’ to save healthcare workers suffering with face mask pain

Chances are that you’ve seen the images of healthcare workers around the world with bruised faces as a result of prolonged use of protective surgical masks. Even for those lucky enough to have the necessary ...

Dr. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, works 20 hours a day

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of Americans may not have heard the name Dr. Anthony Fauci, but now Dr. Fauci is a household name. Fauci is the director of the National Institute of ...