Isabel Morgan Unlocked The Mysteries Of Polio On The Road To A Vaccine
Today in 1911, the birthday of Isabel Morgan, a scientist and researcher whose breakthroughs in polio helped protect millions of kids from that terrible disease.
Bacteria Can Consume Used Plastic And Turn It Into Medicine
Researchers have a new way to make one of the most commonly used pain relievers, out of plastic that might otherwise end up in landfills.
Tiny Swarms Of Robots Might Help Us Get Through Sinus Infections
Lots of people have warned about robot invasions, but not like the one we’re about to tell you about.
Karolina Olsson, “The Sleeper of Oknö,” Woke Up After 32 Years In Bed
Today in 1861, the birthday of a woman with a very strange story. For reasons that aren’t at all clear, Karolina Olsson went to bed as a 14 year old and apparently didn’t wake up until she was in her forties.
Barry Marshall Pinpointed The Cause Of Most Ulcers By Giving Himself One
Today in 1951, the birth of Barry Marshall, a Nobel Prize winning doctor who, while working with colleague Robin Warren, proved what was behind most ulcers by giving himself an ulcer.
When Planes Were Grounded On 9-11, People Came Together To Get A Donor Liver To A Baby For A Life-Saving Transplant
Today in 2001, while the world watched a tragedy unfold, there was an amazing story happening far from those sites: an effort to help a six month old baby get a transplant that would save her life.
Pacemaker Pioneer Wilson Greatbatch Helped Millions Of Hearts
Today in 1919, the birthday of Wilson Greatbatch, who made implantable pacemakers a reality for millions of patients. A pretty big legacy for a guy who considered himself a “humble tinkerer.”
Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb’s “Penny Parade” Helped Build A Northern Wisconsin Hospital
Today in 1953, some 10,000 people took part in Woodruff, Wisconsin's Memorial Day "Penny Parade." They were raising to build a hospital, urged on by the leader of the effort, Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb.
Musical Alarms Could Help Save Lives In Hospitals
There's a phenomenon in hospitals called "alarm fatigue" that can actually cause problems for patients. An anesthesiologist and a music cognition researcher have teamed up to find alternatives to the jarring beeps.
This Smart Glove Can Help People Recover From A Stroke
A new wearable device can track arm and hand movements from people recovering from strokes to help improve their rehab exercises.