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鈥楢lzheimer鈥檚 in a Dish鈥 Expected To Hasten Drug Development

October 16, 2014

Currently taking the science world by storm are Harvard neuroscientist Rudolph E. Tanzi, PhD, a past recipient of several BrightFocus grants, and 2013-15 BrightFocus Grantee…

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Improving the Health & Welfare of Horses

October 14, 2014

When I think of freedom, one of the images that instantly comes to mind is that of a horse running free. Anyone who鈥檚 spent time…

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SIDS, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 14, 2014

Each and every day, in communities across 精东影业, expectant moms will feel their baby鈥檚 first kick; parents will listen to their newborn鈥檚 first cry; and…

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A Psychotic Episode Shouldn’t End in a Jail Cell

October 14, 2014

By Kara Dansky Michelle Mata wants to be treated the way you would want your mom to be treated. She’s an aunt and a neighbor.…

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Glen Campbell, Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Releases Powerful Final Song and Video

October 14, 2014

(CNN)听— Even if you’ve never been a fan of Glen Campbell, this one’s certain to tug at your heartstrings. The Country Music Hall of Fame…

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Canine Partners for Life celebrates 25 years in grand style

October 9, 2014

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent The Canine Partners for Life Annual Open House was over the top this year as the Cochranville non-profit held its 25th听anniversary…

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Behind the Scenes at Make-A-Wish 精东影业 with Justin Schmid

October 8, 2014

Make-A-Wish庐 believes that granting the one true wish of all eligible children can help them feel better 鈥 and possibly even get better. Wish kids,…

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New Courthouse Dog To Help Comfort, Support Victims And Witnesses

October 7, 2014

By Walt Hunter NORRISTOWN, Pa., (CBS) 鈥 The newest and only four-legged employee at the Montgomery County Courthouse officially arrived for work Friday morning. 鈥淭urks鈥,…

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Children’s Rights Launches New Website

October 7, 2014

Have you visited Children’s Rights’ website recently? 听They just unveiled a new mobile-friendly design, streamlined to bring you the latest on their work, including content…

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Helping Kids Feel Better Through Wish Experiences

October 6, 2014

It鈥檚 taken less than 35 years for Make-A-Wish庐 to become one of the most-recognized charities in the world. From our first official wish in 1980…

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Canine Partners for Life Service Dog Helps Danielle Cope With Narcolepsy & Cataplexy

September 30, 2014

By Danielle Brooks As many of you know, when you have a condition like narcolepsy and cataplexy, you can, and rightly so, start to doubt…

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Medical Research Should Be Everyone鈥檚 Priority

September 30, 2014

By Paul Melmeyer It鈥檚 truly amazing to hear everyone鈥檚 unique personal story on why medical research is important to them. Whether it鈥檚 a parent whose…

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