During the Chechen wars Dr Khassan Baiev saved the lives of thousands of men, women and children. For his work he was sentenced to death by the Russian and the Chechen rebels and fled to live in the USA. After the war, he returned to...

Uganda is at a turning point in its fight against malaria. In Kampala’s Mulago hospital, a staggering percentage of admissions are due to malaria and it is the highest cause of death amongst patients. The parasite is becoming resistant...

In Japan, there are two emergency numbers everyone should know: 110, to contact the police, and 119, to report a fire or request an ambulance. But be mindful that you’ll have to talk in Japanese, which is especially difficult when you’re...

Even Stevens – Chapter 9 (Football Story)

Review key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...

Learn basic tips on handling emergencies in Brazil. For instance, since reaching people by phone is tough at times, carry backup numbers in case you can’t reach someone. Also carry your Brazilian or international health insurance card...

The goal of the GCF Reading Program is to help adults at all levels become more proficient readers.



Utilizing various learning tools, learners will be able to learn and practice reading the top 1,000 most frequently used...

Medical debt is the number one cause of individual bankruptcy in the US, and yet very few other countries suffer from this problem... why?

On Friday October 4th, 2019, at 10:13 AM, Christen and Heather welcomed their baby girl into the world. Their 8 pounds, 4 ounces, 20-inch bundle of joy came into their lives and instantly stole their hearts....

Kids rarely get to celebrate when they are in the hospital and having a birthday there is not the ideal situation. After seeing her godson spend some time in the hospital, surrounded by kids who were having their...

Julia Katharine Alexander is a one-of-a-kind little girl, who is rarely seen without a super bright smile on her face. She's just so full of joy, love, and compassion for others. Everyone who knows her can recall...

Bailey Vincent has been on the brink of major surgery many times, but this moment is like nothing she has ever dealt with before. In this episode of “Barely Breathing Ballerina”, Bailey faces an unprecedented...

The Story of Duncan Lin“From my earliest memory, I have always liked drawing, but have never thought about making it my career,” says Duncan Lin, one of Taiwan’s most popular comics artists from Hualien. With a fanbase of 20 million and...

8 years ago, Bill Kochevar's life changed drastically. While on a 150-mile bike ride, Bill collided with a mail truck; the accident resulted in him becoming a quadriplegic. Bill thought he'd never be able to move or do...

Flowers really do have the power to heal! Random Acts of Flowers is a non-profit organization that recycles flowers into beautiful bouquets that are delivered to patients at hospitals, senior centers, and other healthcare facilities....

To be a nationally ranked athlete is hard, but to be a nationally ranked athlete who is told to stop all physical activity is even harder. At age 11, the doctors told competitive jump-roper Leanne Joyce to immediately stop all...

In honor of International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we bring you a very special 14-year-old boy, Gabe Sipos, and Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program. Born on New Year’s Day 2002 in Nashville, Tennessee, Gabe was diagnosed with...

Flowers really do have the power to heal! Random Acts of Flowers is a non-profit organization that recycles flowers into beautiful bouquets that are delivered to patients at hospitals, senior centers and other healthcare...

Howcast - Eating with your hands is not only fun but also helps with hand-eye coordination. Introduce these foods once your baby can sit independently.

Howcast - It's now the third trimester and your due date is fast approaching. Along with packing your bags and arranging the nursery, prepare yourself and your home for your new baby's arrival.

Howcast - Learn how to pronounce "H" in Espanol from Spanish teacher Andrea Cukier in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how hypnosis can help during childbirth from clinical hypnotherapist Debbie Catz in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn some labor and delivery pushing tips from childbirth expert Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video. Thumbnail: labor by koadmunkee

Howcast - Learn how to have a natural birth at a hospital from childbirth educator Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video.