A Louisiana man, Jordan Matthew, is a hero after rescuing three people caught in a dangerous rip current at a beach. Jordan rushed into the water, first saving a young boy, then guiding one woman to shore before swimming back out to rescue another who was exhausted. He even carried one of the victims on his shoulder as he brought her to safety. Thanks to his bravery, all three survived. (Here’s a news report.)…………………..A new non-surgical treatment may offer relief to millions of people suffering from arthritis in the knee. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessels that cause inflammation and pain in the joint. In a recent study, most patients experienced serious pain reduction and improved mobility after just one treatment. Researchers say it could provide an important alternative for those not ready for knee replacement surgery……………….And finally………….
A bride honored her late father by being walked down the aisle by the man who received his donated heart. The two families had stayed connected through letters, and ten years after her father’s death, Jeni Stepien invited the transplant recipient, Tom Thomas, to take part in her wedding, and he said yes. During the ceremony, she even placed her hand on the man’s chest and felt her father’s heartbeat again.