Feel Good Friday

“A one-time gene-editing treatment to lower cholesterol had long-lasting effects a year later, scientists reported on Friday. The results highlight the potential to treat even common diseases by altering people’s genes.” One day, you might be able to essentially remove your high cholesterol. An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year. Also, This Pancreatic Cancer Drug Is So Good, It Got a Standing Ovation.

+ Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar. And she gave right until the end. When she knew she wasn’t going to survive, she offered to let doctors test experimental drugs on her that might help others in the future.

+ “In five games, Rasmus took the mound twice, logging 14 strikeouts. At the plate, she powered her team’s offense, collecting five hits and three RBIs.” Kinley Rasmus’ Little League World Series is over, but her legacy will live on.

+ This speed-hiker just smashed the record on the Pacific Crest Trail, hiking alone.

+ Dog missing for 12 years reunited with Chicago family.