WebMD Health Heroes

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Ed Damiano, PhD, Scientist

The inspirational story behind his invention that will help people with type 1 diabetes take control of their disease.

Scientist: Ed Damiano, PhD

Betty Ferrell, RN, PhD, Advocate

How this early adopter of palliative care is transforming the way every nursing school in the U.S. teaches the subject.

Advocate: Betty Ferrell, RN, PhD

Trisha Prabhu, Prodigy

Why this teen coder developed a smartphone app to help teens think twice before they post mean thoughts online.

Prodigy: Trisha Prabhu

Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, People's Choice

How these Hilarity for Charity co-founders use laughter to fight Alzheimer's disease.

People's Choice: Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen

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Featured Charities

WebMD thanks the following organizations for participating in the 2016 Health Hero Awards.

Meet the 2016 People's Choice Nominees

You voted from among these celebrity health activists for the People's Choice Health Hero award. Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen won for their work in raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research and care. WebMD would like to pay tribute to all of these finalists, who do great things to help others live healthier lives.