Meet Our Past WebMD Health Heroes

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

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

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

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

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts hosted an evening to remember in New York City.

The story behind his "war detox" program that helps veterans recover from posttraumatic stress disorder.

How his research on brain injury has transformed the way we look at -- and play -- football.

The inspiration for this teen’s invention that protects the elderly from wandering while providing peace of mind to their caregivers.

The award-winning actress’s mission to change public attitudes about mental illness through PSAs and education programs in schools.

Robin Roberts gets the story behind our 2014 Hall of Fame winner's tireless dedication to Parkinson’s disease awareness.

This 2014 Activist hero’s work at the Child Mind Institute is transforming the way we think about childhood mental illness.

See how our winner in the Scientist category for 2014 -- seen here with Jordin Sparks -- pioneered a surgical approach to treating migraines.

The surprising catalyst for this teenager's career-making scientific discovery earned her the Hero status in 2014.

This 2014 Philanthropist honoree teamed up with KidsGardening.org to transform a school playground into a garden, providing access to affordable, fresh produce.

Through the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, the domestic diva helps provide quality health care for seniors.