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A cheap, homegrown catnip lotion could replace DEET for millions of Ugandans

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A lotion made from catnip oil matched DEET in field trials in Uganda, according to research presented at ...

Reducing microplastic exposure: the four habits we should all be prioritizing

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In 2025, researchers publishing in Nature Medicine found microplastics in human brain tissue at concentrations considerably higher than ...

Protect your lungs this winter with these 5 superfoods

When it comes to the coronavirus, adults with lung-related health issues such as asthma are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus. ...

Do you have a toxic friend? A therapist’s advice on how to set boundaries

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Friendships can be a source of joy and comfort, but unfortunately, even the most intimate connections can become toxic. ...

Germany’s coal mines are now Europe’s largest lake district

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the last miners left the open-cast lignite pits of eastern Germany’s Lusatia region, they left behind craters ...