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Guinea worm nears eradication, may be second human disease wiped out after sm...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The long battle against Guinea worm disease may soon reach a historic milestone: total eradication. In 2025, just ...

15 reasons to kiss more, just in time for Valentine’s Day

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Whether it’s a quick smooch goodbye, a full-on romantic kiss, or a warm peck on the cheek from ...

Lung cancer patients have new hope thanks to this groundbreaking drug combo

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A global trial discovered a potential new medicine combination that prevents lung cancer progression for much longer than ...

Emergency contraception just got a lot more convenient

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you can grab a wireless phone charger and a pack of gum at 2 a.m., why not ...

First hormone-free male birth control pill shown safe in early trial

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, the burden of birth control has largely fallen on women. Pills, implants, IUDs, injections; the options ...