Today’s Solutions: February 23, 2026

Infants who lack certain types of gut bacteria in the first few months of life may be at increased risk for asthma when they’re older, a new study from Canada suggests. In the study, researchers examined the gut bacteria of more than 300 infants when they were 3 months old. Those who had low levels of four specific types of gut bacteria were much more likely to be diagnosed with asthma at age 3 than…

Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

Yangtze River sees major ecological recovery after China’s fishing ban

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After decades of ecological decline, China’s Yangtze River, Asia’s longest and one of the most degraded waterways in ...

Read More

10 brain-boosting hobbies for older adults that help keep the brain and body ...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Many people yearn for the golden years of retirement, where the grind often slows down, and we have ...

Read More

Navigating counteroffers: a complete guide to making the right career move

Starting a job search is like stepping onto a carousel of potential opportunities. Once you secure that amazing new job offer, the excitement is palpable. But what if, just ...

Read More

Are holiday tunes good for your health? Here’s what science says

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Love it or hate it, Christmas music is an inescapable part of the holiday season. For some, it’s ...

Read More