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Low-dose aspirin may cut risk of colorectal cancer returning in key patients, study shows
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A low-cost, widely available drug might offer major protection against one of the most common cancers worldwide. New research out of Sweden suggests that a low daily dose of aspirin could significantly reduce the chance of colorectal cancer returning after Read More...
Baking a pie this fall? Don’t make these 5 classic crust mistakes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the air turns crisp and the calendar inches toward Thanksgiving, there are few kitchen victories more satisfying than a golden, flaky pie crust. Whether you’re dreaming of a spiced apple lattice or a savory pot pie, your crust is the foundation of it Read More...
World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM An extraordinary marine conservation initiative has taken a major step forward in the Pacific. The Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a proposed Indigenous-led marine protected area, will span over six million square kilometers (more than 2.3 million square miles) of Read More...
8 easy ways to make Halloween season cozy, festive, and totally stress-free
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fall has a special kind of magic. The air turns crisp, the leaves glow gold, and Halloween offers just the right excuse for a little playful escape. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all,” it may be time to scale back and Read More...
Can food rescue apps help feed vulnerable Americans as food aid shrinks?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dameon knows what it means to go hungry. Once homeless and panhandling for meals, he now receives regular deliveries of fresh groceries, all thanks to a volunteer, a nonprofit, and an app. "I'm surviving by the grace," he says. "Little by little, I'm able Read More...
The free and easy trick experts swear by to banish silverfish this fall
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the days get shorter and the weather turns damp and chilly, silverfish tend to become more active indoors. These tiny, slithery insects are drawn to warm, humid spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. And while they don’t bite or spread disease, Read More...
How Nobel-winning discoveries are unlocking new treatments for autoimmune disease and cancer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the immune system works well, it’s a powerful force against viruses, bacteria, and even some cancers. But when it turns against the body’s own tissues, it can cause serious autoimmune diseases. Now, a breakthrough decades in the making has earned Read More...
Closing the longevity gap: what research reveals about why women live longer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Across the animal kingdom, females tend to live longer than males, and the same is true for humans. In the U.S., the gap has actually increased to 5.8 years in 2021. The average life expectancy for men is nearly 76 years, while women live to around 81 years. Read More...
Huntington’s disease breakthrough: gene therapy slows progression by 75 percent
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time, doctors say Huntington’s disease, one of the most devastating hereditary neurological conditions, has been successfully treated. The breakthrough comes from an ingenious gene therapy that slowed the disease’s progression by 75 percent, Read More...
Sunscreen goes green: scientists craft coral-safe protection from pollen
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A team of scientists developed a pollen-based sunscreen that blocks harmful ultraviolet rays without endangering coral reefs. Their findings suggest the new formula could be as effective as traditional sunscreens but without the environmental toll. “We Read More...