Health
Finding good health news amidst a pandemic can be quite daunting. That’s not the case with The Optimist Daily, where positive news is in high supply. Our Health section covers the latest good news from the health sector, featuring solutions ranging from mental and physical health to immunity, nutrition, and cutting edge medical research.
A microscopic upgrade with massive potential: scientists block malaria with a single gene edit
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fighting malaria has always been a game of adaptation. As mosquitoes evolve resistance to insecticides and Plasmodium parasites dodge existing drugs, scientists have been racing to find smarter solutions. Now, a team from the University of California, San Read More...
Why the beach makes you so tired— and what to do about it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A day at the beach should leave you refreshed, right? But somehow, even after hours of lounging on a towel, soaking up the sun, and dipping your toes in the ocean, you feel completely wiped out. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Turns out, there Read More...
3 minutes a day: how everyday movement could cut your heart disease risk in half
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When it comes to heart health, every step truly counts, literally. New research suggests that just three minutes a day of moderate to vigorous movement during your daily routine can significantly lower your risk of heart disease. Scientists from the Read More...
Canine cancer research is helping both pets and people live longer, healthier lives
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the wake of a 2023 chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, residents were exposed to cancer-linked toxins. But as doctors monitor the long-term effects on humans, researchers are also turning their attention to another group: the town's dogs. Read More...
New techniques preserve donor hearts after death—and could reshape transplant medicine
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In January 2020, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking procedure that restarted a donor’s heart after it had stopped beating. The heart was then transplanted into a patient in need. While effective, the method sparked significant ethical Read More...
How subtracting stress can boost your mental health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Modern life often feels like a high-speed juggling act. Between careers, parenting, caretaking, friendships, exercise, housework, and self-care, there’s barely time to breathe. And not the kind of breathing prescribed in mindfulness apps, but actual, Read More...
How one Maine school is helping students heal in nature
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At Morse High School in Bath, Maine, detention doesn’t always mean fluorescent lights and silent classrooms. Thanks to one school counselor's creative vision, it might mean lacing up your boots and heading into the forest. “We kind of take a side shoot Read More...
6 easy ways to stay healthy while flying, according to doctors
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Crowded cabins, dry air, and high-touch surfaces. Does this sound familiar? According to infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Ognjan, airplanes make excellent “carriers of the common cold.” And that’s not just alarmist talk. As Dr. Kathleen Mueller Read More...
UK scans 100,000 people to uncover hidden signs of disease before symptoms strike
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine being able to spot the earliest clues of heart disease, dementia, or cancer long before symptoms ever show up. That’s exactly what scientists around the world can now explore, thanks to the UK Biobank’s groundbreaking full-body imaging Read More...
Loose-leaf vs. tea bags: which brew is best for your routine?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you ask a seasoned herbalist for a tea recommendation, chances are they won’t hand you a supermarket tea bag. While tea bags are convenient and widely available, many herbalists prefer loose-leaf tea. So the question remains: what is it truly better? Read More...