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.
Tiny robots offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity, scientists say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tooth sensitivity may feel like a minor nuisance. That is, until your morning coffee or scoop of ice cream sends a shock straight through your jaw. But scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a novel, long-lasting solution that Read More...
Scientists develop BCI tech to decode inner speech—with a brain-powered privacy password
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine being able to speak with your loved ones using nothing but your thoughts. Thanks to a new development from Stanford University, that futuristic idea is inching closer to reality, with the addition of a clever twist to protect your mental Read More...
Ancient conch blowing practice shows promise for easing sleep apnea symptoms
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM An ancient breathing practice involving conch shells could help ease the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition affecting millions in the UK, new research suggests. Known as conch blowing or shankh blowing, the ritual involves a deep Read More...
5 avoidable injuries that send people to the ER (and how to stay out of trouble)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM ER visits aren’t always the result of dramatic car crashes or exotic animal bites. Sometimes it’s just you, your kitchen, and an innocent-looking avocado conspiring to ruin your Tuesday. According to ER doctors, a huge portion of emergency room injuries Read More...
UK launches world’s first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout amid record infection rates
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world-first public health move, gonorrhoea vaccines are now available in sexual health clinics across the UK. The program, launched on Monday, August 4th, aims to curb record-breaking infection rates and slow the rise of antibiotic-resistant Read More...
Monotasking is the mental reset your brain has been waiting for
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve likely been there: toggling between Slack, Zoom, lunch, and a dozen browser tabs. Or maybe you’ve caught yourself scrolling through your phone, half-watching TV, and barely listening to your partner speak. In a world that celebrates productivity, Read More...
Could flossing be the future of flu shots?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Flossing just got a serious glow-up. In a development that might finally make your dentist proud, scientists have created a needle-free vaccine that works by delivering inactive viruses directly into the gumline using dental floss. Yes, dental Read More...
How to build a one-minute daily health check-in that actually sticks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Life often runs at full speed, and our own well-being can get lost in the shuffle. A daily check-in, even one that takes just a minute, creates a pause to reconnect with yourself. Think of it as a daily reset button that will help you notice how you feel, Read More...
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 are many, but they all target the female reproductive system. Meanwhile, male contraceptives have remained stuck in the basics: condoms or Read More...
Just looking at someone sick may prime your immune system, study finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all instinctively recoiled from the person sneezing on a train or the child with a chickenpox rash at the playground. But what if your immune system is reacting too, before you ever come into physical contact with a virus? A new study published in Read More...