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.
New discovery could pave the way to ‘one-size-fits-all’ cancer treatment
Scientists at Cardiff University have made a huge discovery that could completely change the way cancers are treated. Basically, the scientists were looking for "unconventional" and previously undiscovered ways the immune system naturally attacks tumors. What they found was a T-cell inside Read More...
Could your fitness tracker predict flu outbreaks? New research says yes.
Modern day fitness trackers, popularized by FitBit and AppleWatch, can track workouts, sleep habits, heart rate, and even calories burned during a workout. Now, researchers are saying they could even be used to predict flu outbreaks. A new study published in the Lancet looked at data from Read More...
How AI technology is being used to crack down on illegal online drug sales
In the age of the internet, online drug sales are a major factor in the opioid crisis which kills 130 Americans every day. Now, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is using artificial intelligence to crack down on online drug trafficking. As you can imagine, this system is more complex Read More...
Why you need more vitamin D in the winter and how to get it
Most of us know that vitamin D is an essential vitamin we get from sunshine, but what exactly does it do for us and how do we know if we’re getting enough? Vitamin D is made in the skin after sun exposure, but we can also get it from dietary sources such as oily fish (mackerel, tuna, and Read More...
How deep brain stimulation could alleviate the symptoms of movement disorders
Movement disorders such as Tourette’s and Parkinson’s were primarily treated with medications intended to help alleviate symptoms like tics, slurred speech, and limited mobility. Medications, however, do not provide adequate relief for many patients. That’s where deep brain stimulation comes Read More...
Healthy eating tips from those who travel frequently for work
If you’re someone who travels a lot for work, you may feel like being constantly on the move is disruptive to your eating habits and nutrition goals. Fear not, it’s possible to maintain your busy travel schedule and healthy eating habits! Here are tips from active professionals for eating Read More...
This device can keep a patient's liver alive for a week outside the human body
The chances of losing patients with severe liver diseases could soon decline as scientists have developed a machine that can keep a human liver alive and even regenerate itself, outside of the body, for an entire week. A study conducted by researchers in Switzerland showcased that six out of ten Read More...
New technology uses a phone-operated neurotransmitter to treat migraines
Those who suffer from migraines know they are not just headaches. This debilitating, full-body neurological disorder results in dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system and incapacitating headaches. However, there is good news coming from the New York Times for people who experience frequent Read More...
These parasite sniffing dogs are saving Florida orange groves
Florida’s iconic citrus groves have been a symbol of the state for generations. That's why it's extra sour that the future of the crop is in danger due to an agricultural parasite. Fortunately, canine helpers may be able to save the day. Huanglongbing, or HLB, is a bacterium that prevents Read More...
New research shows gut health could be critical for treating Parkinson’s
Last week we shared a story about the importance of maintaining microbiome health. Well, it turns out gut health may be even more critical than we previously knew and could even help prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. According to research published in the Cell Reports journal, Read More...