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.
This paralympic swimmer is testing world's most advanced AI bionic limbs
Morgan Stickney was once an Olympic hopeful, but a rare, painful vascular disease forced her out of the water and into the surgery room to get her legs amputated below the knee. But rather than opting for a standard amputation, Stickney took a chance and chose for an experimental surgery called the Read More...
How breast milk can shield premature babies from sepsis
Late-onset sepsis is a big medical challenge for babies born prematurely. Unfortunately, about ten percent of infants born preterm experience late-onset sepsis and 30 percent to 50 percent of those who develop the infections die. Researchers have found that a molecule called epidermal growth Read More...
App automatically delivers insulin to artificial pancreas
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have launched what they describe as the world's first licensed, downloadable artificial pancreas smartphone app for sufferers of type 1 diabetes. The culmination of 13 years of research, the software helps in the safe administering of insulin and is hoped Read More...
Fear can spread faster than any virus. Here’s how to stop it
The basis of a pandemic is the rapid spread of disease, but feelings of fear and panic can spread even faster than a highly contagious virus. The global reach of modern media, paired with images of empty stores and messages of economic doom, demonstrate how the fear of contagion is inflicting our Read More...
UK natural reserves are open to the public to help people find calmness
While social distancing and self-isolation are both vital measures to help tackle the spread of the virus, they could also take a toll on people’s health due to inactivity and loneliness. But we shouldn’t forget that the benefits of time spent in nature are still there to tap into. In the UK, Read More...
Startup turns food waste into fully compostable plastic
When it ends up in landfills, food waste becomes a source of methane — a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. A Toronto-based startup called, Genecis, has figured out a way to turn these emissions into something valuable instead: compostable plastic that can replace plastic made Read More...
3D printed valves are saving the lives of COVID-19 patients
It is clear that 3D printing will have a big impact on the medical world in the near future. For hospitals in Northern Italy facing rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, the technology is already saving lives. When doctors needed a replacement valve for a reanimation device and the supplier was out, Read More...
Need some at home entertainment? Take one of these virtual tours
Practicing social distancing can feel isolating and even boring, but fortunately, with the help of modern technology, you can still explore some of the world’s best parks, museums, and cultural sites from the comfort of your own home. More and more destinations are offering virtual tours online Read More...
Amazon is going all-in on the medical supply shipments
Amazon is truly the poster boy for the outrageous consumerism of our time: you can get whatever you want, whenever you want, right to your doorstep. But that’s no longer really possible with coronavirus. The high demand for medical cleaning supplies has been overwhelming for the company, Read More...
British stores are setting designated shopping times for elderly patrons
Older citizens are most vulnerable to coronavirus, but these residents still need to access critical food supplies. To protect and provide for older citizens, some Iceland supermarkets in the UK are reserving time for senior residents to come shop in peace without the stress and health risks of Read More...