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.
Scientists have created a “spray-on bandage” using the body’s own bacteria
If you get a cut on your skin, you stick a band-aid on it. But what if you get a wound in your gut? When doctors treat injuries to the intestines, they can't use patches or bandages, because these materials don't stick to the slippery intestinal walls. Now, a team from Harvard University has come Read More...
Stem cells could one day be used to make teeth repair themselves
The dentist's drill is a sound that sends shudders down the spines of many people, so it sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. With thanks to a recent study, that may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. The new research coming from the University of Plymouth believes the key Read More...
Ebola drug treatments show incredible results in breakthrough trial
Throughout the past year, scientists have been testing new drugs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an attempt to combat the most recent Ebola outbreak. But it wasn't until recently that these drugs started producing incredible results, according to the BBC. Health experts have said that Read More...
Donating a kidney just became a lot easier in the US thanks to this nonprofit
There is a massive problem with kidney donation in America: the typical donor only loses time and money during a conventional donation. In fact, a study found that the typical donor will lose up to $8,000 by participating in a kidney donation. This is partly because you need to take two to four Read More...
Save your mushy grapes from becoming food waste by tossing them in the freezer
A good grape is juicy, sweet (with just a touch of tartness), and firm. Once a grape starts to get mushy, it becomes a bad grape. But rather than simply throw away a mushy grape, you can save it by simply tossing it in the freezer. A frozen grape cannot be a mushy grape, and even an overripe, Read More...
Want to get fit without getting injured? These tips will help you do just that
The human body is made to move, and physical activity is a requirement for lifelong health. But exercise-related injuries are a significant concern that few people think about until it’s too late. Even a mild sprain can sideline an athlete for weeks, and a sports-related injury can be Read More...
America has a shortage of doctors. Foreign doctors should fill the void
Kristina Sokolovska Konieczny studied medicine for six years so she could become a primary care doctor, then spent three years practicing family medicine. She worked in various places — at a public hospital, in the homes of people in underserved areas, in private practice, and at a top youth Read More...
How school playgrounds could give 20 million Americans access to parks
At a public elementary school in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, a playground that used to be a barren asphalt lot is now a green space filled with plants and trees—and when school isn’t in session, it’s open to anyone in the neighborhood to use as a park. It’s one example of a Read More...
Scientists are 3D printing parts of the heart that function like the real thing
Humans have come so far technologically-speaking that we’re even figuring out how to recreate the complex components of the human heart. That’s right, a team of researchers over at the Carnegie Mellon University is utilizing new 3D printing technology to produce functional components of the Read More...
Impossible Foods gets FDA approval to sell its "alt" meat in grocery stores
This year, interest in plant-based meats has hit an all-time high as more and more consumers look to move away from red meat. One of the most sought-after alternatives has been the Impossible Food’s burger patties, which until now, could only be bought at designated restaurants. In a move Read More...