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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.
3 expert-approved gut health “rules” you shouldn’t skip
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria unique to you, making gut health practices extremely personal. What works for one person may not work for another. "No two guts are the same," says board-certified internist Vincent Pedre, M.D., author of The GutSMART Protocol. "So how can Read More...
Sperm-sorting tech identifies strongest swimmers to help couples conceive
In-vitro fertilization is certainly a potential avenue for couples who are having problems conceiving a child due to low-quality sperm. However, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that this method is quite expensive and is often unsuccessful. Thanks to a team of scientists in Australia, a Read More...
How to prevent before-bed screen use from completely ruining your sleep
We hear it again and again: Avoid devices before bedtime to sleep properly. Research and sleep specialists say late-night scrolling and streaming stimulate your brain, delaying sleep and preventing quality rest. Electronic light disrupts your body clock and sleep. The recommendation is Read More...
Revumenib: the breakthrough pill curing leukemia in a third of patients
Patients with terminal leukemia who were not responding to treatment now have hope for a cure thanks to revumenib, a new experimental medication. In a long-awaited clinical trial in the United States, this medicine fully eradicated cancer in one-third of individuals. Although not all patients Read More...
Universal cancer immunotherapy may be possible through protein engineering
Scientists at ETH Zurich have made significant progress in developing a ready-to-use immunotherapy treatment for cancer. A synthetic protein modification can allow immune cells from any donor to be delivered to any patient without the risk of an adverse immunological reaction. What is Read More...
This miraculous enzyme might be the answer to living longer, healthier lives
Is it possible that the same enzyme that helps us get rid of alcohol can also help us live longer and healthier lives? Scientists have uncovered a molecular mechanism that may be able to do just that. Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) discovered that the role of alcohol Read More...
Study shows how genetically engineered bacteria can find and destroy tumors
Cancer tumors are very effective at avoiding the immune system, making intervention difficult. A common gut bacterium has been genetically altered to seek out and destroy cancer tumors from within, as shown in a new study. Why are tumors so hard to treat? Tumors can thrive by escaping the body's Read More...
Scientists create the first-ever comprehensive map of an insect brain
According to a new study published in the journal Science, scientists have generated the first complete map of an insect's brain and, critically, all of the synaptic wire that ties it together. The resulting map is known as a connectome, and it is a fundamental piece of neuroscience. "Now we Read More...
The case for eating more broccoli sprouts
You probably already know that broccoli is a healthy vegetable that helps reduce inflammation, but what about broccoli sprouts? These sprouted broccoli seeds are a wonderful superfood for your brain. What makes them so healthy, and how you may incorporate them into your diet, is as follows: Why Read More...
Millions to benefit from drugmaker Eli Lilly's $35 cap on monthly insulin
Last Wednesday, drug producer Eli Lilly announced that the out-of-pocket cost of its insulin will be capped at $35 per month. According to experts, the action could lead other U.S. insulin manufacturers to follow. The adjustment, which Eli Lilly says is effective immediately, brings the Read More...