Heart Attacks And Strokes Can Be Predicted By Our Gut Bacteria
A novel relationship between our gut microbiome and atherosclerosis means the bacteria in our gut could be linked to risk of heart attack and stroke, say researchers.
Indigenous Women Built These Tiny Houses To Block A Pipeline—And Reclaim Nomadic Traditions
The houses are affordable and energy-efficient, and are bringing back elements of the Secwepemc’s hunter-gatherer culture.
Bacteria May Be Powerful Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance
When I was a child, my parents gave me a sweet pink syrup to destroy the bacteria causing my sore throat. That memory is a testament to the power of antibiotics.
These 3 Grassroots Movements Are Bringing People Together Through Food
Food not only forms an integral part of human activity, but also of the economy. What is the role of cities and citizens in creating a resilient food system?
What You Learn From A Life Surrounded By Troublemaking, Kickass Women
Why Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards believes that now, more than ever, women are the most important political force in America.
Good News Headlines 5/15/18
California becomes the first state to require solar panels on new homes.
Curriculum Of Hope For A Peaceful World
Will you join me as a visionary of Utopia wherever you live in the world?
Are Public Objections To Wind Farms Overblown?
While most surveys suggest that the public generally supports wind and solar power, opposition from local communities and residents sometimes blocks or delays specific new projects.
The Flow Of Give And Take
Every once in a while, my husband and I search for things we can get rid of, and devise a better way to organize our environment. Some “stuff” is easy to recycle or give away. Other "good things" are harder to let go of…
Bathroom Hand Dryer Or One Paper Towel?
Hand-washing is one of the simplest ways to reduce your exposure to potentially disease-causing germs, and along with it reduce your chances of getting sick and/or spread infection.
Good News Headlines 5/8/18
Imagine if you could have a cheap, nutritious food source in your home that required no daily maintenance. While it may sound too good to be true, that is exactly what this company is doing.
Poo And Nirvana
Please don’t be shocked by this question: What is the connection between poo and nirvana?
Zero-Calorie Sweeteners Also Lead To Diabetes And Obesity
Increased awareness of the health consequences of eating too much sugar has fueled a dramatic uptick in the consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners in recent decades.
Lynching Memorial Shows Women Were Victims, Too
A memorial to victims of lynching in the U.S. is now open in Alabama.
7 Things You Can Do To Create A Plastic-Free Future
We’re celebrating a huge moment in the global movement for a plastic-free future: More than one million people around the world have called on big corporations to do their part to end single-use plastics.
20 Good Food Reads For Spring
Food Tank has collected 20 of the best new books in food and agriculture to celebrate spring.
Tips For Reducing Traffic Noise Pollution Around Your Home
Unless you live in a sleepy rural community, you know the noise of highways and city streets well. Some can get used to the noise of sirens and trucks blaring by at 2AM, but for many, inadequate sleep remains an issue.
Good News Headlines 5/1/18
Border collies Das, Summer and Olivia were outfitted with special backpacks brimming with seeds. Then they were sent on a mission, let loose to race through the ruined forests…
How To Decrease Your Risk For Dementia By 90 Percent
Staying fit is key to warding off many chronic diseases in later life, including those that may affect your brain.
Black Mama’s Day Bailout 2018
We are doing it again. This Mother’s Day we are bailing out mamas in cities around the country to give incarcerated mothers an opportunity to spend Mother’s Day with their families.
Overeating? It May Be A Brain Glitch
With springtime comes the desire to shed those few extra pounds, in preparation to don swimsuits and head to the pool. This year, new obesity research is making it easier to find a pathway that is right for us.
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May 2, 2026
Insomniacs are treated to a sense of joyful wonder. Writers and other creative folks could find the wee hours of the morning most fruitful. By dawn the Scorpio Moon has embarked on a lengthy void of course period, lasting...
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