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Good News Headlines 1/5/2022

Millions more Americans now have the right to vote in non-English languages as newly released data from the US Census Bureau requires that 331 jurisdictions in 30 states must offer non-English voting materials.

Ivermectin Is A Nobel Prize-Winning Wonder Drug – But Not For COVID-19

Ivermectin is an over 30-year-old wonder drug that treats life- and sight-threatening infections. Although ivermectin has been a game-changer for people with certain infectious diseases, it isn’t going to save patients from COVID-19 infection. In fact, it could cost them their lives.

E.O. Wilson’s Lifelong Passion For Ants Helped Him Teach Humans About How To Live Sustainably With Nature

Wilson, who died Dec. 26, 2021, at the age of 92, discovered the chemical means by which ants communicate. And he was the first to understand the evolutionary basis of both animal and human societies.

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May We Rage And Love Well In 2022

We now draw near to the end of another year. We as human beings have a creative way of relying on this construct of time—a new year—to initiate new beginnings on our behalf.

The Volunteers Protecting Kentucky’s Last Abortion Clinic

On a Thursday morning in late June, about a dozen men and women in bright orange vests bearing the words “clinic escort volunteer” line the streets parallel to the EMW Women’s Surgical Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Herbalism Survival In Refugee Families

From the plants on their plates that nourish them, to the teas in their cups, humans have relied on plant medicine as the key to a healthy life. For some families, wellness tools are easily passed down through the generations. For others, modern challenges have made it almost impossible.

The Best Breathing Exercises For COVID-19

Breathing exercises can help make your lungs more efficient and may be beneficial for reducing the impact of COVID-19. The breathing exercises we outline in this article will not prevent COVID-19, but they may help lessen the severity of symptoms.

Good News Headlines 12/29/2021

Years of resistance and legal battles over tribal sovereignty and civil rights have allowed Indigenous populations to rebound to their largest size in modern U.S. history.

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Stress Is Contagious In Relationships – Here’s What You Can Do To Support Your Partner And Boost Your Own Health During The Holidays And Beyond

You might already know stress can affect your own health, but what you may not realize is that your stress – and how you manage it – is catching. Your stress can spread around, particularly to your loved ones.

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The Best Way To Follow Through On Your New Year’s Resolution? Make An ‘Old Year’s Resolution’

With Ben Franklin's “old year” approach, perhaps you can sidestep the inevitable challenges that come with traditional New Year’s resolutions and achieve lasting, positive changes.

10 Stories That Gave Readers Hope In 2021

Looking back at the year’s top 10 most popular stories, it’s clear that you, dear readers, were hungry for hopeful stories. We’re inspired by your willingness to learn—about transformative justice, the roots of modern food movements, and the possibility of an ecological civilization.

Good News Headlines 12/22/2021

As they committed to doing last April, on the occasion of the 35th commemoration of the Chernobyl accident, the Swiss-based company Exlterra has reported spectacular results after one year of decontamination.

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How Effective Are Vaccines Against Omicron? An Epidemiologist Answers 6 Questions

Epidemiologist and public health researcher Melissa Hawkins explains the way researchers calculate how well a vaccine prevents disease, what influences these numbers and how Omicron is changing things.

The ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version Of THC And CBD

Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called “runner’s high”? New research on the neuroscience of exercise may surprise you.

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5 Tips For Surviving The Holidays With An Eating Disorder

As someone with an eating disorder history, the holidays, which should be joyful and exciting, can be awkward—and even destructive—as the same problems present themselves year after year: We’re expected to spend time with family members who can be jarring.