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Illinois found a smarter way to close the menopause care gap

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton set up a series of financial wellness conversations with women around the state. ...

Using eucalyptus oil to repel household pests: what the experts say

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You might already have eucalyptus oil at home, maybe for the diffuser or a bundle you hang in ...

Gut health for guys—should men take probiotics?

Have you heard of probiotics? Chances are you have a basic understanding that they are good for your gut health—but do they have any ...

Researchers discover more than 200 freshwater fish species

There always seems to be a lot more talk surrounding species that we have lost to human habitat encroachment, over-hunting, and the ripple effects ...

The Senate is on the verge of enacting new protections for pregnant workers

After 10 years of effort, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which would mandate reasonable workplace accommodations to allow pregnant workers to safely work, ...