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Shield your drinking water from microplastics via boiling
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On February 28, scientists released a revolutionary study in Environmental Science and Technology Letters that investigated the effectiveness of boiling tap water in eliminating microplastics. What about the discovery? Boiling water for five minutes could Read More...
Simone Biles' mental health victory: 5 practices we can all learn
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Simone Biles, one of the best and most beloved gymnasts of all time, once again demonstrated her unrivaled abilities by departing the 2024 Paris Olympics with three gold medals and one silver. However, her achievement extends beyond the medals. Biles' path Read More...
Improve your daily routine: a neuroscientist's advice to strengthening key brain regions
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today's fitness-focused society, the importance of brain training is frequently overlooked. Daniel Amen, M.D., draws on over 30 years of clinical experience as a psychiatrist employing functional brain SPECT imaging to emphasize the need for frequent Read More...
Zimbabwean grandmothers transform mental health care globally
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A deceptively simple yet revolutionary mental health therapy based on grandmothers' wisdom and sensitivity took root in Zimbabwe. Now, it is being embraced around the world, including in the United States. A lifeline for despair Tambudzai Tembo, 57, was Read More...
A new dawn in asthma care: the first new treatment in 50 years offers hope
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time in half a century, researchers discovered a breakthrough cure for asthma attacks, giving hope to millions of sufferers worldwide. Benralizumab, an injectable medication, has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of asthma and chronic Read More...
A personalized mRNA Vaccine provides 'real hope' for melanoma patients
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a major development in cancer research, scientists started testing the world's first tailored mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma. This revolutionary strategy has enormous promise in the fight against cancer, providing new hope to both patients and Read More...
Drinking gold nanocrystal elixir shows promise in MS and Parkinson's trials
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern (UT Southwestern) Medical Center are making progress against neurodegenerative disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease (PD) using CNM-Au8, a concentrated solution of gold Read More...
Restitution of Asante Kingdom treasures: US museum returns stolen artifacts after 150 years
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a historic event, the Asante kingdom of Ghana welcomed the return of seven royal treasures seized by British colonial forces 150 years ago and kept at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles since the 1960s. This is a significant Read More...
Keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates—lessons from ancient civilizations
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As global temperatures rise and power outages become more common, particularly during severe heat waves, current building designs become increasingly vulnerable. Glass façades, sealed windows, and dependency on air conditioning render most modern Read More...
Helping young people of color navigate the music industry with Carnegie Hall's The B-Side
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the iconic setting of Carnegie Hall, a remarkable initiative is taking shape, one that seeks to bridge the stark gap between the industry's diverse musical talent and its predominantly white leadership. The B-Side, a program specifically developed to Read More...