Novel Plant-Derived Compound May Be Game-Changer for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
nnA plant-derived compound was shown in a recent study to kill strains of tuberculosis that were resistant to existing therapies.nnThe compound was found in a plant native to North America, and was not only able to suppress dormant TB bacteria from resurfacing but also didn’t damage the gut microbiome.nnTuberculosis is the second-leading killer of humans […]
Egypt Has Finally Been Declared Malaria-Free After 4,000 Years of Infections—Even the Pharaohs
nnEgypt, one of the world’s 15 most populous nations, has been certified malaria-free after a ‘pharaonic’ effort that began 100 years ago.nnKilling nearly 600,000 people every year, almost all of whom dwell in Africa, the malarial transmission chain has been interrupted for three years in a row, proving that the Egyptian health authorities can ensure […]
The Medicinal Value of Chaga Mushrooms as a Nutraceutical for Good Health
nnIn an updated review of the medicinal value of the Siberian native fungus called chaga, international researchers underscored the almost unbelievable value of this humble organism for functional medicine.nnTheir review, synthesizing old and brand new studies on chaga, describes its anticancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immunomodulating properties as “remarkable.”nnAs World at Large reports, there […]
To Help Your Local Wildlife, Stop Raking and Join the ‘Leave The Leaves’ Campaign This Autumn
nnA wildlife conservation and advocacy group is encouraging Americans this year to take a break from raking and just ‘leave the leaves.’nnIt’s part of a campaign to try to educate the public on the value of leaf litter to dozens of native wildlife, plant, and fungi species.nnRaking up these leaves removes valuable habitat and food […]
“If one truly loves nature, one finds beauty everywhere.” – Vincent van Gogh (in letter to his brother)
Quote of the Day: “If one truly loves nature, one finds beauty everywhere.” – Vincent van Gogh (in a letter to his brother Theo, 1874)nnPhoto by: © GWCnnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, October 21
41 years ago today, the meter was standardized to its current form, providing grounds for all the subsequent increments such as millimeters, centimeters, and kilometers for most of the countries of the world. Originally fixed in 1791 by the French, it was changed by the International Committee of Weights and Measures to represent the distance […]