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 […]
Toddler Unable to Bend Arms Due to Burns Hugs Parents For First Time After Free Life-Changing Surgery
nnA toddler who couldn’t bend her arms due to burn scars can now finally give her parents a hug after life-changing surgery.nnGamai accidentally pulled a pot of boiling water over herself when she was only one-year-old and, unable to access proper burn treatments, she grew up with contracted hands and arms as her scarred skin […]
Researchers Make First Food Using a 3D Printer For People With Swallowing Difficulties or Dysphagia
nnScientists at a British university have become the first create 3D printed food–to help people with swallowing difficulties.nnAcademics led by UWE Bristol have used an extrusion-based 3D food printer to produce meals which are easy to chew, swallow, and digest.nnMeals produced for the research were developed alongside clinical nutritionists to ensure they were complete, multi-ingredient, […]
How Confident Are Parents in Giving Good Financial Advice to Their Kids?
nnAmerican parents offer their kids lots of financial advice per year, according to a new poll—but they admit their guidance isn’t always implemented.nnIndeed, respondents said their child listens only about half the time.nnThe survey of 5,000 parents over age 30, split evenly across all 50 states, asked about the type of financial advice they give […]
Dog Groomer Turns His Poodle into a Skeleton for Halloween–Using a Nontoxic Dye for Pets (Video)
nnA California dog groomer gave his dog a spooky makeover for Halloween and turned her into a skeleton.nnKnown for his extreme dog grooming designs, Gabriel Feitosa has previously transformed dogs into foxes, cheetahs, and even giraffes.nnBut this year, Gabriel Feitosa went all out for Halloween by giving his standard poodle a makeover—spending hours carving and […]