Midwife Created a Game-Changing Kangaroo Pouch for Babies Born via Caesarean Section
nnA midwife has created a “game-changing” kangaroo-style pouch that promises to upgrade neonatal care for babies delivered by Caesarean Section and improve outcomes for the tiny newborns.nnStacey Boyle invented the special top for birth partners to wear during surgery, instead of the normal scrubs. It features a pouch that allows vital skin-to-skin contact to take […]
New Solution for Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Based on Approach From Nearly a Century Ago Shrinks Tumors
nnA novel combination resulted in tumor regression during preclinical lab testing by scientists at the nonprofit Wistar Institute in Philadelphia.nnOvarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer, with low survival rates because it is naturally resistant to chemotherapy, so its presence is difficult to combat anywhere in the body.nnThe cancer tends to metastasize through peritoneal fluid […]
Little Boy With Leukemia Returns to Hospital to Deliver 400 Christmas Gifts to Kids Still There for Holidays
nnA four-year-old boy with leukemia has dropped off more than 400 bags of Christmas presents at the children’s hospitals where he received care.nnElliott Hole and his mother Harley decided to give back by distributing advent calendars and and other fun items to keep sick kids entertained through the holidaysnnThe mom in Kent, England, set up […]
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote […]
“Conflict cannot survive without your participation.” – Wayne Dyer
Quote of the Day: “Conflict cannot survive without your participation.” – Wayne Dyer nnPhoto by: Lina TrocheznnWith 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, December 7
426 years ago today, Gian Lorenzo Bernini was born. This Italian master sculptor and architect created the Baroque style, one of the four great European architectural styles. Praised by lords, celebrated by peers, patronized by Popes and cardinals, and hailed as the next Michelangelo and as the equal to Shakespeare in contribution to his art, […]
Non-Verbal Boy Bakes Dozens of Christmas Pies to Replace Michelin-Star Chef’s Stolen Holiday Batch
nnWhen a Michelin-starred chef in England had over 2,000 Christmas pies stolen on their way to a Christmas fair, an unlikely baker stepped in to help.nnThe story comes from the country’s northeast, where an award-winning Christmas market called the St. Nicolas Fair in the city of York, was set to feature 2,500 pies baked by […]
Billions of People Could Benefit from This Breakthrough in Desalination That Ensures Freshwater for the World
nnA novel approach to making seawater evaporate faster has been hailed as a significant breakthrough in desalination technology that will benefit billions of people worldwide.nnUp to 36% of the world’s eight billion people currently suffer from severe freshwater shortages for at least four months of the year, and this could potentially increase to 75% by […]
Visionary Fuels First Car Powered By Seaweed Piling Up on Beaches That Reduces Tourism
nnA woman from Trinidad and Tobago has created a startup that’s turning heaps of smelly seaweed and other waste from the island’s rum distilleries into a new, low-emission fuel for cars.nnAlong with members of her team, she is working on creating the first product under the brand name Rum and Sargassum—a mixture that produces energy […]
Knee Arthritis Treatment Relieves Pain and Could Prevent Need for Replacement Surgery
nnA minimally invasive procedure provided significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a new study.nnOsteoarthritis, a chronic, degenerative, and progressive condition, is the most common cause of chronic joint disorders. According to the World Health Organization, knee osteoarthritis affects over 365 million […]