What went right this week: wins for health and high seas, plus more
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Health

Experimental Drug Generates Immune Response Against Pancreatic Cancer in People at High Risk
Good News in History, August 20

Threatened Bird Species Given Tiny Foot Casts to Help Recovery After Hit by Car

Air pollution deaths in London fall 40 percent over five years

Two Hours of Sleep Restored in Alzheimer’s Brains in Research Breakthrough

What is an admin date? Why experts say it helps with productivity and loneliness at once

Relationship expert tells people to never get married unless you’re willing to do 3 things

97-Year-old is Overwhelmed to Attend Great-Granddaughter’s Graduation From Same Med School He Tackled 60 Years ago

New Radiation-Free Lung Scan Can Spot Disease Sooner in Children – And it’s Much Safer
Covid-19 Can Reawaken Dormant Viruses in the Body, Which Might Worsen Symptoms of the Respiratory Illness, Study Suggests

Bioengineered gum could expand treatment options for oral cancer patients

Antiviral Chewing Gum Cuts Risk of Certain Head and Neck Cancers to Almost Zero in New Study

Duck Becomes Emotional Support Animal That Unexpectedly Heals a Golden Retriever (WATCH)
New Treatment Shows Remarkable Motor Improvements in Boys With Muscular Dystrophy—in Just 12 Weeks
Podcast Transcript July 2nd, 2026— Coffee waste as fuel, Nepal same-sex marriage rights, and understanding heat domes

Massive study reveals remote work is making us lonely but a return to the office is not the answer

12 photos of women before and after an orgasm shines a new light on women’s sexual wellness

Cheese Lovers Unite: The Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy Documented in Study Without Cholesterol Rise or Weight Gain
Podcast Transcript June 5th, 2026— Pancreatic cancer cracked, hepatitis B cleared, and wild mice who run for joy
See the Rescued and Restored 'Alice in Wonderland' Mural Painted for Sick Children at a New York Hospital

After 20 years in practice, a psychologist found ‘Practical Optimism’ is key to happiness

Used for Centuries as Poison, Larkspur, Wolfsbane May Become Medicine After Lab Breakthrough

UN Summit on HIV/AIDS Shows Incredible Progress in Infection Rates, Deaths, Treatment Access

Nottingham Scientist Wins EU Backing for Early Alzheimer’s Detection Breakthrough

Retired firefighter with PTSD builds fire engine ice cream truck to support first responders

New research explains why your dreams feel so strange

Exosome therapy heals burn patient’s face in world first
Chihuahua Won’t Stop Pawing at Her Until Owner Finds the Breast Cancer She Smelled

New study confirms that electric vehicles are already making the air cleaner

Daily Glass of 100% Fruit Juice Could Help Support Mental Wellbeing, Study Finds

What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more

A study across 66 countries identified 5 things the happiest communities have in common

3,000 Eye Surgeries Restore Sight for Thousands – Paid Forward by US and Caribbean Churches
These 12 Popular Dog Breeds Are at Risk of Breathing Problems Related to Their Short Snouts, a New Study Suggests

Video games can be therapeutic for teens with ADHD and depression — but only when they meet this criteria
Podcast Transcript March 20, 2026— From psilocybin to ocean robots: 10 solutions you’ll actually want to hear about

New study: Depression patients still symptom-free 5 years after taking psychedelic mushrooms

Mail carrier ignored snow warnings and went out anyway. What she saw saved a life.

Podcast Transcript March 13, 2026— Golden frogs are back, bacteria are eating cancer, and cherry blossom season is almost here

A single dose of psilocybin gave smokers six times better odds of quitting than the patch

Why 24 minutes of music may help reduce anxiety, according to research

Good News in History, July 24
How Do Menopause and a Treatment to Manage Its Symptoms Affect the Brain and Mental Health?

Teen Rescues Elderly Dementia Patient Wandering Around in 103°F Heat

Paralyzed Man Can Feed Himself and Pet His Dog Again Thanks to Double Neural Bypass Surgery
After 5-yo Diagnosed with Rare Disease, Little Sister Wanted to Be Her ‘Brave’ Bone Marrow Donor
Biotech Startup Breeds Blight Tolerant American Chestnut with Long-Term Viability

4 tips for everyday eco-friendly living
The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot
Kansas City Cop Won’t Stop Until He Finds Stolen E-Bike for Cancer Patient One Month Later
Lifelong Learning Might Lower Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease, a New Study Suggests

Drug May Repair DNA at Earliest Stages of Alzheimer’s – And it’s Already Passed Safety Trials

Why your wandering mind is exactly what meditation is for

Homegrown Catnip Lotion Proves to Be An Effective Mosquito Repellent in Rural Uganda

Someone criticized this teacher’s out-of-the-box lessons. Her comeback was an A+.

‘Food Really Is Medicine’
A.I. Outperformed Doctors at Diagnosing Real-World E.R. Patients in a New Study. That Doesn't Mean Computers Will Replace Clinicians

NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge

Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis
That’s it for Health. Keep scrolling for more good news from the full archive.
More from the Archive

Message in a Bottle Discovery on Tasmanian Beach Leads to 25-year Intercontinental Friendship

Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New Car

(UPDATE) DoorDash Adds Thousands to Woman’s Viral Fundraiser for Elderly Delivery Driver

Celebrating 100 Years Since Goddard’s Breakthrough Moment in Modern Rocketry

Dramatic CCTV Footage Shows Mom and Daughter Rescued from Sand Sinkhole, Thanks to Heroes With Ropes
Good News in History, March 3
Good News in History, March 1
Abandoned Las Vegas Airport Dog Finds a Forever Home with the Officer Who Saved Him
Good News in History, February 10
MacKenzie Scott Donated $7.1 Billion to Nonprofits in 2025, a Major Increase with More to Come

Japan’s Yogurt Delivery Ladies Serve as a Support Net for Country’s Aging Population
Good News in History, March 2
Good News in History, February 28
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Recovered Just One Day After Being Stolen from Australian Museum
Good News in History, February 24

Young ‘Sun’ Caught Blowing Bubbles by NASA’s Chandra
Good News in History, February 23
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Swindon Hostel Residents Benefit from Generous Lego Donation from Local Toy Shop
A ‘Planet Parade’ is Now in Alignment for Viewing Our Solar System This Week
Good News in History, February 19
Hero Stranger Rescues Mom and 3 Kids After Car Flips into Canal Waters: ‘Nobody was around’
Good News in History, February 18

£100, Two Hours… and a Whole Lot of Kindness! Londoners Spread Joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day
Giant Seed Vault Freezes Beneath Atacama Desert, Preserving Chile’s Floral Diversity For the Ages
Community Rallies to Save Poor Town’s Last Youth Center –And Succeeds with Government Grant
8-Year-Old Maryland Girl Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner Ever with Daddy-Daughter Album
A Passing ‘Angel’ Rescues Woman 8-Months Pregnant from Her Sinking Car
Right to Build Offshore Wind Power Upheld by US Judge for 5th Time Since Attempted White House Ban

Retired veteran teams up with nonprofit to build free ramps for senior and disabled neighbors
2 Dogs Rescued By ‘Animal Lover’-Plow Driver After He Saw Them Running Middle of a Blizzard
Good News in History, February 26
Good News in History, February 25
Teacher Wins $1M Prize for Turning India’s Slums Into Hundreds of Open-Air Classrooms
Good News in History, February 21
Manatee Stuck in Florida Storm Drain Showing Signs of Recovery After SeaWorld Rescued Him
Volunteers Save 51 Dogs in Large-Scale Operation Following Arkansas Shelter Collapse
Good News in History, February 14
Metallica's gift of giving
Metallica's gift of giving
Archaeologists Unearthed a 2,200-Year-Old Bone. They Say It Could Be the First Direct Evidence of Hannibal's Legendary War Elephants
The Tragedy of the Alps’ Disappearing Glaciers for Those Who Live, Visit and Ski There

These nonviolent strategies from people in war zones across the world can teach a lesson about ICE resistance

This Vietnamese restaurant sheltered protesters from tear gas (and fed them pho) following ICE shooting
This Dinosaur May Have Used Its Strange Clawed Hands to Pilfer and Pierce Eggs
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Making 'Kiss-tory' Under a 600lb Mistletoe
The TikToker Who Changed a Veteran’s Life
Meryl Streep, Jon Batiste, Kathryn Hahn, Regina Hall, Parker Posey, Zachary Quinto, Kelly Ripa and Adam Scott to Present Honors in the 19th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
Elevate Prize Foundation to Match Donations for Top 5 CNN Heroes up to $50K Each and Present $100K to CNN Hero of the Year
This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race
Want Better Sleep? Stop Trying So Hard
A Love Story for the Record Books
This Grandma Went From Beginner Swimmer to Record Breaker
Top 5 CNN Heroes to Be Honored at the 19th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute Hosted by Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates
Some Good News That’s Totally Nuts
Hundreds of Spooky Displays for a Sweet Cause
He Died Laughing & Came Back to Life
The Lucky Guy with a Tooth for an Eye
Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico
Mahjong: It’s Not Just Your Grandma’s Game Anymore
The Sweetest First Day: A Tulsa High School’s ‘Kiss Goodbye’ Tradition
The Cyclist With a New Heart & Medal for Team USA
How a Principal Gets Kids Excited for Back to School
History at Home Plate: the MLB’s First Female Umpire
The Groundbreaking Surgery That Spanned Continents
Meet the Superhero Spreading Joy in All 50 States
Chimps Loves Trends as Much as We Do
When the Flood Waters Came, So Did these Helpers
From Fear to Freedom, One Swim Lesson at a Time
What If Your Home Could Change Colors Like a Mood Ring?
These Dads Offer Hugs–and a Spiral–at Pride
You’re Invited to an Udderly Ridiculous Cow Wedding
Alaska Man vs. 700-pound Boulder
This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You
Kermit the Frog’s Advice to 2025 Grads
Robots & Pig Organs: The Future of Organ Transplants
A Second Grade Conclave Elected a Kid Pope
100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla: An Expert’s Take on Viral Debate
Why Saying No Brings Eva Longoria Joy
A Sports Bar Where Barriers (and Brackets) Are Broken
One Mom Turned Her Struggle Into a Movement
The Guy Who Created His Dream Job
These Young Emoji Designers Want to Make History
Another Football Game is Gaining Yardage
A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)
Dry January Doesn’t Mean Boring Options
Heroes Emerge from the Flames in the City of Angels
These Goats Will Eat Your Christmas Tree
