What went right this week: the good news that matters
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Showing “Health” first, then the rest of the archive.
Health
NASA Study to Analyze Fermented Food Samples from Space
Bride Goes Viral on Wedding Night Dancing While Doing Vital Cystic Fibrosis Treatment (WATCH)
Banana Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Key to Fighting Devastating Crop Disease
5,000-yo Bacteria Shows Antibiotic Resistance Is Ancient, Which May Help Us to Combat it
Why becoming a regular is good for your mental health and happiness
3 science-backed ways to build more joy into everyday life
Google productivity expert says 'fun homework' makes you happier. Here's why it actually works.
Body language expert shares how to spot a fake smile from a real one and it’s all in the eyes
Woman shares why she started filming herself sprinting in skirts. It's honestly brilliant.
Professor challenges Gen Z students to answer obscure history questions using only library books
Love is in the Air for Sidmouth Donkeys This Valentine’s
What trends are accepted now but will be embarrassing in the future? Our readers shared 21 ideas.
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy surprises crowd by singing one of his band's most beloved songs at karaoke
Man who created 'Reasons to Stay' website after brother's death, tearfully shares success story
The internet slams a man drinking water while his partner gives birth, but a nurse sets them straight
Scientists discovered a fascinating trick to feeling like you slept great even if you didn't
Is one glass of juice a day good for you? Here’s what the science says
US life expectancy hits all-time high (and it’ll probably keep rising)
28 things people around the world thought movies made up about America but are totally real
Experts explain why the 'Infinity Tracing Technique' can be a game changer for people with insomnia
Experts say the 3-3-3 Rule can help people reliably break out of anxious thought spirals
James Van Der Beek shared his hopes for the spring weeks before his death, and it's beautiful
Love a Good Book? It Could Add Years to Your Brain
How to nurture deeper friendships without going out or spending a dime
Most cancer cases are preventable: the 2 lifestyle habits largely to blame
A guy went viral for tracking the taste of his own urine. Doctors used to do it all the time.
15 reasons to kiss more, just in time for Valentine’s Day
Guinea worm nears eradication, may be second human disease wiped out after smallpox
Company shares genius 'out-of-office' messages from Gen Z workers. Millennials are in awe.
Lifelong Learning Might Lower Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease, a New Study Suggests
China’s Yangtze River Rebounds After Fishing Ban and Investment to Reemploy 200,000 Fishermen
EU launches action plan to tackle cyberbullying and protect children’s mental health online
Infecting Mosquitoes with Natural Bacteria Lowered Dengue Risk by 70% in Citywide Experiment
Diseased Rhino Recovers After Florida Zoo Team Surprise Locals with Pioneering Veterinary Tactics
Millennial shares the lies that every kid's parents told them in the '90s
How embracing the 'Empty Boat Theory' can help you keep anger and anxiety in check
Neuroscientists say a simple, 10-second trick will help you learn things much faster
From Clicks to Cleanups: Juba’s Youth-Led Waste Revolution
Man’s Dream About Having Heart Attack Leads to Real-Life Diagnosis and Life-Saving Surgery
Millennials complain that their Boomer parents won't throw anything away. A psychologist explains why.
Experts share how to get that dreaded orange stain out of shower liners without tossing them
Why chasing 1,000 rejections might be the key to your biggest dreams
7 innate traits that make Middle Children the best children
Mom explains the 'dishonest' Boomer parenting style that hurts adults to this day
Lawyer explains why everyone should do 'mandatory hospice volunteering' when they turn 18
Frog Wiped Out by Disease Returns to the Wild With the Help of ‘Frog Spas’ and ‘Frog Saunas’
10 brain-boosting hobbies for older adults that help keep the brain and body young
An Irish woman went to the doctor for a routine eye exam. She left with bright neon green eyes.
Mom shares how she went from feeling alone to having a 'huge mom village' in just one year
Shelter dog doesn't know what to do with her first toy but melts when offered affection
'Unwinding' with screens might actually make you more stressed. Here are 4 things to try instead
These 12 Popular Dog Breeds Are at Risk of Breathing Problems Related to Their Short Snouts, a New Study Suggests
Malaysia bans e-waste imports and cracks down on illegal dumping
The surprising physiological benefits of a good cry
Mom stepped away from the bath for 3 seconds. Then her toddler said 5 words that made her sprint right back.
4 daily habits to clear your mind and get stuff done
Frugal people say you don't need to be rich to buy these 15 life-simplifying 'luxuries'
Young poet performs emotional love letter to his older sister that every elder sibling should hear
Exercise is a Powerful Tool Against Depression and Anxiety
That’s it for Health. Keep scrolling for more good news from the full archive.
More from the Archive
Community Rallies to Save Poor Town’s Last Youth Center –And Succeeds with Government Grant
Secrets Behind Rome’s Self-Healing Concrete Leads Scientist to Launch Roman-Style Concrete Business
Over 90 California Fish Stocks Almost Totally Rebuilt Thanks to Trawling Ban, Other Measures
8-Year-Old Maryland Girl Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner Ever with Daddy-Daughter Album
From 10% to 47%: Cardiac Survival Rates Surge in Texas City That’s Empowering Citizens to Save Lives
Magical Footage Shows Stag Strolling up to Lick a Man’s Camera Then Calmly Walking Away – WATCH
Good News in History, February 15
Airline Welcomes VIP Endangered Turtle Who Needed Hospital After it was Blown Off Course By Powerful Winter Storm
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Good News in History, February 14
Woman builds an elaborate hotel in her yard for stray cats in winter, and it's so cozy
Minnesota Tow Truck Driver Returns Abandoned Vehicles to Families After ICE Arrests
Whiskers on Elephant’s Trunk Are Key to its Amazing Sense of Touch
Monks Arrival After 15 Weeks of Walking Fills DC Streets With Peace and Compassion
Tiny Ponies Buddy and Bauble Make Remarkable Recovery
Hundreds of Pounds of Baby Essentials Donated to Struggling West Norfolk Families
Good News in History, February 13
A Passing ‘Angel’ Rescues Woman 8-Months Pregnant from Her Sinking Car
Good News in History, February 12
Florida police department deploys first-ever specially trained 'search and recovery' otter
This cat was rescued from a brutal coyote attack. Six months later, he finally had his 'rabies graduation'
Heroic Neighbor Uses Sledgehammer to Rescue 85-year-old Woman in Wheelchair from House Fire
Pet Sanctuary Takes in Overflow from Homeless Shelter Amid Unprecedented Cold Snap
Good News in History, February 11
Transcendental Meditation Found to Calm Genes Associated with Both Aging and Stress
Milestone for Rewilding as Ostriches Return to Saudi Desert After 100-year Absence
Toronto River Once So Polluted it Caught on Fire Now Is Flush with Fish
Good News in History, February 10
These dogs — and cats — are saving pets with blood donations. Yours can too
MacKenzie Scott Donated $7.1 Billion to Nonprofits in 2025, a Major Increase with More to Come
The Tiger Population Doubled in India in Just Ten Years
Good News in History, February 9
Can dogs get the winter blues? What to know about seasonal depression in pets
Where fitness meets kindness: GoodGym is getting people moving and giving back
Wholesome moment between UPS driver and author caught on camera helps book sales skyrocket
First-of-its-kind study reveals a potential 'seventh sense' in humans: Remote touch
‘Crime-Fighting’ Llamas Catch Thief by Surrounding Him in a Field Until Cops Arrive
Good News in History, February 8
Scents From 3,500 Years Ago Recreated to Give Museum Visitors a Whiff of History
Lead Pollution Has Dropped 100-Fold in the U.S. Over the Last Century
Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels
Good News in History, February 7
Forgotten Centuries-Old Ball Game Making a Surprise Comeback After 50 years
Right to Build Offshore Wind Power Upheld by US Judge for 5th Time Since Attempted White House Ban
Good News in History, February 6
Billionaire Auctions Rembrandt Lion Drawing for $18M to Help Save the Animal it Depicts, Thanks to Tom Kaplan
Moss Spores Riding on the Outside of the Space Station Survive For 9 Months
Good News in History, February 5
NASA Webb Pushes Boundaries of Observable Universe Closer to Big Bang
Jaguars Recorded Meowing for the First Time Ever (LISTEN)
Police Officers Use Google Translate to Help Woman Deliver Baby in Backseat of a Car
Good News in History, February 4
Retired veteran teams up with nonprofit to build free ramps for senior and disabled neighbors
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Buddhist monks surpass halfway mark of 'Peace Walk,' despite snow and freezing temps
The Louvre Installs Metal Security Bars on Window Used During $102M Jewel Heist
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