It’s not all bad news — life expectancy and literacy are up, and global poverty is down.
Source: Optimistic facts to be thankful for this Thanksgiving – Vox
Some pretty cool data.
The largest ever study has shown the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is linked to lower rates of autism | National Post
Concerns about a link between the MMR vaccine and autism have persisted for two decades, since an inaccurate 1998 paper claimed there was a direct connection
Just not the connection they thought: “Kids who got the MMR vaccine were seven per cent less likely to develop autism…”
Ironic.
Scientists praise stronger beers as ‘very, very healthy’ thanks to gut-friendly bacteria | The Independent
Certain beers could be considered “very healthy” thanks to the amount of gut-friendly bacteria they contain, according to scientists specialising in gut health. Professor Eric Claassen, who works
Cheers!
20 Elderly Graduates Who Proved It’s Never Too Late To Chase Your Drea – Eric Stanley Store
You know that saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Well, it definitely isn’t true.
Source: 20 Elderly Graduates Who Proved It’s Never Too Late To Chase Your Drea – Eric Stanley Store
Awesome. Times 20. 🙂
Two sisters raise thousands to buy 108 Thanksgiving meals and turkeys for families in need – CNN
From cherry pies to turkeys and mashed potatoes, two sisters are on a mission to make sure families in need have the Thanksgiving dinner they deserve.
Source: Two sisters raise thousands to buy 108 Thanksgiving meals and turkeys for families in need – CNN
Well done, girls!
Florida high school provides synthetic frogs to dissect – CNN
For some students, dissecting animals in class can be the highlight of the semester. For others, however, it’s cruel and … maybe kind of gross.
Source: Florida high school provides synthetic frogs to dissect – CNN
A neat idea for a variety of reasons.
Denny’s patrons gift new car to waitress who walks 14 miles to work
An anonymous couple gifted a Texas waitress a car after learning she walked 14 miles round-trip in order to get to work.“I still feel like I’m dreaming,” Adrianna Edwards, who works
Source: Denny’s patrons gift new car to waitress who walks 14 miles to work
Love these kinds of stories.
New machine detects 13 types of cancer with a single drop of blood | Tom’s Guide
Offers new hope for deadly cancer types
Source: New machine detects 13 types of cancer with a single drop of blood | Tom’s Guide
As the article points out: Star Trek level stuff.
Man paralyzed from the neck down walks again thanks to a new medical innovation | GMA
Chris Barr was paralyzed from the neck down after a surfing accident, but a new innovative procedure turned things around for him.
Source: Man paralyzed from the neck down walks again thanks to a new medical innovation | GMA
Steps in the right direction, indeed.
Colorblind Minnesota boy overwhelmed after seeing color for first time | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A Minnesota boy who has color blindness got the chance to see colors for the first time recently. The heartwarming moment was captured on video and is now inspiring countless others as the middle school student works to give back to the community.
Source: Colorblind Minnesota boy overwhelmed after seeing color for first time | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
How cool. I didn’t realize that was even possible.