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Colorblind visitors hoping to see autumn leaves can use new viewfinders in all of Virginia's state parks

Just in time for stunning fall vistas, Virginia’s 43 state parks are now home to special viewfinders for colorblind visitors.

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Study shows London's 'emissions zone' helps more kids walk and bike to school

Four in 10 London children stopped driving and started walking to school a year after the city's clean air zone went into effect.

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Good News This Week: September 21, 2024 - Proteins, Athletes, & Trees

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100 Days of Good News: All of the good news we've shared so far

We launched the '100 Days of Good News' project as a bit of a palate cleanser to give our brains a break from the heaviness of bad news.

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The best (and worst) U.S. cities for getting outside in 2024

Going outside more frequently has the potential to improve health outcomes along with your mental health and quality of life. But where you live impacts how easy and convenient it is to spend time in the great outdoors throughout the year.

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Good News This Week: September 14, 2024 - Wolves, Pinecones, & Cargo Ships

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New AI device detects high blood pressure — a 'silent killer' — through voice recordings

The technology had up to an 84% accuracy rate in detecting hypertension.

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Medical clowns reduce stress & shorten hospital stays for children, new study finds

The patients in the study also had reduced stress levels and needed less antibiotic care.

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What is a 'rainbow baby'? Ms Rachel's latest song speaks to grieving parents

“I’m sorry if you’ve gone through this or are going through this,” Ms Rachel writes. “You’re not alone.”

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Today's school children practice running for their lives — but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters

A new initiative by the National Academies has been initiated to assess the effects of active shooter drills on student health and well-being and to determine best practices in preparing schools to respond to threats of violence.

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Good news roundup: The world's biggest battery, faster DNA forensics, and record-breaking Paralympians

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Sexual assault goes underreported due to timely forensic analysis — but new DNA testing could change that

For years, thousands of untested rape kits have sat dormant.

Health Good News

People, organizations, and governments improving people's health

Colorblind visitors hoping to see autumn leaves can use new viewfinders in all of Virginia's state parks

Study shows London's 'emissions zone' helps more kids walk and bike to school

Good News This Week: September 21, 2024 - Proteins, Athletes, & Trees

100 Days of Good News: All of the good news we've shared so far

The best (and worst) U.S. cities for getting outside in 2024

Good News This Week: September 14, 2024 - Wolves, Pinecones, & Cargo Ships

New AI device detects high blood pressure — a 'silent killer' — through voice recordings

Medical clowns reduce stress & shorten hospital stays for children, new study finds

What is a 'rainbow baby'? Ms Rachel's latest song speaks to grieving parents

Today's school children practice running for their lives — but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters

Good news roundup: The world's biggest battery, faster DNA forensics, and record-breaking Paralympians

Sexual assault goes underreported due to timely forensic analysis — but new DNA testing could change that

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