Good News Notes: “After being forced to go virtual as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County realized they could finally offer a program for local public high school students – a program they’d previously lacked the resources for. The new, virtual program will be similar to…
Month: July 2020
Healthy Diet May Lower Relapse Risk After 1st Myelin Attack Signaling MS
Good News Notes: “A ‘prudent’ diet rich in fresh fruit, non-fried fish, whole grains, vegetables, and nuts may lower the likelihood of a relapse in people with a first demyelinating event, a major risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS), a study in Australia suggests. While the researchers did not find a strong link between such a…
Frustrated with North Charleston’s homelessness issue, community works to address epidemic
Good News Notes: “Pastor Alfrieda Deas-Potts was returning to Charleston to care for her parents when she drove past the cemetery where her son was buried. Formerly homeless and addicted to drugs, Deas-Potts lost her infant child during those times. Passing the cemetery, she had an epiphany that God wanted to send her back to…
A Year After Gene Therapy, Boys With Muscular Dystrophy Are Healthier and Stronger
Good News Notes: “Two and a half years ago, a study published in Science Advances detailed how the gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas-9 repaired genetic mutations related to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The study was a proof of concept, and used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). But now a similar treatment has not only been administered to real people, it has…
Stranger takes the only picture of couple getting married on Brooklyn Bridge
Good News Notes: “Newlyweds have been sent stunning photographs of their sunset wedding – after a stranger took pictures and tracked them down on Twitter. Nevona Friedman, 26, captured the moment the couple exchanged vows with no witnesses on Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday evening. She was on a stroll with her boyfriend at around 8pm when…
Staunton Salvation Army sending kids to school with supplies, fresh haircuts
Good News Notes: “On Friday, the Salvation Army in Staunton is hosting Summer Celebration, celebrating the end of summer and the start of school less than a month away. They’re sending children back to school with school supplies and fresh haircuts for free, but this year, they’re giving away even more because of the COVID-19…
Dogs can sniff out coronavirus with 94% accuracy, study says
Good News Notes: “Man’s best friend could soon be man’s best chance at ever setting foot in a stadium again. Dogs can sniff out the coronavirus with a striking 94 percent accuracy rate — raising the possibility of instant tests at sporting events and airports, according to a new study. Canine handlers trained eight dogs…
The Best Fiber Sources to Lose Weight, Including Belly Fat
Good News Notes: “Fiber may not be as trendy a term as keto, paleo, or flexitarian—hey, it makes us think of bran muffins and carpet fibers, too!—but let’s give that five-letter word a little love. After all, adding more fiber to your diet is one of the healthiest and easiest ways to manage your weight. (One large study published last year in…
Venice Film Festival to Return With Masks and Without Blockbusters
Good News Notes: “The Venice Film Festival announced the lineup on Tuesday for its 77th edition, setting out precautions including temperature checks and new outdoor screening sites for what will be one of the first large international festivals held since the coronavirus pandemic began. This year’s festival will run from Sept. 2 to Sept 12,…
6 Vegetables That Are Healthier Cooked Than Raw
Good News Notes: “As counterintuitive as it may seem, some fruits and vegetables get a nutritional boost upon cooking. Most of us have all too many un-fond memories of vegetables cooked into a soggy gloppy mush. With their taste and texture and vibrancy cooked out of them, it’s no wonder that so many of their…