Researchers Developing “The Pill” For Men

by Kevin Burton    A birth control pill for men is one step closer to reality according to researchers at the University of Minnesota.    That choir you hear singing “hallelujah!” has both a bass and a soprano section. I dare say everybody is happy about this one.    But guys, don’t make space in …

Doctor Rewarded For Years Of Giving

by Kevin Burton    Prepare your heart and mind for some good news, today from the medical profession.    The Good News Network is good medicine itself. We can’t deny or ignore completely the chaos around us, but we can rejoice when our fellow humans go above and beyond to help.    We have two …

Singing Good For Baby, Mommy And Daddy

by Kevin Burton    Lullabies or otherwise, sing to your baby. It’s good for all involved.    That’s the finding of a team of scientists who conducted a recent study.     This should be no surprise to anyone. Adding music to just about any setting improves the mood and atmosphere. And who knows, you parents …

I Get My Mushrooms From A Jar Or A Can

by Kevin Burton    Aren’t you glad you don’t live in the trial-and-error era of food safety?    Time was, nobody knew what was poisonous and what was not. Eat the wrong mushroom and your hunger is satiated forever, but in a most unfortunate way.    I suppose that process was also an early call …

Handle These Dangerous Foods With Care

by Dictionary Scoop    There are a number of foods that, despite their popularity and many health benefits, can put you in danger if undercooked or consumed in excess.    Check out our list of foods that, although commonly eaten, can be surprisingly dangerous. 1-Potatoes    Mashed, fried, or baked, potatoes offer endless possibilities. As …

How To Break Ten Bad Health Habits

How To Break Ten Bad Health Habits by Dictionary Scoop    The accelerated pace of life can make us overlook our health a little by carrying out some habits that may seem harmless but are actually not good.    Today, we identify ten bad health habits you might not even realize you’re doing! 1-Not changing your kitchen …

Ten Questions To Ask At Doctor Appointments

by Angela Haupt TIME Magazine    When you go to the doctor, you’re probably the one answering most of the questions. Yet it’s essential to make sure you’re asking plenty of your own.    “We need to get someone to fund a bazillion-dollar PSA to tell people to be bolder when they talk to their …

Barratt Is First Blind Woman To Swim Channel

by Andy Corbley Good News Network    A Paralympic gold medalist has become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel, and she finished under time.    Melanie Barratt took on the challenge after falling in love with open-water swimming.    She said that being blind has left her feeling “isolated,” but thanks …

Sleep Researcher Details The Perfect Nap

by Talar Moukhtarian Wired.com    You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you’re tossing and turning in bed, wondering why you can’t drift off.    That midday snooze which felt so refreshing at the …

Please Help Support Baseball For Blind Players

by Kevin Burton    In five-plus years I have never asked you readers for anything on Page 7, except for your attention and maybe to suspend disbelief a time or two.    Today’s post is a little different. So what’s gotten into me today? Why am I asking for your help?    Well, you could …