Kindness v coronavirus: how altruistic acts are helping people cope Many people have responded to the coronavirus pandemic by being kind to others – with surprising benefits to themselves The post Kindness v coronavirus: how altruistic acts are helping people cope appeared first on Positive News.

Dog freaks out when he reunites with favorite elderly neighbor after being weeks apart A woman from South Boston and her labradoodle Paul picked up the habit of walking to the local store almost every day. This pooch is highly social and loves to make new friends, especially if those friends have yummy treats to give him! On their morning trips to Cumberland Farms in Boston, Massachusetts, the duo Read more → The post Dog freaks out when he reunites with favorite elderly neighbor after being weeks apart appeared first on Positive Outlooks Blog.

Claims of a Weaker COVID-19 Virus Disputed It could take generations for enough genetic change to take place to substantially weaken a coronavirus -- both the one that causes COVID-19 and other forms that were around before it.

Congo Facing Ebola, COVID and Measles All at Once The DRC has reported nearly 3,200 cases of coronavirus and 72 deaths and nearly 370,000 cases of measles with nearly 6,800 deaths since 2019, CNN reported.

Formerly homeless teen beat the odds and graduated high school as the class valedictorian Despite being homeless multiple times, this Florida teenager managed to graduate at the top of his class at Philip Randolph Career Academy in Jacksonville. He now plans to attend Valdosta State Univ in Georgia this fall. Excelling in academics is not easy, especially for someone who’s going through major life hurdles. That’s exactly what Martin Read more → The post Formerly homeless teen beat the odds and graduated high school as the class valedictorian appeared first on Positive Outlooks Blog.

Domestic Violence Rises Under Stay-at-Home Rules Domestic violence cases rose after Los Angeles and Indianapolis introduced stay-at-home rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19, researchers say.

Plasma Therapy Helps Critically Ill COVID Patients The blood plasma of people who have recovered from the new coronavirus infection may help critically ill COVID-19 patients recover, a new study finds.

Study on Hydroxychloroquine for COVID Questioned Critics say the study failed to account sufficiently for things that may have influenced their results, including how severe different cases were.

Coronavirus Daily Digest: June 3, 2020 A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19

What's Behind Severe Kids' Illness After COVID-19? Four of the earliest U.S. cases of a rare inflammatory syndrome in kids with COVID-19 are described in a study that offers insight into the condition.

This student is first person with Down syndrome to earn a bachelor’s degree from her university Earning a bachelor’s degree is far from easy, especially for people with special needs. Despite having down syndrome, AnnaRose Rubright soldiered on and proved that even with her condition, she could accomplish her goals. In early May, the 24-year-old finally earned the fruit of her hard work. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio, Read more → The post This student is first person with Down syndrome to earn a bachelor’s degree from her university appeared first on Positive Outlooks Blog.

Food Allergies Under-Diagnosed in Poor Families? Food allergies may be under-diagnosed among children covered by Medicaid, a new study suggests.

Farms of the future: the Paris rooftops at the heart of an urban revolution The world's largest urban farm is opening in the French capital and will soon produce around 1,000kg of organic produce every day The post Farms of the future: the Paris rooftops at the heart of an urban revolution appeared first on Positive News.

Vulnerable Groups Weigh Risks as Country Reopens Broad guidelines are hard to issue for high-risk people because disparities come into play. Some may have a choice to stay home and quarantine, while others won’t be able to do that.

Type 1 Diabetes Costs $2,500 a Year With Insurance Out-of-pocket costs for Americans with type 1 diabetes average $2,500 a year, a new study says.