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People, organizations, and governments improving people's health

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, an OB-GYN with curly hair, sits outside at a table in a white doctor's coat

'The internet's OB-GYN' still has hope for reproductive rights. Here's why she thinks you should, too

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln wants everyone to know there is still progress being made in women’s health.
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A photo collage of a building, a man holding up a sign saying 'Proud Public Lands Owner', a man smiling to the camera as his hands form a heart, two people playing at a playground, and a wind turbine up close

Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

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Two photos side by side: On the left, Elizabeth Taylor in a car wearing a red AIDS ribbon. On the right, Taylor Swift in a red, feathery headpiece

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.
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A dog lies in a field and raises his nose as he sniffs

Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinson’s detection.
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A photo collage of the Wales flag, a bag of Keats & Co. coffee beans, a Monarch butterfly, an aerial view of the mountains and ocean, and a rescuer stands inside a tractor's bucket

Good News This Week: March 28, 2026 - Hijabs, Butterflies, & Glasses

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A Black woman lays on a couch, clutching her stomach, in pain

Philadelphia now requires employers to provide accommodations for periods and perimenopause

The Philadelphia ordinance is a model for other cities and states to provide relief for workers suffering from symptoms of hormonal cycles and changes.
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A homeless man sits with his light brown dog in his lap, swaddled in a yellow blanket

California spent $15M to make homeless shelters pet-friendly. It got people off the streets

When homeless shelters allow people to stay with their dogs and other pets, more unhoused people become more willing to stay in a shelter.
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A photo collage of 3 people standing apart from each other in a room, a wind turbine, a woman standing in front of an open storage unit full of furniture, an OB GYN Mobile bus, and a person biking while his shadow forms above him

Good News This Week: March 21, 2026 - Trains, Mushrooms, & Mobile Clinics

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An image of the White House circa the 1880s.

Trump said people with dyslexia aren't fit to lead, but historians believe this former US president was dyslexic

After recent comments from President Trump sparked backlash over dyslexia and leadership, one historical example is reshaping the conversation.
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Three photos side-by-side of people modeling adaptive clothing items for Primark. they include leggings, a cropped trench coat, and athletic shorts.

Primark debuts adaptive clothing line designed by and for disabled people

“Everyone needs choice, everyone dresses differently, and everyone has the right to self expression,” the designer said.
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Author John Green

To celebrate World Tuberculosis Day, John Green is sending exclusive poetry readings to people

The best-selling author is honoring John Keats, a poet who died of tuberculosis, for the upcoming World Tuberculosis Day.
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