How optimistic are you? : NPR

Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images A lot of us are fickle friends to our optimism. It’s easy to relish in the brighter side of things when everything is going your way. But on those other days — your car broke down, your kid is sick (again) — finding a silver lining can feel futile. Regardless of your…

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Analysis of illness increase reveals multiple causes

Published: March 27, 2026, 12:03 am An increase in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in England has been attributed to multiple factors. It is estimated that there are 300,000 cases of foodborne Campylobacter a year with a societal and economic cost of £716 million ($959 million), compared to 32,000 foodborne Salmonella cases with an estimated burden of £212…

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