Hey there, HapiFriends! Today is Doctor’s Day! 🥼

It is a day to celebrate the men and women in the white coats and of course, your favorite doctor TV shows, like “House,” “Scrubs,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and the list goes on…

So, show your appreciation, maybe schedule that check-up you’ve been pushing off, and let’s get into some good news and uplifting stories for today! 👇

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Boy Undergoes Breakthrough Peanut Allergy Treatment 🥜

10-year-old Hugo Codona was one of the first to try a new treatment drug for peanut allergies. The treatment is designed to increase tolerance to peanut protein and reduce the risk of severe reactions like anaphylaxis. Approved by the NHS last year, the treatment involves administering escalating doses of the drug in capsules containing peanut powder, which can be mixed with food to gradually build up a tolerance over time.

Peanut allergies affect more than six million people across the UK, Europe, and America, and are one of the most common causes of food-related deaths. Hugo and his mother, Lucy, hope the treatment will help him manage his peanut allergy and provide more confidence in daily activities, such as dining out or traveling. Aneta Ivanova, a pediatric allergy nurse consultant, noted that a global trial indicated nearly 60% of patients could tolerate 1000mg of peanut protein by the end of the program.

First Cheetah Cubs Born in India After 70 Years 🐆

India has welcomed the birth of four cheetah cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a significant milestone more than 70 years after cheetahs were declared extinct in the country. As part of efforts to reintroduce the big cats, India imported eight cheetahs from Namibia last year and another 12 from South Africa last month. The cubs' mother, Siyaya, was among those brought from Namibia in September.

The environment minister, Bhupender Yadav, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the "momentous event" and commended the team behind Project Cheetah for their efforts. Cheetahs, the world's fastest land animals, became officially extinct in India in 1952 due to hunting, habitat loss, and insufficient prey. Today, around 7,000 cheetahs are found mostly in Africa, with the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah found only in Iran.

Inspiring Stories 💫

🖼 Man creates Waffle House painting inspired by heartwarming memory with his wife

Louisiana artist and pharmacist Matt Dawson's painting "Starry Waffles" has gone viral on social media, capturing thousands of reactions. The artwork combines Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" and the Waffle House storefront, inspired by special memories Dawson and his wife had at the restaurant. The painting sold within 10 minutes of posting for $600, and people have been recreating it themselves, sharing their versions online.

🚦 Mom makes crosswalks safer in a unique way

Whitney Durfee, a crossing guard at Trailside Elementary in Vineyard, Utah, wears a bright orange traffic cone costume to help keep children safe and raise driver awareness around school zones. Durfee's creative approach has not only delighted parents and children but also made the crosswalk safer by drawing attention to her presence.

🛒 12-year-old becomes youngest leaseholder at Tysons mall

12-year-old Alejandro Buxton runs his own kiosk at one of the nation's largest malls, selling homemade natural candles through his online store, Smells Like Love. His business, which began during the pandemic to help his mother, has grown to include a production space inside the mall and is now giving back to local charities, with Alejandro aiming to bring "love and joy" to every household with his candles.

Hapi Hits 😊

🎣 Father-daughter fishing: Dad shares a bonding moment with daughter during their first fishing trip together

🐶 Little chore helper: Puppy tries to help mop the floors and it’s adorable

🦅 Bald eagle breakfast: Man shares his breakfast of boiled eggs with a bald eagle

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