Saturday, February 21, 2026

Health

Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals

Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world. Source link

Trump Administration Will Rehire Measles Experts Fired in Error

Friday’s layoffs swept up scientists involved in responding to the measles outbreak and running an influential journal. An official acknowledged the mistakes on Saturday. Source link

Trump to Announce a Drug Pricing Deal With AstraZeneca

The move would follow a similar agreement with Pfizer. Other companies are engaged in talks with the White House that would help them avoid tariffs on their products overseas. Source link

Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.

For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration. Source link

How to Protect Your Pets From Pollution

Wildfire smoke, lead paint and other environmental toxins are health hazards for animals, too. Source link

What Is Conversion Therapy? A History of the Practice.

The practice surged in the 1980s and 1990s, before medical groups began warning it was harmful. Source link

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Work on Immune Systems

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the prize for research showing how the body regulates its immune responses. Source link

Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs

Costco members will pay $499 a month out of pocket, the same price offered at CVS and Walmart, and on the manufacturer’s direct-to-consumer website. Source link

Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem

More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated. Source link

Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns

Aaron Siri is leading legal efforts on policies that dovetail with parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s government agenda. Source link
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