Saturday, February 21, 2026

Health

A Psychiatrist’s Livestreams With a Twitch Streamer Raises Ethical Questions

Did Dr. Alok Kanojia's livestreamed conversations with a troubled video game champion cross an ethical line? Source link

E.P.A. Pulls Pesticide Dacthal From the Market Over Health Concerns

The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said. Source link

Study Puts a $43 Billion Yearly Price Tag on Cancer Screening

The estimate focused on five cancers for which there is medically recommended screening — breast, cervical, colorectal, lung and prostate — and found that colonoscopies accounted for most of the costs. Source link

A Prescription for Physicians: Listen to the Patient’s Story

In “Telltale Hearts,” a new memoir, Dr. Dean-David Schillinger traces the links between narrative and well-being. Source link

Canadian Doctors Warn Against Private Medicine as a Cure for the System’s Ills

The Canadian Medical Association has called for a ban on payments for procedures long covered by public systems and is warning about contracting services out. Source link

When Elder Care Is All in the Stepfamily

Adult children are less likely to assist an aging stepparent, studies show. A growing “step gap” in senior care worries experts. Source link

How Olympic Injuries Break Bodies

With years of fractures, surgeries, hardware and pain, Olympians can list their injuries as readily as their achievements. Source link

In an Italian Village, a Mayor Walks Off the Wine and Everyone Joins In

Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of a town in Italy known for Prosecco, started walking to counter the calories he consumed at social obligations. His jaunts have become a sensation. Source link

Why Are So Many Americans Choosing to Not Have Children?

It’s probably not selfishness, experts say. Even young adults who want children see an increasing number of obstacles. Source link

Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?

They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you. Source link
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