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4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease
Source — Feb 12, 2026
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.
Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
Source — Feb 12, 2026
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.
Mexico May Be on Brink of Losing Its Measles-Free Status
Source — Feb 12, 2026
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.
Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells
Source — Feb 12, 2026
A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related damage has set in. W…
I’m finding it difficult to live up to my morals. How do I know when it’s OK to compromise?
Source — Feb 12, 2026
It can feel overwhelming, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But ask yourself what sacrifices make the biggest proportionate impact Read more Leading questions I’m finding it difficult living up to my morals …
New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment
Source — Feb 12, 2026
A study reported that the conventional method of searching follicular fluid didn’t find all the eggs. The new technology found extra eggs more than half the time.
Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
Source — Feb 12, 2026
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
‘I lived the life I’ve always dreamed of’: the man who cycled around the world for four years
Source — Feb 12, 2026
Andreas Graf lived without screens and no idea of the date or time. The conditions were often brutal – but he found kindness and friendship as he rode In April 2022, Andreas Graf set off on his bike from his home in Nor…