‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear 03. February 2026 (17:18) Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.(New York Times)
Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health 03. February 2026 (13:51) A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.(New York Times)