Bloomberg
Nord Stream Gas Leaks May Be a New Disaster for the Climate
Germany estimates 300,000 metric tons of methane escapes. Scientists speculate it could be one of the worst leaks ever
Washington Post
Women Said Coronavirus Shots Affect Periods. New Study Shows They're Right.
A coronavirus vaccination can change the timing of when you get your period, according to research. For most people, the effect was temporary
STAT
Alzheimer's Treatment Slowed Cognitive Decline in Closely Watched Clinical Trial
An investigational Alzheimer's disease treatment slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27 percent in a clinical trial
South Africa's Health-Care Whistleblowers Are Under Threat
New York Times
Cuba Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Vote
Sweeping 100-page law will also allow same-sex couples to adopt and includes measures that expand protections for women, children and the elderly
CNN
Women's Health Got Worse in 2021, Global Survey Finds
About 1.5 billion women did not have access to preventive care in 2021, and globally, fewer than 1 in 8 women were screened for cancer
Bloomberg
South Korea’s Suicide Rate Rises, Remains Highest Among High-Income Countries
In South Korea, more than 13,000 people—26 out of every 100,000—took their own lives in 2021
Puerto Rico—Still Waiting for Power After Hurricane Fiona
NPR
Fiona Destroyed Most of Puerto Rico's Plantain Crops—a Staple for People's Diet
Puerto Rico's department of agriculture secretary said the vast majority of fields were lost due to the storm's heavy downpour