healthSunday, June 21, 2026
Today's health stories are a study in contrasts: a record number of people are tuning out the news entirely, while a landmark study shows the HPV vaccine has brought cervical cancer deaths close to zero. The thread? Our brains weren't built for this much bad news, but when prevention works, it works spectacularly.
Two stories capture the tension between information overload and public health messaging.
The Reuters Institute's 2025 Digital News Report finds 69% of Canadians and 40% of people globally actively avoid news, the highest ever. The piece argues our brains evolved to flag danger, not to swim in a constant flood of it.
France banned alcohol sales at Fête de la Musique events under a red heatwave alert as temperatures near 40°C. The move aims to protect healthcare services and prevent heat-related emergencies during the massive street festival.
Meanwhile, a clear public health win and a worrying trend among teens show the power of early intervention.
Girls vaccinated against HPV at age 12-13 now have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30. No deaths were recorded in women aged 20-24 between 2020 and 2024 in England, with around 200 lives saved so far.
Sleep levels among U.S. teens in grades 8, 10, and 12 have hit their lowest point in decades, according to data from over 400,000 students. Health experts warn this reduces their chances of leading fulfilling adult lives.
‘Cheap shot’: N.L. officials apologize after health care cybersecurity test went horribly wrongwww.ctvnews.ca
Updating an outdated treatment paradigm.www.psychologytoday.com
Reconciling My Letter-writing Grief Ritual for a Once Grandfathered Girl Who Misses Pappywww.equitableforall.com
People told to turn their suncream bottles around as doctor shares advicewww.mirror.co.uk
How many people have a disability in the US?usafacts.org
Do this exercise to connect with people, says dating coach: 'People start to have more of a positive response to you'www.cnbc.comJeremy Clarkson Reveals That His Cancer Is In Remission After ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Bombshelldeadline.com
Jeremy Clarkson has announced that his prostate cancer is in remission after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease during filming of Season 5 of 'Clarkson's Farm.' The former Top Gear presenter, who also underwent a heart procedure earlier in the season, called h
Life Lesson 62 | Adulting Challenges: When Friendships Endwww.spreaker.com
This article discusses the emotional challenges of ending friendships in adulthood. It offers advice on recognizing when to step back from a friendship, having difficult conversations with gentleness, practicing self-care during the transition, and building new social connections
Proposed NDIS changes risk leaving Australians with life-limiting illnesses without essential support, peak body warnsthepoint.com.au
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) warns that proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could create a "dangerous gap" that unfairly excludes Australians with life-limiting or terminal illnesses from accessing essential disability supports. In their submiss
Neuroscientist Alex Korb shares six practical habits for maintaining brain health without resorting to extreme optimization. The routine emphasizes consistent movement over intense workouts, using enjoyable activities as mental fuel, prioritizing meaningful activities, savoring s
´Kokamok´ og 400 veteraner blev lovet lettere erstatning for PTSD. Siden er intet sketwww.dr.dk
Danish veterans, including the well-known veteran "Kokamok" (Torsten Elkjær Andersen), are frustrated and disillusioned because a November 2024 parliamentary decision to make it easier for veterans to have PTSD recognized as a work-related injury has not been implemented. Despite
小児がん、「はたらく細胞」VRで治療支援 広島大などwww.nikkei.com
広島大学などの研究チームが、小児がんの子どもたちを支援するために、人気漫画「はたらく細胞」とコラボレーションしたVR治療支援ソフトを開発した。このソフトは、子どもたちがVR空間で細胞のキャラクターとなり、抗がん剤などの力を借りてがん細胞と闘う体験を通じて、治療への理解を深め、不安や痛みの軽減を目指す。全4章・約30分の構成で、アニメ版声優による新規セリフも収録。今後は副作用軽減効果について臨床研究で検証する方針。
Niek Roozen (28) liep vast na overlijden vader: ’De rouw ging in mijn lichaam zitten’www.telegraaf.nl
Article about Niek Roozen (28), an actor who opens up about grief, vulnerability, and success after his father's death. The content also touches on cultural misunderstandings between Dutch and American communication styles, featuring a story about a Dutch woman whose landlord (a
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy plans surgeries on his back Thursday and hip during All-Star breakwww.chicagotribune.com
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced he will undergo back surgery on Thursday (an off day for the team) and a hip procedure during the All-Star break. Murphy stated he does not expect to miss any games, noting the back discomfort is related to his hip issue and the pain
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