Public Health & Food Safety: A commentary on pesticide use intensity urges readers not to jump straight to “the farmer is poisoning us,” arguing that one statistic can’t explain which chemicals are used, on what crops, and under what conditions—calling for deeper conversations on food safety and public health. Cuba Health Crisis: A Sunday cocktail column highlights the human toll of U.S. pressure on Cuba, pointing to hospital care disruptions during blackouts, fuel shortages, and outbreaks of mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue. Health & Nutrition in the Caribbean Context: A piece reflecting on Haiti’s history and today’s hardship links childhood malnutrition to broader questions about how narratives shape how people understand poverty and health. Regional Wellness/Travel (Light): A weekly “Guru” roundup spotlights food and drink events in Bangkok, including wine-and-cocktail dinners—more lifestyle than healthcare, but relevant for wellness-minded readers.