Health
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Amputee rate in Ukraine rises to level akin to WWI
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By Theara Coleman Published
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What is medical identity theft and how can you avoid it?
The Explainer Scammers can often target medical insurance as part of their grift
By Justin Klawans Published
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The problem with self-diagnosing
Speed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions
By Devika Rao Published
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Why measles is threatening children right across the UK
feature The UK lost its measles-free status in 2019, indicating that the measles virus was circulating and there was inadequate vaccination to prevent its spread
By The Week Staff Published
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46,000-year-old worm frozen in Siberia revived by scientists
Speed Read The nematodes brought back to life show how cells and tissue could be stored in future
By The Week Staff Published
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The dangers of hidden and ignored lead in the US
Speed Read A Wall Street Journal investigation has unearthed a "sprawling network" of poisonous lead cables across the country
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Why is Europe sweltering while the UK is a washout?
Today's Big Question Blocked weather pattern caused by a stuck jet stream is stopping baking temperatures reaching Britain
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The dramatic rise of vaping in the UK
feature Increasing numbers of children are using e-cigarettes adding to the growing chorus of alarm over the potential impact on public health
By The Week Staff Published
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The deadly rise of fungal spores
feature Climate change is increasing the world’s susceptibility to fungal pathogens
By The Week Staff Published
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Jonah Hill and the rise of therapy speak
Talking Point Film star’s texts to former girlfriend highlight new desire to apply language of psychotherapy to everyday life
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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What are longevity clinics?
Speed Read Meeting the growing demand to stay young
By Devika Rao Published
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FDA OKs first over-the-counter oral birth control tablet
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By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Prime energy drinks are a viral hit, but are they dangerous?
Speed Read YouTube stars made the drink a hit among kids, but some say it may not be safe for them
By Theara Coleman Published
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The taming of Malaria
feature Distribution of vaccines a ‘challenge’ and costs ‘considerable’ but rollout still marks landmark moment in history
By Arion McNicoll Published
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