Health
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Long Covid: a medical mystery
feature At least 65 million people are estimated to have Long Covid, but it’s a condition that doctors know little about
By The Week Last updated
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Covid inquiry: can it bring about meaningful change?
Today's Big Question Bereaved families demand answers as public hearings examining almost every aspect of the British state get underway
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Betelgeuse: why star is behaving oddly and what would happen if it exploded
feature Dimming and then brightening has led to speculation about whether its demise in the form of an explosion is imminent
By The Week Staff Published
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How safe is America's drinking water?
In Depth There are still millions of Americans without access to clean tap water
By Justin Klawans Published
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Endometriosis: the ‘incurable’ disease affecting one in 10 women
feature Advances by Australian researchers offer hope for new treatments and more targeted diagnoses for the debilitating condition
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The trend toward 'de-escalated' cancer treatments, explained
Speed Read Doctors and patients are embracing fewer aggressive treatments in consideration of quality of life and reduction of side effects
By Joel Mathis Published
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What to do if you lose your health insurance
Speed Read Health insurance is confusing, so we've outlined a few options should you suddenly lose coverage
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The resurgence of ‘ticking timebomb’ tuberculosis
feature After two decades in decline rates are rising as a result of Covid and global conflicts
By The Week Staff Published
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Experimental drug shown to 'significantly' slow progression of brain cancer
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By Devika Rao Published
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US births did not return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
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By Devika Rao Published
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The debate over police and mental health crisis care
Talking Point Commissioner says current approach to crises is “untenable”
By Rebekah Evans Published
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The urgent American blood shortage, explained
Speed Read If the blood supply is limited, hospitals will be forced to make hard choices about who receives immediate care
By Catherine Garcia Last updated
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Good health news: seven surprising medical discoveries made in 2023
In Depth A fingerprint test for cancer, a menopause patch and the shocking impacts of body odour are just a few of the developments made this year
By The Week Staff Published
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WHO chief warns of pathogens that could be 'even deadlier' than Covid-19
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By Theara Coleman Published
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