Health
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Cannabis abuse disorder, explained
Speed Read Contrary to popular belief, it's possible to be addicted to marijuana
By Theara Coleman Published
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Thousands of people in UK out of work due to long Covid
feature New data suggests 0.5% of total economic inactivity in working-age population of non-students due to long Covid
By The Week Staff Published
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The casino on the couch
Speed Read The legalization of sports betting is generating billions in revenue — and ruining lots of lives
By The Week Staff Published
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Do pharmacies have too much power?
Speed Read Pharmacists can legally deny prescriptions. Is this a problem?
By Devika Rao Published
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The debate over banning chocolate milk in school cafeterias
Talking Point Why questions about nutrition in the lunchroom have divided parents and officials
By Harold Maass Published
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The ubiquity of dangerous ultra-processed foods
feature Global consumption has been rising rapidly in recent decades – and the UK and US are leading consumers
By The Week Staff Published
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ADHD: the trouble with diagnosis
feature Waiting times for an NHS assessment for ADHD are years long in some parts of the UK
By The Week Staff Published
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Two people test positive for bird flu on farm in England
Speed Read There is currently no evidence of the virus being transmitted between humans
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Artificial sweeteners may not help with weight loss, WHO advises
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By Theara Coleman Published
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‘Three-parent babies’: the science behind groundbreaking new procedure
feature Aim is to prevent children from inheriting incurable mitochondrial illnesses
By The Week Staff Published
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Peanut allergies: skin patch for toddlers shows promise in trials
Speed Read A small patch placed between the shoulders could reduce reactions in toddlers with moderate peanut allergies
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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North Carolina State concludes tragic school year that saw 14 student deaths
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By Justin Klawans Published
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How did the U.S. find itself in an Adderall shortage?
Speed Read The many factors at play, and what it means for patients who rely on the drug
By Theara Coleman Last updated
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'Highly contagious' and drug-resistant ringworm infections found in New York City
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By Devika Rao Published
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