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US life expectancy rose in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels
Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up
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China's pneumonia cases: should we be worried?
The Explainer Experts warn against pushing 'pandemic panic button' following outbreak of respiratory illness
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Babylon Health: the failed AI wonder app that 'dazzled' politicians
The Explainer Demise of UK tech start-up is a cautionary tale for politicians seeking quick fixes to complicated problems
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Covid-19: where are we now?
Feature Hospital admissions for patients with the virus have been falling since October
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How polysubstance abuse is worsening the American opioid crisis
The Explainer Studies are showing that more Americans are struggling with dependency on multiple substances.
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Vallance diaries: Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by Covid science
Speed Read Then PM struggled to get his head around key terms and stats, chief scientific advisor claims
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Kush: the drug destroying young lives in West Africa
The Explainer There has been a sharp rise in young addicts in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia
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Magic mushrooms and the mind
The Explainer A growing number of states and cities are legalizing the use of psychedelic fungi in therapy. Some experts think that’s a big risk.
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Why infant mortality is rising
The Explainer The infant mortality rate recently rose for the first time in two decades
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Psychiatrists turn to Ozempic to combat weight gain caused by psychotropic meds
Under the Radar The injectable weight loss drug could be a boon for those who take some antipsychotics or antidepressants.
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What's the microbiome and why is it so important?
The Explainer Our bodies serve as vibrant ecosystems for trillions of microbes
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5 tips for dealing with grief during the holiday season
The Explainer Finding your holiday cheer might be more complicated when you're grieving. But it's not impossible.
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Ageing boomers: America’s looming crisis
Under the radar A person turning 65 today in US has an almost 70% chance of needing long-term care
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The CDC has a new plan to address the health care worker burnout crisis
The Explainer The program puts the pressure on health care leaders to lift some of the burdens of their employees
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