Health
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Engaging with art can slow aging, study findsSpeed Read In some cases, the results were comparable to physical exercise
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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FDA head Marty Makary resigns under pressureSpeed Read Makary had drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘Your mental health problems are not caused by a simple thing’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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2 new hantavirus cases as passengers flown homeSpeed Read Three passengers from the outbreak cruise ship have died
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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6 recent scientific breakthroughs and discoveriesIn Depth From cancer cures to maps of the universe
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The White House projects billions in drug pricing deals. Democrats are skeptical.Talking Point The Trump administration claims its deals could save over $500 billion
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A plastic film could rip apart virusesUnder the radar The new material kills viruses without harsh chemicals
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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This small, long-ignored organ plays a big role in health outcomesIn the spotlight The thymus, an organ that was thought to be obsolete after puberty, may affect disease risk in adults
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Could human-transmitted hantavirus be the next pandemic threat?Today's Big Question A cruise ship outbreak raises alarms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Life aboard stranded hantavirus cruise shipIn the Spotlight Three more passengers have been evacuated from MV Hondius, amid docking disputes and prospect of lengthy quarantine period
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with pneumoniaSpeed Read The former New York City mayor remains in critical condition
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The NHS and female sterilisationThe Explainer Health ombudsman rules that using ‘risk of regret’ to refuse funding for procedure, while routinely funding vasectomies, is ‘unfair to women’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Tanzania’s purpose-built Star Homes brighten health outcomesUnder the radar The house’s architecture is cleaner and greener
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Trump pulls surgeon general pick, vexing MAHASpeed Read Trump’s latest pick will be his third attempt to get someone installed in the job
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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