Latest articles by Theara Coleman, The Week US
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The impact of renaming polycystic ovary syndromeThe Explainer The change will hopefully clarify the way that doctors treat PCOS
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Teen takeovers cause chaos nationwideThe Explainer Looking for a way to connect has spiraled into violence at some teen gatherings
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How to engage in the ‘fifth pillar of happiness’ even if you're not creativeThe Week Recommends Beyond being entertaining, creativity and art are important to well-being
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May’s books include an American immigration tale, a race scholar’s memoir and a psychedelic novelThe Week Recommends A little of everything in novels and memoirs
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The pros and cons of social mediaPros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
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Fractional work offers stability for workersThe Explainer Remote work culture has led to a comfort level with more ad-hoc employment options
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A timeline of JK Rowling's anti-trans shiftIn Depth The 'Harry Potter' author's comments about the trans community are ongoing
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Trump cracks down on women’s retreats, putting ‘new girls’ clubs’ at riskThe Explainer The administration claims these retreats perpetuate the discrimination they purport to fight
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting
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The growing popularity of psychedelic retreats raises questions of safetyUnder the Radar Drug-assisted therapy trips are booming, but a new study highlights safety deficits
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Friction maxxing: Making tasks harder on purpose could be good for youIn the Spotlight Easier isn’t always better, and this new viral trend shows you how to embrace inconvenience
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Biohacking gets a peptide infusionIn the Spotlight The amino acids are trending online as the FDA considers reclassifying them
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How to find your personal styleThe Week Recommends Exploring fashion can help you unearth a singular way to express yourself
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AlloClae: The ‘zombie filler’ trending in cosmetic surgeryUnder the Radar Patients are seeking help from cadavers for these innovative fat transfers
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April’s books feature a meditation on memory and a generational tale of gentrificationThe Week Recommends This month’s new releases include ‘Transcription’ by Ben Lerner, ‘Livonia Chow Mein’ by Abigail Savitch-Lew and ‘Like, Follow, Subscribe’ by Fortesa Latifi
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Chinamaxxing: the American trend co-opting and romanticizing Chinese cultureIn the Spotlight The line between appreciation and appropriation in this viral TikTok trend is very thin
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RAMageddon is ravaging the tech industryIn the Spotlight Random access memory chips are hard to come by these days
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Magnesium supplements are trending, but do we really need them?The Explainer Social media is buzzing about this mineral
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Generative AI is reshaping gaming, but not everyone approvesIn the Spotlight AI is reshaping gaming, but not everyone approves
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Video games to explore this spring, including Pokémon Pokopia and 007 First LightThe Week Recommends Pokémon takes on the cozy-game genre, and Life Is Strange brings back a beloved protagonist
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Bone-chilling podcasts you may have missed this winterThe Week Recommends Environmental conflict, uncomfortable history and true crime encompassed the season’s best podcasts
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Trans inmates at risk as prisons bar gender-affirming careIn the Spotlight The new policy is effectively reigniting concerns about forced conversion therapy
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How to make friends as an adultThe Week Recommends Finding new friendships in adulthood is hard, but not impossible
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‘Alpine divorce’ has daters in fear of being abandoned in the wildernessIn the Spotlight Hiking dates take a dark turn with this worrying trend
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