WHO classifies new Omicron variant as COVID 'variant of concern'

Speed read The outbreak is concentrated in a 'close-knit, undervaccinated' Mennonite community in rural Gaines County

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 27 February 25

Speed Read The World Health Organization said 53 people have died in an outbreak that originated in a village where three children ate a bat carcass

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 February 25

Speed read Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also be helpful in limiting alcohol consumption

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 13 February 25

Speed Read This new form of bird flu is different from the version that spread through herds in the last year

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 February 25

Speed Read The amount of tiny plastic particles found in human brains increased dramatically from 2016 to 2024

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 February 25

Speed Read Suzetrigine, being sold as Journavx, is the first new pharmaceutical pain treatment approved by the FDA in 20 years

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 31 January 25

Speed Read An emergency contraception (morning-after) pill called Ella could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 24 January 25

The Explainer Respiratory illness is common in winter

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 8 January 25