Health
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How much should doctors trust parental intuition?
In The Spotlight Study finds parents' concern can be better at spotting critical illness than vital signs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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The New World screwworm is making a deadly comeback
The explainer The parasite is spreading quickly
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Russia's position is fragile'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of vaping
Pros and Cons UK government's ban on disposable e-cigarettes suggests a shift in perceptions towards alternative nicotine products
By The Week Staff Last updated
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'Wonder drug': the potential health benefits of creatine
The Explainer Popular fitness supplement shows promise in easing symptoms of everything from depression to menopause and could even help prevent Alzheimer's
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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5 tips for maintaining your gut microbiome's health
The Week Recommends A healthy gut is all the rage in wellness circles
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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'Physicians today have a number of ways of categorizing pain'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Women need more pain management during gynecological procedures
Under the radar Pain should no longer be ignored
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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RFK Jr. scraps Covid shots for pregnant women, kids
Speed Read The Health Secretary announced a policy change without informing CDC officials
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'The benefits of such a program go beyond just the data'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Experts are split on the findings in RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' report
In the Spotlight The HHS secretary's report targeted processed foods and vaccines, among other things
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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China's soaring dementia rates
Under The Radar Government launches action plan after cases in China increase 50% faster than global average
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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New FDA chiefs limit Covid-19 shots to elderly, sick
speed read The FDA set stricter approval standards for booster shots
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How the care industry came to rely on migrant workers
The Explainer Government crackdown on recruiting workers abroad risks deepening care sector crisis, industry leaders warn
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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