Health
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'Among scientists, interest and investment in mitochondria have risen'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Poo pills' and the war on superbugs
The Explainer Antimicrobial resistance is causing millions of deaths. Could a faeces-filled pill change all that?
By The Week UK Published
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Orthorexia nervosa: When clean eating goes too far
The Explainer Being healthy is fine, but obsessing over it is dangerous
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Children's breakfast cereals are getting more unhealthy
Under the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The marvelous powers of mucus
The Explainer It's snot just a pesky cold symptom
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How to create a healthy 'germier' home
Under The Radar Exposure to a broad range of microbes can enhance our immune system, especially during childhood
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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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