Health
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How China is battling the chikungunya virus
Under The Radar Thousands of cases of the debilitating disease have been found in the country
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Should the United States pivot to universal health care? Here are the pros and cons.
Pros and Cons A medical system that serves everyone comes with its own costs — and not all of them are financial
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The truth about sunscreen
The Explainer The science behind influencer claims that sun cream is toxic
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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'America is becoming a nation of homebodies'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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RFK Jr. shuts down mRNA vaccine funding at agency
Speed Read The decision canceled or modified 22 projects, primarily for work on vaccines and therapeutics for respiratory viruses
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Crony capitalism is a sharp break from free market ideals'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Forever chemicals were found in reusable menstrual products. That is nothing new for women.
Under the Radar Toxic chemicals are all too common in such products
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Fossil-fired grids have provided a cautionary tale'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The science behind regrowing missing teeth
Under the Radar A series of recent breakthroughs may offer those with dental issues something to chew on
By The Week UK Published
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Why the FDA wants to restrict kratom-related products
In the Spotlight The compound is currently sold across the United States
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Food may contribute more to obesity than exercise
Under the radar The devil's in the diet
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists are developing artificial blood for use in emergencies
Under the radar It could aid in global blood shortages
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Babies born using 3 people's DNA are without hereditary disease
Under the Radar The method could eliminate mutations for future generations
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Not just a number: how aging rates vary by country
The explainer Inequality is a key factor
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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