Health
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Trump makes unmoored claims on Tylenol and autism
Speed Read No causal relationship has been established between autism and acetaminophen use during pregnancy
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sick
Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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RFK Jr. vaccine panel advises restricting MMRV shot
Speed Read The committee voted to restrict access to a childhood vaccine against chickenpox
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of universal health care
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 UK’s opioid crisis: why the stats don’t add up
The Explainer A new report has revealed that the UK’s total of opioid-related deaths could be much greater than official figures show
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Human evolution may be responsible for autism rates
Under the radar Neurodiversity and a complex brain may go hand in hand
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Pregnancy in America
Feature Why is it getting riskier to give birth in the U.S.?
By The Week US Published
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RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusade comes under fire
Feature Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a heated hearing as senators accused him of lying and spreading chaos
By The Week US Published
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Why social media is obsessed with cortisol
In The Spotlight Wellness trend is the latest response to an increasingly maligned hormone
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Fly like you know what you're doing with these 5 tips for healthy air travel
The Week Recommends Yes to stretching. Even more yesses to hydration.
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Why are Trump's health rumors about more than just presidential fitness?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Extended absences and unexplained bruises have raised concerns about both his well-being and his administration's transparency
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Quit-smoking ads are being put out
Under the radar The dissolution of a government-funded campaign could lead to more smokers in the future
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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An introvert's dream? Flu camps that offer £4,400 to spend two weeks alone
Under The Radar A fortnight in isolation may not be as blissful as it sounds
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists are speeding up evolution
Under the radar Proteins can evolve in minutes
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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