Health
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Syphilis cases continue to rise as the US faces an STI epidemic
Under the radar Prevention organizations are struggling to keep the numbers from escalating
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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'If they want to win over Gen Z, they'll need to use this time wisely'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Gene variant shows promise slowing Alzheimer's
Speed Read A rare genetic trait called Christchurch could delay the onset of disease
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Covid might be to blame for an uptick in rare cancers
The explainer The virus may be making us more susceptible to certain cancers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Far less life-changing than it should have been'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Looksmaxxing: the TikTok cosmetic trend reshaping faces
In the Spotlight Boys and young men want to 'maximise their looks' as incel subculture explodes into mainstream social media content
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Engineered stone is bad for the lungs
Under the Radar Quartz comes at a cost
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why put deodorant only under your arms when you can put it everywhere?
The explainer The anti-odor brigade grows stronger. And more all-encompassing.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Intermittent fasting: does diet pioneered by Michael Mosley work?
The Explainer Doctor's TV documentary and international best-selling book 'set the stage for the next great fad diet'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The planetary health diet: a food plan to save the world?
In Depth Environmentally friendly diet could also cut risk of premature death by 30%, according to recent study
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The witchcraft myths haunting Africa's dementia patients
Under the Radar Lack of awareness of symptoms and shortage of specialists means sufferers are vulnerable to accusations and attacks
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Rescuing science from politics
Opinion We need a truly non-partisan Covid Commission that will sift through the story of the pandemic
By Mark Gimein Published
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Why are girls starting puberty earlier?
In Depth Getting older, younger
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Designing loneliness into American floor plans'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion