Health
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The fight against malaria
The Explainer After declining for decades, deaths from the disease are suddenly on the rise. What’s changed?
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Anger may be a powerful motivator for tough goals, new study suggests
Speed Read Keeping your cool might actually be less efficient than letting your anger drive you
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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5 tips for getting through the cold and flu season
The Explainer You can do a few things to keep respiratory infections at bay this fall and winter.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Malaria is spreading, but we can stop it
The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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5 ways to try tech-based preventative health care
The Explainer Technology can help steer you in a healthier direction and keep future health issues at bay.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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A tropical skin disease is making the rounds in the US
Speed Read Leishmaniasis is endemic to the country and can cause ulcers and disfiguration
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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5 Common Myths About Erectile Dysfunction
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FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
Speed Read It's been a long time coming
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
By Devika Rao Published
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The pros and cons of retail health care
Pros and cons Traditional retailers are expanding their offerings to provide consumers with low-cost, convenient health care alternatives
By Theara Coleman Published
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Skeletal remains debunk myth around 1918 flu pandemic
Under the Radar New research casts doubt on widely held assumption that 1918 virus predominantly affected the young and healthy
By The Week Staff Published
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Healthy Aging: ED Treatment Made Simple and Discreet
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