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Covid testing to be ramped up for winter
Speed Read Scientists fear UK could be ‘flying blind’ on infection rates due to lack of monitoring programmes
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Will Medicare drug price controls save lives?
Talking Point Medicare starts negotiating lower drug prices over Big Pharma protests
By Harold Maass Published
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U.S. health agency advises easing federal marijuana restrictions
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By Peter Weber Published
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Medicare drug price negotiations start with 1st 10 drugs, pharmaceutical industry lawsuits
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By Peter Weber Published
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Wriggling worm found in woman’s brain
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is it time to mask up again?
Today's Big Question A rise in Covid-19 cases brings back the possibility of mask mandates
By Joel Mathis Published
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Parents ‘smacking salmonella’ on kids’ foreheads
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What does UK’s first womb transplant mean for future of fertility?
Today's Big Question Procedure could be offered more widely including to transgender people
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The 'girl dinner' TikTok trend has dieticians on edge
Speed Read Is it a cute and relatable social media fad or a cover for disordered eating?
By Theara Coleman Published
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The NHS plan for virtual wards to beat winter crisis
feature Patients with respiratory infections to be given wearable devices that allow doctors to monitor them at home
By The Week Staff Published
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The benefits and drawbacks of mental health apps
feature Are mental health apps helpful, or should you stick with the professionals?
By Theara Coleman Published
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The decline of the tampon
feature The environmental impact of the product ‘doesn’t fit well with Gen Z’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why is a bed-bug epidemic sweeping across the UK?
feature Cost-of-living crisis and post-Covid travel blamed for 65% year-on-year increase
By The Week Staff Published
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Understanding the new Covid-19 variant, Eris
Speed Read The formally named EG.5 is making the rounds, but we don't have to worry just yet
By Devika Rao Published
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