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Pros and cons of giving up alcohol
Pros and Cons Staying off the booze has health benefits but many struggle with the social downsides
By The Week Staff Published
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News investigations fuel calls for a Gaza cease-fire
Speed Read Pressure mounts on Israel as reports spotlight danger to Palestinian civilians
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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How a new blood test could revolutionise sepsis diagnosis
The Explainer Early results from ongoing trial suggest faster identification of deadly condition is possible
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Seattle Children's Hospital sues Texas over 'sham' demand for transgender medical records
Speed Read Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton subpoenaed records of any Texan who received gender-affirming care at the Washington hospital
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of cold-water swimming
Pros and Cons Icy dips at Christmas can be a ‘mood booster’ but also carry health risks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Afghanistan has a growing female suicide problem
Speed Read The Taliban has steadily whittled away women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan over the past 2 years, prompting a surge in depression and suicide
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of the weight-loss drug craze
the explainer From celebs to social media, Ozempic was everywhere this year
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of day-time naps
Pros and cons A snooze improves cognitive function and mood but sleep is also linked to obesity and underlying health issues
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Nothing to smile about: the sudden demise of Smile Direct Club
Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Texas Supreme Court denies judge-approved abortion for woman with nonviable pregnancy
Speed Read Kate Cox, a Dallas mom of 2, left Texas to obtain an abortion after the state's highest court stepped in
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of the loneliness epidemic
the explainer Loneliness isn't a new problem. But fighting it became a global health priority in 2023.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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US life expectancy rose in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels
Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The rise of melatonin
The Explainer Use of synthetic sleep hormone increased dramatically in both UK and US, especially among children
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Covid inquiry: the most important questions for Boris Johnson
Talking Point Former PM has faced weeks of heavy criticism from former colleagues at the public hearing
By The Week Staff Published
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