public health
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How happy is Finland really?
Today's Big Question Nordic nation tops global happiness survey for seventh year in a row with 'focus on contentment over joy'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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US bans final type of asbestos
Speed Read Exposure to asbestos causes about 40,000 deaths in the U.S. each year
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How air pollution affects the brain
The Explainer Breathing fresh air is becoming more rare
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What Florida is — and isn't — doing to curb the biggest measles outbreak in the US
Talking Points DeSantis appointee defies expert consensus to stop the spread
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease
The Explainer The world's flora and fauna have long been medically important
By Devika Rao Published
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Heat harms the brain more than we think
Warmer temperatures could be affecting us mentally
By Devika Rao Published
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FDA to re-evaluate effectiveness of common nasal congestion ingredient
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By Justin Klawans Published
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A flesh-eating bacteria is growing in numbers due to climate change
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By Devika Rao Published
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CDC recommends new RSV vaccine for infants under 8 months
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By Devika Rao Published
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Air pollution is now the 'greatest external threat' to life expectancy
Speed Read Climate change is worsening air quality globally, and there could be deadly consequences
By Devika Rao 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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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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Air pollution may be increasing antibiotic resistance, new research suggests
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By Devika Rao Published
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Tick bites could cause an allergy to red meat, CDC says
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By Devika Rao Published
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