Disease
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'Inverse vaccine' shows promise treating MS, other autoimmune diseases
New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The deadly rise of fungal spores
feature Climate change is increasing the world’s susceptibility to fungal pathogens
By The Week Staff Published
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Endometriosis: the ‘incurable’ disease affecting one in 10 women
feature Advances by Australian researchers offer hope for new treatments and more targeted diagnoses for the debilitating condition
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The resurgence of ‘ticking timebomb’ tuberculosis
feature After two decades in decline rates are rising as a result of Covid and global conflicts
By The Week Staff Published
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US man dies from brain-eating amoeba after rinsing his nose
Speed Read Victim reportedly came into contact with naegleria fowleri by using tap water to clear sinuses
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What’s behind the surge in fatal Strep A cases in the UK?
feature Increased number of serious infections linked to drop in immunity after three years of Covid restrictions
By The Week Staff Published
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Tomato flu: symptoms, transmission and what might be causing it
feature Doctors think the unusual tomato-shaped rash might have a link to the Covid virus
By The Week Staff Published
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Is monkeypox here to stay?
Talking Point A total of 2,759 infections have been detected in the UK, the majority of them in London
By The Week Staff Published
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Monkeypox: symptoms, transmission and the latest cases
feature Majority of cases so far have been found in London according to UK health authorities
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Are we facing a brain fog epidemic?
feature Loss of mental clarity and inability to concentrate linked to long Covid
By The Week Staff Published
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‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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What is Lassa fever and are we in a ‘new pandemic era’?
feature British patient dies of virus that causes bleeding eyes and facial swelling
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The five most promising methods to extend human life
feature Latest research findings on biology of ageing have revealed secrets to living longer, healthier lives
By The Week Staff Published
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How the UK could end HIV transmission by 2030
In Depth Charities mark World Aids Day by calling for wider testing to halt new transmissions of the virus
By Gabriel Power Last updated
In Depth