Health
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Rabies: is it a danger in the UK?
The Explainer The death of a British woman after a dog bite abroad has sparked widespread concern. What do we all need to know?
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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A disproven medical theory could be guiding RFK Jr.'s health policy
The Explainer The miasma theory is one of the oldest medical beliefs in history
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Mar-a-Lago face: what's behind the Maga plastic surgery trend?
Under the Radar Trump supporters driven by 'desire to please' the President but phenomenon crosses party lines
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Climate change can impact our gut health
Under the radar The gastrointestinal system is being gutted
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Kennedy ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory panel
speed read Health Secretary RFK Jr. is a longtime anti-vaccine activist who has criticized the panel of experts
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Among scientists, interest and investment in mitochondria have risen'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Poo pills' and the war on superbugs
The Explainer Antimicrobial resistance is causing millions of deaths. Could a faeces-filled pill change all that?
By The Week UK Published
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Orthorexia nervosa: When clean eating goes too far
The Explainer Being healthy is fine, but obsessing over it is dangerous
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Children's breakfast cereals are getting more unhealthy
Under the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The marvelous powers of mucus
The Explainer It's snot just a pesky cold symptom
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How to create a healthy 'germier' home
Under The Radar Exposure to a broad range of microbes can enhance our immune system, especially during childhood
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How much should doctors trust parental intuition?
In The Spotlight Study finds parents' concern can be better at spotting critical illness than vital signs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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The New World screwworm is making a deadly comeback
The explainer The parasite is spreading quickly
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Russia's position is fragile'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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