Health and Science

in depth Rapidly spreading new JN.1 strain is 'yet another reminder that the pandemic is far from over'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 12 January 24

Under the radar Wealth inequality handed the country's citizens the short end of the stick

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 7 January 24

Pros and cons Customizing medications can be lifesaving and also dangerous

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 4 January 24

The Explainer Early results from ongoing trial suggest faster identification of deadly condition is possible

By The Week Staff Published 22 December 23

Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 14 December 23

Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 6 December 23

The Explainer Our bodies serve as vibrant ecosystems for trillions of microbes

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 12 November 23

The Explainer It is possible to overdose on the stimulant

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 7 November 23

The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 29 October 23

Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 25 October 23

The Explainer The additive is a carcinogen but is still heavily present in our food

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 20 October 23

The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic

By Devika Rao Published 10 October 23