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Mystery illness spreading in Congo rapidly kills dozens
Speed Read The World Health Organization said 53 people have died in an outbreak that originated in a village where three children ate a bat carcass
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Health care is full of cognitive biases. Some think AI can help.
The Explainer Humans are fallible but technology can be, too
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Senate confirms RFK Jr. as health secretary
Speed Read The noted vaccine skeptic is now in charge of America's massive public health system
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Ozempic can curb alcohol cravings, study finds
Speed read Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also be helpful in limiting alcohol consumption
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Oysters could help combat antibiotic resistance
Under the radar The mollusk shows infection-fighting abilities
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How Trump's executive orders are threatening scientific research
In the spotlight Agencies are purging important health information
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New form of H5N1 bird flu found in US dairy cows
Speed Read This new form of bird flu is different from the version that spread through herds in the last year
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How to have more hygge in your life
The Week Recommends Embracing coziness is just one aspect of this Danish way of life
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Microplastics accumulating in human brains, study finds
Speed Read The amount of tiny plastic particles found in human brains increased dramatically from 2016 to 2024
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Study finds possible alternative abortion pill
Speed Read An emergency contraception (morning-after) pill called Ella could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions
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Why is the FDA slow to ban food additives?
Today's big question A legal loophole lets things slide
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Is this the end of cigarettes?
Today's Big Question An FDA rule targets nicotine addiction
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The decline of the contraceptive pill
In the Spotlight Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all
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The 'wild west' of unregulated cosmetic surgery in the UK
The Explainer Complaints soar as aesthetics industry, selling Botox and fillers, remains largely unregulated
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