health and wellness

In the Spotlight Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 15 January 25

The Explainer Complaints soar as aesthetics industry, selling Botox and fillers, remains largely unregulated

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 10 January 25

It's not just cancer

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 9 January 25

Today's Big Question A new Moderna trial raises hopes of vanquishing a stomach bug that sickens millions a year

By David Faris Published 9 January 25

The explainer Another respiratory illness to be wary of

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 7 January 25

The Week Recommends Balancing pressure and enjoying the holidays can indeed coexist

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 20 December 24

Speed Read The emergency came hours after the nation's first person with severe bird flu infection was hospitalized

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 19 December 24

Speed Read Magnione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 December 24

The Explainer The oral benefits are watery

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 16 December 24

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 16 December 24

Today's Big Question UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in what police believe was a targeted attack

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 10 December 24

Speed Read A Scripps Research Institute study found one genetic tweak of the virus could enable its spread among people

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 December 24