health and wellness
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Why Americans are getting shorter
Under the radar Wealth inequality handed the country's citizens the short end of the stick
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of compounding pharmacies
Pros and cons Customizing medications can be lifesaving and also dangerous
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of giving up alcohol
Pros and Cons Staying off the booze has health benefits but many struggle with the social downsides
By The Week Staff Published
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How a new blood test could revolutionise sepsis diagnosis
The Explainer Early results from ongoing trial suggest faster identification of deadly condition is possible
By The Week Staff Published
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2023: the year of the weight-loss drug craze
the explainer From celebs to social media, Ozempic was everywhere this year
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of day-time naps
Pros and cons A snooze improves cognitive function and mood but sleep is also linked to obesity and underlying health issues
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Nothing to smile about: the sudden demise of Smile Direct Club
Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Leftover FSA money? These are 9 ways you can spend it before it's gone.
The Explainer If you have any funds remaining in your flexible spending account (FSA), it's time to use them up
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of nostalgia
the explainer There was something familiar in the air this year
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of the loneliness epidemic
the explainer Loneliness isn't a new problem. But fighting it became a global health priority in 2023.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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US life expectancy rose in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels
Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What space does to the body
The Explainer Humans are preparing to venture deeper into space. Scientists aren’t sure if our bodies are up to the challenge.
By The Week US Published
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4 tips for protecting your skin during winter
The explainer The temperature drop could make anyone susceptible to dryer skin. Time to switch up your skin care routine.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Kush: the drug destroying young lives in West Africa
The Explainer There has been a sharp rise in young addicts in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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