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Fasting to burger buffets: the weird and wonderful diets of politicians
In the Spotlight Rishi Sunak reportedly starts his week with a 36-hour fast
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Tianeptine: why lawmakers fear a new kind of opioid
The explainer The drug is sold over the counter. And is highly addictive.
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Sniffles be gone: 4 tips for boosting your immune system
The explainer It's not as simple as more vitamin C
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Long-term respiratory illness is here to stay
The Explainer Covid is not the only disease with a long version
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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
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The pros and cons of compounding pharmacies
Pros and cons Customizing medications can be lifesaving and also dangerous
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2023: the year of nostalgia
the explainer There was something familiar in the air this year
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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.
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