health and wellness
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How helpful are mental health apps?
Under the radar Market is booming, offering accessibility and affordability, but many apps are unregulated and share sensitive user data
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Syphilis cases are on the rise in the US
The explainer The STI is spiking in all demographics
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Poonam Pandey: the Indian model who faked her own death
In the Spotlight The Bollywood star has a reputation for outlandish stunts
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Excess screen time is making children only see what is in front of them
Under the radar The future is looking blurry. And very nearsighted.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Car fatality rates are driving up
The Explainer The dang Covid pandemic made us worse drivers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Childbirth in a war zone
Editor's Letter Can't pregnant women be evacuated from Gaza?
By Susan Caskie Published
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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
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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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.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Long-term respiratory illness is here to stay
The Explainer Covid is not the only disease with a long version
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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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