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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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'Support for abortion rights does not override partisanship'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'The bigger airlines get, the worse they become'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Babylon Health: the failed AI wonder app that 'dazzled' politicians
The Explainer Demise of UK tech start-up is a cautionary tale for politicians seeking quick fixes to complicated problems
By The Week UK Last updated
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Why infant mortality is rising
The Explainer The infant mortality rate recently rose for the first time in two decades
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Ageing boomers: America’s looming crisis
Under the radar A person turning 65 today in US has an almost 70% chance of needing long-term care
By The Week Staff Published
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The CDC has a new plan to address the health care worker burnout crisis
The Explainer The program puts the pressure on health care leaders to lift some of the burdens of their employees
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Anastrozole: the daily breast cancer pill tipped to save thousands of lives
The Explainer Existing treatment approved for preventative use under 'pioneering' NHS drug repurposing scheme
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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It’s too easy to lose health insurance
Feature And more of the week's best financial insight
By The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
By Devika Rao Published
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The pros and cons of retail health care
Pros and cons Traditional retailers are expanding their offerings to provide consumers with low-cost, convenient health care alternatives
By Theara Coleman Published
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