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The lows of an unregulated high: Teens are using marijuana alternative delta-8
In the Spotlight More than 1 in 10 high school seniors have reported using the substance, which contains concentrated THC
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OTC birth control arrives amid the battle over reproductive rights
Talking Points Opill will cost $19.99 a month. Democrats are pushing to make it cheaper.
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Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity
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What Florida is — and isn't — doing to curb the biggest measles outbreak in the US
Talking Points DeSantis appointee defies expert consensus to stop the spread
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Alabama clinics stop IVF care after court ruling
Speed Read The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos have the same legal protections as children
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How Tehran became the world's nose job capital
Under the radar Iranian doctors raise alarm over low costs, weak regulation and online influence of 'Western beauty standards'
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The Parkrun records row
In the Spotlight Weekly fun run deletes historic comparative data from website amid row over trans participants
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The dangerous search for bodies in the River Thames
The Explainer Retrieving corpses is difficult due to 'massive' tidal range and fast current of deep, dark water
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Africa's renewed battle against female genital mutilation
Under the radar Campaigners call for ban in Sierra Leone after deaths of three girls as coast-to-coast convoy prepares to depart
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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
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Syphilis cases are on the rise in the US
The explainer The STI is spiking in all demographics
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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
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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.
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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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