Health
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Neurocosmetics: the beauty trend blending mental health and skin care
The Explainer Could a moisturizer really shift your mood?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How loss of India's vultures might have led to half a million deaths
Under the Radar Near extinction of the invaluable carrion eaters in 1990s left cattle carcasses piled up and disease spreading widely
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Brexit, Matt Hancock and black swans: five takeaways from Covid inquiry report
The Explainer UK was 'unprepared' for pandemic and government 'failed' citizens with flawed response, says damning report
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Are men the problem with male contraception?
Talking Points Science could now offer contraceptive gels and pills for men, but questions remain over trials, and men's responsibility
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How close are we to finding a cure for ageing?
Today's Big Question Tests on mice show treated animals live 25% longer and the breakthrough could be used for humans
By The Week UK Published
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Roll-out of affordable malaria vaccine begins
Speed Read R21 is approved for babies and may save hundreds of thousands of lives
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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What is sickle cell anaemia?
The Explainer The UK has approved the use of a new drug to treat a disease that predominantly affects people of colour
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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See No Stumbles
Opinion How so much of the press badly flubbed its coverage of Biden's deterioration
By Mark Gimein Published
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A study found toxic heavy metals in most tampon brands. Are they safe to use?
The Explainer Over a dozen brands tested positive, including organic tampons
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Rapamycin: the popular drug for longevity among biohackers
Under the Radar Living longer may be getting easier
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cult of 5am: the pros and cons of early rising
Pros and Cons Do early start routines help you win the day or just exhaust you?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Where to begin with mushroom coffee
The Week Recommends From sharper focus to more energy, a 'fungi-infused brew' offers a slew of potential health benefits – without the jitters
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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The great baby bust
The Explainer The fertility rate is falling sharply in the UK and across the world, a trend with major economic and societal consequences
By The Week UK Published
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Colostrum: 'liquid gold' or the latest wellness fad?
In the Spotlight Potential health benefits of cows' first milk claimed to span everything from muscle repair to fuller hair
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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