Health
-
The 'game-changing' treatment for schizophrenia
The Explainer US poised to approve KarXT as new antipsychotic treatment for disorder, which could offer reduced side-effects
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -
The audio industry is working to tackle hearing aid stigma
The Explainer Only 1 in 5 people who could benefit from hearing aids use them, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
Preeclampsia: The dangerous pregnancy condition is affecting more women
Under the Radar The condition of preeclampsia is on the rise and can be deadly if left untreated
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
Under the Radar -
How the brain changes during pregnancy
In The Spotlight 'Baby brain' has some scientific basis but not in the way we first thought
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
In The Spotlight -
More women opted for sterilization after Roe was overturned
Under the radar New research shows that the trend is especially high in states where abortion was banned
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
Under the radar -
Do medical clowns really work?
Under the Radar Growing body of evidence suggests laughter and joy are key ingredients in a patient's recovery – even among adults
By The Week UK Published
Under the Radar -
Psychedelic drugs and treating mental illness
The Explainer Scientists claim hallucinogenics could help treat depression and anxiety, but not everyone is convinced
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -
The EEE virus is spreading in the US
The Explainer The mosquito strikes again
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
4 expert tips for avoiding parental burnout
The Week Recommends Today's parents are under an alarming amount of stress. The key is to start making small changes.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
The Week Recommends -
New Alzheimer's drug rejected: is Nice being nasty?
Talking Point Health watchdog has announced lecanemab will be denied to NHS patients on cost grounds
By The Week UK Published
Talking Point -
Mold, bugs at listeria-linked Boar's Head meat plant
Speed Read Food safety inspectors reported many violations at a Virginia plant that has been linked to a nationwide deli meat recall
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
Israel, UN agree to Gaza pauses for polio vaccinations
Speed Read Gaza's first case of polio in 25 years was confirmed last week in a 10-month-old boy who is now partially paralyzed
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
Baby food is not as healthy as it should be
Under the Radar Labels are leaving things out. And brands are highlighting only what they want to.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
Under the Radar -
Young adults are in a mental health crisis. Why is little being done?
In the spotlight The kids are, in fact, not at all alright.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
In the spotlight