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Afghanistan has a growing female suicide problem
Speed Read The Taliban has steadily whittled away women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan over the past 2 years, prompting a surge in depression and suicide
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of the weight-loss drug craze
the explainer From celebs to social media, Ozempic was everywhere this year
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of day-time naps
Pros and cons A snooze improves cognitive function and mood but sleep is also linked to obesity and underlying health issues
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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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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Texas Supreme Court denies judge-approved abortion for woman with nonviable pregnancy
Speed Read Kate Cox, a Dallas mom of 2, left Texas to obtain an abortion after the state's highest court stepped in
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of the loneliness epidemic
the explainer Loneliness isn't a new problem. But fighting it became a global health priority in 2023.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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US life expectancy rose in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels
Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The rise of melatonin
The Explainer Use of synthetic sleep hormone increased dramatically in both UK and US, especially among children
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Covid inquiry: the most important questions for Boris Johnson
Talking Point Former PM has faced weeks of heavy criticism from former colleagues at the public hearing
By The Week Staff Published
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4 tips for protecting your skin during winter
The explainer The temperature drop could make anyone susceptible to dryer skin. Time to switch up your skin care routine.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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China's pneumonia cases: should we be worried?
The Explainer Experts warn against pushing 'pandemic panic button' following outbreak of respiratory illness
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK 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
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How polysubstance abuse is worsening the American opioid crisis
The Explainer Studies are showing that more Americans are struggling with dependency on multiple substances.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Vallance diaries: Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by Covid science
Speed Read Then PM struggled to get his head around key terms and stats, chief scientific advisor claims
By The Week UK Published
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