medical research
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'Nobody should suppose that this will stop at Columbia'
Instant Opinion 'Opinion, comment and editorials of the day'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of 'opt out' organ donation
Pros and Cons Family refusal on the rise, due to 'ambiguity' of presumed consent legislation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Oysters could help combat antibiotic resistance
Under the radar The mollusk shows infection-fighting abilities
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How Trump's executive orders are threatening scientific research
In the spotlight Agencies are purging important health information
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to create an AI virtual cell
Under the radar Generative AI could advance medical research
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The decline of the contraceptive pill
In the Spotlight Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Mirror bacteria could pose major health risks
Under the Radar The experimental research could have dangerous impacts
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Five medical breakthroughs of 2024
The Explainer The year's new discoveries for health conditions that affect millions
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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The growing list of conditions weight-loss drugs could help with
The Explainer Ozempic and similar drugs have been linked to possibly helping diseases beyond diabetes and obesity. Are they miracle drugs?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Why India's medical schools are running low on bodies
Under The Radar A shortage of cadavers to train on is forcing institutions to go digital
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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7 drugs that exist in nature
The Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!
By Therese O'Neill Last updated
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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
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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
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Gender bias in medical research: how women are still overlooked
In depth Clinical trials have historically been male-centric, but they are leaving the medical community in the dark about women and girls
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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