Health

The Week Recommends From almond to pistachio, these tasty spreads are finally being recognised as a versatile kitchen staple

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 20 April 26

The Explainer Users claim synthetic proteins aid weight loss, anti-ageing and muscle repair, but concerns abound over regulation

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 14 April 26

In the Spotlight Noelia Castillo, the 25-year-old who was granted assisted death after a prolonged legal battle, has become a symbol of social failure

By The Week UK Published 11 April 26

Today’s Big Question Hundreds of tons of food and medicine were stuck in limbo

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 9 April 26

Under the Radar Japan, Iceland and China take individual approaches to matchmaking

By The Week UK Published 8 April 26

Under the Radar Patients are seeking help from cadavers for these innovative fat transfers

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 7 April 26

Today's Big Question White House reconsiders health agenda amid GOP pushback

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 31 March 26

Talking Point Key survey rating is improving but dissatisfaction remains the majority experience in landmark annual poll

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 30 March 26

Talking Point Hospital delay in alerting authorities allowed students to continue mixing – potentially spreading infection

By The Week UK Published 28 March 26

The Explainer Once ‘world leader’, NHS now lags behind European countries thanks to lack of investment and resources, outdated technology, and failure of ‘opt-out’ law

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 27 March 26

Under the Radar ‘After decades of snake oil and broken promises,’ is hair regrowth finally within reach?

By The Week UK Published 27 March 26

The Explainer Social media is buzzing about this mineral

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 23 March 26