Health
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A ‘pivotal moment’ for personalised cancer vaccinesThe Explainer Early results from final-stage trial of individualised melanoma jab offer hope of more tailor-made cancer treatments
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Moderna says skin cancer vaccine trial a successSpeed Read The experimental vaccine successfully reduced the recurrence of melanoma, the company said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Orexins: the brain’s Ozempic moment?The Explainer Drugs that mimic hormones involved with wakefulness, attention and motivation could transform narcolepsy treatment, and offer hope for depression and ADHD
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Bangladesh’s long battle against yaba pillsUnder The Radar Locals living in poverty use the drug to escape ‘daily drudgery’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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NHS in the age of heatwavesThe Explainer Nurses are collapsing as they endure shifts on ‘dangerous’ wards in Victorian buildings ‘not equipped to cope’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccinationsSpeed Read The White House proposed a drop in vaccinations from 17 to 11
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Scientists unveil first AI-designed virusSpeed Read The Stanford scientists were able to create 16 new viruses
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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GOP Senate panel votes to refer Fauci for contemptSpeed Read GOP lawmakers had “openly acknowledged” they wanted Fauci to perjure himself
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Senate confirms Schwartz to lead embattled CDCSpeed Read The vote was largely along partisan lines
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Watching too much TV may be linked to a smaller brain volumeUnder the radar Binge-watching could be increasing your risk of dementia
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Ariana Grande to quit public life amid ‘endless scrutiny’Speed Read Her recently released music video “reignited fan concerns about her weight loss,” said Variety
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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First 2 deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreakSpeed Read These are the first known deaths related to the disease in the U.S.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Microplastics may be affecting cardiovascular healthUnder the radar Heart attack patients have more than cholesterol in their arteries
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How AI could change your trip to the doctorsIn the Spotlight As AI health tools expand, is it time for Dr Chatbot to see you now?
By Lea Tran Published
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