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The new Stratus Covid strain – and why it’s on the rise
The Explainer ‘No evidence’ new variant is more dangerous or that vaccines won’t work against it, say UK health experts
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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreading
Under the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
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Violet Affleck and healthy indoor air
Under the Radar Teenager has accused older generations of 'neglect of the highest order' on Long Covid
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Why the UK’s drug pricing scheme is under pressure
The Explainer Eli Lilly says scheme effectively charges pharmaceutical firms ‘for our own success’
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Climate change is making us eat more sugar
Under the radar Sweets make the heat feel more manageable
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Why are autism rates increasing?
The Explainer Medical experts condemn Trump administration’s claim that paracetamol during pregnancy is linked to rising rates of neurodevelopmental disorder in US and UK
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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sick
Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
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RFK Jr’s crusade: will he make America healthy again?
Talking Point American health policy rests in the hands of ‘an antivax kook’ who ‘has expressed doubt about the germ theory of disease itself’
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The UK’s opioid crisis: why the stats don’t add up
The Explainer A new report has revealed that the UK’s total of opioid-related deaths could be much greater than official figures show
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Human evolution may be responsible for autism rates
Under the radar Neurodiversity and a complex brain may go hand in hand
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Hospital league tables: how does the new ranking system work?
The Explainer NHS trusts are now ranked according to six performance indicators, with leaders of low-performing facilities facing penalties
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Why social media is obsessed with cortisol
In The Spotlight Wellness trend is the latest response to an increasingly maligned hormone
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Fly like you know what you're doing with these 5 tips for healthy air travel
The Week Recommends Yes to stretching. Even more yesses to hydration.
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Why are Trump's health rumors about more than just presidential fitness?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Extended absences and unexplained bruises have raised concerns about both his well-being and his administration's transparency
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