Health

Talking Point This has been the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease ever, but the silence around it is ‘astounding’

By The Week UK Published 28 August 26

Speed Read A clinical trial saw patients on the drug live a median of 13.2 months

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 27 August 26

The Explainer At least two major research institutions have been hit with cuts

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 21 August 26

The 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 21 August 26

Speed Read The experimental vaccine successfully reduced the recurrence of melanoma, the company said

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 August 26

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 20 August 26

Under The Radar Locals living in poverty use the drug to escape ‘daily drudgery’

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 18 August 26

The 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 17 August 26

Speed Read The White House proposed a drop in vaccinations from 17 to 11

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 11 August 26

Speed Read The Stanford scientists were able to create 16 new viruses

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 7 August 26

Speed Read GOP lawmakers had “openly acknowledged” they wanted Fauci to perjure himself

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 7 August 26

Speed Read The vote was largely along partisan lines

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 August 26