Health
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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
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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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
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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
By Abby Wilson Published
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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
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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.
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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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
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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An introvert's dream? Flu camps that offer £4,400 to spend two weeks alone
Under The Radar A fortnight in isolation may not be as blissful as it sounds
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will chickenpox jab revive flagging faith in vaccinations?
Today's Big Question NHS rollout comes as main childhood vaccines fail to reach national uptake target
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists are speeding up evolution
Under the radar Proteins can evolve in minutes
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Sloth fever shows no signs of slowing down
The explainer The vector-borne illness is expanding its range
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The battle of the weight-loss drugs
Talking Point Can Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly regain their former stock market glory? A lot is riding on next year's pills
By The Week UK Published
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The app tackling porn addiction
Under the Radar Blending behavioural science with cutting-edge technology, Quittr is part of a growing abstinence movement among men focused on self-improvement
By The Week UK Published
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A new subtype of diabetes was found and it may require different treatment
Under the radar It is prevalent in Black Africans and Americans
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How China is battling the chikungunya virus
Under The Radar Thousands of cases of the debilitating disease have been found in the country
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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