Health

Today's Big Question After 22 failed reforms in 30 years, former health secretary faces huge funding challenge

By The Week UK Published 27 July 26

The Explainer There are more ticks lurking in our grasslands – and their bites can sometimes make you seriously unwell

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 24 July 26

Under the radar During pre-industrial times people often slept in two blocks. Could it help night shift workers and insomniacs now?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 July 26

In the Spotlight Consequences for health, religious practices and airline schedules

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 23 July 26

Speed Read There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the current outbreak

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 23 July 26

Speed Read Over 1,600 cases of the infection have been identified nationwide

By Jessica Hullinger Published 17 July 26

Speed Read New soldiers must “have the right testosterone levels to operate at” their “absolute best,” Hegseth said

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 16 July 26

Speed Read Cyclosporiasis has sickened nearly 7,000 people across at least 34 states

By Jessica Hullinger Published 15 July 26

The Explainer Data-driven genomic mapping is the ‘future of tailored, bespoke medicine’

By The Week UK Published 15 July 26

Speed Read The 84-year-old senator revealed that he fell at home last month

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 13 July 26

The Explainer High temperatures can bring greater medical complications and increase domestic violence incidents, with women ‘at the sharp end’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 13 July 26

The Explainer The Thistle in Glasgow provides a safe, clean space for users to inject illegal drugs

By The Week UK Published 12 July 26