Health

In Depth From cancer cures to maps of the universe

By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated 7 May 26

Talking Point The Trump administration claims its deals could save over $500 billion

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 7 May 26

In The Spotlight Iran war and wider structural issues are causing ‘anxiety’ for patients reliant on medications

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 7 May 26

Under the radar The new material kills viruses without harsh chemicals

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 7 May 26

In the spotlight The thymus, an organ that was thought to be obsolete after puberty, may affect disease risk in adults

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 6 May 26

Today's Big Question A cruise ship outbreak raises alarms

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 6 May 26

In the Spotlight Three more passengers have been evacuated from MV Hondius, amid docking disputes and prospect of lengthy quarantine period

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 6 May 26

The Explainer Health ombudsman rules that using ‘risk of regret’ to refuse funding for procedure, while routinely funding vasectomies, is ‘unfair to women’

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 May 26

Under the radar The house’s architecture is cleaner and greener

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 5 May 26

Speed Read Trump’s latest pick will be his third attempt to get someone installed in the job

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 1 May 26

Under the radar April showers bring pollen power

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 30 April 26

Under the Radar Researchers show that firstborns are more likely to have ‘neurodevelopmental conditions’ such as autism and ADHD as well as allergies

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 30 April 26