Health

The Explainer The virus can show no symptoms in adults

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 9 July 25

Today's Big Question Keir Starmer announces reforms that promise to move NHS in England from a 'sickness service' to a health system focused on prevention

By Genevieve Bates Published 3 July 25

Under the radar Catching diseases, not those ever-essential Zzs

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 3 July 25

Under The Radar Rare discovery means a woman is the only person on the planet who's compatible solely with herself

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 30 June 25

Under the radar A once fearsome curse could be a blessing

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 27 June 25

The Explainer New immunotherapy drugs offer some hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease but they're too pricey for the NHS

By Genevieve Bates Published 23 June 25

The Explainer The death of a British woman after a dog bite abroad has sparked widespread concern. What do we all need to know?

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 20 June 25

The Explainer Cocaine's journey to the recreational British user involves an elaborate network of cartels, traffickers and street-level hustlers

By The Week UK Published 15 June 25

Under the radar The gastrointestinal system is being gutted

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 11 June 25

The Explainer Antimicrobial resistance is causing millions of deaths. Could a faeces-filled pill change all that?

By The Week UK Published 10 June 25

The Explainer Being healthy is fine, but obsessing over it is dangerous

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 9 June 25

Under the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 9 June 25