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Pros and Cons Studies have shown drinking it in moderation can reduce risk of certain diseases – but it should be avoided during pregnancy

By The Week Staff Published 1 June 22

feature Study finds Britain is ‘among worst in the world’ at detecting disease early

By The Week Staff Published 7 April 22

feature Major study shows vaccinated women in their 20s are 87% less likely to have cervical cancer

By The Week Staff Last updated 4 November 21

In the Spotlight Latest results from trials of drugs and therapies met with tears of joy

By The Week Staff Published 20 September 21

In the Spotlight Historic breakthrough as Sotorasib found to successfully target ‘death star’ mutation

By The Week Staff Published 10 September 21

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 8 July 21

In Depth From mental health to cancer, a medical history expert explains the hidden damage caused by Covid-19

By The Week Staff Published 26 February 21

feature Researchers say the antiviral triggers ‘highly effective’ immune response to string of respiratory diseases

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 3 February 21

In Depth A&E numbers plummet as people shun hospitals amid fears of infection with Covid-19

By James Ashford Last updated 18 May 20

Speed Read Leading charity says fight against disease could be set back many years

By The Week Staff Last updated 8 April 20

In Depth New research suggests that healthy cells can replace potentially cancerous ones

By The Week Staff Last updated 30 January 20

Speed Read NHS England hopes vaccination and HPV screening could end the disease

By The Week Staff Published 20 January 20