Health and Science
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How the transmission of Alzheimer's might be possible
The Explainer New research links dementia cases to injections of human growth hormone from deceased donors' brains
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Sniffles be gone: 4 tips for boosting your immune system
The explainer It's not as simple as more vitamin C
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Covid-19: what to know about UK's new Juno and Pirola variants
in depth Rapidly spreading new JN.1 strain is 'yet another reminder that the pandemic is far from over'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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How a new blood test could revolutionise sepsis diagnosis
The Explainer Early results from ongoing trial suggest faster identification of deadly condition is possible
By The Week Staff Published
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Nothing to smile about: the sudden demise of Smile Direct Club
Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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What's the microbiome and why is it so important?
The Explainer Our bodies serve as vibrant ecosystems for trillions of microbes
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The dangers of too much caffeine
The Explainer It is possible to overdose on the stimulant
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Malaria is spreading, but we can stop it
The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Could bacteria solve the world's plastic problem?
The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic
By Devika Rao Published
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Antimatter isn't immune to gravity, landmark experiment confirms
Speed Read Antimatter is the mysterious evil twin of matter, but new research proves they do have something fundamental in common
By Peter Weber Published
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Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease
The Explainer The world's flora and fauna have long been medically important
By Devika Rao Published
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'Inverse vaccine' shows promise treating MS, other autoimmune diseases
New research effectively cured mice of multiple sclerosis–type symptoms. Could this work in humans?
By Peter Weber Published