health and wellness
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How bad is Britain's booze problem?
Today's Big Question England has highest rate of child alcohol consumption but Gen Z is the 'most sober' age group yet
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Nigeria's worsening rate of maternal mortality
Under the radar Economic crisis is making hospitals unaffordable, with women increasingly not receiving the care they need
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Dangerous substances in Lunchables are raising concerns over children's health
In the Spotlight High levels of lead and sodium were recently found in the snack packages
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Reading glasses could be an economic boost to people in low-income countries
Under the Radar A recent study found that providing glasses can significantly raise a person's earning power
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Deserted islands, Africa's youngest leader, and showering
Podcast What's behind a row about an uninhabited rock? How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye get from a Senegalese jail to the presidency – in just two weeks? And how often should we wash?
By The Week Staff Published
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The never-grow-older generations are here
In the Spotlight Entering the age of not-aging
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Dengue hits the Americas hard and early
Speed Read Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic as dengue cases surge
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is the NHS no longer the UK's sacred cow?
Today's Big Question Public satisfaction with the health service is at a record low, although support for founding principles remains strong
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Unpasteurised milk and the American right
Under the radar Former darling of health-conscious liberal foodies is now a 'conservative culture war signal': a sign of mistrust in experts
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Far-right 'hypermasculine' fitness clubs
In the Spotlight New report reveals controversial groups with fascist links 'hellbent on creating racial unrest'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Britain's food poisoning problem
In the Spotlight Public urged to 'wake up' as hospital admissions for food-related illnesses reach new highs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The concerning rise in 'hock burn' among British supermarket chickens
Under the radar One third of broilers in leading UK supermarkets show skin damage caused by ammonia from excrement, says investigation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and the royals' right to privacy
Talking Points Internet speculation 'rife' about the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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