health and wellness
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Zoe: the personalised nutrition app giving doctors food for thought
In the Spotlight Medical professionals say popular dietary monitors may lead to unnecessary health concerns
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How climate change increases cases of substance abuse
The Explainer Increased drug hospitalizations could be related to the heat
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'We are a poor country, where everything is expensive, despite what the Tories say'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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Experts are worried about tuberculosis again
Speed Read The deadly disease regained its crown as the world's biggest infectious killer in October 2022
By Devika Rao, The Week US 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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'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, The Week US Published
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Conservatives target George W. Bush's AIDS-fighting program
A successful program that previously had bipartisan support is in the crosshairs, worrying public health advocates
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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FDA to re-evaluate effectiveness of common nasal congestion ingredient
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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The 'girl dinner' TikTok trend has dieticians on edge
Speed Read Is it a cute and relatable social media fad or a cover for disordered eating?
By Theara Coleman Published
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The benefits and drawbacks of mental health apps
feature Are mental health apps helpful, or should you stick with the professionals?
By Theara Coleman Published
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When therapy-speak enters the real world
Speed Read Are you "setting boundaries" or avoiding confrontation?
By Theara Coleman Published
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Wegovy could change weight loss and health care. Who's gonna pay?
Talking Point
By Theara Coleman Published
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Could AI be harmful to people's health?
The Explainer Artifical intelligence's use in online content and health care tech raises concerns
By Justin Klawans Published
The Explainer