health and wellness
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The problem with self-diagnosing
Speed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions
By Devika Rao Published
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What are longevity clinics?
Speed Read Meeting the growing demand to stay young
By Devika Rao Published
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Aspartame and cancer: should you stop drinking Diet Coke?
Talking Point The artificial sweetener could soon be designated as "possibly carcinogenic to humans"
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why is America running short of cancer drugs?
Today's Big Question Problems at a manufacturing plant in India force doctors to ration care
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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All about the 'underestimated' human metapneumovirus
Speed Read The virus is making the rounds, but you may not have even heard of it
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The trend toward 'de-escalated' cancer treatments, explained
Speed Read Doctors and patients are embracing fewer aggressive treatments in consideration of quality of life and reduction of side effects
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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US births did not return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The urgent American blood shortage, explained
Speed Read If the blood supply is limited, hospitals will be forced to make hard choices about who receives immediate care
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Last updated
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Artificial sweeteners may not help with weight loss, WHO advises
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By Theara Coleman Published
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North Carolina State concludes tragic school year that saw 14 student deaths
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By Justin Klawans Published
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How did the U.S. find itself in an Adderall shortage?
Speed Read The many factors at play, and what it means for patients who rely on the drug
By Theara Coleman Last updated
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'Highly contagious' and drug-resistant ringworm infections found in New York City
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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FDA panel votes unanimously to make birth control pill available over the counter
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Babies born through 'groundbreaking' procedure using DNA of 3 people
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By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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