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Abortions rise to record level 'due to cost of living'
Speed Read Low-income women face 'heart-breaking' choice, warns abortion charity chief
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Universal donor blood is 'close' to reality
Under the Radar Scientists identify 'cocktail' of enzymes that destroy harmful antigens
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The debate over the UK's abortion law
The Explainer A Labour MP is seeking to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales while a Tory MP wants to cut the time limit
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?
Under the radar Millennials are forecast to inherit a fortune but are they qualified to handle sudden riches?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The best health care systems in the world
In the Spotlight Getting sick has never felt better
By Devika Rao, 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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Echoes of thalidomide: the sodium valproate scandal
Under The Radar Epilepsy drug has caused autism, learning difficulties and physical disabilities in at least 20,000 babies in Britain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Rugby and concussion: tantamount to child abuse?
Talking Point Academics' headline-grabbing claim has been described as 'verging on insulting'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What to say to someone who has cancer
The Explainer Saying something is better than nothing but there are some things to avoid too
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Workplace wellness programmes: a waste of time and money?
Talking Point Global corporate industry is booming but positive impact on staff well-being is debatable
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Lives at risk': why is the NHS suffering drug shortages?
Today's Big Question Brexit exacerbates global supply issues caused by Covid-19, Ukraine war and Red Sea attacks
By Harriet Marsden, 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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Babylon Health: the failed AI wonder app that 'dazzled' politicians
The Explainer Demise of UK tech start-up is a cautionary tale for politicians seeking quick fixes to complicated problems
By The Week UK Last updated
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