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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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Ageing boomers: America’s looming crisis
Under the radar A person turning 65 today in US has an almost 70% chance of needing long-term care
By The Week Staff Published
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Anastrozole: the daily breast cancer pill tipped to save thousands of lives
The Explainer Existing treatment approved for preventative use under 'pioneering' NHS drug repurposing scheme
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
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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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
By Devika Rao 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 Published
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Will Medicare drug price controls save lives?
Talking Point Medicare starts negotiating lower drug prices over Big Pharma protests
By Harold Maass 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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The big changes coming to HSAs in 2024
feature We're about to see the 'largest ever increase' to annual health savings accounts contributions
By Becca Stanek Published
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Do pharmacies have too much power?
Speed Read Pharmacists can legally deny prescriptions. Is this a problem?
By Devika Rao Published
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U.S. death rates dropped in 2022 for the first time since the pandemic began
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By Devika Rao Published
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When hospitals go broke
Speed Read Rural America has lost hundreds of hospitals and could soon lose hundreds more. Why is this happening?
By The Week Staff Published
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