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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sick
Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hospital league tables: how does the new ranking system work?
The Explainer NHS trusts are now ranked according to six performance indicators, with leaders of low-performing facilities facing penalties
By Abby Wilson Published
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The truth about sunscreen
The Explainer The science behind influencer claims that sun cream is toxic
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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Not just a number: how aging rates vary by country
The explainer Inequality is a key factor
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists have identified 4 distinct autism subtypes
Under the radar They could lead to more accurate diagnosis and care
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Labour's NHS overhaul: is 10-year plan just what the doctor ordered?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer announces reforms that promise to move NHS in England from a 'sickness service' to a health system focused on prevention
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Scientists want to regrow human limbs. Salamanders could lead the way.
Under the radar Humans may already have the genetic mechanism necessary
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Children's breakfast cereals are getting more unhealthy
Under the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Breakthrough gene-editing treatment saves baby
speed read KJ Muldoon was healed from a rare genetic condition
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Y chromosome degrades over time and men's health is paying for it
Under the radar The chromosome loss is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A bacterial toxin could be contributing to the colorectal cancer rise in younger people
Under the radar Most exposure occurs in childhood
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What does the NIH do?
The Explainer The federal agency 'towers over' medical research. But it is facing cuts.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Protein obsession is oversaturating the health food space
Under the Radar Some experts say that fiber is now the most important macro to focus on
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The tobacco industry could be the beneficiary of health agency cuts
The explainer Anti-tobacco initiatives may go up in smoke
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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