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What Florida is — and isn't — doing to curb the biggest measles outbreak in the US
Talking Points DeSantis appointee defies expert consensus to stop the spread
By Joel Mathis, The Week US 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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How Tehran became the world's nose job capital
Under the radar Iranian doctors raise alarm over low costs, weak regulation and online influence of 'Western beauty standards'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Parkrun records row
In the Spotlight Weekly fun run deletes historic comparative data from website amid row over trans participants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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The dangerous search for bodies in the River Thames
The Explainer Retrieving corpses is difficult due to 'massive' tidal range and fast current of deep, dark water
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Spermageddon': global decline in sperm count could threaten humanity
Under the radar 'Drastic shift' linked to environmental factors including pollutants and chemicals, and lifestyle issues such as obesity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Africa's renewed battle against female genital mutilation
Under the radar Campaigners call for ban in Sierra Leone after deaths of three girls as coast-to-coast convoy prepares to depart
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How helpful are mental health apps?
Under the radar Market is booming, offering accessibility and affordability, but many apps are unregulated and share sensitive user data
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Poonam Pandey: the Indian model who faked her own death
In the Spotlight The Bollywood star has a reputation for outlandish stunts
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Excess screen time is making children only see what is in front of them
Under the radar The future is looking blurry. And very nearsighted.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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All is not well: is the UK getting sicker?
Today's Big Question Life expectancy has stopped increasing and the number off work sick is soaring
By Chas Newkey-Burden, 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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Pros and cons of giving up alcohol
Pros and Cons Staying off the booze has health benefits but many struggle with the social downsides
By The Week Staff 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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