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Reading glasses could be an economic boost to people in low-income countries
Under the Radar A recent study found that providing glasses can significantly raise a person's earning power
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Dengue hits the Americas hard and early
Speed Read Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic as dengue cases surge
By Peter Weber, 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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Unpasteurised milk and the American right
Under the radar Former darling of health-conscious liberal foodies is now a 'conservative culture war signal': a sign of mistrust in experts
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Britain's food poisoning problem
In the Spotlight Public urged to 'wake up' as hospital admissions for food-related illnesses reach new highs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The concerning rise in 'hock burn' among British supermarket chickens
Under the radar One third of broilers in leading UK supermarkets show skin damage caused by ammonia from excrement, says investigation
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and the royals' right to privacy
Talking Points Internet speculation 'rife' about the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The rise in dangerous exotic pets in the UK
The Explainer More than 2,700 animals, including big cats and venomous snakes, are kept as pets under 'outdated' legislation
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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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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