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What are longevity clinics

WebLongevity clinics are facilities aimed at slowing down aging and providing treatments "optimizing patients' health for more years," according to The Wall Street …

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The pros and cons of mental health apps The Week

WebToday, thousands of mental health and wellness apps claim to help people with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.While people seem …

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The CDC's plan for tackling health care worker burnout The Week

WebThe report compared self-reported data from over a thousand adult workers tracking their mental health symptoms from 2018 to 2022. Compared to other industries, …

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Infant mortality is rising The Week

WebBy Devika Rao, The Week US. published 14 November 2023. The infant mortality rate in the United States recently rose for the first time in two decades, …

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The best health and wellbeing podcasts of 2024 The Week

WebZoe Science & Nutrition. This podcast from the "newly fashionable" health company co-founded by Dr Tim Spector, which sells £299.99 nutrition-monitoring kits, …

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2023: the year of the loneliness epidemic The Week

WebBy Theara Coleman, The Week US. published 9 December 2023. The looming threat of a loneliness crisis began surfacing long before this year. Still, the issue …

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The truth about alcohol The Week

WebAlcohol contributes to more than 75,000 new cancer cases per year in the U.S. and nearly 19,000 annual cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

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10 essential facts about health care The Week

Web9. Medicaid covers more people than Medicare, and yet its rules and coverage are much more limited and much spottier. (Brill surmises this is because, unlike seniors …

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Pros and cons of universal health care The Week

WebAn "unhappy mix" of long waiting times, staff shortages and strained budgets is "fuelling a boom in demand for private health care" in the UK. A "fundamental shift" is …

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Immunotherapy and hay fever The Week

WebFor many people, the arrival of spring heralds hefty doses of antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops to relieve hay fever symptoms. Allergic reactions to pollen …

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The health effects of love The Week

Webpublished 23 February 2024. Love has a stronger impact on human health than you might think. It can cause a natural high, improving a person's mental and physical well-being. …

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Health: News, analysis and opinion The Week

WebDangerous substances in Lunchables are raising concerns over children's health In the Spotlight High levels of lead and sodium were recently found in the snack …

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Ageing boomers: America’s looming crisis The Week

Webunder the radar. Ageing boomers: America’s looming crisis. A person turning 65 today in US has an almost 70% chance of needing long-term care. Some 37 million …

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5 tech-based preventative health care trends The Week

WebWearable technology. When it comes to health and fitness, wearable technology like smartwatches or FitBits is an easy way to experience what health care …

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Pros and cons: gene-editing The Week

WebBy Devika Rao, The Week US. published 25 October 2023. The rise of gene-edited embryos has raised a myriad of ethical questions. It involves altering DNA to …

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Doctors are adding dental care to their duties The Week

WebNot a dentist in sight. Access to dental care is a problem many low-income, minority and elderly Americans face. According to the Health Policy Institute, rural areas …

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The countries with the best health care systems The Week

WebBelgium spends a significant amount on health care. The country is "among the top ten spenders on health across EU countries, reaching 10.7% of GDP in 2019. …

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Americans are getting shorter The Week

WebBy Devika Rao, The Week US. published 7 January 2024. Americans are shrinking! Over the past 100 years, Americans went from being some of the tallest …

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Pros and cons: safe injection sites The Week

WebThe United States’ opioid problem has steadily been getting worse. In 2022, more than 110,000 people died of drug overdoses, "two-thirds of whom succumbed to …

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Today's political cartoons

WebWednesday's cartoons - war on the big screen, politicians on the stock market, and more

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How bad is Britain's booze problem

WebEngland is "top of the charts" globally for child alcohol abuse, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study of 44 countries. More than half of English …

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Knife: Salman Rushdie's 'mesmeric memoir' of brutal attack

WebRushdie, now 76, recounts his recovery in "graphic detail", said Erica Wagner in The Daily Telegraph.After the attack, his ruined right eye hung down his face "like a …

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Today's political cartoons

WebHome; Cartoons; Today's political cartoons - April 26, 2024. Friday's cartoons - teleprompter troubles, presidential immunity, and more

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The Rwanda bill passes: is it really 'game-changer'

WebThis is an "egregious" piece of legislation, said the FT.In addition to being cruel and unlikely to deliver the desired effect, it sets a "pernicious precedent for British …

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Should cognitive testing be a presidential prerequisite

WebA growing chorus of pundits and candidates are pushing mental fitness challenges as a campaign necessity. 74% of respondents in a recent poll said …

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India elections could bring Modi's third term The Week

WebIndia's election process, lasting 82 days, will be held in seven phases, covering the entire country from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, with an estimated 15 million …

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