Health
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Who is the Hat Man? The sleep paralysis demon seen around the world
In Depth 'Shadow person' has become a dominant character in digital culture, fuelled by TikTok's fascination with the paranormal
By The Week UK Last updated
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Infant deaths jumped in Texas after abortion ban
Speed Read Babies born in states with more abortion restrictions may be likelier to die within a year
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Doctor's orders
Opinion The surgeon general wants a warning label on social media for teens — but why stop there?
By Theunis Bates Published
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India's toxic alcohol problem
Under the Radar Bootleggers add lethal methanol to illegal liquor to cheaply increase potency, leading to widespread casualties
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Pickle juice: the anti-cramp wellness trend
The Explainer The 'unlikely' and 'briny' drink is growing in popularity in sport and beyond
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Should masks be here to stay?
Talking Points New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a mask ban. Here's why she wants one — and why it may not make sense.
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Syphilis cases continue to rise as the US faces an STI epidemic
Under the radar Prevention organizations are struggling to keep the numbers from escalating
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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'If they want to win over Gen Z, they'll need to use this time wisely'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Gene variant shows promise slowing Alzheimer's
Speed Read A rare genetic trait called Christchurch could delay the onset of disease
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Covid might be to blame for an uptick in rare cancers
The explainer The virus may be making us more susceptible to certain cancers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Far less life-changing than it should have been'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Looksmaxxing: the TikTok cosmetic trend reshaping faces
In the Spotlight Boys and young men want to 'maximise their looks' as incel subculture explodes into mainstream social media content
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Engineered stone is bad for the lungs
Under the Radar Quartz comes at a cost
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why put deodorant only under your arms when you can put it everywhere?
The explainer The anti-odor brigade grows stronger. And more all-encompassing.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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