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The week in health, in plain language

Health Report Weekly brings general health news and information together in one calm, readable report, put together each week for everyday readers.

  • Published weekly
  • Written for a general audience

About Health Report Weekly

Our mission is to make health news easier to keep up with, one clear weekly report at a time.

Health Report Weekly is an online publication that summarizes and explains general health topics that are in the news. Instead of chasing each headline as it breaks, we take the week to gather the stories readers are likely to come across, then write about them together in one place.

Our reports are meant to help readers understand what a story is about and why it is being discussed. They are general information, not personal guidance, and we encourage readers to talk with a qualified health professional about their own health decisions.

How we approach each report

Three things we keep in mind when writing about health.

Plain language

We write for readers without a medical background and explain health terms the first time they appear.

Context over hype

When research is early or experts see a topic differently, we aim to say so rather than present one study as the final word.

Sources you can check

Where we can, we link to the original source, such as a public health agency or a published study, so readers can look for themselves.

Contact us

We'd like to hear from readers. Email us any time and include as much detail as you can about what you're writing about.

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Good reasons to get in touch

  • A question about a report
  • A topic you'd like us to cover
  • Something that looks incorrect
  • Feedback on the website

We can't answer personal medical questions or give diagnosis or treatment advice. If you have a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services.

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Frequently asked questions

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Health Report Weekly is an online publication that gathers general health news and information into a single report each week, written in plain language for everyday readers.

No. Everything we publish is general information. It isn't a substitute for advice from a doctor or another qualified health professional who knows your situation.

Our reports draw on publicly available material, such as updates from public health agencies, published research and news coverage. Where possible, we link to the original source.

As the name suggests, we put together a new report each week. Each report shows the week it covers so you can see how recent it is.

We're not able to. Please speak with a qualified health professional about your own health, and contact your local emergency services if you need urgent help.