Pandora Dewan
Senior Science Reporter
Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the Head of Content for the climate change education start-up, ClimateScience and as a Freelance writer for content creators such as Dr. Karan Rajan and Thoughty2. She is a graduate in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford. Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Pandora by emailing p.dewan@newsweek.com or on Twitter @dewanpandora.
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Egg donation offers thousands of U.S. couples the opportunity to start a family, but the industry has a dark side.
Dentist reveals 4 common brushing mistakes that may be damaging your teeth
Good oral hygiene is essential for overall health, but many of us are doing it wrong.
California bird flu outbreaks suspected in three cattle herds
If the cases in California are confirmed, the state will become the 14th to join the ongoing outbreak.
UTIs: Rising risk blamed on food likely in your refrigerator
Urinary tract infections are on the rise, and they're becoming more resistant to treatment.
Ozempic has overlooked risk, reveals dietitian
Besides potential side effects, weight loss drugs come with indirect risks, too.
EEE Virus: Symptoms to know as map reveals US cases
Mosquito monitoring in Northeastern states indicates a higher-than-normal level of mosquitoes infected with the deadly virus.
Anti-aging: Scientists reveal exercises that help detox cells
Scientists say activation of our cellular cleanup crew can be observed after just 20 to 30 repetitions of this exercise.
Massachusetts mosquito virus: Eastern equine encephalitis explained
"There's no vaccine, and there's no treatment" for eastern equine encephalitis, an epidemiologist told Newsweek.
Mpox update: WHO says $87 million "critical" for containing outbreak
The WHO has declared mpox to be a "public health emergency of international concern."
COVID update: map shows highest rates across US
While some states in the U.S. have seen declining numbers, others are still seeing cases of COVID rise.
Younger people more vulnerable to mpox, warn epidemiologists
"The reason we are afraid about the clade Ib is because it seems to be very well adapted to human to human transmission," researchers say.
US spice recall update: more products added over lead fears
The FDA has urged consumers to "discontinue use of the product immediately."
Map reveals US states with worst life expectancies
"The U.S. has very low life expectancy, which is quite alarming," one researcher told Newsweek.
Nutritionist debunks three common supplement myths
Not only might you be wasting your money, but overdosing on certain supplements may also be damaging your health.
Parasite warning: 'Profuse' diarrhea cases spiking in Yellowstone
There has not been an outbreak of this parasite in Yellowstone since 2013.
Cancer drug may reverse Alzheimer's disease
"It is exciting to think that this may be a more general mechanism that could be targeted in other neurodegenerative disorders," the researchers told Newsweek.
Supplement recall as warning of "life-threatening" interaction issued
"The FDA is unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients," the agency said.
Mpox update as case reported in Thailand
Thailand has joined a growing list of countries where a new, potentially more deadly, variant of the virus may have spread.
Warning as "nasty" parasite infests Kentucky pools: "Wash. Your. Hands."
Health officials have been "swamped" with phone calls, and one local leisure center has shut down in response to the outbreak.
COVID may worsen mental illness, study warns
New research suggests that COVID-19 may increase the risk of mental health concerns, but vaccination appears to reduce this risk.
COVID update: Map shows highest US rates as new variant spreads
The new KP.3.1.1 accounts for more than 1 in 3 cases as it continues to spread across the country, with some states more affected than others.
Mpox update as cargo ship quarantined over infection fears
"The entire crew will be quarantined until the results of the studies are available," health officials in Argentina have said.
US government issues COVID vaccine advice
Health officials have outlined who is most at risk ahead of this year's flu season.
Mpox update as map reveals global cases this year
The U.S. has the second highest case-load for the year to date.
Ozempic under fire as suicidal thoughts link claimed by controversial study
Scientists are urging further investigations into potential psychiatric side effects associated with the drug.
Map reveals countries with disappearing populations
The top seven countries are shrinking at a rate of over 1 percent every year. But where does the U.S. lie?
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Mpox has been declared a global public health emergency. So how can you protect yourself?
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With so many products out there, it can be difficult to discern what you should really be including in your daily skincare routine.
CDC updates mpox map, advises best vaccination, other protections
The update comes after the first case of the new virus variant was detected outside of Africa.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid's "distinct" origins revealed
The apocalyptic asteroid is thought to have come from beyond Jupiter in our outer solar system.
