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We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t

In a human ‘challenge trial’ volunteers were deliberately infected with COVID to get the answer.

1 Jul 2024

4 min read

Cross-posts COVID-19

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Woman sitting behind a desk and counting money and receipts. Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels

COVID and the cost of living crisis are set to collide this winter – the fallout will be greatest for the most vulnerable

4 Oct 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Pandemic preparedness COVID-19

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Smartwatches could help detect and track COVID – here’s what the research shows

3 Oct 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Innovation COVID-19

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Has the pandemic changed our personalities? New research suggests we’re less open, agreeable and conscientious

30 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Research summary COVID-19

COVID: how ICUs in England were stretched to cope with the pandemic

28 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts COVID-19

Routine immunisation has resulted in diseases like measles being drastically reduced. Laszlo Mates/shutterstock

COVID pandemic created immunisation gaps in Africa. Over half a million children are at risk

21 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Routine immunisation Outbreaks COVID-19

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Cancer in the under 50s is rising, globally – why?

20 Sep 2022

4 min read

Cross-posts Research summary Explainer

Lies don’t have to spread far to cause problems. numismarty/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Conspiracy theories are dangerous even if very few people believe them

19 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Explainer Vaccine safety COVID-19

Sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab are no longer recommended for patients with COVID. ice_blue/Shutterstock

The WHO has advised against the use of two antibody therapies against COVID – here’s what that means

16 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Data COVID-19

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Malaria vaccine: the road has been long and tortuous, but we’re getting there

15 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts Malaria Vaccine development Vaccine safety

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Another new COVID variant is spreading – here’s what we know about omicron BA.4.6

14 Sep 2022

4 min read

Cross-posts COVID-19 Research summary Data

Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome often battle infertility and may not conceive easily. Photo by Florian Plaucheur/AFP via Getty Images. from www,gettyimages.com

Ovarian condition that can cause missed menstrual periods and infertility is going undetected in Nigeria

13 Sep 2022

5 min read

Cross-posts HIV Gender equality

Disinformation can derail public health measures vital to controlling the spread of infectious disease. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

Misinformation is a common thread between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics – with deadly consequences

12 Sep 2022

6 min read

Cross-posts COVID-19 HIV

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