Flu & Viruses
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Gene variant is ‘natural defence’ against HIV
A gene that acts as natural defence against HIV has been identified in people of African descent, according to a new international study. Read more
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How successful HIV therapy prevents transmission
Patients who take daily antiretroviral therapy have almost no risk of passing on HIV, according to a major new study published today. Read more
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Healthcare access problems during COVID-19 linked to avoidable hospital admissions
People in England whose access to healthcare was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to have potentially preventable hospital admissions, researchers report today. Read more
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London measles risk as vaccines stay low
London is at risk of a major measles outbreak affecting tens of thousands of people, the UK Health Security Agency has warned. Read more
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Mystery over driver of long COVID
Researchers investigating long COVID have found that it may not be based on an immune inflammatory reaction to the disease. Read more
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COVID exacerbated by air pollution exposure
Hospitalised COVID-19 patients who lived in high air pollution areas had particularly poor outcomes, researchers report today. Read more
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Warning over seasonal Mpox threat
Mpox remains a threat to Europe, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Long-COVID linked to low vitamin D levels
Low levels of vitamin D are linked to an increased risk of long-COVID, Italian researchers will tell conference delegates today. Read more
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No increased risk of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccine
There is no evidence of increased risk of menstrual changes after having the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new Swedish study published today. Read more
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Mild COVID-19 ‘can harm cardiovascular health’
Mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health, new international research has shown. Read more