Flu & Viruses
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Vaccine may improve long COVID symptoms
Vaccination may reduce the severity and impact of long COVID symptoms, researchers report today. Read more
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Concern over new form of mpox
A new severe form of mpox has a high mortality rate in people with advanced HIV, researchers report today. Read more
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Three COVID treatments gain approval
Regulators today endorse three medicines for treating adults with COVID-19 as part of a clinical and cost-effectiveness review. Read more
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COVID protection drug rejected
A drug designed to protect vulnerable patients against COVID is unlikely to be effective enough, according to UK regulators. Read more
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Important’ findings on influenza A infections
A new study has unveiled how influenza A infections work inside the throats and lungs. Read more
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Two COVID vaccines help to protect pregnant women and their infants
Two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, Canadian researchers report today. Read more
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Thousands at risk of avoidable heart attack or stroke
Almost half a million people delayed starting medication to lower blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis. Read more
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COVID-19 increased risk of death for ‘at least 18 months’
People who have had COVID-19 have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death for up to 18 months after infection, a study published today shows. Read more
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COVID-19 during pregnancy increases health risks
Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 have a seven times increased risk of losing their lives and a significantly heightened risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit, according to research published today. Read more
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Most long COVID symptoms disappear within a year
Most long COVID symptoms that develop after a mild infection of the virus normally disappear within a year, according to a newly published study. Read more