Respiratory
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Air pollution heart attack risk explored
Researchers have found new evidence on the link between polluted air and the risk of heart attack, a conference will hear at the weekend. Read more
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New insights into COVID-19 infectiousness
British researchers have unveiled the first real-world study to estimate how long people are infectious with mild COVID-19. Read more
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Serious non-COVID infections still a threat – study
The NHS should expect an increase in serious non-COVID respiratory infections in the coming winter as the UK approaches the season with reduced infection control, experts have warned. Read more
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Child lung health aided by moving close to nature
Child lung function is improved by increased access to green spaces, researchers report today. Read more
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COVID vaccine brands unrelated to efficacy
COVID-19 vaccination works equally well if an individual receives the same type of injection or a mixture of different brands, according to a wide-ranging analysis published today. Read more
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Vaccine ‘urgently needed to tackle respiratory syncytial virus’
A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus is urgently needed because the infection is responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in young children a year, experts say today. Read more
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New support for COVID vaccine in pregnancy
A new study has found no evidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Read more
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Improved measure for long COVID
A new assessment tool will be the most thorough developed to date for long COVID, according to researchers from Birmingham. Read more
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Telomere length associated with COVID-19 mortality
Telomeres may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of dying from the disease, particularly in women, a European conference is to hear. Read more
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Low heart risk from COVID jab
There is no significant rise in cases of myopericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination programmes, according to a new analysis. Read more