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COVID-19 economic downturn caused excess infant deaths
The economic downturn in low and middle income countries caused by COVID-19 is likely to have caused an additional 267,000 infants’ deaths in 2020, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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PKU drug for pregnant patients
A drug for phenylketonuria is to be made available to pregnant women and young adults, it has been announced. Read more
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Major programme to trace antibody role in virus susceptibility
A new UK COVID antibody surveillance programme will seek to establish the limits of the vaccination programme, it has been announced. Read more
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Delta weakening vaccine impact – UK data analysis
The Delta variant has significantly reduced the effectiveness of the UK’s COVID vaccination programme, according to the findings of a major new study. Read more
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Damaged fetal membranes can repair themselves
Fetal membranes can repair themselves after injury, researchers have found. Read more
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Dementia link to mentally unstimulating jobs
Having a job that is not mentally stimulating is linked to a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, researchers report today. Read more
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Possible role for histamine in depression
Histamines may explain the ineffectiveness of antidepressants for some people, according to new findings. Read more
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Plea for funds against global Delta threat
A major appeal has been launched for funds to tackle the global threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Read more
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Night work ‘increases risk of atrial fibrillation’
Night shift workers have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), new research has concluded. Read more
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Campaign launched to highlight cancer symptoms
The NHS is to run a campaign this week to persuade the public to ensure they are checked for potential cancer symptoms. Read more