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COVID-19 deaths cause global rise in orphans
A million children around the world have lost one or both parents to COVID-19, according to a study published today. Read more
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Lockdowns ‘not as bad for health as the pandemic itself’
The health impacts of lockdowns caused by COVID-19 are not as harmful as the impact of the pandemic itself, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Hope for long COVID test
A cytokine biomarker should help identify patients suffering from long COVID, British researchers have announced. Read more
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COVID-19 antibodies remain high post-infection
COVID-19 antibodies remain high for at least nine months after infection, a new study has found. Read more
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Pregnant women urged to get COVID vaccine as restrictions ease
Pregnant women are at risk of developing COVID-19 due to a combination of COVID-19 restrictions easing from next week, an increase of COVID-19 cases and vaccine hesitancy, maternity experts have warned. Read more
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Screening call after 200 long COVID symptoms identified
More than 200 symptoms of long COVID have been identified across 10 organ systems, prompting calls for a UK screening programme. Read more
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People with learning disabilities vulnerable to COVID-19 hospitalisation
People with learning disabilities are five times more likely to be admitted to hospital and eight times more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population in England, according to a new study. Read more
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Healthy adults can take preventative statins
Health adults can take statins as a primary prevention to avoid major cardiovascular events, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Plasma jabs no use for Achilles pain
A new study has found no benefit for treatment with platelet rich plasma injections for Achilles tendinopathy. Read more
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Macular degeneration proteins pinpointed
Researchers have found a set of five proteins which are linked to age-related macular degeneration, it has been announced. Read more