What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US?
BA.2, one of three main omicron sublineages, is sweeping the world. BlackJack3D/iStock via Getty Images Plus A new omicron subvariant
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COVID: five things the UK must prioritise in its pandemic recovery plan
On the second anniversary of Britain first going into lockdown, and with the country now opening up, this is a
Relationship help programmes may be more successful for people who have ‘sensitivity’ genes
Your genetics may partly explain whether relationship therapy works for you. Irma eyewink/ Shutterstock If the pandemic has put a
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a threat to the control of drug-resistant TB in Europe and the world
In recent years, conflicts in Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan and Yemen have caused huge suffering. They have devastated the health and
Abortion pills are just as safe to prescribe based on a patient’s medical history as after an in-person exam, new research finds
Removing ultrasound and pelvic exam requirements for medication abortion could help expand access to care. Oleg Rebrik/iStock via Getty Images
Research dispels myth that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility, but misinformation persists
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines affecting fertility have no realistic basis. (AP Photo/John Locher) Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility has
News of war can impact your mental health — here’s how to cope
Even short exposure to bad news can increase worry and anxiety. Stock Unit/ Shutterstock The war in Ukraine has left
Body image issues affect close to 40% of men – but many don’t get the support they need
Many men wish they were more muscular or lean. chaiyawat chaidet/ Shutterstock Lead guitarist of The Vamps, James Brittain-McVey, recently
Deltacron: what scientists know so far about this new hybrid coronavirus
Naeblys/Shutterstock In many countries, as restrictions lift and freedoms are restored, there’s a general feeling that the pandemic is over.
Returning to exercise postpartum: Supporting women’s physical activity after the birth of a child
Many women feel there is inadequate support for exercise after the birth of a child, stating a need for more