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Buried alive? The surreal story of how COVID took over a remote city in the Amazon
Juan Pablo Vaquero was pronounced dead in the Peruvian Amazonian city of Iquitos in the first wave of COVID-19 in...
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Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
Pet owners, too, are starting to become concerned about the side effects of vaccines. Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty ImagesWhen most...
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The gym can be full of germs – here’s how to protect yourself
The gym is riddled with germs. Krakenimages.com/ ShutterstockExercise is good for you – but the gym might not be. Dumbbells,...
Read moreDrug consumption facilities: they’ve been around since 1986 and now Scotland has one – but do they work?
It has taken more than ten years of wrangling, but the UK’s first legal drug-consumption facility has finally opened in...
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Bowel cancer is on the rise in under-50s – here’s what might explain the trend
Abdominal pain, bloody stools, changed bowel habits or unexplained weight loss can all be a sign of bowel cancer. Kyryk...
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Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report
The Surgeon General's report links alcohol to 100,000 cancer cases every year. Lord Henri Voton/E+ via Getty ImagesMany people use...
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With more Americans able to access legalized marijuana, fewer are picking up prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications – new research
New research suggests that in some states, medicinal cannabis use could be leading to a reduction in the use of...
Read moreFibre may help protect your gut from overgrowth of harmful bugs – new study
Our body isn’t just human — it’s home to trillions of microorganisms found in or on us. In fact, there...
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Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months − tips for cleaning and staying safe
Smoke from several wind-driven wildfires spread through large parts of the Los Angeles area in early January 2025. AP Photo/Ethan...
Read moreHMPV in China: what you need to know about this virus
In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time...
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