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Omicron boosters: everything you need to know
The omicron variant of COVID is now spreading rapidly. Early reports suggest omicron causes less severe disease than other variants...
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Omicron FAQ: How is it different from other variants? Is it a ‘super-variant?’ Can it evade vaccines? How transmissible is it?
The Omicron variant has been confirmed in all continents except Antarctica. (Pixabay/Canva)Omicron, the first COVID-19 variant to have been upgraded...
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Christmas can be hazardous for pets – here’s what to look out for
OlgaOvcharenko/ShutterstockChristmas is a wonderful time to relax with family and friends, both two and four legged. But it can be...
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Why is my poop brown?
Brown poop can indicate good health. Vitalii Barida/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of...
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Risk factors that determine whether you’re more or less likely to develop cognitive decline
Mild cognitive decline may only be a precursor to dementia for some. FGC/ ShutterstockAbout two in ten people over the...
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The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in the UK: what the research says
SB Arts Media/ShutterstockCOVID-19 has disrupted the lives of children and young people beyond recognition. Throughout the pandemic, research has been...
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How to use rapid testing to keep you and your family safe during the 2021 holiday season
Rapid antigen tests are easy to use and detect whether your body is shedding the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov) This...
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This season, give the gift of tech literacy — not addiction — along with that device
Smartwatches are becoming popular gifts for children and teens. (Shutterstock)What do wireless speakers, streaming music subscriptions, smartphones and customized game...
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Omicron might evade antibodies – but that doesn’t mean you don’t have immunity
Yurchanka Siarhei/ShutterstockWith the highly mutated omicron variant spreading rapidly, people want to know if immunity from vaccination or a prior...
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A&E wait times: why the four hour target might need a re-think
There are some misconceptions about what the four hour target actually means. Medical-R/ ShutterstockPeople who attend accident and emergency (A&E)...
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