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La Crosse virus is the second-most common virus in the US spread by mosquitoes – and can cause severe neurological damage in rare cases
People catch La Crosse disease primarily from the bite of the eastern tree-hole mosquito – although two other species may...
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Monkeypox’s effect on the skin – the disfiguring rashes – and the flu-like symptoms have been well described, but few...
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With family doctors heading for the exits, addressing the crisis in primary care is key to easing pressure on emergency rooms
Until the government acknowledges the critical role family physicians have in population health and on easing the burden on acute...
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COVID vaccine: children aged 5-11 in England will no longer be offered a jab – here’s why that’s bad news
PattyPhoto/ShutterstockSeveral countries, including the US and Australia, recommend vaccinating children aged five to 11 against COVID. The UK was much...
Read moreCOVID vaccine: children in England turning five will no longer be offered a jab – here’s why that’s bad news
PattyPhoto/ShutterstockSeveral countries, including the US and Australia, recommend vaccinating children aged five to 11 against COVID. The UK was much...
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Cost of living crisis: the health risks of not turning the heating on in winter
SpeedKingz/ShutterstockPeople in the UK might be tempted to keep their heating turned off to offset the large increases in energy...
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Yes, Black patients do want to help with medical research – here are ways to overcome the barriers that keep clinical trials from recruiting diverse populations
Creating a safe space for patients to ask questions and provide fully informed consent could help increase clinical trial recruitment....
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Meditation holds the potential to help treat children suffering from traumas, difficult diagnoses or other stressors – a behavioral neuroscientist explains
Meditation and mindfulness techiques are becoming increasingly common in school settings. Alexander Egizarov/EyeEmThe Research Brief is a short take about...
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Pilates: research shows how this low-impact workout can benefit your health
Pilates can be performed using minimal equipment – even just a yoga mat will do. Krakenimages.com/ ShutterstockPilates has seen a...
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Nitrous oxide: neurologists report a worrying rise in young people with paralysis
P. Qvist/ShutterstockThree and a half tonnes of nitrous oxide canisters were collected at Notting Hill carnival in London this year....
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