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Genetics helps estimate the risk of disease – but how much does it really tell us?
Makakaden/ShutterstockGenetics research has made momentous strides in the 21st century. At the start of the century, we had a broad...
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Roughly a month and a half after their introduction, England’s plan B winter COVID measures are being rolled back. From...
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Time is running out for National Health Service staff in England who have not had a COVID vaccine. Doctors and...
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Screaming into the void? Us too. Coping tips for stressed-out families in the COVID-19 pandemic
Many parents are struggling with burnout, loneliness and mental health problems during the pandemic. (Pexels/Alexander Dummer)Talk to any parent during...
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What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab
Not all masks offer the same level of protection for you and those around you. Martin Barth/EyeEm via Getty ImagesThe...
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The Wordle craze: Why do we love puzzles, and are they good for our brains?
Wordle is the latest word game to captivate millions. (Shutterstock)In recent weeks, a web-based word puzzle called Wordle has become...
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Cannabis: increased schizophrenia risk in young people linked to both low and high use
Previous research suggested it was only high frequency use that was linked with schizophrenia. fotoNino/ ShutterstockAn estimated 200 million people...
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The NHS is having its worst winter ever – and the reasons run much deeper than COVID
The NHS is going through the worst winter crisis since records began, with waiting times for ambulances, in A&E departments...
Read moreCash incentives for vaccination could be an effective long-term strategy – here’s how to fund it
In many countries, COVID vaccination has been viewed as a race, with the finishing line being double vaccination of a...
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COVID: why some people with symptoms don’t get tested
Kleber Cordeiro/ShutterstockTesting people with COVID symptoms has been a pillar of the UK’s pandemic response, reducing transmission by identifying and...
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