Flu is set for a big comeback now COVID restrictions are lifted – here’s what you need to know
TT THAILAND/ShutterstockThe flu seasons of 2020 and 2021 were mild, mostly thanks to measures people took against COVID, such as...
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COVID cases are rising in England – here’s how things might play out as we move towards winter
COVID infections in England had been falling since July. But the proportion of people testing positive started to rise again...
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Abuse in women’s professional soccer was an ‘open secret’ – the ‘bystander effect’ and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out
Fans of the Portland Thorns hold protest signs during a game in 2021. AP Photo/Steve DipaolaAn investigation has found that...
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Body neutrality: what it is and how it can help lead to more positive body image
Jameela Jamil is a big advocate of body neutrality. ETIENNE LAURENT/ EPAConstantly “loving your body” – no matter what –...
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Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters – possible reasons
Buntovskikh Olga/ShutterstockVegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters, according to a new study. The study, based on...
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COVID has taken a greater toll on mental health among people from ethnic minorities – sadly this is no surprise
Fernando @cferdophotography/UnsplashWe’ve known for some time now that the physical effects of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly across...
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Gonorrhea became more drug resistant while attention was on COVID-19 – a molecular biologist explains the sexually transmitted superbug
The _Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ bacterium causes gonorrhea by infecting mucous membranes. Design Cells/iStock Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesCOVID-19 has rightfully...
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Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer – here’s how they can do better
Many stage 4 breast cancer patients say that they don't relate with the pink ribbon. AnthiaCumming/E+ via Getty ImagesIs there...
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COVID and the cost of living crisis are set to collide this winter – the fallout will be greatest for the most vulnerable
The financial strain many have faced during the pandemic will be compounded by the cost of living crisis. Lena Evans/ShutterstockThe...
Read moreNew Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline – and may be available as early as next year
Lecanemab is the first drug to help improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by slowing the disease. These are very promising...
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