Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has 92% efficacy in trial
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine gives around 92% protection against Covid-19, late stage trial results published in The Lancet reveal. Read More
African nations lead the world in offering PrEP HIV prevention drug
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Nearly 1 million people are now taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a pill that can slash the risk of HIV infections. Read More
Will we EVER outwit this mutating virus? As several new Covid strains are emerging, concerns grow about how well vaccines will work
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The UK variant. The South African strain. The Brazilian lineage. Coronavirus mutations are suddenly big news. Read More
Fears over 'harmful' chemicals found in cosmetics after study suggests up to two-thirds of products could disrupt hormones or cause allergic reactions
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Reading Time: < 1 minute They promise to make you look great, but some cosmetics contain potentially harmful chemicals, researchers claim. Read More
Dubai forces all pubs and bars to CLOSE after surge in Covid cases in the influencer-packed hotspot since New Year
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Dubai has forced all of its pubs and bars to close after a surge in Covid-19 cases at the influencer-packed destination…
75% fatality rate in China: Nipah virus could be next pandemic
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Reading Time: < 1 minute An outbreak of the Nipah virus in China, with a fatality rate of up to 75%, could potentially be the next big…
HIV Infections Down Among Adults In Kenya But Worrying In Youth
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Kenya has made commendable progress in the HIV response as shown by the progressive decline in HIV prevalence among adults (15-49 years),…
Common HIV drugs may prevent leading cause of vision loss, study finds
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Scientists have identified a group of drugs that may help stop a leading cause of vision loss after making an unexpected discovery…
Men's involvement in FGM campaign is vital
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Efforts against some traditional harmful practices in Kenya including female genital mutilation require not only the political will and legislation, Read More
Why is the South African Covid variant causing panic? And do vaccines work against it? Everything you need to know about the mutation
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Health officials today began a mass coronavirus testing programme in eight areas of England to try to contain the South African variant of…