Women with HIV: ‘A lot of people can’t tell their stories’
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2017, when Shaun Dunne’s Rapids – a bracing piece of documentary theatre concerning HIV status in Ireland. Read More
Government approves new HIV injectable drug
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Ministry of Health has approved the use of dapivirine vaginal ring (DRV) and long acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) Read More
Dr Amir warns hot water bottles can cause 'erythema ab igne' - 'I see this quite a lot'
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith temperatures creeping down and heating bills rising, you might rely on your hot water bottle to keep you warm this winter….
Boy, two, was killed by mould in rented flat after parents begged landlords for help, inquest hears
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA toddler’s death has been blamed on mould in his family’s rented flat. Read More
Air pollution second biggest killer in Africa after HIV- report
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAir pollution is the second biggest cause of death in Africa after HIV/AIDS. Read More
PREP suitable for pregnant women, safe and effective
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePre-exposure prophylaxis, an antiretroviral drug used by HIV negative individuals to lessen their chance of contracting the virus Read More
Are hand sanitizers a cancer risk? THOUSANDS of gels and sprays have been recalled since 2021
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteNearly two dozen hand sanitizer brands have been recalled or banned in the US after they were found to contain a cancer-causing…
NHS flu jab blunder fears: Over-65s may have been given WRONG vaccine
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteNHS England is investigating a ‘potential serious incident’ after giving the wrong type of flu vaccine to some over 65s. Read More
Warning of possible egg shortage as UK farmers struggle with avian flu
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBritish egg producers are warning of possible shortages, as farmers leave the industry or reduce the size of their flocks Read More
Key protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteScientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment which could also help Read…