Kenya: The 'triple tragedy' facing Homa Bay as it battles HIV, malaria and COVID
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHoma Bay is facing what one doctor has calls a “triple tragedy” – but the malaria vaccine could bring hope to the…
5.28pc of Sindh’s blood donors found infected with HIV, hepatitis B and C, malaria, syphilis
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA total of 1,357 more people were found HIV positive in Sindh during the first eight months of 2021 after their blood…
Two-thirds of eligible people haven't had their booster Covid jab
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMillions of people who are eligible for a Covid booster vaccine have not yet had their third dose, official figures suggest. Read…
World Mental Health Day 2021: What's it all about?
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSunday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. It’s a global event which aims to raise more awareness about mental health conditions….
Is brushing your teeth enough to maintain good oral hygiene?
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter six months even if one brushes religiously, it may not be enough to maintain good oral hygiene . Read More
Signs of Alzheimer’s ‘could be detected before worse symptoms show,’ study suggests
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSigns of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) could be detected early before significant symptoms become obvious, a new study suggests. Read More
Lateral flow tests set to replace PCRs for returning travellers by half-term
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrant Shapps has said he wants returning international travellers to be able to use lateral flow tests instead of costly PCR tests…
Flu deaths could hit 60,000 in worst winter for 50 years, say experts
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlu deaths could be the worst for 50 years because of lockdowns and social distancing, health chiefs have warned, as the NHS…
What your blood group says about your health
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou’ve probably never paid much attention to what blood type you are. Read More
Antibiotic breakthrough as new treatment could be used to kill deadly superbugs
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteScientists have created the first “living medicine” to treat bacteria that is resistant toantibiotics. Read More