Battle of the bulge: Scientists discover the real reason for middle-age spread
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePiling on the pounds in middle age is an affliction familiar to many, but the common excuse of a slowing metabolism is…
Study shows COVID-19 vaccine likely protects people with HIV
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Johns Hopkins Medicine research team has shown that people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are likely to be protected…
Blood clots from AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine 'strike one in 50,000'
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlood clots from AstraZeneca‘s Covid vaccine are extremely rare but can kill up to a quarter of the few affected patients, a study…
Do not shower for less than five minutes - pharmacist issues serious health warning
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe benefits of showering are manifold. The daily practice boosts the skin barrier and is stress-busting, among other things. Read More
Kenya to test 'all-powerful' HIV vaccine this month
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new HIV vaccine candidate that aims to neutralise nearly all strains of the virus will be trialled in Kenya beginning this…
20 healthy ways to burn fat
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWeight management can be tough. Read More
What is Marburg virus? Highly infectious virus that has potential to spread - symptoms
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince 1967, there have been 12 major Marburg virus outbreaks, mostly in eastern and southern Africa. Read More
More than 150 people in isolation as health authorities race to contain Ebola-like Marburg virus
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMore than 150 people who may have been in contact with a confirmed case of the Ebola-like Marburg virus are currently in…
How do vaccines work when you have HIV or cancer? Four questions answered
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePeople with weakened immune systems — such as those with untreated HIV infection, people with diabetes or those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer…
20 ways exercise affects your health
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe all know that exercise is good for your health and that physical activity helps you stay in shape. Read More