Researchers attempting to explain why the UK has experienced one of the highest COVID-19 mortality rates globally have repeatedly pointed to inequality as one of the root causes. A recent report from UCL on the effect of COVID-19 on Greater…
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How football and COVID-19 are both triggers for a surge in online gambling
Euro 2020 is one of the biggest events in football, a festival of goal scoring and glory seeking—and for many, yet another opportunity to gamble. Anyone following the action—whether it’s at a stadium, on TV or online—will never be far…
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How New Zealand has managed to dodge the COVID-19 bullet again
New Zealand has avoided community transmission, even though an Australian visitor tested positive for the delta variant which dominates Australia’s latest COVID-19 outbreaks. New Zealand health authorities were quick to react, isolating and testing contacts and suspending travel. Of the…
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: How to Expand Health Coverage
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Democrats in Congress and several states are making it a priority to…
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Preparing for fatherhood? A doctor answers some FAQs
It's important to support your partner during pregnancy. An engaging and supportive partner can make the journey of pregnancy and childbirth smooth for a woman. By Dr Chandrika Anand Pregnancy and childbirth are wonderful events for a family. There is…
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New studies identify how tuberculosis processes destroy the lungs and how to protect them
Two new studies have cast unprecedented light on disease processes in tuberculosis, identifying key genetic changes that cause damage in the lungs and a drug treatment that could speed up recovery. Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung infection that has killed…
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How to do CPR: Four simple steps that could save a life – ‘everyone should know’
First aid: Dr Ranj demonstrates CPR on This Morning When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains…
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How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? Largest U.S. study shares first results
In the largest study of its kind to date, researchers analyzing national data from more than 63,000 patients with cancer and a positive COVID-19 diagnosis report an increased risk of death among those who were older, male, had a higher…
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A Gym Novice Shared How He Finally Did His First Set of Ring Muscleups
Last year, Brandon Jones of YouTube’s Goal Guys began incorporating ring workouts into his training regime, in the hope that it would improve his strength and stability. “Having to stabilize and balance on the rings made even the most familiar…
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How ‘paralyzed’ immune cells can be reactivated against brain tumors
Brain tumor cells with a certain common mutation reprogram invading immune cells. This leads to the paralysis of the body’s immune defense against the tumor in the brain. Researchers from Heidelberg, Mannheim and Freiburg discovered this mechanism, and at the…
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