Thursday, May 4, 2023

Rise in UK measles cases causing concern

Parents encouraged to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

US drug regulator approves world's first RSV vaccine

Officials say the vaccine against the deadly virus could be rolled out for older adults by August.

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Is this anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist the next Alex Jones?

An anti-vaccine conspiracy film is supercharging the harassment of bereaved people

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New mums missing out on mental health services, report finds

A report says the NHS is failing to meet targets around services for pregnant women and new mums.

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New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third

The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia.

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ADHD on TikTok: Raising awareness or driving inaccurate self-diagnosis?

Content about the condition generates billions of views, but is it driving too many to self-diagnose?

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Medicinal cannabis helps cancer pain - study

More rigorous trials are needed to confirm the findings, the Canadian researchers say.

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