Bahrain issues Pfizer booster shots as Covid cases rise
Booster availability comes amidst backdrop of 52 per cent increase in cases in past four weeks
A medical staff member carries a swab sample collected at a Covid testing centre in Manama, Bahrain. Reuters
New Covid variant JN.1 has been found in countries including China, India and the US. EPAWinter Covid surge as new variant JN.1 spreads around globe
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Doctors expressed concern at the effects the lack of personal sanitary products will have on the women in Gaza. AFPPersonal hygiene threat to women of Gaza
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A patient at a Covid field hospital in Bangalore, India. The country has reported its first case of the JN.1 strain. EPAWhat is the JN.1 Covid variant and how much of a threat is it?
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Efforts to stop the spread of malaria focus on mosquitoes, which carry the disease. AFPAI being trained to predict next malaria outbreak
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Apple has launched Journal, a new app to reflect on everyday moments and life’s special events. Photo: AppleJournal app helps Apple users with mental and physical well-being
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A female Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, feeding on a human host. The mosquitoes could carry dengue fever to England by the middle of this century. Getty ImagesExperts predict climate change could bring dengue fever to UK
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Modern diets mean some pregnant women are missing key nutrients, a study has found. Photo: University of SouthamptonPlant diets failing pregnant women
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Brand new Apple Watches are displayed during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. Getty Images via AFPHow Apple technology is transforming the future of diabetes
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Walking fewer than 3,000 steps a day still benefits your health
Even modest increases in step counts can lower the risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, new study finds
Walking, whether a leisurely stroll or a brisk pace, brings more than just fresh air. Each step taken is a stride towards better health, as revealed in a new study showing even modest daily step counts can lead to significant health benefits. iStockphoto.com
Researchers said nuts contain essential nutrients that could play a beneficial role in mental health. Getty ImagesHandful of nuts a day linked to lower risk of depression
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Restoring normal blood flow to the brain could be key in improving the effectiveness of treatment for vascular dementia, a new study suggests. Getty ImagesHealthy blood flow to brain could 'help to stave off dementia'
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By introducing ‘pillars’ of a polymer next to a growing micro-lung, the cells can be encouraged to branch. Photo: Zayed Centre for ResearchZayed Centre makes breakthrough in using 3D printing for human organs
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Winter Covid surge as new variant JN.1 spreads around globe
Experts weigh in on whether a stricter approach to controlling Covid-19 cases is necessary
New Covid variant JN.1 has been found in countries including China, India and the US. EPA
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Women in Chennai, India, during a surge in Covid-19 cases earlier this year. EPAIndia finds JN.1 Covid variant in Kerala as case numbers rise
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives evidence at the COVID-19 Inquiry. ReutersRishi Sunak 'deeply sorry' over pandemic deaths
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