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How cells use nutrients when viruses attack may affect disease severity
Immunologists are studying the body's ability to use nutrients at a cellular level to predict disease response and severity. It could help with treatments
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Here's how remote working patterns impact local service spending
The rise of remote working has cut commuter numbers to some areas, and these places are now seeing notable declines in spending, according to a new survey.
Education and Skills
How lessons from online learning during the pandemic can improve education moving forward
An academic has studied the effects of the shift to virtual learning during COVID-19 and uncovered 3 key insights. They include a need for more interactivity.
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What you need to know about these two omicron 'cousins'
BQ.1 and XXB are the two new omicron variants, rising quickly across Europe, North America and Asia. A virologist examines whether they're a cause for concern.
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Here's how CO2 emissions have changed since 1900
This graphic shows the changes in global fossil fuel CO2 emissions between 1900 and 2020. Emissions are now approaching pre-pandemic levels.
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COVID, flu, RSV – how this triple threat of respiratory viruses could collide this winter
Outbreaks of seasonal diseases like flu and RSV, along with a further COVID-19 wave, could lead to another public health disaster, warn experts.
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These are the healthcare lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
Trailblazers have identified cost-effective and globally applicable disease intervention and treatment pathways born out of the experience of COVID-19.
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COVID: Inhalable and nasal vaccines could offer more durable protection than regular shots
Mucosal vaccines delivered by nose or throat as sniffable or inhalable formulations could offer long-term COVID immunity. Several are in clinical trials.
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Here's how COVID-19 affected education – and how we can get children’s learning back on track
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the education of children – but the full scale is only just emerging. Recovering the time lost must be a priority for all.
Education and Skills
Here are 4 ways to improve the success and well-being of students of color
A researcher has studied how to improve the success and well-being of students of color. This includes having classrooms that reflect their cultures.
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Here's how to approach flu shots and COVID boosters during pregnancy
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are safe in all trimesters during pregnancy, medical experts say. Bivalent boosters can also be given during pregnancy.
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How to safely return to exercising while recovering from long COVID
Long COVID affects different people in different ways and it's important to recognize that exercise might not be suitable for all, say experts.