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Thousands get winter Covid and flu vaccines -- , -- published at -- Thousands get winter Covid and flu vaccines

Health bosses are urging anyone eligible who has not yet booked to do so as soon as possible.

BBC News - Health - 1 hour ago

We started drinking more during the pandemic — and that habit hasn't changed much, a new survey finds -- Nick Logan -- -

Many people are starting 2026 by taking part in Dry January, swearing off alcohol for the first month of the year. But new research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is raising concerns about how much Canadians are drinking.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

One Health: Pandemic prevention research in Africa

How do zoonotic diseases arise? And how can we stop spillover viruses and bacteria from jumping from animals to humans? One Health researchers show in Côte d’Ivoire that early detection is possible.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 4 days ago

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 5 days ago

US cuts universal childhood vaccine recommendations, including Covid and hepatitis

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made by the Trump administration.

BBC News - Health - 8 days ago

Research Suggests This Vitamin May Help Protect Against COVID And Other Respiratory Viruses

While you can get it through food, a quick and easy supplement may be the best solution.

Huffington Post - Health - 25 days ago

Scientists identify tipping point when bird flu could cause a pandemic

Simulation finds quarantining is most effective in controlling human spread as long as it is done when number of infected people is as low as two

Independent UK - Science - 29 days ago

Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers found, shedding light on a mechanism that’s fueled scientific debate and political controversy since the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Healthy Returns: FDA may add its strongest safety warning to Covid vaccines

The FDA is reportedly preparing to add what's known as a "black box" warning to Covid shots by the end of the year, marking a major shift in vaccine oversight.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 4 months ago