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The omicron sub-variant BQ.1.1 has mutations that may help it to spread and perhaps evade past immunity

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A soup of omicron subvariants could drive the next covid-19 wave

The subvariants BQ.1.1 and XBB may somewhat evade prior immunity, however, further research is required

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Vaccines that prolong the immune response may give better protection

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The bacterium Hafnia alvei produces a molecule that mimics an appetite-reducing hormone

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Appetite-suppressing probiotic helps overweight people lose weight

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Why we urgently need answers about artificial sweeteners and health

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Turmeric supplements have become increasingly popular after small studies suggested their active ingredient may ease some inflammatory conditions

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Turmeric supplements have been linked to liver damage in five people

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People who use cannabis may experience more pain after surgery

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The app Nerva may ease irritable bowel syndrome symptoms

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Hypnotherapy app eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in six weeks

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Hair follicles grown in the lab in a step towards hair loss treatment

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Your smartphone could be used to estimate your risk of dying

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Dyslexia has been linked to 42 genetic variants

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Dyslexia linked to 42 genetic variants in biggest study of its kind

Better understanding the genetic variants associated with dyslexia could lead to a test that assesses whether a child is predisposed to have it

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Uganda introduces its first Ebola lockdown while it waits for vaccines

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Gut bacteria may reduce harmful effects of nicotine on the liver

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Acids in our body odour make some people more attractive to mosquitoes

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Covid-19 appears to affect memory less than other aspects of cognition

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