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Race to control ‘tripledemic’ as cases of RSV in children sweep US and Europe Spike in respiratory syncytial virus as well as Covid and flu pushing many hospitals close to brink Before Covid, few people had heard of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Increasingly, though, this common cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis (airway inflammation) is filling […]
More ways to listen Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email One Thursday afternoon, I stepped out to cross a city street – and woke up in hospital with broken bones and a brain injury. After I recovered, I started looking into why so many […]
After almost half a century in public service, the US’s top infectious diseases expert made his final appearance at a White House briefing, at which he reflected on his career and urged Americans to get their vaccinations. In an emotional address Fauci defended his record, saying he never ‘left anything on the field’ and called […]
Photograph: macondo/Alamy One Thursday afternoon, I stepped out to cross a city street – and woke up in hospital with broken bones and a brain injury. After I recovered, I started looking into why so many drivers just don’t stop by The EU is moving in that direction. This year, a feature called intelligent speed […]
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This article is more than 2 months old My wife almost died because I delayed a visit to ER – but there’s a reason I avoid US hospitals This article is more than 2 months old Arwa Mahdawi She woke me in the night with stomach pains, which I dismissed as gas. Her treatment was […]
This article is more than 2 months old No prescription needed: over-the-counter hearing aids on sale in US This article is more than 2 months old Hearing aids now available from stores including Walgreens and Walmart without prescription after new FDA rule takes effect Americans can start buying hearing aids over the counter this week, […]
This article is more than 3 months old Social security recipients to get 8.7% boost in benefits – highest in 40 years This article is more than 3 months old Historic increase means average recipient will receive over $140 extra a month along with a 3% drop in Medicare Part B premiums Millions of social […]