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epstein barr virus vaccine, clinical trials

NIH begins clinical trial for Epstein-Barr virus vaccine

The clinical trial will test an Epstein-Barr virus vaccine developed by Novavax, one of just two attempts in over a decade.
vegan diets, type 2 diabetes

Research shows vegan diets can improve type 2 diabetes

Research finds that vegan diets can help type 2 diabetes patients to lower blood sugar – with meaningful results in just 12 weeks.
excess deaths, covid pandemic

WHO says COVID pandemic caused 14.9 million excess deaths 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) say the pandemic led to 14.9 million global excess deaths, caused either by the virus itself or disrupted access to healthcare.
severe hepatitis in children, hepatitis cases

20 countries report cases of severe hepatitis in children

The World Health Organisation reveal that 20 countries are now reporting cases of severe hepatitis in children, after an initial outbreak in the UK.
toxic chemicals, children's products

Toxic chemicals found in most eco-friendly children’s products

Toxic chemicals have been found in many eco-friendly children’s products – including clothing, bedding, and furniture containing PFAS chemicals.

Ozone is heating the planet more than scientists previously thought

NSF Funded research reveals Ozone in the atmosphere has weakened one of the Earth’s main cooling mechanisms.
european innovation potential, Pan-european innovation

European innovation potential knows no bounds

Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, calls attention to building a pan-European innovation potential ecosystem in health served with top-notch infrastructures.
loneliness and depression, mental health impact

Loneliness and depression highest in older women during pandemic

Data from 50,000 Canadians finds that loneliness and depression were highest in women aged between 65 to 74, with two-thirds feeling separated from their family.
longest COVID infection, occult covid

Scientists identify longest COVID infection, at 505 days

After a study of immunocompromised patients, UK researchers found the longest COVID infection case to be 505 days.
child hepatitis outbreak, adenovirus

UK child hepatitis outbreak has “no link” to COVID vaccine

Health authorities find that there is no link between the COVID vaccine and the ongoing child hepatitis outbreak, which continues to spread across the UK.

Leukaemia Foundation

Open Access Government (April 2022) "Open Access Government provides insightful and in-depth analysis of public policy and provided the Leukaemia Foundation with an opportunity to highlight a rare but debilitating blood cancer condition to a global audience. The team are a pleasure to work with – really responsive and clear...
legalised marijuana, prescription drugs

Legalised marijuana decreases prescription drug use

Recreational and medicinal legalised marijuana can reduce demand for prescription drugs, via state Medicaid programmes.
vegan diets, dog health

Could vegan diets for dogs be healthier than meat-based diets?

Nutritionally complete vegan diets for dogs were more beneficial for dog’s health than conventional meat diets – but not as healthy as raw meat diets.
childhood obesity, calorie intake

Public health interventions necessary to fight childhood obesity

Katharine Jenner, Director of Action on Sugar and Action on Salt, explains how childhood obesity remains a key issue and how junk food prices contribute.
COVID pneumonia, lung function

How long does COVID pneumonia last?

Scientists describe COVID pneumonia as "multiple wildfires spreading across a forest" - but how different is the condition from regular pneumonia?
new COVID treatment, sabizabulin

Powerful new COVID treatment cuts hospital deaths by 55%

So far, there is no treatment for severe cases - but now, clinical trials for a new COVID treatment show immense promise in preventing death.
fertility freezing treatments, fertility preservation

NHS patients face “postcode lottery” for fertility freezing treatments

Access to fertility freezing treatments is becoming more scarce, as UK policy guidelines on fertility preservation are rigorous and NHS funding is “variable”.
minority groups, diversity in medicine

Diversity in medicine sees more women, but lacks minority groups in U.S

Diversity in medicine across the U.S is not equal with population changes – while women see gains in representation, minority groups continue to go underrepresented.
better health for all, CIHR

CIHR: Supporting better health for all Canadians

CIHR was created in 2000 as an independent funding agency to provide leadership and support to health researchers and trainees across Canada, promoting better health for all.
sustainability of health systems, european health union

Health policy in Europe and the sustainability of health systems

Megan Warrender, Editor for Open Access Government, illustrates Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides’ priorities in supporting Member States to improve the quality and sustainability of health systems.

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