Disease
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Monkeypox: symptoms, transmission and the latest cases
feature Majority of cases so far have been found in London according to UK health authorities
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Are we facing a brain fog epidemic?
feature Loss of mental clarity and inability to concentrate linked to long Covid
By The Week Staff Published
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‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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What is Lassa fever and are we in a ‘new pandemic era’?
feature British patient dies of virus that causes bleeding eyes and facial swelling
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The five most promising methods to extend human life
feature Latest research findings on biology of ageing have revealed secrets to living longer, healthier lives
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How the UK could end HIV transmission by 2030
In Depth Charities mark World Aids Day by calling for wider testing to halt new transmissions of the virus
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Coronavirus: how European countries are faring with second spikes of Covid-19
In Depth Italy and Spain have recorded highest daily death tolls since spring
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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How France is handling its coronavirus spike
In Depth PM Jean Castex and other ministers are facing legal action over virus policy following record-breaking rise in Covid cases
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Tests run out in coronavirus hotspots amid UK-wide shortages
Speed Read Ministers reportedly planning to restrict ‘frivolous’ checks
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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How much coronavirus does it take to make us ill?
In Depth Scientists are mapping out the potential effects of higher viral loads in Covid
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘Lebanon’s worst enemy is its own government’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 10 August
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Can protecting mosquitos from malaria defeat the disease?
Speed Read Experts say newly discovered microbe inside the insects could help prevent countless human deaths
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Coronavirus: Italy and Spain see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
In Depth Officials express cautious optimism as death tolls fall in both nations
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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How the pandemics of the 20th century ended
In Depth Spanish, Asian and Hong Kong flu killed millions before medical advances and social measures brought them to a close
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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