Disease
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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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North vs. South: how coronavirus has widened Britain’s wealth gap
In Depth Government recovery plan criticised as think tank reveals pandemic has hit northern regions hardest
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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
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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
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‘Last chance saloon’: four potential outcomes for UK if Covid cases continue to spike
In Depth Boris Johnson has a number of options for reversing the rise - but all could be painful to stomach
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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
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Tests run out in coronavirus hotspots amid UK-wide shortages
Speed Read Ministers reportedly planning to restrict ‘frivolous’ checks
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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
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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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Is Sweden’s ‘experimental’ coronavirus plan working?
In Depth Thousands of Swedish doctors and scientists call on government to change tack
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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
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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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