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Respiratory virus hospitalisations on the rise across US following holiday gatherings

Hospitalisations are on the rise as many have not gotten vaccinated this season

The Independent UK

COVID-19: State to soon direct doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities

Following the State Death Audit Committee’s conclusion that COVID-19 was an incidental finding in nine of the 10 deaths that have been analysed so far, the State Health Department will soon issue directions to doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities.

The Hindu

What is cytisine? New pills approved in the UK to help smokers quit

It is coming to the UK on January 22

Evening Standard

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Smokers ‘twice as likely to quit’ with cytisine pills available in UK this month

The pills, used in eastern Europe since the Sixties will be available in the UK by the end of January

The Independent UK

Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future

India needs to interpret the rise in COVID-19 cases more carefully also keeping in mind that it is time we handle SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 just like any other respiratory illness

The Hindu

Compliance with safety protocols in crowded places can help check COVID-19 spread: experts

With 19 coronavirus positive cases detected in Visakhapatnam in the last two days, the doctors opine that compliance with standard safety protocols such as wearing masks can check the spread of the virus. The city reported nine positive cases on December 31 (Sunday) while 10 cases were confirmed on January…

The Hindu

Michelle Mone’s husband says couple has been ‘treated as a punchbag’ in PPE controversy

Doug Barrowman claimed that his company had followed a ‘transparent process’ and denied any wrongdoing

The Independent UK

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Smokers twice as likely to quit by using cytisine, study finds

Cytisine pills recently gained regulatory approval in the UK but cost may be a factor in availability

The Guardian - UK

New COVID variant spreads rapidly, vaccine conspiracy theories gain traction

Explore the rapid spread of a new COVID variant, vaccine hesitancy fueled by conspiracy theories, and the need to inoculate against misinformation to prote...

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Covid jabs could be sold on the high street like flu vaccine

Boots and Superdrug have confirmed they are looking at ways to sell Covid vaccines from their high street stores

The Independent UK

What to know about Covid as 2023 comes to a close

Covid levels haven’t reached peaks of winter 2022 season, but public health officials are monitoring new JN.1 variant

The Independent UK

How To Watch Men Up Online Starring Aneurin Barnard And Iwan Rheon For Free From Anywhere

Rising to the challenge in tackling difficult conversations around male mental health, tune and watch Men Up online this festive period from anywhere.

Cinemablend

Triple-demic warning: COVID, RSV, and flu cases surge!

Medical expert Dr. Mark Siegel discusses the rise of COVID-19 variant JN1 and the importance of physician involvement in the triple-demic with flu and RSV....

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Winter virus jab for babies ‘can cut RSV-related hospital admissions by 83%’

The treatment could help ease seasonal pressures on the NHS, researchers said.

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Calls for winter vaccine for babies to ease burden on NHS

It is estimated that around 30,000 babies and children under five are admitted to hospitals in the UK every year because of RSV

Newcastle Herald

Mum's guilty plea after party drug chemicals found in fake wheelie bin bottom

The solvent, known as 1,4-Butanediol, had a value of $220,000.

The Hindu

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India.

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New CDC advisory urges updated vaccines to protect against respiratory illnesses

Get the latest scoop on respiratory illnesses and vaccines from primary care physician and public health specialist, Dr. Saju Matthew. With a creative tone...

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FDA approves groundbreaking genetic test for opioid use disorder risk

Introducing AVERT-D, the first genetic test approved by the FDA to assess the risk of opioid use disorder. A creative tool in the fight against the epidemic.

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New COVID variant dominant in U.S.

Health experts monitoring JN.1 say it may not cause as much damage as previous waves but it could still be severe

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New COVID variant spreads rapidly, probiotics may reduce infections

Get the latest on the new COVID variant JN1, its rapid spread, and the potential impact on our immune systems. Discover surprising research on probiotics a...

The Independent UK

Mapped: Covid infections in your area as cases soar days before Christmas

Covid infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as travellers seek to reach loved ones for Christmas

The Independent UK

How to stay safe this holiday season with new Covid sub-variant cases on the rise

The CDC recommends that Americans get vaccines for flu, Covid-19 and RSV for the winter season

The Hindu

Researchers patenting new treatment for nicotine addiction

Currently Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - nicotine patches or lozenges - relies on providing additional nicotine to the body. A new research turns to nicotine’s oxidative metabolite, cotinine, which may help target both nicotine addiction and detoxification simultaneously.

Newcastle Herald

COVID vaccine rates plummet but antiviral use up, as COVID cases rise

'Still a lot of COVID around' and 36 in hospital in district.

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