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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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

The Hindu

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

Salon

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...

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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

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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 Independent UK

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.

The Hindu

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

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

Newcastle Herald

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

WHO classifies JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) with potential to affect virus characteristics & increase burden of respiratory infections. Vaccines expected to increase protection against JN.1. India detects 21 cases, all mild.

The Hindu

Covid-19 infection levels rising with one in 24 likely to test positive

The data has been published as as part of the new winter Covid-19 infection study.

Evening Standard

Covid rising in England and Scotland as new variant spreads around world

ONS figures show December increase in positive tests after JN.1 classified as ‘variant of interest’

The Guardian - UK

FDA approves groundbreaking genetic test to assess opioid addiction risk

Discover the latest medical breakthrough - a genetic test approved by the FDA to assess the risk of opioid use disorder. A creative solution to combat the ...

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The Independent UK

Covid infection rates double with one in 24 likely to test positive

Infections are on the rise in England and Scotland as Christmas approaches

The Hindu

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary, cabinet sub-committee to be set up for seamless management of disease

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination. Cabinet sub-committee to be set up for seamless management of Covid infection

Evening Standard

London Covid cases highest in the UK as JN.1 variant spreads

Around 6% of Londoners estimated to have the virus

AAP

Alert over summer spike in COVID, respiratory illnesses

An '"unusual" spike in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza has prompted a pre-holiday warning from a state's chief health officer.

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WEKU

There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not clear it works in women

Doxy-PEP can be taken a few hours after sex and is effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections. New research finds it's less effective for women but that may not be the final word.

The Independent UK

JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US

Infectious disease experts say the best way to protect yourself from the JN.1 subvariant is to get the updated Covid 19 vaccine

The Independent UK

Coronavirus strain classified as ‘variant of interest’ amid spike in cases

The World Health Organisation says that, on current evidence, the risk from the variant was ‘low’

The Hindu

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily.

WEKU

A new normal? 6 stories about the evolving U.S. COVID response in 2023

This was the year a lot people finally exhaled. The pandemic was declared no longer an emergency. But viral threats are still with us and there are lessons we still haven't learned.

Medical Daily

Get Your Shots Immediately: CDC Warns Of 'Urgent Need' To Boost Vaccine Coverage As Respiratory Illnesses Surge

Low vaccination rates against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with an increase in respiratory diseases, could pose a potential strain on the healthcare system, the CDC warned.

The Hindu

Kerala to monitor rising cases of respiratory illnesses closely

Kerala follows combined ABC approach to manage COVID/ILI cases, increase genomic surveillance & emphasize prevention.

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