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Deaths outstrip births in UK for first time in nearly 50 years

Excluding the Covid pandemic, ONS figures show 16,300 fewer births than deaths, not seen since 1970s ‘baby bust’

The Guardian - UK

Yes, you can get the COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at once. Here are the pros and cons

Particularly if you tend not to have vaccine side effects, getting routine shots in one go may be a convenient option.

Fortune

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one?

The Conversation

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What you need to know as study reveals what long Covid does to your brain

Long Covid can cause extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, brain fog, dizziness, heart palpitations and muscle aches

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson hits out at ‘greedy’ Keir Starmer over freebies

Ex-PM criticises Starmer’s decision to accept gifts, while defending award of PPE contracts during Covid

The Guardian - UK

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Danielle Wood on the keys to growing Australia’s weak productivity

“Productivity” might sound a nerdy word to many, but improving it is vital for a more affluent life for Australians in coming years. At the moment it is languishing.

The Conversation

I have a stuffy nose, how can I tell if it’s hay fever, COVID or something else?

Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) affects 24% of Australians. Symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose (which may feel blocked or stuffy) and itchy eyes. People can also experience an itchy nose, throat or ears.

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MRI scans reveal the damage long Covid does to your brain

Researchers suggested lasting Covid symptoms might be an indirect effect of brainstem inflammatory injury

The Independent UK

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain’s ‘control centre’, research says

Scans of people hospitalised with Covid may explain the long-term breathlessness and fatigue some patients experience

The Guardian - UK

Powerful MRI scan reveals brainstem damage linked to long Covid symptoms – study

Scientists at Cambridge University used ultra high-resolution scanners, known as 7-Tesla or 7T scanners, that show the living brain in fine detail.

The Independent UK

One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics

Since COVID was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than 7 million deaths from the disease. This makes COVID the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded history.

The Conversation

‘If I have a fault, it’s that I’m too honest’ – Boris Johnson’s Unleashed, digested by John Crace

The former prime minister has given us a thrilling insight into his own narcissism. Can’t face reading it? All the parties, scandals and incompetence are broken down here

The Guardian - UK

Pfizer stock surges after activist takes $1 billion stake

The drugmaker has shed nearly $180 billion in market cap after struggling to chart a new course as the COVID-19 pandemic waned.

Fortune

Rogue Workers Try To Loot Frequent Flyer Miles From Qantas Customers

The suspects allegedly altered the flight records of about 800 passengers in an attempt to transfer points to an account they controlled.

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Evening Standard

Thomas Kwan: Disguised GP who poisoned mother's partner with fake Covid jab admits attempted murder

Thomas Kwan, 53, faces a lengthy spell behind bars for the attack in Newcastle

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53 “Quarantine Habits” People Still Have To This Day

Someone asked “What’s a habit you picked up during quarantine that you still maintain?” and netizens shared their best examples. The post 53 “Quarantine Habits” People Still Have To This Day first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Conversation

Getting antivirals for COVID too often depends on where you live and how wealthy you are

Medical experts recommend antivirals for people aged 70 and older who get COVID, and for other groups at risk of severe illness and hospitalisation from COVID.

The Independent UK

Al Pacino opens up about near-death experience with Covid: ‘I didn’t have a pulse’

The actor says his heart stopped briefly when he fell sick during 2020 pandemic

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Anthony Fauci, the Man Who Thought He Was Science

On Call, Anthony Fauci's new memoir, can't disguise the damage caused by his COVID-19 policies.

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Respiratory Virus Season: Time To Get Vaccinated

Stay protected this respiratory virus season by getting vaccinated early against Covid-19, flu, and RSV. Vaccination can reduce severity and hospitalizatio...

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'I was gone': Al Pacino's heart stopped during near-death battle with Covid

Al Pacino has revealed that his heart stopped as he came close to dying while suffering from COVID-19.

The Guardian - UK

Touching distance: an apartment in a Brussels brutalist block

A remote makeover during Covid pays off handsomely for an interior designer and her partner

Salon

A surprise Covid survivor: indie books

Stores and online sales have increased as people rediscovered reading

The Guardian - UK

Squeezed out: last accordion maker in France to close shop after 105 years

Maugein owner blames competition from China and Covid pandemic for firm’s demise, but former French president says there is hope

The Times of India

Covid XEC variant new symptoms 'wipe people out', says expert; know all about it

The new Covid variant XEC is on the road to become the new dominant strain, beating its predecessors with its increased infectibility. In addition to being more efficient in infecting people, experts have observed that the recombinant variant of descendants of JN. 1 strain is displaying more intense flu-like symptoms…

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