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The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

Parents and carers struggling with the issue of school refusal said Covid-19 lockdowns had an impact on their children, Action For Children found.

The new school year has brought about another increase in COVID-19 cases.

Many tiny organisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses normally live on our bodies, and even inside us. These are called the microbiome. The large number of these organisms living in the gastrointestinal tract are collectively known as the gut microbiome.

Derbyshire was one of the counties badly affected by Storm Babet, which caused widespread flooding over the weekend.

There have been several important breakthroughs in medical science recently. Crispr, mRNA, next-generation cancer treatments and game-changing vaccines are some of them. Oyewale Tomori, a virologist with decades-long involvement in managing diseases in Nigeria, gives his verdict on the most significant discoveries and what they mean for Africa.

In times of crisis, leaders wield more than just political power. They harness the art of rhetoric in a bid to unite their nations towards a common goal. South Africa, with a tumultuous history marked by apartheid, has seen leaders employ persuasive communication to navigate challenges.

Staff and visitors urged not to enter healthcare settings if they have virus symptoms

Health minister’s pledge follows intervention by president over €37,000 in penalties issued to three medics at Bari hospital

For when you need to bring you the spa to you, Madeleine Spencer shares the self-care products she swears by

The number of U.K.-based employees spending their entire week in the office jumped, while those working remotely has dropped in the last year, Hayes found.