STI hotspots in England today are named and shamed by an interactive map showing how widespread gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis are in your area. The most affected authorities have seen …
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Lockdowns are ‘colonialist’: coalition of African scientists accuses WHO of ‘classic Western imperialism through the back door’ with sweeping new pandemic treaty
by Alexanderby AlexanderThe World Health Organization (WHO) has been accused of being “colonialist” over plans for a new pandemic treaty. A coalition of African scientists fears the deal could lead to nations …
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Warning on rise in STIs across Europe as experts say rates of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia have soared by almost 50% in the wake of the pandemic.
by Alexanderby AlexanderEurope is beset by a post-pandemic surge in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), health chiefs warned today. Gonorrhea rates across the continent have more than doubled in just one year. Syphilis …
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Did scientists censor themselves during Covid? Critics of lockdown ‘received considerable tacit support, but many remained silent for fear it could damage their careers,’ expert says
by Elijahby ElijahCritics of Covid lockdowns had considerable support among scientists, but academics remained silent for fear it could damage their careers, an expert has claimed. Professor Robert Dingwall says those who …
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Covid pandemic could have been avoided and contained in Wuhan, professor claims: Expert’s book reveals Chinese mistakes that allowed virus to spread around the world
by Elijahby ElijahThe Covid pandemic could have been prevented and contained in Wuhan, a professor has claimed in a damning book revealing Chinese mistakes that allowed the virus to spread around the …
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Covid ‘pandemic babies’ show two ‘fascinating’ biological changes, study finds
by Alexanderby AlexanderBabies born during pandemic-era lockdowns have altered gut microbiome Only 17% of babies born during confinement needed antibiotics at one year of age READ MORE: DO YOU HAVE tokophobia? Experts …
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Who is Florida’s controversial top doctor Joseph Ladapo? Harvard-graduate who railed against face mask mandates and advised men NOT to get the Covid vaccine
by Alexanderby AlexanderFlorida surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo, whose past health claims have drawn criticism, was recently accused of endangering unvaccinated children at school by not telling parents to keep them home …
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KATHRYN FLETT’S My TV Week:Â A compelling Covid drama (But why would anyone want to watch it now?)
by Merryby MerryAmazing ITVX Classification: ITV’s powerful and blunt three-parter about the Covid crisis was adapted from her memoir of the same name by Dr Rachel Clarke, alongside Jed (Line Of Duty) …
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Now Putin goes after Alexei Navalny’s family: Arrest warrant is put out for ‘murdered’ opposition leader’s brother who has fled Russia
by Alexanderby AlexanderThe brother of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny reportedly faces unspecified new criminal charges as tensions rise over the circumstances of Alexei’s shocking death last week. Oleg Navalny, currently in …
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Breathtaking viewers admit they are struggling to watch the Covid drama which has left them ‘simultaneously raging and sobbing’: ‘I’m torn between sheer anger and deep admiration’
by Merryby MerryViewers of ITV drama Stunning, which illustrates the horrors suffered by NHS workers during the pandemic, admitted they are struggling to watch the series. Awesome follows Dr. Abbey Henderson, who …