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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults has launched following concerns about meningitis B infections. The program aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of this life-threatening disease.

UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency

The UK has begun the first human clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared. The vaccine, developed by Oxford scientists, uses technology from the COVID-19 vaccine and will initially be tested on 50 healthy adults.

Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?

England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million people despite 14 government strategies over three decades.

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Why Personal Appearance Is a Booming Global Market

Why Personal Appearance Is a Booming Global Market

Personal appearance is no longer a niche interest reserved for celebrities and fashion elites. Around the world, people are increasingly aware that how they look is closely connected to how they feel, how they present themselves, and how they’re perceived by others....

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