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Why does malaria recur? How pieces of the puzzle are slowly being filled in
Shutterstock Miles B. Markus, University of the Witwatersrand Some people suffer from repeated attacks of malaria. These can occur weeks…
Malaria vaccine is a major leap forward: but innovation mustn’t stop here
A health worker prepares a malaria vaccination in Yala, Kenya. Brian Ongoro / AFP via Getty Images Jaishree Raman, National…
No, COVID vaccines don’t stay in your body for years
As Australia strives to reach its national COVID vaccination targets, there’s unprecedented focus on the biological effects of vaccines. While…
Don’t wear earphones all day – your ears need to breathe
Shutterstock Charlotte Phelps, Bond University and Christian Moro, Bond University Wireless earphone sales are booming, with Apple alone selling an…
Why police should not be responsible for enforcing COVID vaccine certificates
With states and territories beginning to plan their reopening strategies, questions have been raised about whether vaccination passports or certificates…
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‘Are you double dosed?’ How to ask friends and family if they’re vaccinated, and how to handle it if they say no
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Head of UNAIDS unpacks the knock-on effects of COVID-19. And what needs to be done
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand The COVID-19 pandemic has…
South Africa’s massive ‘sardine run’ leads fish into an ecological trap
Steven Benjamin/Not for reuse Peter Teske, University of Johannesburg; Carl van der Lingen, University of Cape Town; Christopher David…
Breakthrough malaria vaccine offers to reinvigorate the fight against the disease
The first ever malaria vaccine promises to bring the battle against infections back on track. Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA…
Shun frozen chicken, turkey, food preserved with formalin, NAFDAC tells Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Monday in Abuja warned Nigerians to shun frozen poultry…
