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Parents' second-hand marijuana smoke may cause colds in children

Children whose parents smoke or vape cannabis appear to get slightly more respiratory infections, such as colds and flu, than those whose parents just smoke tobacco or don't smoke at all

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UK's official statisticians had concerns over covid-19 survey bias

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UK's official statisticians had concerns over covid-19 survey bias

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Coronavirus: How worried should we be about reports of reinfection?

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Coronavirus: How worried should we be about reports of reinfection?

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Rise of measles linked with emergence of large cities 2500 years ago

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A health worker at an Ebola treatment centre in Beni

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Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of the Congo to be declared over

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Computer illustration of plasma cells (B-cells) secreting antibodies against viruses

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Does a high viral load or infectious dose make covid-19 worse?

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Hepatitis C infection rates are being cut by testing and treatment

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Hepatitis C infection rates are being cut by testing and treatment

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How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

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How long does coronavirus stay on surfaces and can they infect you?

The coronavirus has been found to stick to surfaces for days – but you’re more likely to catch it when close to infected people, or possibly through droplets spread via plumbing and ventilation systems

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