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The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be severe in vulnerable people

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The first ever vaccine against RSV could be approved in 2023

Although usually mild, the respiratory syncytial virus can be fatal among babies and older people. Promising results from trials during pregnancy and in those aged 60 or over suggest that a vaccine may soon be approved

Analysis

The antidepressant escitalopram may reduce the ability to enjoy rewarding experiences

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Why antidepressants can blunt both negative and positive emotions

News

A bag of fentanyl hangs from an intravenous drip machine

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US fentanyl rules are so strict they may prevent life-saving research

Comment

Stock photo of surgeons operating

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Woman has entire scalp reattached after it was ripped off by a drill

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Researchers have suggested that monitoring audio clips on social media could be a relatively quick, inexpensive way of tracking coronavirus cases in the community

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AI detects if YouTubers are infected with omicron coronavirus variant

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We may be entering a bold new era in the treatment of depression

Leader

Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands. Coloured bilateral X-ray of the hands and wrists of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The arthritis is particularly severe in the hand at right, with several joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative autoimmune disease that mainly affects the capsule (synovium) around the synovial (flexible) joints, causing chronic inflammation. It can be a debilitating and painful condition and can lead to deformities and loss of functioning and mobility.

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A Silent Fire review: What you need to know about inflammation

Culture

Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

Comment

People who live together may eat similar food, which could contribute to a similar environment in the mouth that encourages the same bacterial strains

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You share a third of your oral bacteria with other people in your home

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Cropped shot of an unrecognisable man sitting alone at home and suffering from arthritis in his hands - stock photo

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Vagus nerve receptors may be key to controlling inflammation

Researchers identified receptors in the vagus nerves of mice that help control inflammation, which could improve treatments for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis where the pathway may malfunction

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Lifestyle may affect your dementia risk but the extent is exaggerated

Analysis

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Spraying drugs up the nose may help heal the brain after a stroke

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Health

A blast of ultrasound waves could rejuvenate ageing cells

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Health

One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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