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Should you avoid alcohol when getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Some Russian scientists are warning that people should avoid drinking alcohol around the time they receive coronavirus vaccines. But while heavy drinking can affect the immune system, it isn't clear whether low levels of alcohol are problematic

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Doctor’s diary: Inside the first covid-19 vaccine clinics

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Microplastics left in water are more easily absorbed by mouse cells

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Gene therapy injected in one eye can travel to the other eye

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Why people enjoy alcohol or are teetotal may come down to a hormone

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Could England have avoided second lockdown by sticking to tiers?

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Are children likely to give covid-19 to older relatives at Christmas?

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Covid-19 Christmas: How is Europe planning to tackle the holidays?

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First Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccinations take place in the UK

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Brain stimulation device lets monkeys ‘see’ shapes without using eyes

Two monkeys can see shapes without using their eyes after electrodes were implanted in their brains – a small step towards restoring some sight in visually impaired people

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Vaginal bacteria may eat HIV prevention drugs and leave women at risk

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Everything you need to know about the Pfizer/BioNTech covid-19 vaccine

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How to minimise your risk of spreading coronavirus over Christmas

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The Scandinavian secrets to keeping positive in a covid-19 winter

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