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People who had severe covid-19 show cognitive decline years later

An analysis of people who were hospitalised with covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic has revealed that the ongoing decline in their cognitive abilities is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points

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Vision loss and high cholesterol recognised as dementia risk factors

ARINGAY, PHILIPPINES - DECEMBER 01: Residents queue to receive a dose of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a rural village on December 01, 2021 in Aringay, La Union province, Philippines. The Philippines is rushing to vaccinate its population as it mulls making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory and amid the looming threat of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The country, which has just approved booster shots for its adult population, launched a three-day national vaccination holiday on November 29 to December 1 with the goal of vaccinating at least nine million additional people. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

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Discover RNA’s irresistible ascent from humble molecule to CRISPR star

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Xinhua/Shutterstock (14605328i) Lights show is staged on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. France Paris Oly Opening Ceremony - 26 Jul 2024

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Weeding out Olympic doping cheats won’t actually end inequity in sport

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We may have found why people experience body dysmorphic disorder

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The truth about the new class of Alzheimer’s drugs

Members of the World Anti-Doping Agency at a press conference for the Olympic Games in Paris, France, on 25 July

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How does the Olympics test for doping and is it good enough?

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Ozempic and Wegovy could help people quit smoking

The Shingrix shingles vaccine

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Evidence mounts that shingles vaccines protect against dementia

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Why many studies wrongly claim it’s healthy to drink a little alcohol

It is becoming clear that any amount of alcohol is harmful, so why do so many studies claim that moderate drinking could help you live longer?

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We’re ignoring easy ways to encourage children to be physically active

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How much exercise do children really need – and what type?

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How fast do we get out of shape and is there a way to slow the loss?

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We may finally know how the placebo effect relieves pain