Nearly 300 probable cases of children with severe hepatitis have been detected in 20 countries worldwide, with some in South East Asia, the World Health… Read more
Chinese internet authorities are trying to block a popular video highlighting the impact of Shanghai's five-week lockdown on its residents.
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Authorities in Shanghai have said they will tighten the enforcement of lockdown measures, as a Covid surge continues in China's financial capital.
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Being overweight substantially increases the risk of developing womb cancer, research suggests.
If a 5ft 5in (1.65m) woman is two stone (12.7kg)… Read more
China has reported the deaths of three people from Covid in Shanghai for the first time since the financial hub entered lockdown in late March.
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How long animals live is linked to how quickly their genetic code mutates, a study suggests.
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A new Covid vaccine has been approved for use in the UK by regulators.
It is manufactured by Valneva, using more traditional technology - similar… Read more
China's President Xi Jinping has praised his country's handling of the Covid pandemic, even as Shanghai reported record case numbers.
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