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The sneeze secret: how much should you worry about this explosive reflex?

It is one of the most powerful involuntary actions the human body can perform. But is a big sneeze a sign of illness, pollution or something else entirely?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8

‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly

Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and debilitating health problems

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025

Fears of fast spread of XEC Covid strain after many haven’t had vaccines in long time

Exclusive: Lower levels of protective antibodies could leave the UK population vulnerable to a rapid spread of the XEC Covid variant

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024

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Fewer people than ever will receive a Covid booster this spring. The UK needs a new strategy

This spring those at the highest risk will miss out on the jab. Meanwhile, the government will be throwing away vaccines, says immunologist Sheena Cruickshank

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024

Covid is evolving – but the UK is not doing enough to evolve with it

More resilient variants are emerging. Yet monitoring and testing have slowed, and access to vital drugs is patchy, writes immunologist Sheena Cruickshank

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Why aren’t we all being offered an autumn Covid booster? We can’t let cost prevent us keeping Britain healthy

The UK’s limited vaccine offer ignores the serious threat of long Covid – and the knock-on effects on the economy, says immunologist Sheena Cruickshank

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Monday briefing: The new variant that’s a reminder the pandemic never fully ended

In today’s newsletter: The ‘Eris’ strain of Covid is a reminder that the virus has never fully gone away – but what will it mean for Britain?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023

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The 10 biggest science stories of 2022 – chosen by scientists

From moon missions to fast-charging batteries and AI-sourced antibiotics, in no particular order, the year’s significant scientific developments

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

England World Cup success could drive up Covid infections, scientists warn

People attending large gatherings to watch matches are urged to be cautious about visiting vulnerable relatives afterwards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Babies’ antibody response to jabs linked to mode of delivery – study

Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in 120 babies who had been vaccinated.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

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