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Now playing Next Health news Smoking has a lasting impact on the immune system, a new study finds Years after quitting, smoking still has an impact on the body’s defence system, researchers have found. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news What is Alaskapox? First death recorded after virus' recent discovery The first known fatality of the recently discovered virus, also known as AKPV, was reported in the United States. The disease is similar to smallpox. 15/02/2024
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Now playing Next Health news New COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms The first US study on the latest COVID-19 vaccines to be developed found that they are 54 per cent effective in preventing symptoms of the disease in adults. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news European court condemns Greece for naming HIV-positive sex workers Criminal charges were filed against more than 30 women in 2012, with authorities publishing the personal details, photos and HIV status of most of them. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news Europe sees 'alarming' 30-fold increase in measles cases With a "national incident" over measles in the UK, what’s the situation in Europe? 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Monitoring its employees too closely cost Amazon millions in France France's data protection watchdog found the tech giant's practices breached workers' rights, fining Amazon a hefty €32 million. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news What is 'Disease X' and why should we be taking it seriously? While "Disease X" may sound like a "science fiction film," one expert said, it’s something we all need to be prepared for. But what is it? 19/01/2024
Now playing Next world news Two new critically endangered western lowland gorillas born The births come as part of an international conservation breeding programme for the species. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news Early HIV treatment leads to better long-term control of the virus There is a “window of opportunity” in the weeks after someone is infected with HIV where treatment may lead to better control later on, researchers say. 18/01/2024