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Coronavirus immunity may disappear within months – study

Researchers find that 90 days after infection, several confirmed COVID-19 patients who were part of their test subjects had no detectable antibodies in their bloodstream

'It is no longer reasonable to believe that oral formulations of hydroxychloroquine and ...

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U.S. ends emergency authorization of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus

A leading Chinese academic says: 'I understand that people are eagerly waiting for a ...

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Scandals of the past bear down, as China races to find virus vaccine

The US biotech company's vaccine effort is a global frontrunner, alongside a vaccine ...

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Moderna's coronavirus vaccine to enter final trial stage in July

The operation, however, is 'very difficult,' requiring 10 hours rather than the 6 it ...

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Double-lung transplant on COVID-19 patient offers hope for others

Scientists believe that the perfect hug is considered to be medium pressure from a ...

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Hug me tender: Scientists unlock the secret to the perfect cuddle

The authors of a new study say it's linked to how certain people's lungs developed ...

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New research shows why non-smokers get serious lung condition

The mysterious illness is in the news again after physicians in various countries ...

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Japan's 'Kawasaki disease' doctor dies at 95

Remdesivir is granted conditional approval in Singapore for treatment of some adult virus ...

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Singapore approves anti-viral drug for coronavirus patients

Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's COVID-19 technical lead, says: 'I was ...

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After backlash, WHO clarifies COVID-19 'very rare' transmission remarks